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

| =" W o"ho WV" Unusual prhilancy, ana npE
parently to penetrate the hearts Of the mer.
ry school girls.
Groups were passing to and fro under
the dark green foliage of the tree, that sur
rounded the College some with book in
hand, cndeavoring to concentrate their
thoughts on study, whilst the thoughts o f
others were playing the trunnt
| There were two that had divided them.
selves from those that were passing, and
wereIwcnding their way to sequestered
grass plot, to enjoya 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:
"This mossy 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 connoisseur would term perfect,
being rather of a voluptuous than delicate
mould (; a complexion clear and smoothe
small but brilliant black eyes that at times
beamed with unwonted animation teeth
that We'd in whitcness with the pearl; her
dark auburn hair was somewhat disheveled
by the impatient manner in which she had
thrown aside her bonnet; her cheek, usually
pale, was now flushed with excitement, in
contemplating that d" tomorrow, she would
see acqunintances, 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 at once heart
nnfettered by care-how very applicable
are the words Of m immortal bard
a. s~or $1,000 -.s.---r ..>--. .--~-
| Nc'er from the heath-fower 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 rivited 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, as
ts seldom you see an old acquaintance from
your native home" ..
The breeze seemed to affect her eyes Ms
she replied:
, Thank you, Mamie, concur with yor,
, as it has been year, long-long year, since
I saw the face of one knew previous to my
, coming here. Twill apply this evening, to
be emancipated from sarvitude to books, and
enjoy liberty on to-morrow-'bondage is
horror an"
"A truce to your poetry from lovc-sick
Julia, you nre 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 a pleasant
} chit-chat, and leave off your silly stuffs your
inauguration would iall frop its lofty fight
fDr. P would refuse you n furlough, il
, ! may so express myself"
"Ah that is too true; Mamie, 'and then
) will rend my fairy dreams of bliss if may
credit presentments, my application will be
received, and returned with kind gentle
yes" .. ..a
indulge the hope that your present..
ment may be favorable. lam pretty sure
that DR.. P will treat your petition as
you desire, | will esconse behind the arras,
when you present yourself. Disses,bls a
little, look sad, woe-begone, ombody grim
melancholy in your countenance, 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. wow 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
I tribunal, be examines and IL ifdcfcient, a de,
! merit without doubt Ialmost imagine see
the long black stroke--black m night with.
out moon or stars"
The lesson is principally Of illustrations
Of the sense Of touch, if we do not acquit
ourselves with eclat, trust uot with discred.
It,"
: You will be at least able to cite one OK.
: ample, Scott is too great favorito with you
!. for you to forget Wandering willie In Red
!, Gauntlet, Janez."
They have gained the threshold entered
the ehapel--but we VIII not go through the
routine of Interrogation We iamgine the
!. black marx was not entered against them
!, a. naught was s,id with respect TO Il. Jane,