The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-11-23

on her ranswer--whieh came clear and dis
! tinct. .ma-
5"No, Amy 4 know my own heart; Katetis
very beautiful, but you are my first, my on
| ly iove.e Gently his arn -encircled her
slight form, and drawing her fondIy to him,
be bent down on this bright face. now glow
| ing with hope and happiness. y Let us
leave them thus in their bliss, and return to
| Kate .a.H. .usssyDaa s.s..
Soon after her cousin and sister had left
the house, she entered her mothers dres.
sing room, and inquired for them-when
told where they were, she tripped gaiy to-
wards the spot, singing snatches of some
wild ocean song. The veil which hides
the future is woven BY the hand Of Mercy"
otherwise what little peace or happiness,
would be known in this beautiful but ilu-
sorry world. late was soon very near them,
but they saw her not; she was preparing
with bright smile on her lips, to startle
them, when she saw Charles clasp Amy in
his arms, and "Amy, ,iRT own, my prom
/ ised bride." xere the words borne to the
listener by the swift winds of Heaven. The
smile faded from her lip, the cheek chan.
ged to death-like hue, and yet she stood
there motioEless-rowerless Then sudden
| ly, she turned and fled as if pursued by
some dread phantom. On, on size went,
until she came to aquiet lonely looking spot,
that she had once turned from with a apgh,
and called Amy's "Robber's Den" And
then she threw herself on the ground in all
the wildness of despair .H.G.
f..nI H.JI nl n. Ia - .,, L.,
wild impious prayer of that stricken heart,
while moan after moan broke the soft twi-
light hour. No word emanated from those
quivering lips, but shudder after shudder
passed over the PROSTATE form and told the
violence of her remotions. The black, dreary
future rose up before her year after year to
live and endure. #.. .a.r
One terrible thought of death self-sum-
moned occurred to her, but she was yet too
pure in heart to lei 1t linger there. Her
first rppointment--and she so unprepared,
sb~ihad not thought that any one could re.
SIS her for the first time she loved, and she
had made such noble resolutions to live only
for the loved ones. And now where are
those bright hop:s? all, ALL gone---forever
gone. Almost any other woman would
have resolved to live solely for the word.
Not SO with Kate Hamilton, for it awakened
the better feelings Of her nature. Long she
lay Thus, but when she arose it was with Il
noble resolution to conceal this unrequlted
love from all, to renource the world and
live entirely for her parents and her own
soul. She was calm but very pale, as slow
~ she walked homeward. She passed i'm
mediateIy to her room TO remove all traces
of tears from her cheek. She has just sue
ceeded when Amy entered her room, and
casting herself in her sisters arms, she as
ked for her congratulations Kate shudler-
ed, but commanding herself, bestowed them
in a calm, clear voice. Who can tell the
, thor ghts and feelings Of that young girl as
she pronounced the desired words? Who
could read the anguish Of that young spir.
it? er .l ........ .......ls
Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton accorded Joyful
consent to the UNION of Charles Cleveland
with their gentle Amy, and an early day
was named for their nuptials. Kate assist ID
her sister in her preparations with cheer
full countenance but breaking heart. She
stood by her side and heard the words spo-
ken which bound her ind; ;ssolubly to the
only man she had ever loved. She now Of
fered her congratulations in u calm voice,
but her check was white as the shrouded
dead. Many remarked on its paleness but
attributed the separation frcm her dearly
loved sister, who would leave the next
morning with her happy bride-gr on a
bridal tour. They had urged Kate to. ac-
company them, but she refused on the plea
of no; leaving her parents alone. ..'..,
A few weeks after Amy's departure, Mrs
Hamilton was attacked with violent fever
which in few days prostrated all her
strength. Kate watched day and night by
her mothers bedside, and seemed uncon-
scious of the se2se of fatigue. and when
urged to take some rest would reply with
an ever cheerful smile, II am hot weary"
But in vain all the caro- and attention of
those fond watchers who ever fingered a.
round the couch of the sufferer. The dread
fat had gone forth and she must die. Mrs.
Hamilton was Christian, and she was will
ling to obey her Masters call When she
felt that her minutes were numbered, she
called her husband and child to her, and
thanked them warmly for all their love and
tenderness. She told them Of her hope Of
Heaven. her bright assurance of being re-
ceceived thus thgough the blood of her cru
cited Saviour She left many tender re.
memberances for Charles and Amy, and then
ciasping her hands together she murmured,
Amy. my child, would that could see
you once again, but the will of God be
done" and then turning her dying eyes on
the loved ones around her, while a bright
smile Illuminated her pale features, She
said softly, ,"husband, child, Gods blessing
rest -" The gentle spirit went up with
that last half uttered sentence, and the wife
and mother was on the bosomi of her Sa
viour.
And then Kate cast herself on the body
of her mother. ooh Mother! oh Mother!
take me with you-I have nothing to live
for" she cried widly-"life has no, charms
for your chiId-alone / must struggle tbro'
life Oh God! Oh God let me. die !'' was
once again the frantic appeal Of that young
girl -. ~. .,5.tt
Mr.. Hamilton raised his child in his arms
apd said softly7-TKate, my child, is it right
thus to rebel at the DEGREES Of God? | am
old and desolate--the loved companion of
my youth, my wife is gone, and yet I mur
mur, not You are young--hfe is yet bright
before, you--is il right, then,jto act ,thus?"
| uHoneS - che Said wildly. nasSion tolv