The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-01-19
in company with whom he had emigrated

ney u son, whom he called Joseph-and
Clermont daughter. A few days after,
both of little Joseph's parents were called
to their last home, and lie bscame the in.
mate of Mr.. Clermont's house. The af.
fection which that gentleman had evinced
for the father, was.now prodigally bestow.
ed upon the son. He grew up to be a
man, and having entered his benefactor's
counting room at an early age, made rapid
progress in his profession, until at length,
just at the time our story opens, he had
been installed as junior partner. The
conversation. which we gave at the open
ing took place in parlor Of the fine, state
ly old mansion, during pleasant morn
ing in autumn. Louise was seated on a
low ottoman, her profile thrown in full
relief by the back ground-being curtain
of heavy crimson velvet, that fell in well
defined folds, from golden arrow in the
centre Of the archiirave, while summer
drapery Of white muslin shaded the other
side; her features hardly defined, yet ex.
hibi,ing the tracery Of great beauty. and
the rich contour OF her well formed and
slightly voluptuous form.
"Ha! ha! hal" she laughed merrily, in
her sweetly melodious voice; $50 have
got rid Of him at last He talks Of love,
with his business face and his plain. care
less habit! Ridiculous! he has no life, fire
or boldness for a lover. like him very
we'll as my cousin. with a pen stuck behind
his ear. and seated at his desk. know
my father and he too, expect me to become
his wife, and shall love--as if love was
entered as per order. Not with me can
tell them! What is love, without romance,
danger and difficulty-without prayers.
tears and entreaties? That's love for me;
a lover my father scorns and | adore,
who has not penny in his purse-that's
the man for me. But to marry cousin
Joseph Smith. Make love by rule ofthree;
father, daughter, lover; have the settlement
drawn out like bill Of exchange; marry.
and ever after settle down into quiet
Mrs. Smith. What name?-Smith!-
Mrs. Smith! Were it Dandford, Craven,
Loring, Fitzherbert, or any thing else but
Smith! No, no. My cousin certainly
has good eyes, if he knew how TO use
them; fine teelh-if he knew how TO show
them; and his hairs good-but the style
oh, horror! | will not bear i'll am re.
'solved!" a
At that moment her soliloquy was bro.
ken in upon by the gradual opening of the
door; and Immediately after Joseph ap-
peared; strong emotion visible upon his
usually placid and resigned features.
The cause OF his agitation was this: Mr..
Clermont had urged him to speak boldly
TO Louise, to entreat her hand, and he had
promised to do so-had even sought her
for that purpose. Butthe was something
in his breast--it was not pride, it was not
fear. Yet he paused upon the act. and
why? Because he felt that. should rejec.
ton come. it must tear him hence. Stu.
ated as he then was--uncertain of his
fate--he could linger near her till life's
end-but rejected, he must quit all or die.
1t had grown with him from childhood
that earnest. holy affection; to watch her
varying temper was to him joy, to ten
der her lightest wish, his happiness. As
time fulfilled his promise in her glowing
form, so strong grew his love; but in her
there seemed cold reserve--a freezing
check 10 all his kindness, that struck with
the chill of death upon each fibre Of his
sensitive heart.
my dear Louise!'' he said, advancing
timidly towards her.
"Here again!" she calculated, with an
impatience she did not seek 10 conceal.
There was pause.
"Well, Josephl'
"I'll be this dolt no longer!" soliloquz
ed the young man. mentally. "l'll brave
all, and know the worst"
"Louise!" he added aloud.
"Well, what is it,"
"I.I.I," but he was too confused TO pro
ceed: and stopped suddenly, his face GOV
| cred with bushes. fd' ht
"Silly fool!" thought Louise an
speak my feelings at once. and end this
Cousin" she commenced. in low deter
/ Wiucu VoiSos you huoW ahoe Shoi'O
Gordon, the other day, made me an offe
Of his hand, and refused him, through
my fatherl" e aF +9
81 do, cousin" ,"'repled Joseph.
"Shall tell you whyl" .h.e g
"Yes, if you please" "pa h.at
'"Because see no charm in marriage
because do not feel that can ever low
sufficiently to confer happiness on an.
one?" - "f.i K ap'a i3 '
At these words Joseph started, wit
emotion visible upon every feature Of hi
face. retb fa g 2uh 81 Sf't anf
"Oh, Louise, say not so," he cried.
/ 81 say so---lsel so--cousin," she re
Iplied. q" My choice, II my heart woul
lead me toit, would be willingly 10 lnlf
my hearts wishes. and (you 'wiling) I
become your wife--butthat never can be
4, "Never, Louise!' murmhred Josep
scarcely able TO utter the words, '',hen ha
\ j, from infancy ill now, looked on yo
with loye---if, ias time brought manhood
that love had swelled to adoration-that
HAD hok~oA IN mir 1n,,. - hin a