The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-06-08
JAS. R. NORRIS, Editor and Propriett

less in kids, and spotless in dickey, i'm
portant and as self assured as one of that
ilk could be.
Promise me all of you that you'll not
lisp word about music, reading, or writ
ing in my presence, because-l have plan.
Father will not, know, only give him a
newspa per. Aunt Minnie never talks,
mean in company, and mother will be too
glad to see me churn butter and mend
stockings. Sis, your rattle Of tongue is
the only thing fear, but if you keep quiet
and ask me no questions. will give you
that work-box you have coveted SO long"
Ella, you are not quite respectful, -
said her father, gravely.
"Forgive me, dear father" and her
arms were folded about his neck, 81 always
meant well but am so thoughtless! There
all is right now,' she added kissing him
lovingly on the temple. ...
"Come sis, what say you? 20 s..e
Why, on that condition, III be as still
as mouse; but what's your reason %
"Ah. that's my oNn," sang Helen dane
ing out Of the room. ~-s-
"You knit admirably" and Fred look
ed on with an unconscious smile of admi-
ration. a-..-..
Helen sat at an open window, through
which rose bushes thrust their blushing
buds, making both sweet shade and frag-
rance. The canary overhead, bust out
every moment in wild snatches Of glorious
music. Helen was at work on long blue
stocking nearly finished, and her fingers
flew like snow birds. t.-- e..4ts...
.'You knit admirably; are you fond of
| ?'' .e5.z.-. ,..--5. -...
Yes. quite. | like i, heltor than-than
anything else---that isl mean can
churn very we'll" ,s. s.....- .'-...
And do you read much 90 Fred's
glances had travelled from the corners of
his eyes, on every table, shelf and corner.
III search Of some book or paper, But not
a page, not leaf yellow or sere, repaid
mis- search. rs,i, .....-.s .-r..a. ..
e.f.' Oh yes,'' said Helen, with SELF sat
isfed glance. - I'd,
- What books. pemit me to ask
n 81 read the Bible a good DEAL" she an
swered gravely.,,s 81
-" Is that all - ,s
8. All; Of course not; and yet what do
we no, find in that holy volume History.
poetry eloquence, romance-lhe most
thrilling pathus--" Blushing and recol-
leciing herself, she added with manner
as childish as it had been dignifed.
IS AS for the other bookshelf me see.
1--we got in my library---6rst, there's the
primer, Counting on her ngers, second
class reader, Robinson Crusoe, nursery
tales, fairy stories. two or three elements
omething--history Of some,liag-biog
sraphysof some person or other, mothers
magazine, King Richard the thrd-there!
isn't that good assortment ~ to
Fred smiled ,3.g
'sPerhaps don't know quite as much
as those who haves been to school more"
she added, as if disappointed at his mute
rejoinder, g but in making bread, churn-
ing butter, and keeping house I'm not to
be out done.'' its<e .9l,s
The young man left her more in pity
than in love, but his visits did not always
so result lie began 10 feel magnetic
attraction which he vainly attributed to
Helen g beauty; but the truth is, her sweet
artlessness Of character, engaging man.
ners, and gentle disposition, quite won
upon the city bred and aristocratic Fred
Lane There was'a freshness and refine
ment about every thing she said and did.
She perplexed as well as delighted him.
Often, as he was wondering how some
homely expression would be received in
good society, some beautiful sentiment
would suddenly drop. like pearl. from
her lips not more remark able for originali-
ty than brilliancv. ..- ~ s.-. +
=. III should fall in the snare," thought
he. g, can educate her. Ii would be worth
trying esvsf3 80.
I.j7 1t was useless to combat with his pas
sion !, so. at last he fell at Helen's feet fig
lura,ively speaking) and confessed his
love. af sss.
"a u care not. Helen, only be .mine;"
was his invariable answer to her exclama-
lions OF unworthness how she should ap-
pear in fashionable society, ect.. ect..
They were married-had returned from
their wedding tour, and al the expiration
Of the honey moon Fred was more in love
than ever. AT good entertainment given
by relatives of the bridegroom, Helen look
ed most beautiful. Her husband did not
insist that she should depart from her usu-
I al simplicity. and indeed, without jewels
or laces, with only that fresh white robe.
simple sash Of blue, and ornaments Of fair
moss roses, she was the most lovely crea-
ture in the room. '''! 1l'
AS she entered the great saloon, blaz
ing with light, her heart failed her
= Shall / love him as dearly" she asked
herself, ..if find he is ashamed of me |
cannot bear the thought; but should he
overcome all conventional notions then
have. ] a husband worthy TO be honoree
then shall he proud Of his wife, +.
| How she watched him as he presented
herito one and another! .s,z4-.-.t
"Simple." whispered a magnificentlook-
ing girl resplendent with diamonds, as she
curled her lip and passed by. The obser.
WALTON escaped neither Helen nor her hus-
band She looked at him. He smiled a
lovers smile, and only drew her closer to
lhis side. Many, many in that brilliant
gathering pitied .''poor Fred" wondered
why he had martyred himself on the shrine
of ignorantrusticity. y tfs1a5' as. '''7
But he, oh joy! he seemed only to love
her the more as she clungIto his arm so