The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-07-27

only 10 spite her mama, because she had not made
her uncle like her better lfan Effi-.
Her mother, instead Of sonIbng and petting her
with the hacyon strains of fattery, she was
wont TO do when her fayo,ite got up dom este
storm, now vented upon her anger she dared not
manifest befnra her brother.
> 1t was your own fauIt,' said she. you spoiled
upgratefnl Child; you broke my geranium, and then
mean'y lied about it. You had better not wish
yourself ugly. for yon will have nothing but your
beauty TO depend npon, when you grow up. Not
cent of money will you have for fortune, while
your sister will be an heiress and-a beiIe-'
L don't eare,' cried Clara. scorufuly Pou'iug
her rose leaf lips, III be belle too and don't
want fortune. III marry somebody with great
big fortune. and you shan't live with me, either,
Madame Mama
Clara's appeation for for her mother, in mo-
nents of passion. was Madame Mama; and Mad
anne Mama began to feel forstaste of the anguish
caused by that sharper than serpent's tooth,
the tongue of thankless child.
Having depicted few scenes in the childhood
of the two sisters ard shown the different infuen
ces, ennang from The same source, which ope-
rated in the characters of both, the lapse of few
years may he imagined, and those who have be-
come interested in the Ugly E.ffe, may her
more in the periud of INSTRUMENTATION re-
leased from the discipline of school, she fills
daughters place in her unce's household. The
mansion of Mr.. Horton was such rs became his
prnceIy fortune. 1t was on lordIy scale, and
presentsl an elegance of architecture aud refine
meni of taste unequaled iefhat part of the country
bo nd II eL,, Jod !
magnificent trees, ami smooth lawn stretched out
10 ffout inersecfed by an avenue of symmetrical
poplars, at:d surrounded by hedge of perennial
shrubs. Underneath of the trees that shaa-
owed The walls, and looking ont this rich. vol
vet awn sat The benevolent owner of fhs noble es-
tabiishment. whose dignifed person corresponded
well with the other features of the scenery.
young girl stood him, holding bow in her
left hand,nn Watching the motions of a young man.
who was feah hsrirg fitted for that sylvan
bow. Her figure had scarcely attained its full
height. but it had all the rounded proportions and
undulating outlines of early womauhood. Her
head, covered with short raven curls gave her the
appearance of young Greek. but her clear dark
| complexion, of perfect soitness and transparency
assitnilated her to the Creole race. Her
features were not regular handsome in them
selves, but they were lighted up with animation
and intellect. and Illuminated by such large, spen.
did black eyes, that it would have been difficult. for
the most fastidnus connosseur of female beauty
TO have judged them with any severity of criticism
From the bow, which she partly leaned the
qaiyer suspended over her shoulder. the wild grnce
"f her attitude. aud the darkness of her co,npex
ion SIe boyo Co-
daughters of the forest which American genius hns
| SO often glowingly described.
THAT will do, Dudley said sla pIayfuly snatch
ing the arrow, and fitting it to her bow; better
reserve come of your skill 10 fledge your own ar
lows, for you know can shoot like Robin Hood
| himself
The young man laughed. and the trial of skill
commenced They shot alternately. and scarcely
had the cleaning arrow dartedfrom the string, than
they each pursued its flight over the lawn, stri-
wing for the glory of first reaching the fallen mis-
se. At last the young girl hit the target in the
very center. and Mr.. Horton pronounced her the
victor.
You must surrender, Dudley said he. there
isno di. grace in yielding to Efie-as swift foot.
as true eye, and as steady hand -
|
proachiug him with cheek to which exercise had
/ given colur, like the coral under the wave, and
sratng herself on the grass at his feet. But
what shall be my reward dear nucle? In the
merry days Of the Lion hearted King the victor
always received some crown, or trophy Of his skill
or vaior.'
While she speaking, Dudley had been gath-
eripg snme Of the flowers aud perrenniui leaves Of
the shrubbery. and had woven Them into a rustic
garland. which, sportvely kneeling, he plnced upon
her brow.
i suppose if l were versed in the language of
chvary,' said The youth, l should address ou us
the queen of love aud beauty
/ .Bpauty!' repeated Effie with lsugh that made
the green walks ring. What would my mother
and Clara say if they heard such huappeatiou CIV
en- TO their ugly Fife. You needn't look so mock
ingy, Dudley. for you may ask my uncle it, four
years ago, wasn't the uglisst little gypsy he ever
beiirld.'
"u have. indeed, changed most marveousIy
Eflie,' piled lie, passing his hand careIessly over
The head that rested against his knee and you
may thank the daily exercise in the open air
which you have been compeisrd TO t4ke for lis ii,-
vigorn'ng and identifying influence
: ] may thank rather, the parental tenderness.
the kindness, and The care, that have been poured
like palm iuto bruised aud wounded hearf, heal.
ing and purifying it. aud changing, as it We're, the
very life bio in my ysins!' exclaimed Effir in
her peeuiiaray impns~ioued d manner. DO you re
member the night when you fund under the
sycamore Tree. and called me Your own darliue
-Eflie Frrm t..at moment date new existence
from That moment life became dear TO ne, ane
oh ! how dear' how very dear it has been to m,
srrce - - ffI
Mr.. Horton Iooke, dnwn upon her with glisen
ing eyes. aud blessed his God hat it had been IA il
destiny TO nPPrnprnte such rich treasures Of fuie
IecI and seosibi'iiy, and rs hs lonEed on the fan
lands stretching aroundl him, far the eye coult
reach, blessed Him again That he could now leav,
one behind him who was worthy 10 be the mis-