Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-02-23

podutliul DeillS was HoVerllS over LIS CouCH-tell
derly administering to his wants,and manifesting
by the sweet smile that played upon her counter.
ance, pleasurable feeling at witnessing the
improvement of his condition.
The Good Smaritan who watched over the
stranger youth was Rose Mason, the fairest flow
er that bloomed on the banks of the Ohio She
was the adopted daughter of Col Zane, the init
mate friend of her gallant father, who had lost
his life in desperate conflict with the Indians
during the early stakes of the war. Rose had
received her education at one of the best semin.
aries, which the sod settlements afforded in those
days; but she had imbibed no sentiment that des-
troyed the native simplicity of her manners
She was young lady of fine intellect; and hel
heart was filled with affection and gentle SYM
pathies, to the exclusion of every unworthy pas
sion. Although she was delicately sensible to
everything unbecoming her sex, she saw no i'm
propriety in contributing all in her power to-
wards alleviating the sufferings of fellow NOR
tal She volunteered her service cheerfully to
act the part of nurse to the patient. She felt ra-
tional pleasure in supplying the invalid with eve
ry little comfort which his situation required.
Under her soothing ministration Elliot regained
his health.
The youth now often spoke of continuing his
journey to Kentucky. Day after day however
passed by and he still remaihsd at Wheeling In
scarcely populated regions strong personal at
tachments are quickly formed. The manly bear
ing of Elliot had rendered him favorite among
all the settlers, and they strongly urged him to
abandon his original intention, and remain
where he was. To this proposition he declared
he could not acceed; but when the image of Rose
Mason presented itself before his minds eye, he
was nearly tempted to recall his words.
Since the arrival of young Frazier, new feel
ing had found its way into Roses heart-a feel
ing which she was unable to explain. When
he spoke to her of his expected departure, shade
of melancholy would everspread her counten-
ance and Danish completely the bright smile that
usually dwelt upon it, There was no dissumu-
lation in the maiden; she felt that his absence
would cause her to be unhappy, and she took no
pains to conceal the sorrow with which she con-
templated the event.
ssElliot!" SAID she one day, "you must agree to
remain with us. We cannot spare you.''
ssIt.will never do!'' exclaimed the youth--ssI
have been iding my time here too long already,
and I'll jump aboard the very first boat that pass
es down the river.''
s'We will feel very unhappy when you are
gone.''
.'No more SO than will, Rose,' replied Elliot.
"The happiest days of my life,'' he continued,
"were those of my recent sickness. If it were
not wicked, could almost pray for another op-
portunity to have you for my ministering angel"
ssElliot!'
ssForgive me, Rose. l feel deep sense of
gratitude for your kind attentions and know not
how to express it,
Il am going to Short Creek tomorrow, to visit
a friend" said Rose, sand you must 60 with me-"
SIT is hard to refuse you,' replied Elliot; "but
may miss an opportunity of descending the riv
er If I go with you. The water is up now, and
boats may be expected tomorrow
II not will excuse you,'' said Rose. "A day Or
a week is of no Importance to you. Ifyou do miss
the first boat, you can wait for another
'sTrue butt
sI will listen to more objections interrupt
Short Creek Tomorrow"
"And why not for life!"
No reply was made to this question. Rose had
not anticipated such interrogatory; nor did its
full meaning, at first flash upon her mind But
when its true sense became apparent to her thrill
went to ner heart and deep blush sufused her
cheek, for the first time, she now found that she
was in love. She spoke in an altered tone,
without raising her head, which she had unwitting-
ly cast down.
s.You will go with me!"
.sMost surely, dear Rose," replied Elliott, who
was delighted to find that he had not offended her
by the abruptness of his words. 81 can re-
fuse you nothing, and the boats may come and
90 by fleets, for all that care''
81 will depend upon you," said the maiden as
she left him, for Roses mind filled with such
strange ideas that she was glad to seek solitude.
Soon after the sun had risen on the following
dav Elliot Frazier was before the door busted in
cleaning his rife-Lewis Wetzel just then ap-
preached him from the direction of the high hill
in the rear of the fort.
ssWhat is to be done to-day, Elliott" inquired
the hunter, as he came up to the youth, and low
cred his gun to his feet.
81 am going to Short Creek with Miss Mason,
I shall take my gun along, and if can only get
sight at buck tail, will bring it home as tro-
ply of my skill in rifle shooting
=aIf YOU see deer, Elliot, you will be sure to
get the buck fever" said the scout, laughing.
ssNever fear," replied the youth.
ssSich things always happen to green hands, but
one will git over the fence by and by. That rifle
Of vourn amt exactly to my liking" he continued;
and here he took the richly mounted rifle OF the
Young man and deliberately examined it in all its
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