Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-20
MISCELLANY.
From The 0quawka Spectator and Observe
LOUISA WILLIAMS:
OR THE
ORPHAN BOUND GIRL.
q Guile of the Qneen Giin.
by MRS r. FARMER.
CcoNTINuED.l
CHAPTER ".

Louisa knew not what to do. Her cup
of adversely scermed filled 10 overtlowing;
her mind distracted by doubts aud Fears,
relative To Henry--tiie heartless insinua-
lions her guardian had thrown out, rang
like death knell on her ear. The tho't
Of being forced into hateful connection,
aroused degree of pride and energy in
her bosom that she had nevtr before ex-
perienced. She would suffer death before
her feelings should be thus outraged. -
Marry an idiot. No rather shall this
heart be torn from my bosom ere i, ceas,
IS 10 beat, lhun the haliest institution oI
heaven shall be thus trampled upon
Such were The thoughts that occupied
her through The day, and followed her to
her chamber u: night.
As she SAT with her head resting upon
her hand, musing upon the occurrences
Of the day, the words 10 morrow night,
flashed upon her memory. Her eyes
instinciively sought the Hale vine- clad
arbor. She started as she recognised
the form Of Henry Wilson glide into it.
Again her guardians threats rang OH her
ear, and bound her to the spot. Now
she could see him gazing up toward her
as she sal by the open window; she
wa, ed her hand in token OF recognition,
and saw the signal ans wered; again her
hcarl bea, wildly. Shall GO thought
she, and bring the certain vengeance ui
my cruel guardian upon ME should be
dtitced! yes, will 90. will tell him
!: Il; and ppssibl, he may find means Ia
assist me.
i'he family had all retired; Louisa
stole nuisril down HE back stairs, bu,
ou reaching the door she found il fast and
the key removed; she tried another with
similar success. She understood the
meaning at once; they feared lest
the might escape, and had made every
topr, and window, opening upon the
grnLnd fast. This was new perpic..i
~ of which she had not dreamed III
l!is dilemma she thought of the cellar.
Tire outer hatch had no key but fastened
On the inner side with boll but il re-
quired The utmost caution Ia reach The
the door " .iich led to il from within, for
she must pass near Mrs. Langlev's sleep
ing apartment; but The thick carpets Ia
vnred her and she soon found herself
grouping her way towards the haichway
through which she hoped TO make hei
escape. Luckily this fgress had been
overlooked. and she found no other i'm
pediment TO her way than a single slide,
aud soon found herself outside all their
bolts and bars. She hasiened 10 the ar.
bor and found Henry impalienlly avail.
ing her.
You are here at last, said he, Il had
began to fear you were by some means
prevented from coming
~ our fears were not entirely ground.
less, for every door and window is fast
and | only escaped through the cellar,
which they had forgotten"
"You were detected last evening
then!"
"No, was mistaken. there was some
other cause for the light. Blu, fear we
shall be discovered if we stay here"
"You are right" said Henry. let us
hasten to yonder grove again, it is de-
lightfnl spot"
10! what would become of me did
they know had disobeyed their com
mands!" said Louisa as her whole frame
shook with coniending emotions.
"Would they treat you harshly p ten
derly enquired her companion, as l,e led
her TO one of the benches.
II cannot say, but their threats are
dreadful"
..Would you be willing to leave your
guardian for ano,her!"
81 do not understand you."
'.Shall be your lawful protector? will
you be mine?" said Henry as he placed
his arm around her waist and drew her
close to his own bosom.
"Are you serious!'' enqnired Louis
as she gazed up into his face.
..IIave done, or said augh., dearest
Louisa to make YOU mistrnst my mo-
iive?'
"Nolhing, but Mr.. Langley says you
are deceiyer."
"How knows he that, shall no. de-
ceive him.
..Oh Henry! did you know my situa-
lion you must pity me-"
And as he felt the scalding tears stream
ing apon his hand he strained her closer
10 his bosom, and strove by many kind
and endearing words to calm her fears.
"Ah! you know not what they would
compel me to dol" said Louisa, as soon
as she could command herself sufficient
tospeak.
Fear nothing dearest, the laws will
protect you; and ! shall keep close
watch over their movements"
"rell me Louisa if there is any thing
that dis.resses you; ! am ready 10 pro-
tect you at any risk"
allow can l, it is so ridiculous, SO hor-
rible!"
'.Tell me at once Louisa, it is better
that know all"