The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-12-07

polileness, for l feel an interest beyen'
friendship, and shall hope that the love
possess can be reciprocated?" ~ ..g-..
''Mr. Altich-no, Willard, you coul,
not avoid seeing that your attentions wer
not wholly unnppreciated; but pardon Lh
plainness-I have Thought you showed tw
much partiallty for my society, but l sup
pose it was owing to the want Of a friend
and as Anuah was much away imputatet
to that, but you would not censure me weT
Z to exact something Of your history, befor,
giving my decision?' . -.'' ,
Certainly not; it is right, and cheerful
ly will give it. My father was residen
ofthis state, a farmer, to which Occupation
| was reared to the aye of eighteen, when
was unable father to labor owing to over
doing. Twas prostrated by sickness year
then | was tweDty-oue, sustaining mysel
by teacbing at intervals, and thus defrayina
my expenses. About this time my father
and mother died, leaving a sister and my
self with but two hundred dollars; this
gave Josephine to detray her educational ex
penses; this she done, and in two years she
was penniless; two years more Isupplied hei
with means, and now she is Preceptress in
the Academy. After leaving school l OBJ
tanned this situation after much difficulty,
which have filled for six years. | am not
rich nor heir to wealth, but | hope 1 Bm
possessed Of principles that are steadfastly
'ncuicated, and will not give way to temptar
ton"
81 thank you," said Florence, "and my
decision is, that after my return home, you
will after convenient time, visit my home,
and then / shall know whether it is the
want Of other society, or the agreeabIeness
of yours that has made me SO happy, and |
would not form any engagement Without the
sanction Of my dear parents, and then il all
works together for good, you shall have an
answer" ''1
"Wise determination. had not dream
ed Of 50 much difference of opinion, Elor-
ence, but it is best So" -.'
"Where are you going to spend the sum-
mrr months, Annah?" .,
"Probab y at Saratoga: father wishes me
to 90 down east with Willard, as you know
Ire is particularly attracted that way; but
Pm not caught with lchatf; ] have groaned
through one season there with no beau, and
prefer going where there can be some
and conquests made" ''
80 do land won't we fiirt? fer Pa says
we shall probably visit there, SO it will be
nice to be together" said Ava Millet, Whose
father ranked in business with Mr.. Smiley,
"Wheye there are so many political per-
sons and distinguished foreign gentlemen, to
whom it is worth while to p ay the agreea.
Die, Pm bent and determined to capture
;ome rich heart, or rather, one that is en-
closed in rich casting of geld and popu
arity; so rest assured Ava" el'g.4 3D.. .ga
. "Be careful and not get caught yourself,
without catching" said a mild voice at the
Never fear. Pa; am not caught with
lust, without it is dug from the E! Dorado;
)ut am"
"Chid, it is not all gold that glitters. I
lad rather see you the wife OF a farmer,
han political CANISTER or professional char
4cter. | was reared upon rural spot, and
rope you will occupy the same"
by marraying Jesse Harris?" ' .."
eyes" io .taaHp t...... ...N ..#a, !
ID tWell father if there was not another per-
on on this earth, would sooner die than
marry that farmer; ifhe was anything else
ut that, assure you would think about
t, put a farmer above all things is odius,"
aid Annah. ".' '..' ..''
."Weli Annah, do not Judge rashly, but
wishto prepare and be in readiness for
he tnst train. for Mr. MiIlet just informed
ne they were to start, so | wish to accom-
amy them"
"Oh well, must 60" said Ava, "father
lad noi declued when | left, SO good day
florence, l. shall see you tomorrow"
1t was a lovely morning, and the compa-
" was in high spirits, and even the said
lr. Millet induIgcd in a fit of wholesome
tushter, at the nonsense ofthe girls. They
'ere ensconded in rooms opposite, ON the
blowing evening, and planning wonderful /
y of the coming enjoymen!s, ,.,, ......,.
'%That tall, black whiskered gentleman
hat sat opposite you, l am bound to capt.
ate" said Annah h"" "' @'.'' ""
1t is needless enumerate the little articles /
nd contrivance of the four weeks to come;
ut in short, Mr.. DaIenger played the a.
r cable to admiration; rode, tshed, swung,
danced, waltzed, and every
hing that would make young lady pleas
d,-and it was currently believed that they I
we're engaged. Mr.. DaIenger was south
rner Of great pretensions, and evidently a 7
Gentleman; belonged to a good family, and
ossessed grea: wealth; owned plantations
laves ana everything appertaining TO Il rich
anter. Annah was charmed, delighted
n pefeot ecstaces Of delight, that at last her
ieas ofpopularity, were TO be realized, -
nd beside, he had been a member of Con-
,ress and the Legislature at least he said
y, ald Of course Annah believed it.
1t was a sultty day that preceded their re-
urn home, and tie arrival Of new guest
reated some. excitement, and set them all
Ipon the look out; this together with part
ng, friends giving and receiving gifts made
t a lurly-burly scene. The new guest, I
Who was addresse as Esq Alton, was
middle aged man, and in looks and appear
nee closely related to Mr. Dallenger, al.
hough, they denied the charge. But they |
we're very busy talking in an under tone, and
when the gong sounded, they walked arm
y. arm 70 the table. They were seated ,op-
'osite orr particular characters, and formed
cheerful, cqmpapN by their animated and |
lively conversation. Some had finished their
neal and retired, SO 10 part, they were left I
lone, when Mr.. Alton looked at Mr. Dali
enger, and with knowing wink that indi-