Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-04-20
AARFINsBURe va, WEDNESDAY MORNING. APRIL 20, 1855

Her dark hair. hanging in glossy riaglets over
her rounded cheek, and her still darker eyes
Ipeering from beneath that wreath Of curls,
won many heart, and walked many thrill
of unspoken love. Then she was As good IS
she was beautiful, and bad such winning Ways
that it was impossible not = lovs her.
True she was littie self willed; but her
Iindulgent father good naturally let her have
her own way. and smiled away her peevish-
ness. till it verged into tears end kisses Of
| kindness.
Father said she. % abe entered the
apartment. "We have new schoolmaster
at the village school; and Es wishes. this
pleasant weather to board With us--that the
longer walks may give more exercise than
nearer residence. But he aust be disappoin-
ted. must be not 7"
"Why!' asked the old man, good bumor-
edly.
Because we can i've more happily alone !;
and know that l can never Ike him.. she
replied half angrily
But, Nelly that need not trouble you in
the least" replied her father with one Of bis
sweetest smiles. You Iced not speak to
him, or look at him: besides our maid will
not have to labor any the harder for the ad-
dition Of new boarder. He has spoken to
me about coming here, and have promised
him that he might"
II know sban't like BIN; and will let
him know that l do not, said the beauty
half pouting.
WELL well. continued the old gentleman,
"you need not like him withou. you have
mind to, but am told that be is srcomplisb-
ed, and we'll fitted to take charge of the Sc
Nor classes Of our school. II may be that
he can teach even languages 50, you can
recite to him. instead Of me ]"
Ellen did not answer There was some.
thing 10 her fathers manner. while speaking.
that completely puzzled her. She could not
solve it and for the FIRST time in her life, she
was unable to understand Bic meaning by his
words.
We'll, Nelly, we will drop the subject lest
some one should suddenly appear and sur
prise us in family quarrel. Let the first
impressions with Mr.. Evans. the new teach
er, be good ones otherwise we may have to
strive long time to make up for our impru-
dence,"
While they were set speaking the servant
announced Dir. Evans he had come to
perfect his arrangements. Ard take up bis
abode with them.
Il am glad to see you. again" said Mr..
ehyvillc rising sad tatisg - s1ssaded hasa'
Of the newcomer
"Mr Evans this is my daughter, Ellen"
he continued, turning and introducing him to
bis child.
Ellen welcomed him with = sweet smile.
although but short time before she had de
clared that she would hot like him. In fact,
she had nearly forgotten that she had said
so, and was half-trying to forget it altogeth-
er.
The new teacher was between twenty and
twenty-five years Of age, rather slim. but
gracefully proportional. with deep earnest
eyes, and an intelligent look stamped on his
finely formed features.
He was dressed plainly, though neatly /;
and his hat, though not in the extreme Of the
latest fashion. was nevertheless carefully
brushed. and presented glossy appearance.
| More than all this there was nobleness
visible in all his actions and words, that is
seldom found beneath SO plain an exterior.
II was seen in the manly bearing the close
lips and sparkling eye.
Ellen was completely captivated with How
ard Evans general appearance, and surprised
at his lofty dignity and polished manners. -
Aud at the tea table she could not but notice
his perfect ease and manifold accomplish
meuts There was such hghsoued supe-
riority in his address, that her feelings Of hate
soon gave way to those Of respect.
As Ellen babe her father parting good
night, she said with quiet smile
II am afraid that | cannot hate Mr., Evans
--he is SO superior in mind and heart"
Mr.. Clayvill smiled in return and babe
her a happy good night. Meanwhile. as
they are pleasantly ascending the stairway
of dreams, we viii but the leaves of the mex,
chapter.
CHAPTER II.
Nearly six months had passed away and