The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1852-01-10

Dotn were Dau, very Dad. he did nc
truly love Jessie, ior of that he was in
capable, No man who lacks. virtue cal
love woman truly. It is a moral i'm
possibility. Ha a0ia7 4 4
Levering had first turned his Thoughts
TO marriage because it was necessary
as he said to himself, to form such ar
alliance. He belonged to a wealthy
family. and by marrying into family
of equal wealth and standing he wouId
take proper care of the future. Oh
course, he must have beautiful and
accomplished wife. In looking around
him, no one struck the young mans
fancy so strongly as Jessie Carlton and
after weighing all in favor and against
an alliance with her family. decided
to storm the citadel of her heart
Handsome, intelligent, and with good
address, he was not long in making the
impression he desired. Jessie Cartoons
heart was quickly won. s'
Philip, servant in the family of Mr..
Carlton, whom LeVefing had secured to
his interest, was informed of the in
tended elopement and employed to
give such aid as his position would
afford. Of course the utmost secrecy
was enJoined upon him, and his faith
fulness was sought to be secured by
threats as well as promises. But Philip
found It hard to bear up under a secret
OF such great importance; he wanted
some one to share with him the heavy
burden. So, coniding to the discretion
of another servant in the house-a fe-
male-he divulged TO her, after first
obtaining her promise not to betray
what he was about to communicate.
the fact of Jessie's Intended flight.
On the night previous to the day on
which Mr.. Carlton was to leave home. |
he sat up late, engaged in writing. Ii |
was past eleven O'Clock, when there
was light tap on the door, which was
opened Immediately, and female ser
want glided in noiselessly, closing softly
the door after her.
"Well, Hannah ?" said he. in voice
of inquiry, as she approached him in
somewhat agitated manner.
Hannah sank into a chair so much
disturbed that it was some moments
before she could speak
Mr.. Carlton," she at length said.
" oh. have something dreadful 10 Tell
you"
"For Heavens sake, Hannah. speak
out quickly, thenl What has happen
ed w exclaimed Mr.. Carlton, agitated
in turn
Nothing has happened yet: but if
YOU 90 away tomorrow il will happen.
Oh A-.ei--s 10 sA4a GO awaui1 -=---- /
g Hannah, what is the meaning of
his b, Speak out plainly at once" S
:. Miss Jessie G
"Jessie! What of her 2"
F." She is going off with Mr.. Lever
ng.n d
HWhena Where is she ~ The fa- +
her was on his feet and moving to- Q
wards the door. Speak, girl !"
oh, sir, don't be frightened" said h
hannah !: it isn't to night Miss Jessie h
$ in her room. | have only come to 9
ell you about it in time' '
Z" All! thank you, my faithful Han a
ah.n f
Mr.. Carlton spoke in calmer voice; n
nd returning to the secretary where t,
g had been writing, sat down again. $,
Now" he added, .'tell me all you D
now about this nattern "
All | know" replied Hannah. II u
OF to-day. from Philip. He told me ii
lat he has been carrying letters from Of
1r. Levering to Miss Jessie and back II
gain for some time. and that il is all W
ranged for her to go off with him. st
Ist at daylight, the morning after you tt
ave home" RI
"Can it be possible? Mad girl! p ex- m
aimed Mr.. Carlton. passionateIy.- .
And are you sure of all this, Han v.
IN % AZ
Philip told me, and I'm afraid it is
| true.n t -t7 -.. III
Very we'll, Hannah. thank you as
ON my heart for this act Of duty tn
ou have saved Jessie, il may be, from
lifetime of misery. Mr.. Levering is CO
bad man, and if she marfies him he ar
i'll make her wretched. Foolish, fool be
D girl! Could she not believe her wi
After some further conference, the wi
RI left the room, and Mr.. Carlton, W;
oslng his secretary, walked the floor be
/ the space of an hour ere retiring- HI
] the next day, greatly to the surprise tel
Hannah, he left home at the time ag
eviously appointed. Ill aa
No sleep weighed down the eyelids VIC
Jessie Carlton during the night that So
cceeded. Through the long hours me
at iutervened from the time the fam fat
. retired tntiI the hand of Aurora he
htly raised the curtain Of darkness
IN the east, she either walked the evi
or Of her chamber or lay wakeful on INC
. bed. At the early dawn she was fus
pass from beneath her fathers roof {
d from under his protection, commit Ca
g unto another her destiny. Well for
ght her heart tremble and grow faint uni
she tried to look into the future du,
il might she shrink back, half re- sci
1tant and hesitate about the step she eq,
resolved to take. The silent mid ant
int gives TO the wakeful solemn fro,
'ughts, And such thoughts came to ne,
sis i; and as the wind sighed through dec
! trees or moaned beneath the caves, we
eemed as if spirit was addressing dee
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