The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-06-22

dering eyes upon Constance's face.
Love him! Heaven Forbid No ioatHs. scorn.
detest and forever ahjure him! May his name
never pass my lips again and may his image par
ish utterly from my memory Hear me. Ange-
Iique. while utter a solemn truth. IneUer truly
loved that man. was dazzIed, deceived, infatua-
woos for itself brilliant destruction. was never
more blinded. more infatuated But now. the spell
is dissolved the dalusoa ende 4; and Lob, what
lesson l have learned And they proud girl
bowed her burning forehead in bitter self-humili-
atiun.
AS Balfour was passing to his room that night.
servant presented Constanee's note. He read,
and his brow grew purple his lips liyid with pas
sion.
I've acted like an IDIOT; he muttered "a cursed
idiot! Why didn't hurry this internal marriage!
My ladys airs have been coming on for some
time, but believed word from her father would
set all right. But If the girls blond is fairly
up there's no power in earth nor heaven, can
drive her to wed me. Not even if l threaten to
send her forth with her grey haired father. a beg
gar upon the world. Sail give her ,upl Nohby
all the powers of darkness! Let me cogitate,'-
and the evil man sat down and drew paper from
the escritore.
'Devlish unlucky did't manage to get the house
slaves inserted in this precious document. No
chance now. But hadn't proposed for the daug gh-
ter then, and the old fellow kept a sharp eye
half belleve he suspected my liking for that spen-
did quadroon. If there is a thing besides money,
TINT old Herbert loves, it's his daughter. Set
that dawn for godness, at all evenis.'
My poor father!' sighed Constance as she rose
next morning with aching head and heavy heart,
unrefreshed by single half hours sleep She
sent excuse to the breakfast table, on plea of
i'll health. deter mining the meal was
ended to seek her father and inform him of her
decision. Immediately after breakfast, however
she was surprised and disappointed sec both
gentlemen mount their horses and ride leisurey
toward the village, if on business for the day
Her maid couid give her no Information, except
that '.Mas'r Bllfnur WAS mighty Esrcc to On, and
that Mas'r hlsself told her to take care of her
young mistress, and that they should be home at
dinner time.'
The morning was passed by the two girls in
their usual occupations. Angeique was more
Ah!,' thought Constance her vision was truer
than mine. She read this mscreants true char
aeier from the first, but she believed loved him
and opened not her lips
AS the dinner hour approached, both retired to
their rnoms-Constance to dress for the meal, at
which she had determined to appear; and Ange-
lique TO remain So .luded till Bafour should have
again left the house. When her toilet was fioish-
ed. Constance threw herself upon sofa faIigued
and spiritiess; and while che lay listening FIR The
sound Of horses feet in the courtyard, dimness
crept over her senses, and she fell into q heavy
slumber.
How long she slept she knew not, but when she
awoke the shadows upon the lawn were
stretching far to The eastward, and hastily sum
monng her maid, she inquired if they had re-
turnedr
.Lsws yes, Mssis. long ago. was the reply;
and we's had dinner; but Mas'r snid as you was
i'll and had fell asleep, needn't TO wake you.
And dinner is over. Did my father seem
disturbed that l did not appearl'
On no. Misss, not the least grain disturbed;
and Mas'r BalFour, he was in most 'markable
spirits. jokin' and arfn'. and handlin' The wine
| house,
Constance did not smile at the girls we'll meanl
allusion. 1t filled her with instant nlarna FIR hel
father, and she rose to go to him Immediately
Ga her way she met Susan coming from her
ter to say that as soon us Miss Constance avoke
he desired her presence in The library
Verify the storm is brewing!' thought the pool
girl. as her hand treriibied on the door knob
We'll let It burst! can bear anything for Ange
Iiques sake.'
Ralph Herbert sat alone By his writing desk
and hit daughters heart misgave her as she reat
in his flushed cheek and unsettled eye, the sure
indications of long tarrying at the wine.'
But his voice was steady. and with a kindness
of manner which surprised Constance, he drew
chair for her near his own. saying,
Il wished to have little coaversaton with yo,
dear. but sit down, for you really looking yer,
ill.,
Constance oheyed, but glanced nervously at
neat newly written docUnp nj living on the desk.
i want your approval of what have been do
ing he continued following her eye with slight
y embarrassed look, as if doubt of such approve
had for the first time crossed his mind. "A littl
item of sale to Mr.. Balfour.'
..A s"le-of what;' asked Constance. with
. glance that interrognted more than her words.
ii why nothing of consequence TO you dear thong
. something to me. Indeed there is not tl
slightest necessity for informing you ofif hut al
t confident you will be rather pleased than othe
y wise. TO hear. 1 have just sold Ange'ique TO NJ
Balfnur. to be made to you, on the mone
of your marriage il you wish. What! why n
chiId!' he added. seeing her sit perfectly still wit
4 features rigid as marble, and eoorless lips tn
q moved, yet uttered sound .Whnt can the
). be to alarm you! The sale will amount to no,f
: rg at all l repent che is to be- yours the m,
O. ment you married ifyou wil'
C But father said Constance forcing herse
e to speak calmly. in SPITE of the deathlv chill tn
!. seemed cnngealing the very life at her heart
h Was not Augeque mine before !? WAS she n
Y always mine