The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-05-25

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upon the young man their sunny y-hearted au-
thor intended they should be-. The cause he could
scarcely have defined to himself but it was certain
that at particular passages. flush was apt to suf-
fuse his forehead and unfrequently. after their
perusal he would sit for many moments lost in
reyerie. -
Blu: not to keep our readers any longer in sus-
peDse concerning these mysterious passages, we
will peep over his shoulder at letter he has just
received and is now reading - ..-. !
Emily Marston writes me that Jamie is COM
PEELED to relinqush nearly all study. account of
his failing health. Dear little fellow! 1t is no
wonder they want him above But as your yoca-
lion is to teach, may conclude you still doing
hang your head. good cousin! and blush, and cay
1T were all one
That should love some bright particular star
And think 10 wed il sshe's so far above me-
. Faint heart never won fair lady' That's
better motto. in our day and generation
{ Why does Tracy sit with folded arms, gazing
sacany upon the golden gobes of sunlight, darting
and dancing upon the carpet, after reading this in
nocent and thoughtless piece of badinage! Is he
ihinkDgof the pale boy who lies on sofa by his
side, half reading, half dreaming, while bright
pink spot creeFs into either cheek Not now
Often and sadly be watches the pale child, and
grieves TO see the hectic each day growing deep
ser, the dark eyes more and more radiant with The
upper light. But his thoughts are not now with
him. Is he thinking of the slave-girl? Angelique,
with her peerless eyes, her wealth Of ripping, soft
hair. her strangely fascinating voice. giving musical
utterance to the weird spirit lore that human
lip and pen have never taught her? No! He
lookedupon Angehqueas something so high, so pure,
50 dyinely gifted, as to be forever removed from
earthly passion. almost from earthly pity though
had he seen her in danger Of even the least of the
frequent evils of slavery, he would have drained
his slender purse of its last dollar. and wearied
Heaven and earth with petitions for her,
But Constance, the beautiful blooming girl, strong
in heart,earnestin purpose. with her large beney-
olenee, her strong sympathies with the Good and
True, her generous care for his position in her
fathers house manifested IN Thousand delicate
ways; full of health and hope
with the sunshine ON her forehead,
T. Of the morning m her heart.',9 SD g z =
ah in spteof all his manly efforts to persuade him
self 10 the contrary the conviction would force it.
self upon his mind, that the image of the planter
daughter was in all his dreams of the future. And
then came the bitter thought of the great barrier
which wealth and patrician prejudice had fixed be-
tween them land the certainty that even if Con-
stance should return his love, the naughty father
would scorn such an alliance for his daughter. "a
From the indulgence of these thoughts, he was
reused by the sutnmons to dinner. On reaching
the table, he found stranger, who was introduced
to him as Mr.. Baifour Of New Orleans, already
seated, and in animated conversation with Miss
Herbert. The instant Tracy,s eyes rested upon
his face, he felt ndistnct Consciousness of some
unpleasant recollection, sensation such one Of
/ ten feels, when an unexpected object or occur
renee, recalls to the mind long forgotten dream
of danger. Perceving that his embarrassment was
noticed, he withdrew his eyes, but 10 a moment,
as by some irresistible attraction, they were again
riveted upon the strangers face. Mr.. BaIfour on
the contrary, appeared entirely at his ease meet
ling Tracy with cordial southern courtesy, but with
the air of an entire stranger.
/ He was young man apparently not more than
twehty-eight. with figure and bearing at once
commanding and elegant. His features. at first
sight, no one could hesitate to pronounce pre- emf
nently handsome, though slightly pale, as if from
recent illness. A pair of brilliant dark eyes how
ever, constituted his chief personal attraction.-
Whether kindling in the. excitement of converse
tion, or melting to softness under the spell Of
/ Constance's melodious singing, there was an in
descrbabs fascination in their glanees, intangible
as the magnetic influence, but captivating and en-
thralling ell who came beneath their fire. His
\ Ead ham Ioir
chalance, were refined TO the last degree, and his
conversation bespoke a brilliant intellect, and ar
imagination of unusual power.
Mr.. Herbert seemed excessively pleased with
his guest. and Mrs. Cartwright relaxed much OF
her regal dignity, and made inquiries concerning
certain Of the elite of New Orleans. all IF which
ne answered with a freedom that quite convinced
4 her of his high persoualstanding in that city. e
But in spite of all this fair seeming. Tracy'l
mind during the whole evening was agtated by ar
upaccountable suspicion, and retiring rest, he
thought, that seemed to link the strangers face
+ and more especially his eyes, with some dim land
mark in the Past. Suddenly the young men a
the St. Charles Hotel presented themselves to hi
mind, aud from that moment he felt assured tina
: the one whose conduct had been most question:
bic on that occasion, was no other than the favor
ed guest in Mr.. Herbert's parlor. 81 -
4 Mr.. Balfour had business at the plantation, an,
= remained for several days; each day only strength
senng Tracy's conviction that he was scoundre
y in disguise. There a restessness, and occa
sionay guilefu darkness in those gIitterng orbs
: that Tracy wondered should escape every eye bu
his, until he reflected that none other were sharp
!. ened by suspicion.
i Tracy was not wrong in his conjectures. Vic
: tor Balfour was spendthrift, a gambler, an un
3 principed adven.urer in the widest Specification
J the term yet capable of assumingto forward hi
: purposes, the rnen of saint and the speech of al
anchorite. Mr.. Herbert knew little of the man
except that he was the adopted son of Frencl
. merchant of Louisana. with whom be had fomer
: ly been on terms of intimacy.
= ~ He had heard rut1ors of quarrel between tn