The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-11-12

full ofsuch thoughts. when an opening in the
woods through which we were passing, gave
me a glimpse Of woman's figure, standing
on the second rail of a fence, and apparent
Ily on the look out for some one. The inter
lvening trees soon hid her from my view. In
IA minute or so afterwards we emerged from
the trees but short distance from the wo-
man had seen who was looking in another
direction from that in which we were coming
I'VE were close upon her before she observed
Jus. Then the voice of fMerwyn, who called
I"Florine?" startled her, and she turned up
on us herbeautiful young face, glowing with
health, surprise and pleasure. | paused in
astonishment. Was that the indolent, Ian
iguid city belle, who could scarcely sit erect
even with the aid of cushions, now standing
firm and straight on a rail fence, and looking
more lovely and graceful than she had ever
seemed in my eyes. ...eI.a .E
| She recognized me in moment, and
springing from the rail, came bounding to-
ward me, full to overfowing oflife and spir-
its. Grasping my hand, she expressed the
warmest pleasure at seeing an old face, ask
| ed me dozen questions before | could an
swer one
l found them occupying neat little birds
NEST ola cottage, in which were twoassweet
little children as | have ever seen. While
sat and talked with Merwyn holding one
Ichild upon my knee, and he the other, Flo
rine busted herself in getting the supper.
Her only domestic was away, Ever and
Ianon caught glimpse of her, as she pas
Ised in and out of the adjoining room where
lshe had spread the table. A very long time
did not eIapse before | sat down with my
old friends to meal that enjoyed as well
as any | have ever eaten. The warm, white
biscuits were baked by Florinc; the sweet
butter she had herself churned, so She said;
and the cake and preserves were her own.
Il am surprised at all this said after
tea. 'How is it possible for you to be cheer
ful and happy under such change? How
was it possible for you to come so efficiently
Into mode Of life the very antipodes of the
one to which you were born and in which
Iyou were educated?"
Misfortune" replied Mcrwyn, "brings
out whatever is efficient in our characters,
This has been partially the case with lis.
We had both led artiticial lives, and had false
views of almost everything, when at blow
the golden palace in which We. had lived was
dashed in pieces. We were then thrown
upon the world, nothing to depend upon but
our own individual resources. which were at
first, you may well believe, exceedingly
small The suddenness with which our
fashionable friends turned from US, and the
entire seclusion from fashionable society that
followed, opened our eyes to the utter worth
lcssncpa Of gnWah tllsSe4s1y n3 l,,nlsod nppn as
| of primary consideration. The necessity Of
our circumstances turned our thoughts, at
the same time, to things offeal moment, the
true importance of which grew daily more
apparent. Thus we were prepared for Other
steps that had to be taken, aud which | am
! glad to say we were able to take checrfully
We now lead true and useful life, and am
sure Florinc will Join me in saying that it is
happier life than we ever led before"
Eyes, with all my heart" replied the
young wife Il have good health, good
spirits, and a clear conscience; and without
| these no one can be happy"
"Still, " remarked Merwyn, eve look to
growing better off in the world, and hope
some day to be surrounded by at least a por-
ton of the elegance and luxury of early
times. But until thot day comes, we will
enjoy the good things of life that fall to oul
lot; and should it never come, we will have
lost nothing by vain anticipations.'
When parted with my old friends on thu
next day, | felt that their lot was, beyond
comparison, more blessed than it would hav'
been had not misfortune visited them; ant
wished with all my heart, that all who haC
met with similar reverses would initiate thei
good example. Still wondered at th'
change | had seen; and at times can hardly
realize its truth.