The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-01-21
LANCASTER, OHIO, FRIDAY, JANUARY 2l, 1913

hHC w SNVi y iuCn vi tnC lOou W. H''s'
In Christian spirit, ! drove slowly and
steadily, 10 order that Mr.. Jones might
be able to indulge any inclination he
might feel for repose. 1t was eight o..
clock when we reached the house.
Through the bare branches Of the elms,
| could see the lighted windows aud es.
pecially | noticed one candle burning a
bove the hall, where il had doubiless
been placed at sunset, 10 marshal Mr..
Jones the way that he was not going,
with my permission. After some tuggng
aroused Ben's hand to their accustomed
office, and whispering, "Go ahead, in his
drowsy ear, ! jumped to the ground.
The blood rushed to my heart with
thrill Of delight, as | heard the horses
hoOfs clatter over The frozen road The
prize was before me. and considering the
situation Of my rivals neck, odds were
scarcely against me. | fastened to the
house and into the room where saw the
lights. ! thought to speak quickly aud
TO the purpose, but Kate, Who had doubt
less risen TO welcome her other lover, met
me at the door, and her look changed so
suddenly to cold, surprised anger, that
my heart fell and my hopes fed in an
instant. could not utter word-not a
stammer came to my relief.
Through piles of silks and laces. and
garments known and unknown. discov-
cred Mrs. Russell. Herfavour | had ear
Iy won by new receipt for jam and she
had the grace TO offer me seat aud in.
quire about my health. On my replying
that was much fatigued by my Stage
ride, she asked:
Was not Mr.. Jones with you in the
stage! We have been expecting him
for hours
A martyr to truth, answered that he
was, but had gone to Plymouth.
glanced at Kate, who was bnsily stri-
wing to hide a crimson ribbon in white
roses. | could see that her hands trem-
bled, and her cheek was thin and pale.
Gladly would | have argued that our sep
aration had preyed upon her health, as
it had upon mine, but that chilling look
of hers forbade. At length ventured To
ask il she was well.
Yes, sir, thank you
Her pets all in good conditioRl
'AIl well sir, thank YOU
Nothing but the requisite monosylla-
bles.
After an awkward silence, came
nearerto my point by asking:
May hope that Miss Russell has for
given my petulanceP
For moment, she fixed upon me her
browneyes, as if to measure how much
my words meant, then quietly looked
down and held her peace.
My courage that had ebbed so quickly
began to flow again.
May speak word in private with
you, Katel said.
Her mother rose. The good old lad,
evidently medta,ed sally through the
outward adornments. behind which she
was closely beleaguered, as garrison be
hind Gen. Pillows entertainments
sit still, ma said Kate, and then, with
a demure voice, but twinkle of exquis
ite womanly malice in her eye:
d have so much to think of now, tina
you must excuse me. Perhaps to.mor
row or next day, Ishall be more capable o
holding counsel with you.
This was too much-l was angry my
myself now, and | arose to go. As a
pened the door, The same voice salutet
rne that had bid me stop at the Colonel's
felt the absurdity ofgoing off so mani
festly shorn, and looking again at Kate,
saw a tear nesting in her eyelid
Clearing two dresses at jump, | kiss
ed her as of old, and whispered, i low,
you dearly. Kate--will you forgive mel
For moment, she hid her face upol
my breast, then turned it toward mine.
and oar spirits rushed together at III
meeting of the lips
Mr.. Jones, who had entered the roor
in time to be a spectator Of this peasan
scene, made desperate attempt at lool
of lofty scOrn-an attempt which would
doubtless, have been more Successful haC
the ice been stronger, or the water shal
lower, the brook into which Ben hat
upset him, and then departed to his led
ger and his money.making.
Frank attired me in his Broadway gal
ments. The wedding was not deferred
! and Kate and have not quarreled since
My tale has its moral-a man shoul
go early to his own wedding.
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AS all families are not provided wit
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