The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-08-27

Here is Neplnne,' said Lydia, as a
large aud beautiful water spaniel bound
ed wards The window, 'and my brother
cannot be far distan6'
The dog having annonnced his masters
spproach returned aud accommodated
his pace to that Of a horse, which, being
white, they could now and then discern
through the trees which shaded the lawn
in front Of the house.
Alice being assured that Randolph
was coming, dar,ed away from the wind .
ow To mahogany table, of circular
form that stood in the centre Of the apart.
sncut, cevrvesi 1sisls-,s Sex, ,,3..ss
aud commeuced arranging some s,neit
porcelain cups and saucers upon salver Of
chased silver Size had Just completed
her task, when tall, noble>looking youth
bearing strong resemblance to Lydia
Renuie, entered the apartment. II was
in military costume, aud the flush Of ex.
citement was on his cheeks. Tho dark
eyes of Lydia Rennie sparkeled with en-
thusasm as she remarked the dress ofher
brother, bu, the tears started into Alice
Dale's, as, laying her aud on the sleeve
OF his coat, she sad-''Randolph, why is
this?"
why, my dear Alice said he, L hop
ed to give you pleasure rather than pain.
| know you do not wish me to look idly
on while my companions, are struggling
for liberty
No, do'not, she repled; shut my IA
ther-he will never suffer you again tp
enter his duors'
Il am afraid he will not, Alice; aud for
some time suffered myself to vacllato
between what feI, to be my duty and
the fear OF incnrriug his displeasnre- not
on my account, but yours
do you leave us Immediately! aske /
his sister.
81 all probably leave yon soon, lie re,
piled, 'as the company have j9ined hold
themselves in readiness to march at any
moment
If YOU had only waited till you were
t@euty,one, said Alice, my fathers tigh'
to contro your actions woul have CEASED
and his resentment might have teen les
lsiiter."
'Yon deceive Yourself, dearest Alice,
he replied; ii would not have deprived il
pt Que particle Of hilterness-Aand as the
colonies are not striving for conquest, bni
national existence, it appeared TO me as
criminal to any longer hesltate to joiu
the contest, even though in so doing |
might possibly be obliged to sacrifice the
deares' affections Of my heart
'Yuu have done right, my brother said
Lydia. the time las arrived when a
true patriot can neither doubt nor hest
tate.'
"ifaih!' said AIicci"I hear the sound
OF hrrse's feet--ny t;lher is coming
They all listened moment aud found
that she was not mistaken.
You mus, go Randolph said Alice
Alter what you have done you must not
meet my fater; and though the table is
spread for supper, you cannot share our
meal
AS she spoke, she opened door FOR him
opposite to the one by which her father
would enter.
My brother said Lydip, akng ohe of
his hands and pressing it in both Of hers
: remember, if our father were alive, he
too wonld grid on his sword in the cause
of freed m. May The God of battles be
with on, and in Him be your trust, an
vou i'll neither falter nor faint. ="
81 cannot now speak as lydia does,
said the fearful Alice, ''bu'--'
She could say no more, and covering
her face with her hands, sirove TO stife
her sobs. lie drew her t3wards him
pressed his lips upon Ler forehead, and
then FASTENED from he room, far the
steps of Mr.. Dale were heard at the
Alice, with strong effort to subdue
ner emotion, opened the door to admit
,er father, while Lydia, who had resumed
ler station at the open window. bent her
ayes iu anxious psrnsal upon bis counte-
,ance. His mouth, firm and even stern
u its exp ession when in repose, relaxed I
to smile Of singular sweetness as his
ye fell on the lovely form of Alice, bui
he ray glancing form golden arrow in
Is flight could not have been more tran
lent, and his countenance darkened TO
nore than its usual gloom, when, anxious
o know il he had yet learned that Ram
ulph had lined the army, she inquired
q as careless tone as she could assume
he brought any news.
Yes, news enough, returned he; Ran
olph Rennie has. in defiance of known
shes, ,joined the rebels. Al it is a disa-
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