Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-11-12

father with an ardent affection. His de-
light was 10 pour over his library, living,
as il were, in the fellowships Of the old
philosophers. On several occasions when
Ferris was at his house, and engaged IN
conversation with Anne, he observed the
old mans eye bent sternly upon hlm,
and he would wake TO a reality OF his
situation.
Ferris was one evening in Beacon ST.,
at the house of Mr.. H, where IN
spite orlhe cold reception he received
from those he met generally there, he
sill enjoyed himself in the belief that
Anne was not Indifferent to his regard.
He had been relating 10 her at her re-
quest, his experience with the different
national characters with whom he had
met, speaking Of their peculiaritles, and
describing the various scenes and effects
of different countries. Anne sa, near a
sweet geranium, whose leaves she was
induslriously engaged in destroying. Fer
ris bending close 20 her ear, said,
Anne, will you pluck me that rose as
a token of affection you know how ar
dent is mine for you-Or stop dearest be-
hind it blows the codruft. You know
the mystic language of both, VIII you
choose and give me one 2
.Hush-hush, Ferris said the blush
ing and trembling girl, plucking and
handing him the rose!
This passed when the attention OF the
company present was drawn TO some en-
gaging object. Never before had Ferris
received any evidence of Annc's love,
save from her tell-lale eyes. The flower
was placed next to his heart, and he leIt
the apartment. He had proceeded but a
few steps from the house when lie was
accosted by poor mendlcant, clothed in
rags, who was exposed al that late hour
of the night to the inclemency OF the sea-
son.
Pray, sir said The beggar to Ferris,
.can YOU give me uife 81 am nearly
starved and chilled through by this nights
air.
Ferris after few moments converse
ion with the beggar, for he had not the
heart 10 turn away from the suffering OF
4 fellow creature, handed him purse
containing five or six dollars, urging him
to seek immediate shelter and food. The
beggar blessed him and passed on.
A few nights subsequent TO this oc-
currence. lie was again at her fathers
house. Mrs. Il, Anne's mother,
received him as she did most of her Wis
iors, with somewhat constrained and
distant welcome. Being woman Of no
great conversational powers, she always
retired quite early, conducting her inter
course with society in the most formal
manner. Ferris was much surprised that
Nf. Il, had taken no particular no.
ice of his intimacy at his house, for he
seldom saw him, and when he could, the
old mans eyes bent sternly upon him IL
anything but friendly and inviting spirit.
In this dilemma, lie was al loss what
course to pursue, since Anne's acknow-
lelgement of heI affection for him, and
now he was equally distant from the goal
Of his happiness, for his better judgement
told him that the consent of her parents
could never be obtained. On this occa-
sion he had taken bis leave as usual, when
he was met by the beggar of the former
night, who again solicited aims, declaring
that he could find no one else TO assist
him. and that the money he had before
bestowed upon him had been expended
Tor food, and rent of miserable cellar
where he had lodged.
Again Ferris placed purse in the poor
mans hand, at tie same time telling HIM,
that he himself was poor, an constrained
10 lhe practice Of rigid economy in the
support of those dependant upon him.
He left the beggar anu passed on his way
happy in having contributed TO the ale
walton of human suffering.
Not long subsequent, Ferris called one
evening, at the house Of Mr.. H, and
fortunately found Anne and her father
alone, the former engaged upon a piece
or embroidery of new pattern, and the
latter pouring over volume OF ancient
philosophy. On his entrance the old
gentleman took no further apparent no.
lice of him than a slight inclination Of
The head and good evening sir He
took chair by Anne's side, and told her
Of his love in low but ardent tones, beg
ging permission TO speak to her father on
The subject.
Oh, he will not hear word Of the
matter, know said the sorrowing girl.
No longer ago than Yesterday, he spoke
10 me relative to a connection with R;
I can never love but one man. said the
beauty, giving him her hand.
Ferris could bear this suspence no
longer. In fact, the hint relative TO her
,Ili,nce IN another. spurred him 10 ac