Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-04-05
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IRAVENEA OHIO, WEDNEsDAT8APRIL 5, .l9l8 r

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Eeyes were black, and sparkled with the
very essence Of mirth and mischief and
her raven.hair hung in lnxuriant curls a.
bout her neck md Shoulders, while the
pretty dinnples about her sinafl mouth, look
ed,when she laughed. ifthey were play
ing bo4peep with her rosy lips. She was
decidedly handsome a..a y rs -
The girls were both pictures Of health
and happiness. They inherited none OF
their parents aristocratic notions; and for
their right views of society, they were
much indebted to the better tenchi6gs of a
widowed aunt, whp spent much time with
them, nfidto 4 libernf education, Joined rio
their good sense.
Atthe time our tale commences, there
was a religious meeting in progress at
H, which had been protracted several
days, and people Of every age and condi
ton crowded in attendance. 1t was re.
turning from the evening meetings, that
Emily sometimes committed the unpardon-
able mistake, by which little Tommy so un-
consciously brought cloud over his moth
sr's face. S 2.-'-
The following evening, as Mrs. Rams.
ford and her two daughters were seated a.
round bright blazing fire (for it was win.
teri listening to the shrill whistle Of the
piercing wind without, which made the
warmth and comfort within the more appa-
rent, Mr. R sent for Emily to come 10
his room. She cheerfully obeyed his re-
quest, singing slight snatches of a merry
song as she lightly tripped through the long
hall.
81 wonder said Janet, (she was pretty
much of a chatterer, and papa's favorite,
too, 81 wonder what father wants of EN-
.ily?" -
Mrs. R looked grave, but, said no.
thing. $50
.sl'il warrant he is going to tease her
about George Brainerd," continued Janet.
'sl declare, ii is too bad! wish he was
rich, for ] really believe that is all father
has against him., - = .. .xs
81 know nothing about him." said her
mother, t'except that he is poor, and we do
no; wish Emily to form an intimacy with
him however good he may be, as we have
better prospects for her, 5 -
SWELL" thought Janet although she did
not reply, III would rather. choose for my
|seleo s@<- -%1st-
And what thought Emily? AS she en-
tered her fathers apartment, he said, with
a pleasant smile, "W ell, Emmy, want to
have q q little chat with you about that rus
tic beau --''' q
Emily quickly turned from the light, to
hide the bushes which covered her face.
"Ah, you rogues you acknowledge. gull
ty! But seriously, my girl, have been
greatly annoyed Of late by young Brai-
nerds persevering attentions to you.
l''Y ou often told me that perseverance ir
a good cause is very laudable,'' said she,
laughing. s@1 .,7-:.'. #s-.se' =. ..1
-''And SO it is; but surely, my dear En-
| lily, you 90 not mean TO be so foolish as to
encourage the advances Of Brainerd? He
ought to have sense enough himself not to
intrude into higher class Of society shan
he is entitled to-"
Emily replied with some warmth, 81
cannot perceive that he is any way inferi.
or to my self; in fact, consider his intel.
Iectual abilities to be far superior to any
of my yacquaintances." 5s,@e: -
"Ah, indeed! Well, what of all that? he
IS not worth a cent that know of, and n
ne so much admired old Ransford's daugh.
ter Probably his worthy father has init.
mated to him, Us he cannot help him, he
would do well 10 marry a fortune. ~
The red blood mounted to the temples of
the indignant girl, as she exclaimed, "Fa.
therl George Brainerd is no fortune hunter
You do not know him; his noble mind
could not steop to artifice or deceit, to OBJ
tain all the wealth Of India" The color
deepened on her cheeks, as she continued
| in q low tone, she would love me all the
same if were the poorest girl in Il
You are .prejddiced against him only be.
cause heais poor. oh, father! I can re.
member, when I was very little girl, our
purse was not very heavy"
"WeH, WE'LL" said the old man impa.
tiently, for he disliked, Of all things, to be
reminded of his former condition, and es.
pecially now, when he wished to have pov.
erty appear disgraceful; "Well, we'll,
didlnot anticipate such a warm defence foI
the fellows 'beldness, from my daughter
who supposed, was better aware of hei
station. So suppose you are determined
| TO marry the penniless clodhopper, and
bring''---l &. @s'>a ,--s- ~
| Al merry peal of laughter interrupted
him. ''Oh father, what an odd name,' -
cried Janet at his elbow, and she laughed
louder than before. - q.
."What will my little Net say to siste,
turned farmers wife? Only think how
grand it will be to have her come eourte
sying into the drawing room full OF compa-
nv, with her check apron and knitting
work! Oh, it is=too ridiculous" and he
I half laughed in spite of his vexation I'll
1t wins hard for the gentle and sensitive
Emily to bear ridicule from those she low.
ed, and she could scarcely repress the start.
ing tears aaz ,o32.-zst IS" .-o5sa 2.
The quick eye Of the. afFectionate janet
fsRw that both her father and sister were "a
little excited. and she said, Bag, .;tt. g
! "Oh fudge, papa! you do not think more
tthan L, that dear Emmy could ever be q
fsource fmorsifieation to us; no, indeed,
Eve well know that she is calculated to a.
dern any situation Now, I would like q.