Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-14

Conrad to himself, who intended to quit
the country next day. He feared the
counts attempts to persuade him to stay
and had, there fore. taken firm resolu-
ton to set out on his journey secretly.
Thursday was approaching its close,
and night lay upon the earth. when Con-
rad left the castle and slowly walked to-
ward the village. He intended TO bid
farewell TO his sister. Careless about
the way he was taking, he suddenly stood
still to SEE where he was-he stood at
Mary'S garden-gate, close TO which was
situated the arbor, where in the proceed
ing spring, when about proceeding to the
war, he babe farewell to her. He invol
rily approached the hedge, and look
ed thoughtfulIy through the foliage.
which was now and then gently moved
by the evening breeze.
Suddenly he thought he heard foot
steps-he redoubled his attention-he
had not deceived himself-the footsteps
came nearer, aud at length softly crack
eled upon the sand in the arbor.
oh, my Godn thought Conrad. If it
were Mary
1t required some exerton. as this tho't
arose. 10 conceal his emotion. Breath
less. he stood still, and stared into the
dark arbor, from which he was separated
only by the foliage Of the hedge. He was
still unresolved whether he would go or
remain, when loud weeping struck up
on lis ear. He recognized Mary's voice.
Tears came to the eyes Of the young ma n,
and the self collection he had just acqu;r-
ed. was again dispersed.
MY strength is failing. Conrad heard
Mary say 10 herself, i cannot become the
forreslerS wife-and Conrad avoids me:
over TO sorrow and despair. Oh, my Godp
Mary Mary cried Conrad, involunta-
rily.
Heavens exclaimed the voice in the
arbor. who calls my name?'
Mary. only one word before l part
from you
Conrad, you come to me. to the girl
whom you should despise. for she thought
you capable of committing a crime2'
As if urged on by some invisible power,
the young man threw open the garden
gate. and rushed into the arbor, where
Mary lay weeping upon the ground.
Conrad she exclaimed, as he entered.
i en- miserable. unhappy being! Can
you forgive me? will you hate meg
No, no. pity you, and still love you
with all the strength Of my heart.
Gently he lifted the trem bling girl from
the ground. and imprinted warm kiss
upon her glowing forehead.
Mary. your fate grieves me more than
my own, for you have 10 forget the friend
of your youth. and the love which you
fondly anticipated would make you happy
!; in life. will now cause you the bitterest
SORROW
; Conrad. Conrad,'
F See continued Conrad, as he wound
his arm about her neck, i am happier
than you, for my heart is free, it can re-
main true 10 you and love You. | am
bound by no other Tie. can die with
your name upon my lips-therefore weep
not for mel am less to be pitied than
r your
Mary clung with trembling arms to
Conrad, and spasmodically emb raced him
for few minutes.
Now collect YOURSELF said Conrad. Il
depart. that | may not render the fulfil
men; of your duties the more di ificult.'
oh. my God let me die; life makes
me miserable.
Come. Mary. to your house, before we
are discovered by the eye of spy. ac-
company you to the threshold. then fare
welli'
Slowly the two walked through the star
lit garden. Arrived at the door of the
house, Conrad silently pressed the last
kiss upon Mary's lips. disengaged himself
from her arms. and rushed away. he looked
not where. into the darkness of night.
He had strayed through brushes and
fields for perhaps quarter of an hour.
when he suddenly reached the banks of
large pond-.hat which drove Philips
mill. With a gloomy smile he stood
still. and looked upon the tranquil water.
The evening was calm. and all nature
quiet; not sound struck upon the ear.
save the distant and monotonous rafting
of the mill. whose lighted window gilt
tered like star.
No. he at length whispered TO himself.
| Il will not here destroy my life; Mary
shall not reproach herself with my death:
she is already unhappy enough. War
RACES everywhere-let it take me as its
sacrafice.
He quickly turned his back, and hast
ened toward wood. whose outlines APP.
peared in the distance. Conrad soon found
himself at a living hedge, which sur
rounded a pleasant-looking hunters
house. From one window on the ground
floor. which was half covered by the
leave and brsnches of the hedge. hickered
a light.
Heavens whispered Conrad. with
surprise. is not this the house of the for
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