The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-11-11
Dasee a,eweiIyn.- Wtsh.

Dasee GeweiIyn- Wish.
oh. father! how delightful it would be if
you were an outlaw, or a rebel, or some
thing Of that sort; then | might be like FL
len in the Lady OF the Lake: there would,
be danger and excitement, and daily sacri.
hoes to make for you Nay. if you were
but an old blind harper, papa, | would be
content Leading you over the hills, as in
the olden days Of chivalry; in lighted halls
and Beautys bowers TO be welcomed every
where
Such was the observation made one day
by young Dasee Lewellyn, the daughter Of
aWelsh squire, and my very intimate though
eccentric fnend-a compound, as | some
times thought her, of Die Vernon and Anne
OF Glerstein. | was at the time on a visit
TO Swan Pool, the picturesque residence OF
Squire Lewellyn, and though Dasee had Of
ten amused me with her flashes of sentiment,
felt that her present wish to see her father
either a rebel or beggar was rather too
romantic.
Thank you, my darling | am much
Obliged to you, said the squire; but as We
are already welcomed by our neighbors
most heartily, whenever We 20 amongst
them. | much prefer the conveniences Of a
comfortable carriage, with the inestmable
blessing OF eyesight. TO toiling on foot at.
fiicted and waywom'
But, vehemently urged his daughter,
then We should be welcomed for the sake
OF genius and the love of art NOR it is be-
cause you are the Squire of Swan Pool, and
your heireSs, and that We give good din.
ners IN return, and ball at Christmas
Don't talk any more nonsense, Dasee.
answered her father impatienlly. d like
sentiment well enough, but not sentiment
run mad, as yours seems to be. Why don't
you take lesson in common sense from
your friend Miss there pointing to
me as he said so. However, we need not
say any more about that Just now. So come
and kiss me, Ike good, sensible girl, and
tell me what you think of Mr.. Smith, our
new pastor.
why, said the good, sensible girl he
Is grea; deal too fat and rudy for a cIer-
gyman, and too young and happy looking
What with his commonplace naDle, and
commonplace appearance, | can't bear
him.
But, my dear, added Dame Winny, the
squire's sister and housekeeper, "a good
young pastor, well and conscientiously per-
forming his manifold duties, ought to look
happy, ii quiet conscience and peace Of
mind can give happiness; and as to being
rudy and robust, what fault is that of his!
am sure he is a most excellent young man,
and We are very fortunate in having such a
successor TO our lamented Mr.. Morgan
Il should think We were much more for
tunste, saucily reloined the foolish, heed.
less, Dasee. If MIR. Smith had been Mr..
anything else, and pale interesting, mis-
cradle looking person whom il would have
made me weep to listen TO, thinking Of the
sad tale that doubtless formed his history
Right glad should be, If he had tale
TO tell thee, thou foolish Daseep said the
fond father. But il thou art so full of folly.
depend upon it that Mr.. Smith will never
think Of thee
MIR. Smith think of me indeed indig-
nantly exclaimed the heiress: d would not
have him, even if he grew pale and thin,
and elegant tomorrow
On my second visit to Swan Pool, Dasee
herself reminded me of these words. and
also Of the following incident, which took
place in the churchyard:-
The battle-ground was situated on hill
side facing the lake; ancient trees spread
their branches above the grassy mounds,
many Of which were omamented with
beautiful Towering plants, placed there by
the hand Of affection, and carefully tended, |
for the Welsh peasan, attaches peculiar in
ierest to these sweet memorials OF the De- |
parted. Ii was evening time, and all was
hushed around as Dasee Lewellyn and my
sell sat down to rest on projecting stone.
A woman, clad in mourning garb, entered
the churchyard. and, not seeing us, presently
knelt down by the side of newly made
grave. on which the flowers, but lately
planted, were struggling TO regain elasticity
and strength. We saw her tie them up.
and pluck of the faded leaves; we heard
her deep sobs. and her fervent calculations
reached our ears. Dasee was very male
silent, and thoughtful, looking on the
mourner with deep interest and absorbing
attention; and when at length the Door
woman LETT the burial place, she arose and
sought the new-made grave, with clasped
hands and an earnest manner softly ex.
claiming, oh | wish that | too had grave
TO tendi's
Admonition, warning. or reproof was
alike ueeiess. We silently left the spot,
nor exchanged word TIL within the warm
chssrful rooms OF the old house once more.
We found the squire and Dame Wipny