The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17

the city. She thought much on the differ
ence between her first and second offer, and
very grayely said she always believed it best
for gIrls TO wait until they had some sense
before they chose companion for life.
Splendid preparations were now making
at the house Of Mr.. Willis for the accom-
mediation Of large party. Susan's lover
had sent TO the city to purchase her suit
Of apparel which he declared would out
rival the sun himself, he also gave orders to
have maid accompany it, who should be
capable OF waiting on his soonio.be new
bride 10 fashionable style. The young PEG
pie began to say among themselves, Miss
Willis is about leaving US and Why should
We part with unfriendIy feelings lis
true she has some faults, and who among Us
has not! yet | must confess | always
thought her fine girl on the whole, aud 4,
is down night shame that we have so long
neglected her; 1t is no more than just for
us now 10 make amends for our pas, ne
glect." Ii was therefore unanimously
agreed upon among the young villagers TO
20 90 particular day and make Miss VIII
lis formal visit the ladies' IN the afternoon
and the gentlemen in the evening. The
custom Of sending cards, compliments, DC,
had not reached this rural hamlet, and so
all Of sudden full fifteen or tweuty bellies
stood at the door of Mr.. Willis, knocking
for admission; after waiting sometime tor
the usual salutatlon Of " come in, the door
was suddenly opened, and the city beau
stood before them. AIler many ceremo.
uIes, he introduced them into the parlor
where Mr. Willis was sitting, and iIDme
daiely retired. At the expiration Of half
an hour he returned with Susan leaning 90
his asm, who, when she had cour,esied We
ry tremendously TO the ladies Iniorued
them that she was going to take an airing,
and should not return until late 10 the even
ing, but her father would entertain them.
They all instantly arose without replying
and hurried from the house, each secretly
promising herself never again to bestow
her attention on one whom she knew to be
unworthy of them.
Mr. Willis was plain honest man, and
did not altogether like the proceedings of
the day, but his daughter was old enough
to act for herself, as she used to tell him
when he essayed 10 give her advice.
About that time a covered carriege ar
rived IN the village, and three strangers
lighted from it. They were seen conyers
ing with some of the inhabitants, when
they all proceeded to the house of Mr.. vii
lis, and returned, having the city beau in
ciose custody they conveyed hun to the
jail for safe keeping unul they should de
part. 1t appeared that be vas no. only
married man and bankrupt, but had "put
his bands on others goods" for which
crime he was now arrested. This was a
mgh,y blow 10 Miss Susan. The village
girls, Of course, laughed little about the
wedding party which was to come from the .
city, and they also limited about the wait.
ng maid and the dress like the SUD but all
his did not harm poor Susan; she had 9th.
Y and heavier troubles.
Many weeks passed away, and she was
cen by no one except her kindred, and
hey spoke doubtful Of her recovery Of the
dreadful shock she had received. Al
ength, however, she appeared again, but II
vas with such look Of humble pride, lha,
loi even her drcst enemy felt disposition
70 upbraid her, or laugh at her misfortune
Nov she remembered with agony her first
offer and thought she was indeed pursued
By the just Judgments Of heaven tor het
treatment of the faithful Edward, she Eel,
loo that she bad loyad him, and had not
her PRIDE and love of admiration been so
great, she certainly would have married
him in preference to all the world beside.
Her mind was occupied with these
thoughts one day, when who should enter
the parlor but Edward himself A fam,
ray Of hope crossed her bosom at the sight
OF BIN, but when she remembered the
scenes that had occurred since she there
parted with HIM, she hurst iato a food OF
tears. He approached, aud seating him
self near her, inquired, 10 voice not OF re
preach, but pity, how she had enjoyed her
self SINCE they last conyersed together
She freely confessed all her folly, and ac.
knowledged tina. she felt deeply condemn
ed for her conduct towards himself.
"TheD," replied be with bitter smile,
" you have learned that the sincere afsc.
tio1 of poor mechanic is not 10 DO des
plsed."
His words cut her to the heart, and she
him to forbear.
81 have ever prayed for your happiness
Susan" he said, looking in her face with
an expression Of tenderness, that induced
her for a moment 10 believe he would forget
her faults, and his former affection would
return but when the hearts feryent hope, +
has been blighied. when il has been bro
ken, and It's best and most intense feel
ings suddenly wrecked, it is like blast
ed tree, scared With the lightning Of heay.
en-, which can never again be verdant -
Edward ielt sensible Of tbs, aud although
he could freely pity and forgive the relent.
ING fair one, he never could love or trust
her more. After giving her some saluta
~ advice, he left her to the bitter reflection,
that a is easier to lose than regain iorer.