Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-23

! bles, and | was happiest when alone. But
my evenings became long, and grew tired
of reading then | pictured happy wife.
sitting and talking by my side. A woman
without education and sense | would not
have; and one possessing those l feared
would not consent to live sequestered and
alone with solitary being like myself
Such were my thoughts when / was intro
duced to Emily. She would frequently
leave her gay companions and her dashng
sister TO seek with pencil and portfolio the
beautiful scenery around this neighborhood.
In these rambles sometimes joined her,
and if l remarked picturesque spot, I found
it few days afterwards transferred to Emf
| ly's album. Whenever she was asked to
sing, she began with the air had said was
my favorite. Sympathy, that invisible
cloud, which, running through society,
binds heart to heart, united ours l fan
cied that | gained ground in her esteem,
and often saw her forsake gay parties for
quiet talk with me. All seemed hope,
except hope ITSELF and that appeared TO me
TO be presumption. One day, however, It
was SO evident that she preferred my COM
pany to anv one amidst a numerous party,
containing many who would gladly have
been her slave for life, that a light broke
on me which for some time dazzled me !;
but Then laid my heart ct her feet. 1t
was accepted. And now no day is ever
too long. | am never tired-never dull J;
she reads to me, sings my favorite tunes to
the music of her harp; we both love mu-
sic, walking, reading, and retirement. In
d word, ace lore each ether And here she
comes," he continued, rising to meet her.
Never did the rising sun throw more Joy
over the wearied and midnight traveller,
than Emily'S smiling face did wherever she
went.
left this happy pair, and the following
evening visited the Pamfretts.
"A sovereign bet !" exclaimed the dash
ing officer, ''ior which of us can drink The
most champagne, or ride to the sixth mile
stone first !"
excused myself, and Pamfrett declared
| was a fool. Mrs. Pamfrett presided at
the dinner table that evening with the state
and majesty of an Eastern queen. Can
this, | mentally exclaimed, be sister to the
gentle Emily!
"Have you seen Mrs. Effingham lately 2"
inquired Mrs. Pamfrett. a.
| replied that had enjoyed that plea
sure the evening before.
pleasure" cried the lady. 80, dear,
to think it SO IT is three months, fancy,
since | saw her; she quite offended me by
marrying that poor melancholy man. She
must be missrably dull ! could not i've
without my parties; and pamfrett is the
way, and am admired by all; whilst Effing-
ham is very eccentric, sullen, proud, and
bearish. The ladies are all envying me,
and wonder how | succeeded in obtaining
the hand of one whom they had vainly
tried for; but Emily, poor dear they Won
der how she could possibly have married
such dreary creature as bingham"
! left the two brides thus enjoying their
fortunes, and went again touring on the
continent 1t was four years before | re-
turned to Windermere. Four years! what
changes occur in that time. A day or two
after my return, | sought the cottage on the
hill, where | had left Emily and her hus-
band in the enjoyment of all the human
heart could wish. A beautiful boy was sit
ting on the grass before the door, placing a
wreath of wild flowers round the curly
head of a lovely little girl. 'Bless the
sweet creatures !" | exclaimed, as stood
watching them and for some time endea-
vored TO trace likeness between them and
the happy pair whose children l at once
concluded they were.
''ls papa at home % | at length inquired,
when the little fellow looked up from his
play, pointing to the door,
"Yes sir, in there"
And | heard both laugh the unchilled
laugh of infancy, as | turned towards the
house.
Mr.. EfIlngham received me as a long alb
sent brother, but on inquiring for Mrs. Pam
frett, was startled TO hear that she wa!
dead.
eyes," continued Efingham, "Pamfret
was always gay and wild, and he was a
length induced to gamble on a great scale
and was fuihed. One night he embarked
for America, leaving letter for Caroline
wherein he stated that she had always beer
her own mistress, and might continue SO
and that If It had moi been for her pride
his fortune would not have been wrecked
oPoor Caroline was now destitute," con
tinued Mr.. Efingham. ave forgot he
conduct towards ourselves, and did every
J thing in our power to alleviate her sorrow
and heartfelt degradation. Emily at length
induced her to come and reside with u.s.
I managed her affairs, sold the estate, anc
paid whdt debts had been incurred, will
the exception OF those OF dis-'honor," from
which her husband had fled. But Caro-
lines pride had received too deep woun,
to be healed she Pined and faded, an'
within six months Of her husbands depar
ture, died. All that now remains Of tina
once grand, proud family, is the dear bQ,
: in the garden, who is playing with III
little girl" --...J..-......7 .l..
$ The entrance Of Emily prevented an,
further reference to her sisters melanchol,
history. She looked, if possible, NOR
handsome than ever. Her face wore tli
beautiful expression of habhual content.
So good hearts live! And may they lv
F, and prosper; eternal sunshine dwelling o'e