The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-03-07

! the conversation with her accustomed ami
nation. She was first to retire from the
| table.
Il don't think she is MORALLY offended
said to my wife.
No, not if am skilled in mental ind-
cations,' was replied.
During the afternoon, two or three more
love missiVes came; but not word touch
| ing their reception, OF the feelings produ
ced thereby, was breathed by Kate. 1t
was plain, however, to one with even half
an eye, that she was pleased at the mark
of attention, or, it might be, token of love.
Evening, instead of being passed as usual
with the family, was spent by Kate in her
room.
On the next morning, at the breakfast
table, l mentioned the fact tn at certain
number of Valentines had passed through
| the post office on the day before. This
was in order to introduce the subject, and
call out some remark from Kate: but she
remained silent on the subject, though not
without indicating oy her heightened color
and restless eye, that her thoughts were
busy enough.
Il rather think our young lady has
changed her opinions said L, smiling, af-
ter Kate had left the table.
circumstances alter cases, you know,
replied my wife smiling in turn.
On the next evening young Loring call
ed IN. Kate was longer than usual IN ma
king her appearance, and when she came
into the parlor, was dressed with more
than ordinary care For the first time, |
noticed on her wrist a new and beautiful
bracelet. She blushed slightly as she met
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was soon conversing with him in an ami
mated style.
Did YOU see that new hracelet?' asked
my wife, when we were next alone.
Il did
where did it come 'front.'
Didn't you say that in one Of the VAL
entines she received, there was something
hard, like piece of jewelry?'
Yes
That bracelet, probably
No doub: of it.
and moreover said /, it is plain that
she believes the Valentine came from Lo-
ring, for at her first meeting with him, she
wears it for the first time
Thus, remarked my wife, notifying
him that she receives the token kindly
| laughed aloud, for | could not help it.
why do you laugh!' asked my wife.
She was going to discard any one who
insulted her with Valentine'
That was idle talk. I've heard such
things said before
Two or three evenings went by, and
Loring came again. Since his former visit
the new bracelet had not been seen. Now
! il was worn again. As we knew the
,
the more intimately we knew him, we
srw no impropriety in leaving the young
couple alone in the parlor.
From that time, there was a marked
change in my neice. She was less sprIght-
! ly and more absent-minded than usual
Next, her appetite failed her, and she be-
gan to grow thin and lose her color-sure
signs of heart disease. Meanwhile, Lo-
ring was constant visitor; and whenever
he came, the bracelet was displayed, evil
IDENTIFY in token that she knew from whence
it came, and wished its full acceptance TO
be understood. At last | received formal
visit from the young man, and formal
offer for the hand of Kate. OF course,
had no objection to urge. That matter
was, in my mind, already fully setted.~
After that, the bracelet aforementioned,
was always TO be seen on the arm of
Kate. One evening, about month before
her wedding day, as sat talking with
Kate, for whom my affection had always
been as tent er as that of a father for his
child. took her hand and said, as ex-
amned the bracelet
THAT is very beautiful.
Yes, | have always admired it very
much,' she replied, the color growing
warmer in her checks.
"A love-token | presumed
Ard as | said this, | looked at her arch
ly. The hue of her cheeks became still
deeper.
"A Valentine! | added.
The blood mounted to her temples.
But it was not an ordinary Valentine.
II did not come from trifer, it was not
received as an insult. thought you were
not the girl, Kate, TO reject sincere Offer
'This little love token. dear Kate is for thee;
Accept it, and keep il, and wear it for me-"
AS repeated this couplet, the y0ng
girl started with surprise, and looked with
inquiring earnestness IN my face.
But I'm afraid, Kate said /, with
meaning smile, and voice half regretful
IN It's tone, 'that you wore it less for the
real than for an imaginary giver.'