Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07
VOL. VINO. %.


falling heavily, making the moss and
grass cold and damp, her more prudent
companions decided against her
! Lizzie Lee had not Joined In tie sports
during the whole day, but Lad wandered
through the lonely paths. admiring the
wayside blossoms, aud thinking of the low
ed ones at home When the signal for
return was given, she started up from the
trunk Of an old tree where she had been
sitting, her gaze bent upon the fur planet
above her. and summoning her truaut beau
/ Dick Wild, 70 her side, followed the 9th
ers to the boats 1t SO happened that liz
7 zIe Lee occupied the same boat as the
naughty Arabel Stelland, though her seat.
was at some distance from the naughty
girls. She had lain aside the bonnet. and
+ Oh how lovely she looked In the pale
moonlight Arabel noticed the eve of her
companion fixed upon the fair young girl
and calling his attention by smart tap
on the arm. she said
GU are very Interesting tonight. sit
ting and gazing as though your soul were
/ IN your eyes. on yonder silly faced crea-
ture By the BY she continued. as though
a bright thought had struck her. what
capital idea it would be for YOU to make
love to her. wouldn't it declare it
would afJrd me infinite amusement to OBJ
serve the actions of poor ScLo0lmistress
when receiving the attentions of a Young
wealthy and handsome man ike yourself
'Arabel.' replied Wilson, in grave tones,
you would not have me endeavor TO ava
ken au interest in that fair girls heart
merely for your amusement. Could YOU
love me were capable of playing 50 base
a part q
Love YOU to be sure l could with an
impatient toss of the head, and 1 insist on
yoar making love to her There that boy
has left her side; take the vacant seat
and lay siege to Miss Lees heart
With a look of unmingled regret and
scorn. Wilson arose to obey his lady love
But he smoothel his brow, and advancing
towards the young schoolmistress, took
the seat beside her in a careless. easy
manner, at the same time making some
remarks on the beauty of the evening -
There was look of surprise In Lizzie's
eyes as she raised them to the speakers
face. but ever graceful and lady like she
/ soon recovered from the moluentarv en-
barrassment and replied in sweet aud
thrilling tones
+ 1t Is indeed a beautiful night re
minds me Of times gone BY. perhaps forcy-
er, and a tear gljstened on her pale cheek
I Wilson remarked that tear drop-it fell
upon his heart. Yet never passed he
more pleasant evening, for the shade Of
sadness fell from Lizzie Lees pure brow.
her words were fraught with mirth and
poetry. Oue sentence from her lips had
more real wisdom and sense than DAYS
remarks from the giddy girls around her
and when Frederick left her at Farmer
Nerry's door. (for he accompanied her
home Notwithstanding the fierce looks Of
D.ck Wild, who regarded him In the light
Of an iutruder) and heard her musical
+ good night be wondered how being Of
! her own sex could contemplate wrong
against her-so innocent and good-aud
! his heart grew cold, IS he thouglt Of tie
mockiug Of his bctrothed
Aratel vas standing on the do0r-stepS
and as he passed her residence on his way
home, lie heard her impatiently ezclaim-
Come. Frederick quick. here. l say.
wish 70 speak with you
He soon reached her side. and then. lay
ing her hand earnestly upon his arm, she
burst into a loud laugh. that sounded
strangely djscordaut to her l.stener-once
it would have been more welcome than the
/ sweetest music to him-and said
+ oh it was capitalize see her blush
and almost weep. whilst you talked 50 soft
. " to her Come. tell me what it was ali
about. Why, bless me what ails you.
Wilson p she continued. quickly her gale
ty all gone. aud a frightened look upon
her face
( Her lover had become deadly pale. and was
( regarding her with strange expression
Listen. Arabel' he said, in harshcr
colder tone than lie had ever used to her
before. Would you have things 20 on
would YOU have me call up bright and
beautiful dreams IN this young creatures
heart olt 10 blast them-wou.d YOU have
me bring a darker shadow upon that fair
brow. already ci0uicd By the touch Of s0r-
row Oh no, you cannot be so cruel
Nonsense returned the uufceliug girl
Blast her dreams-cloud her brow-you
are growing poctical However, l viii
have this little play carried out, Obey
me Wilson, or we part forever.
Wilson turned away without another
E y tttl IL " dS AllE ll4 81 tftAS i-A li+y-4 Atl
that they had parted without 4 farewell
kiss: bat ArabeI mutterel to herself he
shall do my viii / hate the girl Size
has by some strange fascination attracted
all the attention that used to be mine be
fore she came here. l am determined to
drive her from the village
The Dream Spirit came down from
Heaven that night. and fingered moment
by the luxurious couch where Arabel Stcl-
land slept. aud she av9ke shudderiHg. for
voice had murmure1, Beware thy owu
heart alone shall Be bruissd-tAe suffer
ings thou wouldst prepare for another
shall recoil upon thyself'
Then it uufUlded It's wing. and lowered
near the slu1nbering Wilson. bringing him
visions Of sweet face, recalling the tones
Of musical voice Again it fed aud
paused to shade near Lizzie Lee. with its
snowy pinions. and It bore to her dreams
Of her gentle mother, and little sister, and