Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-05-08

DdcTe Hdu salu oil nau Oeen arranged Dy mary.
Some of Dacle's occupations were TOO common
place for the somewhat fastidous Clifford, and
he delighted In solitary rambles; in one of these
he passed a neat cottage; the gay flowers in
the lnlle garden before it arrested his steps,
and he paused 10 admire the deep crimson
stocks, and the beautiful double wall flower Of
ten seen in such perfection in The cottage gar
den Of -. An aged woman invited him TO
rest in her humble dwelling.
Take this seat, Sir" said she, pointing to
one whose very look bespoke comfort and ease
" | suffer great deal from rheunlotis, and Miss
Mary from the Grea, House sen, me this chair"
Clifford seated himself in it.
sob! she's nice lady, so free and kind
she brought me these wors,ed stockings her
self" continued the garruous dame, putting oul
foo, not exactly prototype of TagIions.
Clifford had Byronic passion for the name
of Mary, and it had come upon his ear so often
in his brief sojourn a. Woodlands, that he be-
gan TO feel quite sensation when i, was named,
and no small curiosity 10 see her who had a
right TO the tile.
Blu, it was the frs. Of September, and guns,
dogs, and birds, were formidable rivals TO the
unknown Mary The sky was clear-,he air
6and-ihe birds, those fairy-formed and ma
ny-coloured things" sung gaily-.-and the stream
looked pure and bright. as it broke into dim
pies and laughed in The sum-" Clifford and
Dacre were out early, and with quick eye
and sure aim, returned laden with The spoil.
Dacre fingered behind 10 give some directions,
and as Clifford crossed the lawn, he heard the
gay laugh of children, and the tones Of the most
musical voice mngling with theirs. He paused
TO lis,en-,he sounds came nearer, and in a
moment he was in The midst of the group
"Oh ! Mary is come home-dear, sweet Mary
and we are so happy burst from the lips Of
the delighted young ones
Clifford was slightly embarrassed, but seeing
Dacre, he said. VIII you come and introduce
me TO this lady, who | presume boasts some
other name than my fasouri;e one of Mary"
90 yes, her name is Dacre; the orphan child
of my poor brother Frederick" he added 10 a
lower tone and this. Mary, is my old friend
Clifford, of whom YOU have heard honorable
mention But tell me how are the Powels and
Grace, and how came you home so eary?"
ITO answer your las. question first. Grace
drove me in The ponv-chaise TO park gate and
we had such delightful ride, every thing
looked so fresh, il seemed to have The charm
of novelty. had been as happy as bird ; but
began TO long for my dear dulce domum, and a
romp with my darling pess," said Mary, as she
stopped to kiss the children.
| When Clifford descended TO the breakfast
room Mary was seated al the table, and as he
entered she was talking in cheerful tone TO
Mrs Dacre, whose simple maronly cap and
! fair gentle face conIras,ed sweeiy with the
profusion of dark brown curls which hung in
beautiful luxuriance over the more animated
coun,enance of her companion.
"Our truant has returned at last" said his
hostess, and she tells me you have met"
! The brow of Mary Dacre was swee, clear
page, where you nigh, read all that passed in
/ her kind and noble heart, Her beauty did not
| (ascuaie for moment. bu, it attracted by its
grace and intelligence; it was face to gaze on
and return To, 10 fit across "lhe minds eye,"
hsun, you a, all hours, unbidden and unexpeci-
ed; in fac, she was dangerous Invader of the
rights of bacheIor-hip. and Clifford, scarcely re-
slslng The fair assailau,, found the strong holds
of celbacy one by one giving away, and each
stern sentinel thai lIIihero guarded he avenues
oil his hear, deserted his posi-.
~ hat folly" thought he, as he stood gaz-
ing on the ligh, form of Mary, as she uiled
like wood nymph over The lawn, 'lo fancy so
Young and fair creature would ever mIDgle
/ her fate with nine. nothing bul love, the purcsl
and profoundes, could ever tempt me TO marry;
aud then must have equal devoion-one who
should share my aspiTings spiter better things
than earth can offer. and -ympalhize in all my
hones II il f,iiy rank foliy aud errerlous