Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1852-01-23
VoLXXXVEH.-syhole No. 1861.


bound myself as did. 1t was necessary
TO give me that sell-control which | had
wel-nigh lost. Now | shall be able tc
act like rational man, and be temperate
( from principle, and not from d mere ex-
ternal restraint that made me httle better
/ than a machine
/ \ our time will be up, You say, in half
an hour?'
/ Aes- looking at his WATCH in ten
minutes. 1t is later than thought.
Come, then, let us 60 over to R's-it
is full ten minutes walk from here-and
let It's take drink 10 freedom and prin-
! ciple.
i am ready TO join you, of course. ,
was Barclays prompt reply, as he drew
his arm within that Of his friend. and the
two turned their steps towards the drinking
establishment that had been named by the
latter
A room, bottle of sherry, and some
cigars, SAID Watson, as they entered the
drlnklng-house, and went up to the bar.
In few minutes after they were alone,
with wine and glasses before them.
Here's TO freedom and principle' said
Watson, lifting his glass. after having i'll
led his own and Barclays.
And here's to the same high moral attri-
bues which should ever be mans dis
tlngulshing characteristics responded Bar
clay, lifting his own glass, and touching
with the brim Of that held III the hand of
his friend. Both then emplied their glass
es at a draught
Really that is delicious = Barclay said,
smacking his lips, as the rich flavor of the
wine fingered on his palate with SEN
SatiOn Of exquisite delight.
Its pretty fair article was the IN
different reply of Watson though have
tasted better in my time. Long abstinence
has made its flavor peculiarly pleasant.
Here, let me fill your glass again
Without hesitating, Barclay presented
his glass, which was again filled to the
brlm. In the next moment it was empty.
So eager was lie in getting il 10 his lips,
that he even spilled a portion of the wine
IN lifting 1t hurriedy. Suddenly his old,
and as he had thought, extinguished desires,
came back upon him, reused into vigorous
activity, like giant awakening fresh by a
long repose. SO keen was his appetite
for wine, and stimulating drinks, thus sud
denly restored, that he could no more have
withstood its influence than he could have
borne up against the current of q mighty
river.
Help yourself, said his friend, ere
another minute had elapsed, as Barclay
took up the bottle TO fill his glass for the
third time. Long abstinence has no
doubt made you keen
1T certainly has. or else this is the
finest article Of wine that has ever passed
my lips
1T is not the best quality by a good
deal; still 1t is pretty fair. But Won't YOU
try minl,julep or punch, by way Of va
riety?'
No objections was the brief response.
Which will you choose =
III take juIep.'
Two juleps,' said Watson to the waiter
who entered Immediately afterwards.
The juleps were soon ready, each fur
nlshed with long straw.
delicious : was BARCLAYS low and de-
lighted ejaculation, as lie bent to the table.
and lmblbed" through the straw
portion of the liquid.
Our friend X. understands his business
was Watson's brief reply.
A silence OF some moments ensucd.
during which a painful consciousness Of
danger rushed through the mind of Bar
clay. But with an effort he dismissed it.
lie did not intend TO drink beyond the
bounds OF moderation, and why should he
permit his mind to be disturbed bv idle
fears
1t is time brother was here Alice said
10 Helen Weston, as the two maidens sat
alone, near window in Helen's chamber.
the evening twilight falling gently and
with soothing influence.
Yes ! expected him earlier was the
reply, IN low tone, while Helcn's bosom
heaved with a new, and exquisitely plea
surable emotion. What can keep him 2
HE is lingering at his toilet, perhaps
Alice said, with smile.
All was silent again for many minutes,
each gentle and innocent heart, busy with
images of delight.
It's strange that he does not come,
Alice, or sister, as must call vou,' Helen
remarked III a grayer tone, as the slladowy
twilight deepened until everything wore a
veil of indislinctness.
There That must be him = Hark
That is certainly his voice Yes-And
he is coming right up TO your room, as |
live, as boldly as if the house belonged 10
HIM
While Alice was yet speaking, the door
Of the chamber in which they sat, was
swung opon with rude hand, and her
brother entered. His face was flushed,
and bis whole persnn In disnrder