Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1847-02-26
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fully distinct, Il here pronounce YOU as airoeius
william as lives this day 10 lock upon the lghl
Of heavenl"
II shall hold you snsweruble for these words
Mr.. Forbes" replied Simpson, pale, hgiIafed
and trembling.
"And shall be found ready to make them
good whenever and wherever called on so 70
do;" and now so completely under the dominion
Of passion was Hamihon, usually so gentle, so
foil Of amiiy thar il was not before his name had
been called fourth and fifth time, be became
aware that a curioge was balting few yards TO
the rearward, and unable 10 pass on account Of
the position relatively occupied by Simpson and
himself across the street. He Immediately re.
cognized the carriage Of Mr.. Talbot, and os II
now passed by him, saw seated within il his
beloved Ella. She looked very pale, but very
composed; the lauer the result Of great Effort
She bad observed, while advancing, the hostile
auitUde Of Hamilton and Simpson, had heard
words Of defiance, and neTed herselff for an in
med ate conference with the fonner. She beck
oned 10 him as the vehicle stopped for the Sc.
cond time, and he was quickly by her sidc.-
Hamilton, should say, desired, yet dreaded
conference with Ella; he was anxious to have
explained he treatment be encountered the pre-
ceding day at Greendale, and he feared 10 think
what agency she might have bad in originating
it; above all, he dreaded 10 what extent he might
have been injured 10 her estimation by the ma
ehinalions of Simpson.
"Mr. Forbes" said she, after gazing anxious
/ ly for moment on his troubled counienance,
I"l cOnlure you not TO prosecute thisqUarel,
whatever may have been IT'S origin, to exlrem :
Ity," and she shuddered while she spoke. "As.
sure me you will have 10 more difficulty with
him-Capiaim Simpson"
81 can refuse nolhing," returned Hamilton
coldIy and bowing low, "which Miss Talbot
Graves from me so earnestly, no injury unsoughl
| by himself, will come from me 10 one in whose
safety she appears so interested" The last
words he spoke with bitterness.
"God, then. who knows my heart best; knows
you do me wrong" and her eyes filled with lea rs
as she spoke. "And yet feared, but TOO truly
it seems, from your reception yesterday a
Greendae, that you ascribe some parl Of The ori.
gin ofthat harshness 10 me-"
He gazed intenily al her for a moment and
said, Il do acqui you then, and heaven knows
how entirely, from all share Of blame in the
events Of yesterday; bui do you know nothing oi
The cause-nolbng which could have prompted
your iaiher 10 conducI so extraordinary"
"NoihiDg very definite; he has been told
something 10 your disparagemen1, and under
bond Of keeping secret the authors name"
"Ha!'
"Bul believe not word oft. 1t is an un.
founded sander am cerlan."
'.God bless you for lhatl but may not know
what this sIander is!'
mot now. 1t is better you should no, know
ii at present. A luile Time aud inquiry, Wher
YOU shall have become more deliberate, will
doubt not, prove ns asily; but believe there j:
aid some plol or plan 10 iniure YOU"
! 81 believe So 1901" and Hamilton thought a
gain Of The mysterious leller.
''Ilis therefore, that | am anxious you should
be cautious, circumspecl, and especially on your
guard against Captain Simpson"
Hamilton was struck with The identity Of the
counsel now recommended by Ella, with that
contained in The leuer before alluded 10.
"Will you not then Promsc-promise me,
that you will let this present difficulty, what.
ever it may be, between you and him entirely
drop"
Hamilton was lost in reflection.
'Promise!" she persisted on seeing him waver
as she imagined.
Il promise thar Whatever may result from our
present quarrel, snail not be of my seeking"
God bless you for ihal!" and she extended
her hand.
"May he protect you, Ella, and direct me;'
and the vehicle drove on.
Hamilton remained gazing afier The vehicle
until it had disappeared, when StmPso0, who
had been Witnessing The interview Of The lovers
from beginning 10 end, spurred his horse inlo a
gaIlop homeward. When Hamilton turned,
friend and foe were alike invisible.
ITO be Coalinued.)