Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-03-27

two years, until their absence had become al
most insupportsble to the anxiou' wife and
mother. Il was therefore more particularly she
wished the presence Of Anna, in hopes her
buoyant spirits might in soine measure re.ani-
mate her own. Anna would have been reoiced
to have spent the winter with her, had not her
keen percep eption already noted the failing health
Of her mother for next to that mother, there
was perhaps 10 one TO whom she could look
for q true friend and adviser. with that conf
dence that she could rspose in Nix. =;
II think had better write Mr. LovCjoy
that cannot come" said Anna, after consulting
with her own mind. II fear lest my anxiety
abou, your health would make me but dull
com panion for low spirits"
"My dear child, tru'. you will no. lie, your
unnecessary anxisty about me deprive our
friend of yonr society. or yourself of oil ra-
tionsl enjoyment. l feel confident my health is
improving and that I .hall coon b entirely
we'll. AT oil events, should grow worse,
can send for you; but my cough is nearly
well, and feel no pain, or so little that it is
scarcely worth mentioning"
Anna did not feel quite convinced by her
mothers reasoning, for she knew consumption
10 bs nattering diseasej that everything grows
brighter as its victims approach nearer their
final end. The bliss Of Immortality seems
mingl,ug with our earthly existence, preparing
Us for that great and glorious change which must
be ex perenced when these forms shall have
put of corruption and taken that Of incorrup-
ton, and become the children Of God in heaven.
Although Anna was not without hope. yet
she knew too we'll that her mother must ere
long fall victim to the fatal disease that had
already commenced its fearful ravages, and her
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other near relative to look to for that protection
aid sympathy she had ever received from fond
mother.
Mrs. Emery, however, prevailed upon her
caug htsr TO accept the invitation, and write their
friend accordingly. Anna felt a reluctance in
comply ing but her mother was so importunate
,ha, she fol. it her duty to comply with her
wishes. Yet her de' pundency on parting with
her showed too plainly that her mind was i'll at
ease. Her mother had been almost her sole
com panion and tutor, if we except tho short
seasons Mrs. Lovejoy had spent at their cottage;
and Albert, who. years ago, used to accompany
hi. mother, and being when boy Of rather
Lssirn vosshhh' osshhh' acFssesssfas. "n'sae e the
,mo,,ntains, and breathing the pure atmosphere
Anna had been his compNn,"n IN most OF ms
Irarnbles. Together they nsd climbed the h'gf
and projecting clifs, and together gazed dowr
into the clear depth Of the river to behold 'he''
hapoy faces mirrorea in its pure element. 10
gsiher they had penetrated the deep forests II
search Of wild berries; and togelher'they hat
eulled the wild flowers which ornamented th'
little parlor windows. Often had their fairI
like skff rippled the calm, clear bosom OF tn
Hudson, a. Albert impsllea it onward, ant
Anna exerted all her skill to hold 1t to it
course. Then choosing some quiet bay, tn
baited hook was dropped beneath its surface
, while the fishes SHE'D about it, exciting hope
then da-ting away, amusing themselves at I'll
expense Of the young anglers impatience
: Now glow Of triumph would light up Albert
h expressive, hazel eye, as he laid his trophies
his companions feet. But Anna was belts
pleased to see them sporting in their native Gle
y y ment, than to see them hounderng in the ago
hies Of death. =,
. 1t had now been nearly four years since the
9 had met; yet to Anna, time had IN now''
# dmmed the memory OF the past. Not da
- since the last parting, had giided past w'tho'
- vividly presenting to her mind some 'nc,dsn
or chance expression, which called forth u
|, Iivele.t emotions Of her nature. A tear won
elisten in her deep blue eye, and shade
crimson uubu ucI Sisos o'o"b ~''N
cheek with the emblem Of pure and un'ulli'
g. Affection as the memory conjured up the maj
st little attentions she had received from hi
The farewell kiss he had left upon her chez
- seemed still to be resting there. thrilling b
:, heart with the purs,t emotions of first love
=, =, Anna's preference for Albert Rawson "
-. W. the only secret she had withheld from her m
"a "a ,her; not, however, that she feared her dis0
". ~ proval, but she knew not that she was loved
'" return Although il is woman's privilege
on love a. srdsnily ard devotedy as their gen
-. 81 and sympathetic natures seem formed to To-
"e vet Tie rack may never enforce that secret fr
80 her breast, until it has been solicited by
~, object of her affections.
nd
=, CHAPTER II.
led A FEW weeks after Anna had become dom
Ike tioa.ed in Mrs Lovrjoy's family, they reoe',
the joyful intelligence, that the Florancs
,sn arrived IN safety and would soon b. in p
uE- Happiness supreme, seemed dispensed 'hro
nd. that l,,ts family circle: every thing was
,ol. commotion from parlor to kitchen. Little u
rer alne, playful sprito Of six Summers, made
ner house ring With her merry shouts }; and it We
nee BE- presumption to suppose that Anna ts't
L..~k knns an haA