The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-12-01
Communications.
FoR THE LEDGER,
LEAFLETS OF MEMORY.
NO. by LURA LERNE,

parently to penetrate the hearts cf the mer.
ry school girls.
Groups were passing to and fro under
the dark green foliage of the trees that sur
rounded the College some with book in
hand, cndeavoring to concentrate their
thoughts on study, whilst the thoughts Of
others were playing the trunnt
There were two that had divided them.
selves from those that were passing, and
wereTwcnding their way to sequestered
grass plot, to enjoy tete-a-tete on the ap-
preaching festival of Tomorrow" that
would bs given in honor of his excellency
Gov NJ, from which was anticipated the
pleasure of seeing some acquaintances, n
mong the retinue of military characters that
would be present on the occasion,
On arriving at the spot desired, they seat
ed themselves beneath an oak that was vene-
rable in years, the elder of the two exclaim-
ing rs she threw aside her bonnet:
"Ths messy bank shall be my couch,
Tits rustling oak my canopy"
The elder girl was rather majestic and
dignified in her deportment-her form was
not what a connoisseur would term perfect.
being rather of voluptuous than delicate
mould complexion clear and smoothe
small but brilliant black eyes that at times
beamed with unwonted animation teeth
that WED in whitcness with the pearl; her
dark auburn hair was somewhat disheveled
hNyf ho iunn - Il
thrown aside her bonnet; her cheek, usually
pale, was now flushed with excitement, in
contemplating that tomorrow, she would
see acquaintances, as the conversation will
disclose.
Her friend by her side was beautiful be-
yond doubt; her sylph-like form and mer-
ry mischevious face, revealed ut once heart
nnfettered by care-how very applicable
are the words Of an immortal bard:
ssor $1,000 .-s~-. $1,000
Ne'er from the heath-aower brushed the
dew"
Her golden locks were braided and placed
around her sunny brow, resembling an i'm
perial crown in hue violet eyes that were
shaded by lids of snowy whiteneas, blonde
that would rival the lily in its purity.
Books in hand they seat themselves, but
eyes rivted on each others faces, their con-
versation ran thus, the more Youthful Of the
two speaking to the heart of the elder:
"Well, Janez, am really plessed to see
your spirits so clated this morning, thiuk
you are entitled to holiday tomorrow, MS
tis seldom you see an old acquaintance from
your native home" ....
The breeze seemed to affect her eyes rs
she replied:
Thank you, Mamie, concur with you,
as it has been ayear, long-long year, since
l saw the face Of one knew previous to my
coming here. | will apply this evening, to
be emancipated from servitude TO books, and
enjoy liberty on o-morrow-bondage is
horror, an"
"A truce to your poetry from love-sick
Julia, you are always poring over some po-
EN-, romance or other book, Janez, that
feel treated in getting You to speak ration
ally to me. Now let US enjoy pleasant
chit-chat, and leave off your silly stuffs your
Inauguration would fall frop its lofty fight
fDr. P would refuse you furlough, if
may so express myself"
"Ah that is too true; Mamie, and then
will rend my fairy dreams of bliss ! if may
credit presentiments, my application will be
received, and returned with a kind gentle
yes"
indulge the hope that your prescnti-
mcnt may be favorable. am pretty sure
that DIR. P will treat your petition as
you desire, will esconse behind the arras,
"hsn yon present yourself Dissemble q
little, look sad, woe-begone, ombody grim
melancholy in your countenancc, aud am
sure you will be successful.
Il have but little doubt, Nan, but listen
heavens there's the bell to.ling for our
class. vow know not much of Uphane,
this morning, my thoughts Of Tomorrow has
distracted my mind from Mental Philoso-
ply"
"Come Janez, we must appear before the
tribunal, be examines, and il deficient, de-
merit without doubt Ialmost imagine see
the long black strokc--blnck as night with.
out moon or stars"
The lesson is principally of illustrations
Of the sense Of touch, if we do not acquit
ourselves with cclat, trust uot with discred.
IT."
You will be at least able to cite one ex-
ample, Scott is too great favorite with you
for you TO forget Wandering Willie In ,Red
Gauntlet Janez."
They have gained the threshold---entered
the chaPel-but we viii not 60 through the
routine of intenoga,ions. We iaingine the
black marx was not entered against them,
az naught was siid With respect TO It. Janez