The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1849-03-07

tnnk neu dneriion. The sssiduily viii
Eirh he lzhoTed throughout lie slay. Trn-
der d his elenieg rePoee nloie Aslr, me:
he separation irum his haiss and urrkirss
companions lrnl new charm % The so
ririy al his nnrle siid rousin. 5, san. too.
had Tecusend her former easely. a. well
- her frank laniillariiy 81 m.nner. Her
every ih0aghl was given 10 her aged an.
lie and 70 hsrlrs; and sarh dss her rare.
I'll love sdnrnrL IhriT humble home willl
some lFcsi sham. and drew siill rlnser
Il0se hands II tenderness md ai.eriinn
n.irh can make tie loMliesl DIV. ling Tie
aLosle nf happiness anil peace. Charles
WAS quite surprised al GadsSg IN his cnn.
SIN attractions Nhrh lie hai never before
discovered. she became insensihly each
day more necessary 10 his happiness.
" l'houl his being aware uf il. HE aim Of
his life was gradually changing; The hope
ni attaining The treasure promised BY Vim
rent was no longer his only spring OF ar
ton; IN all he did. he now thought 81 Su-
san; his constant desire w=s 10 mrril her
appreciation. IL brcome dearer 10 hsr.
The hnman soul is SORT III moral ,la.
cuercoiypc: lei Il he surrounded III ima-
ges ~ order. 81 industry, of ssli.de.ollnn;
LEI il he illuminated by lhe sunshine al
affection; and earh Of these images will
imprint themselves up,n il surface and
remain there forever firmly liked.
The life which Jharles was now lead
ing gradually exiinguished his ardent am.
bIli0n; he saw within his reach pnrer
and simpler happiness Than any Of which
he had ever before formed conception;
his paradise was no longer fairy land.
such as The Arabian Nights" depict. bur
a narrow circle, peopled with homely jnys
which he could, without difficulty, EN-
brace within his grasp. And vel. this
transformation, visible 10 all around him.
remained secret 10 himself. lie did not
know that lie was changed, he only knew
that lie was more tranquil and more hap
py. The only new feeling Of ahirh he
was conscious, was his love for Susan.
The treasure he was lahoring for. instead
ofbeing his principal ahject. he now lnok.
ed upon only rs a means toward making
his union with Susan more Joyous. lie
looked forward To il as an important adj
dilion, but still only as accessory TO high.
or hopes; a'so, he now began 10 feel The
greatest anxiety TO know whelherhis love
was shared.
lie was one evening pacing the little
apartment, while Vincent and Susan were
chatting together beside the stove Their
conversation turned on Charles's former
master. whn, alter thirty years Of a life
passed in honest labor. had just put Up 10
sale his little bookhinding establishment.
that he might retire TO the country with his
aged wife for the remainder Of his days.
" Now that il couple" said the old
soldier, "who knew how TO turn this
world inln paradise; always of one mind,
always IN good humor, and fully Occur
pied"
Yes" said Susan. ihonghilullv. " the
richest couple on earth might we'll envy
their lot"
Charles, who had jus, then approached
The Stove, stopped moment, and lnnk-
ing lixedy Al his cousin. inquired: Then
YOU would like your husband 10 1--we you,
Susan!"
/" Why, yes--reriainlv--if possible"
she replied, smiling aud slightly cnioring.
/" You can have your wish. Them" said
Charles warmly. You have only to say
one word"
wha, word, cousin!" said Susin with
some emotion.
"That YOU will accept me for your hus.
band" replied the young man; adding,
with respectful tenderness. as he saw the
surprise aud confusion which This abrupt
avnwal Of his intentions had produced in
his cousin: oh, do not le, that annoy
you, Snsan; il has long been my most
earnest desire 10 ask yon this question.
only waited on account Of certain rea-
snn with which nv uncle is acquainted,
but you see hnw il has escaped me against
my wi; and now only be as frank as
have been. Tell me whether may hope
that yon can love me; our uncle is there,
so that you need have no fears that you
are doing wrong"
The young mans voice faltered; he took
his cousins hand, which he pressed with.
IN his own, and tear trembled in his eye.
Susan was silent. for her heart was too
full 10 speak; aud The old soldier looked
al them both with smile Of mingled play
lulness aud feeling. Atlrngih putting his
arm around The Young girl, and drawing
her gently towards Charles. he said gaily,
!" Well, now. speak, my lille one."
Susan!' exclaimed her cousin, still
holding her hand; lone word, only one
word-wil you be my wife,
She laid her head upon his shoulder,
and hall-arlieulated j" Yes" escaped her
lips.
"Eh! well now, declare" cried VIM
cent, clapping his hands on his knee,
/" there was a great deal Of difficulty
about saying that much. Now you must
both give me a kiss" said he. kindly
taking them by the hands. II will now
leave You this evening for talking over
your secrets. and tomorrow we will speak
Of business" !