The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-05-18
CHAPTER XVII.

The murder OF Bardott by Edward B
created much excitement in the town o.
s. for while, but in a short time
like every thing else, the excitement wore
off, and when Edward b. was tried for his
life, verdict of " Not Guilty" was rem.
dered, on the plea of justifable homicide,
Edwards trial is now over, and reader,
will you go with us, and invade the sane.
| tity Of oflove-adulterou love Or, will
you skip the remainder of this chapter
IL so, commence with the other, for in this
we will not tell you any thing about Miss
Brown. ...
The air was still and the perfume OF
sweet scented flowers fumigated the at
mosphere Of the richly furnished parlor, in
which the heiress pensively sat.
Why does he not come; feel so
lonely" and as evidence of the truth Of
her declaration, drops of tears stood in the
maiden's eyes. She looked for her lover
Time and circumstance made no change
in her feelings and she loved him as much
as ever
"The perfume Of these flowers, mock
my sadness" said she, and she got up and
closed the shutters. Tap, tap, at the door,
aud Edward entered.
"Why, Clementina, here am, those
fellows would have me take another game
and then another drink, or would have
been here before. Don't look so sad, Gle
mentina," he continued, "I never like to
see woman look downcast," and he sea,
ted himself by her on the sofa.
Edward" said Clementina, "you
don't seem to love me. / once thought
you loved me, but ! am afraid you do not.
Perhaps, Edward, l ought not to love you
but can't help it"
"Oh Glenn, do not talk that way, as
sure you love you as muc, as ever"
Then Why" said Clementina, "are
you always postponing our marriage
you wish to be free, Edward, &c you do moi
wish to marry me, do pray, then. do no,
sacrifice your feelings for me. Ilove you
Edward, but do not wish to be your wife
if you do not love me-" and the tear drops
which glistened in her eyes, trickled down
her cheeks,
"Glsmentina. my dear Clementipa,
! don't f:sy talk that way You wiii be nv
wife, GSeg," and he placed his arm around
her neck, and pressed her to his bosom.
" Edward, say you love me" said Glenn.
entina land will be happy, if you speak
in earnest"
"Clementina, love you fondly, truly,
devotedly; yes, Clem, l would marry you
tonight, if you said SO, and he kissed her
bright ruby lips over and over again"
Clementina returned his fond embrace
and was happy in the arms of her lover
although that arm had shed the blood oi
| her uncle.
"My dear wife, will say. eh, Glenn p
and again the heaving breast of the wo.
man was pressed by the hand of the lover
Suddenly Clementina raised her head
"Why, Edward" she exclaimed.
Well, won't say so again, my dear
come, put your head back" and after q
little persuasion Clementina again rested
her head upon his bosom, and again pois.
onous words stepped in the vile rancor o
adulterous love, were poured into her ears
but so ingeniously, that the maiden con.
tinued to rest her head there. At las,
she said
"Oh, no, Edward don't tell me to dc
So"
"You don't love ME, Glenn" said the
other, where can be the harmi Oul
marriage will take place next week. Why
so fastidious, it is false delicacy. You
don't love me, Clem," and he appeared te
be angry.
"Oh, yes, Edward, I do. Do, don't gel
angry, dear. You promise me in earnest
now' You wont postpone the day again
Edward 7"
"No, wont, deargirl," and he pressed
the maiden yet closer to his bosom.
"Dont deceive me, Edward."--
Wedrop the curtain. Woman triumph
ed twice, but now poor woman was de
tdroned, and man with giant strength
swayed the sceptre, carrying foul pollu
ton in his blasted train.