Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-10-19

an exclamation of sincere JOY, and as Ro
ldert Witnessed the warmth with which
her greeting was returned, the memor,
OF Lena's remark at the party with re
gard to Alice's moving in the first circles
and whiek his father had not failed to re,
Ipeat to him, crossed his mind, accompa
MED with an instructive feeling of distrust
but as Alice pronounced his name, he rose
from the table at which he had remained
seated, aud one glance at the young stran
gers face dissippated every sentiment o
suspicion from his mind. A 8.
g. Miss Forrest, allow me to introduce
you to my cousin, Mr. Grant. Robert
this is Lena said Alice, with a smile @,
delight at the opportunity of their getting
acquainted.
Lena bowed with much grace. but the
red blood dyed her cheek crimson as she
did 50; for the tirst glance revealed to her
in Mr.. Grant the hero of her adventure.
Robert also blushed Slightly. but in
stantly recovering his ease of manner, he
said
Unless l mistake much, have had
the pleasure of meeting Miss Forrest be-
FORE
Alice cast look of inquiry upon the
speaker and he continued
She took a fancy one morning TO ford
the Wallawan, but concluded To rest in
the branches of sycamore before she ac-
complished it, and the delightful privi-
lege was left to me of rowing her out OF
the difficulty"
am deeply your debtor for your
lia1 Il
beg you to accept the thanks which my
fright at the time permitted me to ex-
press only in feeble manner"
Robert perceived in an instant ;hat his
mention of the accident had not been in
the best taste, as it of course, seemed to
call for an acknowledgement from Miss
Forrest. and he fastened to say. though
with some confusion in his manner
On the contrary. Miss Forrest, tits l
who am the debtor, for an event. but for
the occurrence OF which, that day must
have passed without one bright moment
to soften its weariness, and" he added
gailantly, "the memory of il has bright
ened many subsequent hours"
Ii was now Alicc's turn TO blush, for
She remembered distinctly, that on the
morning in question, Robert had taken
with her what he declared 20 be "a most
delightful ride" and she felt sharp pain
in her warm, trusting heart, as she heard
him thus declare to Lena that his meet
ing with her had been the only bright
event of the day.
Robert raised his eyes to Alice's face
just in time to read in her expressive lea-
lures all that was passing in her thoughts,
and he felt in anything but a comfortable
state of mind as he perceived the diff
Guilty in which he had so unwittingly tan
gled himself, But he saw no way 10 ex-
tricate himself now, and he tried to dis
miss the subject from his mind as they
all three seated themselves on the sofa.
and Miss Forrest remarked, in her sweet
est accent
On the day of our chance meeting.
Mr.. Grant. little thought should find
in my rescuer the friend of one of my
dearest friends"
And she cast a glance of affection up
on Alice.
"You indeed see in Alice and myself
two warm friends" replied Robert. al
stand with her in the capacity of brother.
cousin, and we thus form two strong links
in the chain of friendship and" he con-
tinued gayly, "on the strength Of our ad-
venture, you must permit US, Miss For
rest. to make an Odd Fellows triplet oI
it. by adding in yourself, another link &c
the chain"
Beware that the new link doesn't
rust the old ones, and sever them with a
canker in their hearts, to meet no more
forever" said gruff voice from the cor
ner.
Lena turned quickly and angrily to-
ward the speaker, aud met the keen black
eyes of a man, who had entered unper-
ceiTed by them, fixed sternly upon her
face.
Why, Harvey ~ said Alice. spring.
ing from her seat. and fastening to his
side, "what has occurred to displeast
YOU. to day 2"
+" Nothing that yOw have done. my val
ley flower" replied Harvey Hale, laying
Ia, hand among her bright cuFls. " moth
ins tia, you have done, God bless you J
Q. We'll. then. Harvey" said Alice
smiiu sy. reaching up her hand. and lay
ins il kindly upon that y lich rested upoE
HAT whicn rested upon her head, =" If
have done nothing 10 offend you. pleas,
call up more pleasant mood for Ais Wis
it; have felt all the morning" she al
ded. coaxiugly. "a> ii had cup .ful
of Joy. to day. for dear mamma is able q
be down here. and here is Robert. AM
here is Lena-pray be happy with me =
"Ah /! replied the old man. dryIy
you may laugh to-day. but tomorrow
is coming-ne0 fases doaI allouys 6ria
ne,O joys
Alice Withdrew her hand from his elias
and cast an anxious and distressed loo
upon his face. while Lena. rising. wake
haughiily toward distant window.
Let me beg of you, Harvey" sal
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