Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1846-09-18
WHOLE NUMBER 6ll.

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ring, and not remarkable for beauty, was equally
no lavorte. II was this similarity Of position
perhaps, that first drew the children tOgeher.-
But Harry could fight his way into respect, and
50, al last he became a sort Of leader among hi'
mates. Isabel too, in consequence Of being hi,
layorite, was no longer annoyed as she had been
No wonder, that, even as a child, she eamc 70
love her protector
Thus things were until Harry was sent to q city
SCHOOL, and poor Isabel cried herself 10 sleep the
night they pared, The youngheir suffered near.
ly as mach as herself, but he thought il unmanly
to shed tears; 50, whispering many promise that
he would think of her often, he tore himself s,oi.
alyaway. Nordid he forgelhispromise. Eve.
~ few weeks some liule present, purchased by his
pOckctmonev, came 10 remind Isabel Of herboyIsh
lover; and, intheyacations, hermOther's housewas
always the first and last place at which he called.
At first his parents had laughed at this intima-
cy as a childish whn, but as hcyoung heir grew
owardmanhood, they begantofecl some alarm.
Harry had now taken his degree. Isabel would
soon begin tothink herself awomau. Even now
she was scarcely the girl any longer; she was tall
Of her age, and remarkably lady-ke in manner.
But II was not Mr.. Stlyyesant's intention that his
only son should marry poor orphan, however
accomplished or worthy she might be; and he re-
solved accordingly to put an end to what he call.
ed a childish Irritation, by sending his heirabroad
The news wasathunderbolt 70 Harry. lie had
now begun to understand the true nature Of his
sentiments toward Isabel. Heknewth that he loved
her, and he believed his affection was returned
During the last year of his college studies he haC
not been home even in the vacations; but wher
he did return, how much was he aslonishcd to fine
her whom he left a child, now grown up 50 grace
tul and womanIy. Herblush OH meeting him, ,th'
half withdrawal Of her hand, though al first they
annoyed Harry, ended in revealing 10 him III,
nature of his passion, and the probability Of il
return. Her voice TOO had improved in powe
; and cultivation; and Harry, who was passionate
, ly fond Of music, hung entranced while she sung
/ 1t was then that he resolved 10 marry her. Ac
cordingly when his father erannounced his intention
, of sending our hero abroad, he was utterly con
, founded; but, recovering his courage, he boldl
and frankly told the state of his affection, and 50
I lIclted permission to remain at home, and MARI,
+ Isabel when he came of age.
!, Never had Harry seen his father in such wratl
as on this occasion.
"What! marry that beggarly creature" saiC
the old man, white with rage. Il would soone
see you in your coffin. You disgrace yoursel
and insult me by the proposal
r In vain Harry eXpostulated, in vain he beggc
2 his father was inexorable.
e "lfyou dsobey me, youngman,' said Mr.. Stuy
vesant, 81 will make beggar Of you. You Sha
4 not have a cent Of mine, if YOU are starving.
: give you ill tomorrow to decide"
There was terrible struggle in Harry's mind
he concluded it by going to Isabel to offer her hi
, hand, if she would consent to wait until he cou
, carve out afortune for himself Isabel heard hin
|, in tears, but hers was proud nature, and sh
; shrank from analliance where heknew shewoulr
be despised by her husbands family. Shethere
, fore implored her lover 10 yield 10 his father
wishes.
"Beuer times may come, 'shesaid. $50, ant
heaven bless YOU"
"But he will never consent; there can be NJ
better time than now."
"Then we can still love each other as brolhe
and sister,"
ButIawy would notliSten TO this. lie ebesough
her to give hima positive consent; he declared h
would not leave her until she engaged herself Il
him; and when she still evaded this he grew an
Cry. But Isabel was firm. She would not d.
wrong, even for him she loved.
she may change" she thought, land regre
his promise. No, will not bind him by a vow
They shallnever say that Isabel Stacy forced her
self into family where she was not desired"
But when Harry impeuously left herin a rage
she rushed into her lttle bedroom and wept as
her heart would break.