Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-06-03

ere tue weary HAL, from Tie summit OF
high hill which he had tortuously assembled
beheld afar off, down in the valley, the shi-
ming river, the bridge and the church tower
of the town where his friend, in some ankle
ty, awaited his appearance.
/ During all his after life, that young man
never forgot the solitary night walk when he
lost his way beneath beautiful spangled
summer sky; the stars seemed to form the
letters and then?' and the soft night wind
seemed to whisper in his ear, and then?'
1t is true he had not gained the intelli-
gence he sought respecting the inmates of
Ambermead Hall; but he had laid bare his
own folly for the inspection of Mr. Conute
and in return, he had listened to no reproof
no tiresome lecture vouchsafed from prosy
age to ardent youth, but simply two. words
had penetrated his heart and set him think
ing seriously. Mystic little words. And
Them
For nearly three years after Mr.. Harwelrs
decease the old Hall, contrary to general an
ticipation, remained untenanted save by do
mestics, left in charge Miss Clara had found
shelter with her relative, Lady Ponsonby,
though her memory was still fresh and warm
ly cherished among the humble friends in
her beautiful native village. Mr.. Canute, if
possible, more silent than ever, still remained
the village oracle, perhaps more cherished
than of yore, inasmuch as he was the only
memento remaining of the beloved Harwell
the old familiar faces now seen no more.
He would listen and they would talk of days
gone by; he felt the loss even more than the
Others, for he mourned companion and
friend in Mr. Harwell, and Clara had been to
the good Two Words as an adopted daugh-
ter. AT length it was rumored that Mr.. Sci.
by the new proprietor, was soon expected to
take possession of his property in due form;
moreover, that he was on the point of mar
riage and that his young bride would accom-
pany him. Ill reports fly quickly; and it
had been circulated in former times that Mr.
Selby was wild and extravigant, careless of
Others, selfish and prof1igate. Indeed, Mr.. Ca
mute had not contradicted such reports SO it
was generally opined they were too true and
had legal foundation. With heavy hearts
the inhabitants of Ambermead commenced
their rural preparations for the reception of
the squire and his bride; green arches hung
on the spreading branches, beneath which
the travellers road lay. 1t was the season
of roses and nightengales, when Ambermead
was in its glory; and never had the rich red
roses doomed SO profusely, and never had
the chorus of the groves been more full
and enchanting than on the summer evening
when the old and Young of the hamlet, ar
rayed in their holiday attire, waited to greet
| the new corners.
Mr.. Canute stood at his cottage door; the
bridge Just beyond, over which the route con-
Quoted to the Hall thro' avenues of greenry,
was festooned with roses; and band of mai
dens in white, lined the picturesque approach.
The sun was setting, when a carriage drove
quickly up, slackenng its pace as it crossed
the bridge, and stopping at Mr.. Canute's
humble gate. Two Words himself barehea-
ded, stepped forward on seeing a lady alight
who, in another moment, threw herself into his
arms, exclaiming, 'Our first greeting must
be from YOU, dear Mr.. Canute L need not
introduce Mr.. Selby-he is known to you al
ready
Specifies from establishment and emo
ton, the old man could only say Miss Cla-
ra.'-as he gazed from one to another, rec
ognizng in the gentleman the wayfaring
guest who had departed SO abruptly on his
walking expedition over the moonlight hills
more than three years previously. Selling
the hand which Mr.. Canute silently extend
ed, Mr. Selby said with deep emotion -
1T is to your instrumentality that | owe
my present happiness
How so! was Mr.. Canutes reply, look
ing with pleased surprise into the open face
which on a former occasion had won his con-
fidence and admiration.
'Two words spoken in season wrought a
change in me, which all the preaching of
friends and guardians had failed to effect, re-
turned Mr.. Selby, 'and without which Clara
never would have blessed me with her hand
These wears of probation have proved my
sincerely; and Lady Ponsonby Ga severe and
scrutinizing judge pronounced my reforma-
ton complete ere she permitted me to adj
dress Clara. Those two little words, And
Men" enigmatical to the uninitiated convey
deep and mystical meaning to my heart :;
and they are of such significant import, that
by inserting them whenever paint the flu
turc | trust to become a wiser and better
man. e-
Clara gazed proudly and confdingly on
her husband, and the news of her arrival ha-
wing spread through the village, crowd col
lected whose JOY and surprise found vent in
tears and blessings, to say nothing of the nu-
merous asides purporting that Miss Clara ne
yer would have espoused a bad man; ergo,
Mr.. Selby must be worthy successor of the
ancient race!
The representation proved correct; and
the pathway, strewn with bright summer 70
ses, over which Clara trod in bridal pomp
on her way to the ancestral home where she
was born, was indeed emblematictl of the
flower path which marked her future desti-
ny. Ill ss A t-
The old Hall of Ambermead is still extant
"a fine specimen Of venerable decay, sur
rounded by ancestral groves, still famed for
sheltering innumerable nightingales when
the Anrbermead roses exhale their delicious
fragrance In the old churchyard on the
green hillside, a white monument CLEANS in
the sunshine, wherein may be traced the
name of John Canute, specifying the date of