The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1846-01-23

spoken that could never be recalled, anu
pledges exchanged ere the delerium Of
excitement had passed away TO give place
to the caimer day. Of happiness
that for years, in the old college groves,
had made Mary Elicit their theme. True,
no word flove had been spoken, n o pledge
Of the betrothal exchanged, but they had
grown up one 10 heart and soul, and both
had loved, as none ever love again, while
they were natures children; and now that
he'w no longer natures but the worlds
and fashions, Mary was forgotten 10 his
temporary idolatry of the proud beauty.
So fascinated was Theodore by the round
Of frivolities. that seem 60 charming ~
the eyes Of the young novice. and BY
which the votaries of fashion try TO hedge
out their fend enrui, that he remembered
not his venerable uncle. his more than
maternal aunt, the tender nurse Of his in>
fancy, nor the quiet and beautiful home
of his youth, until an accidental conver-
salion brought them back in all their pow
err to the heart Of the bewildered boy.
In Mr.. Clayton's parlor some morning
visitors were sustaining lively conver-
sation with Isabella, and much gay badi-
mage was exchanged between the 6 iris in
reference TO a naval officer who was but
just arrived, and who had been the star
Of attraction at the springs the last sea-
son.
'Ah, Bell, ii was too cruel TO treat the
gallant tar so numerically said lady
with an audable sigh, while smile strug-
gled still to display her white teeth
Indeed you were mistaken, replied
Bell, gravely; 'it was Mary Elicit. the pale
girl who always walked with her father,
who was the object Of the gallant tart
addresses
Yes, indeed, | recollect, said another
young laday. MANY thought she had
caught him, but l believe he slipped
through her net,'
/, THAT was the girl for whom the ricl
: Georgian proposed observed the frs
S sbeaRet, 'and the silly fool rejected him
r because lie was old and yellow. and she
/. poor and certainly not handsome
The gliding in Of new circle of Wis
itors and the departure of the first, al
@ lowed The odore time to reflect. Hi
i thoughts revenged themselves for thel
% temporary oblivion, and wildly rose be
fore him the images Of his beloved an
"a Neglected relations. 'And | have ven
y tured II make so important, So momentou
ID a step, without even the poor compliment
le Of bes,owing my confidence on my des
IN and faithful old guardians. Aud thon, too
:" Mary!' But we have not time to solila
l. quise with the youth Of two-ahd-lwent!
'r who, Just emancipated from college RI
straiuts and possessed of large fortun'
D. was already gIddily driving in the roun
IN of folly. Passing through the city ON h
W way home, from which lie had been abser
at for wears, lie determined to spend a fe
K weeks in participating in its pleasure
ri and ere a few days had expired, he ha
'e forfeited his so lately acquired liberty
es He had not paused in his mad career
a rassion to consult his friends; but no
le that he heard their names pronounced
.. strange lips, an undefnable emotion .
is Jealous regret took possession of h
~ heart, and he that moment before hs
I'd hung entranced over the instrument fro
Ie which Isabella was drawing sounds th'
r. he thought might charm an angel at h'
d; was now impatient to be gone. Isabel
,g had marked the gloom that settled ov'
IN his brow, but nnknowing the cause, 81
ny waited till the departure OF their la
II guest, and then, with the graceful ease
yh rirlhood, she passed her arm through h
and walked through the now deserte
d, apartments. Her winning tenderne'
cd aw uke the slumbering spirit Of Passiona
tn adulation, and for few minutes he aga
IN no red forth those accents so dear TO Ia
IN vanity; but soon the shade passed over b
a! eyes, his color changed, and though
ed walked beside her, his air was SO abstfa
lie ted that Isabella, piqued al hts negiee
b. reproached him for becoming tired OF b
cd society already.
h. NAY. dearest, that could not be; but
y; heard aames to-day that recalled me iro
III the delirium of love in which have e
al isted for the last fortnight. Then alte
ed ing his manner, as If some painful thong
Mt s,ung him, he abruptly turned towards !
or abella. do you know Mary Elielt!
ng The deepest crimson that can 81"
lily through the transparent cheek Of womi
ne dyed Isabella's as she replied, hastily
eu .No-yes--that is, she was the passing a
re onaintance of temporary association
n the springs last summer. ut-~hy do y
Al ask!' she said, raising her eyes that hi
IN dropped beneath his keen, nay, aimo
III sierD scrutiny.