The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-12

sWhy shouid we seem liksstrangers indeedi'
"a Arihar
sd1I o,Aots inoyemehts. have
been in ayeryIdifisrent sphere, but could easi-
ly imagine what was going on at home,"
"And ourspirited journals, said Louis, "they
have kept you informed Of u.s."
81 valued your present highly" said Clara,
"that you sent me from Canton. l have shown
it to no one, for something peculiar has hap
pened to it"
Sha TOOK from an etagere china plate. 1t
was one Louis had ordered to be made in China
in imitation of the original plate, that had been
broken the last evening he had pastsed at home
The workman had also inflated with Chinese
precision, the cracks made by the several pieces
Louis started as he looked at it. "It arrived
here safely" said Clara, "but few months ago,
this little break appeared in the edge. ! have
always kept it in my room, and could not at
all account for its being so broken"
The broken place is in the counterpart to
my piece," exclaimed Louis, thoughtfully. sit
is very strange" .....
81 can't say much for your artists eye for
COLOR" said George, "the leaves are decidedly
yellow. Now you knew we all admire the rich
cOloring, in the green leaves on my peice."
"Ah," started Louis "but the green was very
brilliant when sent it away !"
"And when first received it," Clara would
have said, but a rustling Of silk was heard upon
the stairs. Annie with Mary Egerton, and Aunt
Mary, came in from the next room, and the party
began.
"It is very strange" said Arthur to Clara in
the. course Of the evening Ito find ones self
back in the same old circle, with the same cus-
toms and ceremonies Of life, going on around
after such an absence feel inclined to blot
out the three years Of Oregon, and Sanlt St.
Marie, and all that, or to look back upon it as if
the history were the pages Of some book Of trav-
els had read last night over the fire. something
in which the author had carried me along with
him. but out Of which could drop easily into
my current Of life."
"And suppose you felt the same when tray.
cling, said Clara, ''only then, it was cur lifl
, seemed to you ike a dream; ID your own &C
tive life was the reality"
"It was very far from being so, !" said Arthur
"In travelling, always feel as If we're one o.
| the Grecian heroes, whom the Fates were hunt
ing about here and there. feel as if | haG
given up all my free will for this passion fol
! locomotion; and look with wonder at myself
.
) the pastoral pictures Of home"
"yery pastoral, this scene is!'' exclaimee
Clara.
} The large orchestra was sending out full
sweep Of music, aud by its enchanting tones
graceful figures were gliding through the room
Dazzling white muslin, and brilliant Colors yieC
! and contrasted with each other, as did the deli
cate floating drapery Of the maidens, with th
heavy velvet folds Of the dress of the matrOns
t A richperfume filled the room from the prOfu
4 sion Of flowers. These flowers had been brOugh
{ up in and we're used to Just such an atmOs
phere, and it was the hour, too, for them to sem
r Out gladly their varied perfume. Only larg
I plants loaded with camelias, that stood aroun
E and looked down upon the scene, seemed in thei
4 inapproashable beauty, to look with some dis
a Il dain upon the lighter flowers that were SO re
o dolent of their odor.
d But it was the next dayat eleven O'Clock tina
n Clara had agreed to meet }: old friends NOR
g quietly in the library. George had limited tha
J. something decisive and important ought to
70 done and said on this occasion. And the tW
e others felt also that the time had come whe
II their feelings towards Clara, which three yeal
i had only developed the more, must be confesse
to her and submitted to her decision.
1t Louis appeared rather sad and serious. 1t WI
re unusual with him. 81 have brought with m
l. my piece of porcelain" he said ''ysu will
Sc surprised to see that it has Just such break in
At as in the imitation Of the plate you showed n
4 last night 1t was four months ago, that it al
r. peared. And when it came, took it as priC
Of conscience II reminded me Of failure
le my promises to you. You know you told
r that last evening. when we were regretting '
could no longer be at hand to do for you dai
ID services you told us We must do our best
p help On otherpeople, body We came aCrol
10 who might be in suffering and distress N
to piece Of porcelain broke Just as had neglect
to do this"
= II know it, said Clara, '.the day that +
III eeived your journal from Chagres, there car
one from Arthur. He told me Of severe acc
i'd dent that happened TO him on his way to Pa
t. anna. He had fallen from his horse. He sa
or that party going in the other direction, ref
or sed TO stop at the earnest entreaies of those
n were with him, to give him any assistance.
to was in little hovel, senseless, with a wound
OF his head, many days; two poor Indians who We
m his guides-don I interrupt me, Arthur Egerto
III were his only companions. And this Amerie
a. party passed by, without offering any ass
- lance"
as Don't 60 on" interrupted Arthur, "If
O. could have had any idea who were Of the party
er You would never sent me, % continued Cla
Y ''as you did, an essay upon the advantages
a. civilization upon refining the feelings. Louis
OF letter in part excused him, for it showed me
v haste in travelling. and how necessary It was
g. reach certain point, to meet the steamer
ye But his dates showed me conclusiVely, too, Il
ad you must have passed within few PAGES Of ca
he other, quite unconsciously"
NJ Perfect Eyangelines' exclaimed George.
'sBnt let Us 500 your remnant Of plate, ask
ad Louis Of George. Does this copy the truth wi
e. regard to yonr green leaves, Perhaps yOu
,s mot indomiiableH
Id "You will see, /" said George, that It Is prov,
he that green isnot fast color, but changes vi
be time.
" They are the same sickly yellow, ls those
ad the Chinese plateI'' cried Clara.
be At this moment, Aunt Mary burst omen /
lis libary door, and Annie rushed in--- y q.
"Clara, Clara, atelegnAph from Halifar-l