The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1852-12-15

yet?
1t takes the girls good while to dress, and
suppose they're all coming along. They'll be
here pretty soon, now.'
DO you think there's any danger Of your faith
er's being stiff about the matter T. he asked, in
tone indicating some concern.
20 no, love, none in the least. He'll be quiet
enough, now it's all over.'
L hope so.'
Never fear, know him. said Geneyieve.
Another hour passed, and yet there had been
neither visit nor message.
What can it mean, Genevieve =
Il can't exactly Understand it, love- she an
swered, her face indicating considerable anxiety.
Perhaps your messenger did not deliver your
letter to the right person. Suppose call him up
and question him.
The boy who sent with the letter was now
called and Intercepted. He testified, that he
knew Mr.. Hardamer very we'll by sight, and that
he had placed the letter in his own hands.
Surely they will not cast you offs said Ander-
son; after the boy had retired.
'Impossble!' responded Genevieve, eE1phati<
cally.
What cad it mean, then =
Indeed don't know said GenevieFe, btrsts
ing into tears.
Anderson shook his head, and the young couple
sat for ten minutes in silence.
We've got each other, love- at length said the
bride, looking up into the face of har husband and
twining an arm around his neck-s They can't rob
US of each other, and we will be happy ID spite Of
their cruel neglect.
This was view of the case that was nof ut an
fattering to the mind of Anderson. The more in
innate became his acquaintance with Gsnevieves
the moro int6lerable did she appear, viewed apart
from the gooseberries.' He did not. for he could
not return her fond caresses, respond to her af
fectionate expressions. This coldness, go uuex-
pected, completely turned the current of the
young BRIDES feelings and she burst into tears.
You don't love me, Pm sure you don't, she
said, laying her head upon his shoulder.
You are dear to me as life!' he instantly re-
piled, drawing his arm tightly around her, for he
could not 80 suddenly give up the cherished idea of
sharing with her few of her fathers hard earned
dollars.
Then am so happy = she said, smiling through
her tears.
A whole week passed, and not even an inquiry,
SO far as they could find out, had been made after
them, by any of Genevieye's family. Urged on by
Anderson, she had written home three letters in
the interval, but they all remained unanswereds
At the end of that time Geueviete, at the SUCCESS
ton Of her husband, determined to go home; and
try to reconcile matters. The announcement in
the newspapers, of his having married old Hard.
amer'S daughter, brought down upon him all of his
duns, who, from long fasting, had become as hum
cry and importunate wolves. This state of
uncertainty, therefore. could not long be endured;
more particularly, as his landlady had become q
little pressing about hpr dues. Much against her
WILL for Genevieve was more incensed than trotb-
led about the neglect of her parents and sisters did
she proceed, week Gfter her marriage. to her
fathers house. Her two grown up sisters were,
usual in the parlor. one reading novel, and the
other drumming the piano:
Well, Geneveve!' drawled out Gertrude, hos
even rising. Geneyra did manage to come forward
and offer her hand.
Where's Ma y GeneVisve asked, in eonsidera-
Bile agitation.
Gone to Market again drawled out Gertrude,
turning over a music book and resuming her prac4
tice.
will she be home soon, Genevra?' GenevisFS
ventured to ask, Ter eyes filing with tears.
'Iexpect she viii she's been gone good whiies
Won't you take off your bonnet,'
mo, believe net. Ican't stay long,
But few more words passed between the sisters
for the next half hour, at the end of which time
Mrs. Hardamer returned.
Who sent for you, my Iady?' was the saluta-
tion with which she met her daughters
Genev;eye looked at her for moment, and
bursting into tears, and left the house, with
out the least effort being made to detain her.
: If ever ], so back there wish may die!' she
exclaimed, passionately, entering the chamber.
where sat- in all impatienee, her expectant hus-
band.
What do You meani' he asked in alarm, rising
to his feet.
'lmean what say! They didnst treat ms
like human being and 1'n never go near 'ea
again!'
8 Did you see the old man7'
No, I did not.'
But, why didn't you soe him!'
Because, there'd'a been no use in is
But you don't know that. No man can be
hard-hsarted enough to turn away from his dsugh.
ter, when she asks for his forgiveness.'
live nothing to ask his forgiveness for. Be-
sides, you don't know him as do. He's az stub-
born a mule when he once sets his head"
But you never said this before! You always
held out the idea, that he'd be easily enough mans
aged after it was all over.'
Well, suppos'en did. It was only to ease
yotr mind on the score of the great sacrifice Iwas
making
The devil it wasp ejacnlated Andeuon, 10 ur-
disguised astonishment.
Now, this was too much fer any young brids 10
bear; before the honey moon was over, and she
very naturally gave way TO flood of tears.
A weeping wife is never very interesting sight
to husband; more especially. if there is but
trife of real love in the ease and this eusicn q
tears had but little effect upon the heart Of Ander.
SON save to harden it towards her.
Rap, rap, rap, sounded on the door, And An6Srs