Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-09-28
RAvENNA WEDNESDAY. sEPIEMBEB 28 1853. rII1aF lrLI

ing the many more comely youths who would
quickly have grasped the honor, but, some way
Mr.. Lyman always contrived to have her secured
early in the evening SO that he began to be con
Esidered rival.
To be sure, Lima would wonder why Mr.. Ly-
man would forever wear those forbidding green
spectacles, and them that odious moustache, which
he knew she did not like, but perfectly detested
But, after all, she somehow fancied him. She
was not fascinated, but there was congeniaIity
Of sentiment, for which she could not account
Not that she thought of loving him. Oh, no, for
had he not often told her of his favorite chosen
one, far distant, with whom he wished her to be-
come acquainted-most wildly portrayng her
charms-thus creating in Lima a sisters interest,
deep and abiding. i.+7@fs5
3 And Lima, in the solitude of her own room,
shed tears; yet she knew not why, for Mr.. Lyman
was only friend. Still, there was something so
winning in his manners, such peculiar CONVEX
satonal talent, and their long summer rambles
and the uninterrupted ete-atete of the moonlight
evenings, all combined to render his expected de-
parture in no ways likely to be regarded hap
py event-for an uninterrupted acquaintance with
one whom at first we do not particularly admire,
is often found productive Of more real happiness
than with those who charm at first but soon dis
gust. She soon ascertained, by the brlliancy of
his conversation, that beneath an unprepossessing
exterior there dwelt mind of great moral worth
He recounted to her his joys, his sorrows, and
lamented, at first, that ill-health had obliged him
to lose his former occupation and seek exercise in
the open air, but now, that his travels had thrown
him into the society of such agreeable compan-
ions, he had not the heart to abandon his tempo
rary employment,o of farming and broom peddling.
Yet the time must come, and he bade farewell to
Carryville. .....
The preceding winter had been one of unusual
gayety in New York, and Lima had whirled from
one festival scene to another until wearied with
mere forms and fashions. At the last party of the
season. stealing quietly behind the rich drapery
which shaded the windows, she accidentally over
heard portion Of the conversation Of two young
gentlemen, as they passed near her in their prom
enade around the spacious rooms. >'-' q
ssMy dear fellow, why are you not engaged?
why do you not propose, when everybody says
you are desperately in love?" said John Carol to
ssIn' love, John; with whom, pray!' "
'sNell Phinney, to be sure.'' .''S''s@ +.'''@' ~
ssWell, then, my friends are decidedly mistaken.
She is not fit for wife. A mere doll-a play
thing. Witty, lively, she fascinates for a few
moments, only; but, my dear John, TIL tell you
who has the most Of my admiration among the
ladies, and that is Miss Lima Ellerton. Yet she
has deficiencies in her education which render
her unfit for my bride." s. s.7' "s
-'ssPrav Introduce me, Harry.' ..@.. q. 3
ssCertainly, but mind youdon't lose your heart.
The greatest fault can find with the young lady
is, that she is wholly ignorant of everything rela-
ting to the cares of a family-and cannot feel
satisfied with any young lady possessing that de-
feet in her education. But, if you please, we will
90 in pursuit Of hers
They were soon lost in the crowd, and Lima
seizng the opportunity to leave her place ofcon-
cealment, disappeared in opposite directons-
She thought more of Harry Devereux than any
other gentleman of her acquaintance. He was
young lawyer of very promising talents and fine
personal appearance. A mind endowed with hon.
orabe motives, which could not fail to win lasting
appreciation. 81 ..s=.- = 1e&..:I,i = Z
It was a happy thought for Lima that she had
the day before, made her arrangements to visi
Aunt Hitty, for the express purpose of perfectin!
herself in that branch of which Harry had jus
| been lamenting her ignorance-but she knew not
till now, that her decision would meet his approx
| al Satisfied that he at least would approve, she
mingled with the throng, the gayest of the gay
for the satisfaction of knowing that she had in tn
:oL+ 4bo of EIotr
she dared not anticipate, and it sent a thrill c
happiness through her soul, and who would nc
experience it, when such an one as the renowned
4 fastidious Devereux had acknowledged his apprc
i bation! taEst ttfFE 5a'.s- -tz5~t& attt > p
+, But her pride was little touched to think tn;
one error should have been considered an ins Vi
mountable objection Though she schooled he
heart into obedience, she could notresist the tenn
alton of annoying him with few impertine1
) questions. Lima knew it was not just right,
: lady-like, but when Harry introduced his frien
Carol, she thoughtthe opportunity too good to /
lost, and adroitly led the conversation from oil
subject to another until, reaching the one she d
e sred she smilingy ask ed their opinion of its me
d its. -; SIS D @.ts-
a tNow do, Mr.. Devereux, enlighten us in rega
e to this theme. For myself, | am willing to CO
e fess that my views of the question fully. conc
e with those expressed by Mr.. Ketchum, in his Ia
y lecture.'' ~#s .@s5 - s..t s-rt5
If "May be allowed to inquire what partcul
3, views, or, if you mean the whole lecture, M
Ellerton?'' s~rf ~ r:.t4a. So 4ast
y - ssOh, the whole lecture, sir; but was partic
l. larly! struck, with the very forcible remarks
eel .c41.a.