Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-07-28

.-.."S ncr accustomed
~. FAMILY being represented by my
younger sister and myself
Scarcely had we taken our seats when
the inquiring glances Of those around US
gave proof Of some important arrival; and
in few moments Henry Herman escorted
TO his own. pew young lady whose dress
and manners indicated those of a stranger.
For time, could scarcely realize that what
| beheld was not dream, and endeavored
to drive from my mind feelings Of indigna.
ton that struggled for life, aud whispered
revenge against the perjured betrayer Of my
sisters happiness. Everything seemed now
strongly to confirm the fears | had enter.
tanned; yet could not believe that his was
heart so base, and hoped that some misun-
derstanding had caused the cessation of his
visits, which, when explained, would again
restore the smile Of gadness and the rose
hued flush of health to the check of our
sweet Fanny But this was not the case ;
and on the following day, the truth of my
suspicion was confirmed
Connected with the hotel at which Hen.
ry was stopping while at -, was the
principal stage office Of the town; and ON
the morning of bis departure, while his car
riagc was waiting at the door, a young lady
presented herself. to the agent, and desired a
seat in the coach for B; n request
with which h, could not comply, as every
one had been previously engaged. At this
she appeared very much disappointed, and
nquiredif there was no other mode Of reach.
ing the place that day; to which he replied
that .herc was not, unless she would accept
a seat in Mr.. Herman's carriage, who resided
within one mile of the place she intended
visiting, and who, he thought, would no:
object thus to accommodate her.
"' Certainly not replied Henry, who had
overheard the conversation; nothing could
afford me more pleasure At first she was
undecided whether to accept Of such an Of
fer from a perfect stranger, or remain; hut
her desire to reach the town that day finally
triumpl,cd over other feelings. and she was
handed into lie carriage by Henry, who
Immediately started for lone.
cit is almost useless for me to follow them
furIher. The acquaintance, thus singularIy
formed, soon ripened into love- and, sir, /
have every reason to believe that Henry,
though under most sacred obligations to
another, pledged her his love before he had
been in her society six hours.
alt soon became the general topic of con-
versation among gossiping neighbors; and
that Fanny might be made acquainted with
the truth by somc synpatbizing friend, was
appointed to tell her al. A more painful
duty never performed.
"l endeavored to arouse her pride, and
advised her to treat him with the utter con.
tempt he desc' sed; but in this | touched n
chord in her womar's heart that could not
respond to the feelings of my own, and never
S'all forget the piercing look she fixed up.
on me as she replied
Frank, do you suppose mo deprived OF
a woman's hearth
1t was all she could say; but that sim:
pie question spoke volumes. As well may
the hand of man endeavor to calm the
mighty hea,ings of the ocean, as attempt to
crush the love of young and conhd'ng
Eeart. There is in its operations a power
that obeys no law. 1t springs unbldden IN
to existence; and naught on earth can
quench the kindling flame,