Lower Sandusky freeman. (Lower Sandusky [i.e. Fremont, Ohio]) 1849-1849, 1849-04-07

would have sought the brighter heavens; whilst
her compressed lip, her restes hand and heaying
bosom, but too well denoted the agitation of her
mind
at is WELL" she mentally exclaimed, for she
dare not trust her voice in that days solitude
"and could I but forget that such things were,
could yet be happy" she added, startled at the
doubt the former sentence seemed to imply. al
shall be happy. Yet, when 1 remember that but
one short week ago was the idol of his affections
the magnet, which could at pleasure attract his
eye, his ear, his thoughts-and now to feel myself
supplanted by another, and such an one-ohP' she
exclaimed aloud and throwing from her the book
she had been attempting to peruse, its bitter
thing to find one self deceived"
AT this moment gentle tap at the door met
her ear, and in an instant she was in her former
station. "Come in, Robert" she said, with all the
composure she could command The door opened,
and Cameron stood before her. A faint shrek Of
surprise was upon her lips; but instantly checked
herself, she merely said:
"Mr Cameron did not expect the pleasure
of Mr.. Cameron's society this evening" and rising
with all the hauhgtiness with which woman ever
rose, she asked him to be seated.
"Nor does it seem that he is very welcome
visitor" he replied hesitatng ere acceding to her
request.
Emily felt a choking sensation at her throat,
and strove in vain to make him some reply
There was pause; fierce was the struggle which
agitated her bosom, but pride was at length yicto
rious.
"What delightful evening Mr.. Cameron" .. she
observed carelessly.
"Is it?" he replied "I really knew not what
sort of an evening it was. My thoughts have been
otherwise too deeply absorbed"
Indeedi' she exclaimed with an affected sur
prise
Both were again silent
"Miss Green,' Cameron exclaimed, have in
truded this evening upon your privacy to converse
for few moments upon most important subject
Mr.. Cameron" replied Emily, hastily rising, if
you return to your home you will find communi-
cation awaiting you, which will save us both this
needless interview. Therefore, excuse me if
withdraw" and bowling, she moved towards the
door
"Emily, is it thus you dismiss me?'' he cried,
darting forward to detain her. Severe was the re-
ply which was upon her lips, but, SO difficult to ex-
change words of kindness for severity that neither
pride all her resolution could enable her to
gain her seat in silence.
" This cousin of yours, Mr.. mansfelt," continued
Cameron, els believe, an old acquaintance. -
He stopped
"Oh, yes,'' was the eager reply, eve have
known and loved each other from our cradles, nor
has this long absence in the least weakened our
attachment
Cameron half rose. at could not but observe
it." he said, with agitation.
al dare say not; indeed it has been said-and
a blush of conscious shame heightened the color
of her cheek to glow-it has been said that we
were formed by nature for each other.''
"Then be it so!' wildly voieiferated Cameron,
starting from his seat with look of agony. "Nev-
er, neyer-Emily, will Litchfeld Cameron be the
husband of one whom honor alone compels to ac-
cept him. Emily! Emily! you are bound no lon
ger!"
Emily started. For the first time the truth fash
ed across her imagination, and she would have rush
ed toward him, had not the suggestion that all
might still be an artfce to obtain his freedom, sue
,eeded: yet as he stood in the full moonlight with
1ashing eyes, convulsed frame and trembling voice,
who could doubt that he was wretched?
Farewell, Emily" he at length faltered-'fare-
well forever; and may the choice of thy heart ever
adore thee as do-he can no more"
Still Emily was silent The revulsion of her
thoughts bewildered her, until Comeron extended
lis hand, and asked in tone of the deepest agony
'if she would not bid him last adieu?"
"Never!" was her passionate reply, and all the
woman rising in her bosom, she threw herself on
lis breast and wept aloud.
Another hour found them seated at the wreath
ID window, in the clear moonlght-the happiest of
he happy.