The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-03-21
CHAPTER I.
BY B. F. D.

CHAPTER l. .,.,
Go thy wny for this time when have convenient
son will call for thee. Acts24:25, "a
Love has been and still is theme that battles the
imagination of the poet-puzzes the sagacity of the
statesman and astonishes the we'll disciplined mind of
hephilosopher- have felt in some degree or other
the effects OF the unering quver that has been hurled
with the speed of thought from the bow of cupid and
none solve the mystery of its gue-none can shun
the poisonous dart of the smiling murdererone might
as well undertake l' 81
"Te pluck bright honor from the pale fac'd moon,"
and look TOR roses on the snow topped heads of the
Alps or ice the sun scorched plain of the great des
er to avoid its subtle fang pierces the heart in
thousand different ways, and ignes fauas like it leads
us into demmas at times that nothing save death can
extrcae or save, will be fully illustrated to the mind
of the reader in the present brief narrative
1t was in one Of those pleasant months of the year
when the earth robed in living green and all
ture was was filled with delicious perfume that arose
from the numerous plants and flowers, when the air
was made vocal by the sweet chanting carol Of the
feathered choir and the merry voices of the husband
men were heard returning from the fields that the passer
by might have noticed in uul grove on the north
bank Of the river that skirts the village Of ",
near the centre of Ohio two persons in the tender bud
Of youth, apparently absorbed in deep thought +'-
The bright golden tnts of the fast fading sun cast
such luminous and holy light around that was an
easy matter to describe them accurately. '@ g7''
One the hero of our tale was youth of about the
middle size of mankind generally, rather slim, with
bright blue eyes, light hair, high commanding fore
head and about twenty years Of age. He possessed
mind that was somewhat superior to most of young
at that stage Of life. He was easy and courteous
in his manners; and what was far more delightful in
his character he was proud without haughtiness.
The other was lovely female, probably two years
younger then that of her companion, with dark raven
hair, black eyes and skin as white as Grecan marble
She had heart that was warm and tender--a mind
well stored withnoves wthal little coquettish
Such isa kind ofia dagueneotpye likeness of the
minds, and features of Edward Clifford and Sarah
Gilman, two bright ornaments OF the world and an
honor to the place in which they lived, for they were
both strangers to the vile pollution Of vice
Leng had they sat gazing on each other without ut
tering word, when the maiden broke the stiffness O.
the scene.
full in you to press your claims so hard at this time"
ain what respect4o heEery cody asked. l4'1 w
"Why you nowvery well that you are poor, ant
father will never give his consent he says for me tc
marry beggar- therefore I hope that you will no
urge the matter SO strongly at present" t lR7efd
AS she utered-the word 6eggdr, Edwards face Grim
soned-hs eyes flashed and his whole soul appeared tc
be on rebut when he recolected that it was the Ian
guage of the father Of one that was dearer to him thar
feitse hecurbed his temper and with forged smile
on his lips, he spoke in half suppressed tone.
s"hhope yondo not consider poverty disgrace, dc
you sarah2" A-gl III yid
,"Nozbut am inclined to believe that father does
for>in reprimanding me this morning for promenadnt
with you on last evening he said that must renounc
you or leave his house for ever and assigned no othe
rssson but that of your poverty, for so doing" .s
Again the fire Of indignation kinded in the breast 0
Edward but as before, when he gazed upon the beaue
Gus creature beside him, his feelings ant
with calm clear voice he saidi ,,,.s,, ..-yl.
"sarah, did you bow assent 70 the wishes Of you
parent2"
She heayed heavy sigh and leaned against the bos
\, ON Of her lover. -
aTeT me dear girl tell me the worst4" exclaime,
dwardimpatently 81 issl -
She raised her head slowly from his breast her eye
streaming with tears and hall choked with grief sh
burst forth. u E sye3 -2sfH6E -3eis aae9 ep
ssOh Edwardl. youare fully aware that i have al
ways been &pght to obey andreyere the command
and wishes ofmy father"H a-. qssgeyT ~ r
Sssohened by the bitter, struggle Of his lady-love il
making a choice between duty and affection and Iii
tie chagned at the conduct of her father, Edward re
solved to leave her and seek home where persever
atide and merit would be rewarded So raising ffor
his seat and drawing her arm within his own, they be
gan to retraee their steps towards the village 81 A
BY this Time the moon had risen and shedding her rt
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