Holly Springs gazette., 1845-09-27
rFrou1 the London World OF Fashion for July.
THE two BROTHERS.
LEGEND

ATLEMISH LEGEND
InG GerRfine, resided two bro. hers of
the name Of VanBuck. who were re garded,
and with truth, too, as the most skillul en-.
rravsrS in the district.
They habiluaIly spent almost every eve
ming with an old gold. smith. their neighbor
and particular FREUD. This good man. who
ascaled Thomas Hermann, received
themJn ths back parlor seated at the aide
fins fire, with large pipe IN his mouth.
The evenings spent between these three
persons were not the most animate; the
IEo brothers being naturally OF taciturn
deposition, while the goldsmith, although
lis eye was lively and bright. abandoned
bis thoughts so completely 10 the Interests
Of his trade, that even IN his hours II re-
creation his mind was thus pre- occupied.
Nevertheless. the friends met, and loved
each other the more because their dispo-
I0ns were alike. II was rare. indeed. ia
passing Hermann's shop in the evening. nos
perceive across the glass door that div!-
dsd The two apartments the heads of three
assOciatS, seated around !uble on which
Tood lamp. aud generally large pot Of
beer
One evening Hermann appeared less
attracted. and gayer than usual.
What IL the ma0er2" asked the broth
m with one accord There 10 joyful
news inscribed on your coun,enance."
My good friends" sad the worlhy gold
smIh. my daughter leaves the convent to-
morrow. Her education 10 completed; and
hua you see me. my worthy friends and
dear utis ibors, Ia so joyous a mood. that
could g7 up and dance willingly upon
tie table"
The brothers pressed affec,Onstely the
old mans hand and the remainder of the
evening was sptnt in talking of Miss Made
lIns. The pot OF beer was replaced by a
we'll sealed bottle Of old wine. aud Her.
mann made his friends promise that they
would come TO dinner the next day.
They failed not in their appoin.ment.-
Clothed in their choicest garments. and
with more than ordinary attention 10 their
toilet, they betoOk themselves nj the set
ung Of The sun to their old friends, and in a
few moments after they were seated a.
dinner, with the young girl. timidly blush
ing. seated between them.
But he dinner, in despis Of the efforts o
he goldsmIth. was silent and heavy. AT
NJ Ter the first ebuIlition of the old man
NJ glieiy had passed away, he contented him
self with looking at aud smiling fondl!
upon his dear aud much loved child. In
brothers with counlenances reserved snS
Hd, were more than ordinarily taciturn.
II When the hour for parting came. tn
sroihers returned home. aud went TO be
Without saying word TO each other, cor
tnry TO their usual custom which was
chat upon the events Of the day. and q
hey slept in the same chamber 10 profon
their conversations oftentimes long ate
midnight.
Tie two brothers loved each other a
isnty. Their tastes were alike The
we're always together. whether al the PR
nenade, the dance. or The chase. which the
enjoyed beyond all other amusements-the
seIe never apart. They equally excele
nIheir business. and such a complete unit
Of interest was ther~ LS~teeu them, tnat o
ten tho na--~ VI one was inscribed upon In
--.N ofthe other. And then. with regar'
a'heir appearance, one would have sai
uat the lace OF one was the model upo
Naleh The counenance of the olher wa
NuiPiufed. Never was there so exact
esembancc of mind aud body. characte
"1 constitution, seen under heaven.
"sthen very astonishing that they ar
Sehed to shun each others look, AMI con
ealion.
Their conduct had mortified their goo
rlghbOr Many nights passed thus. a
soagh each perceived that the other sler
St by the aid of the moon that brightly
%aough chastely. illuminated the apart
ea'. itwEs evident they had both &c
"ed. and at the same moment, heav,
"*-they both loved Madeline.
an entire week thus elapsed. durlni
ea time they had no, once ciasped eacl
su ets hand, as was their daily won't
oorn sHe9ce reigned In their work sho'
each leaning over his plate of coppeE
not for a moment his head.
.on 'ne last day Of this sad and tryinJ
ga, Old Hermann was seated in his par
eonversing with bis daughter.
tao1ght you told me. my dear father.
~. me latter, shat We should see two
oucks every evening"
A~t replied The goldsmish. II fea