The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-03-15
THE TWO FAMILIES
OR THE
RIVAL BRgFITlHERSs
A TALE OF DOMESTIC LIFE.
BY r. S. BAILEY
CHAPTER I.-CoNTINUED.

"I acknowledge all Miss Ida says, but she is looking
the dark side. does follow matter Of course, that
every who has committed must necessarily be-
the vest Of sinners. Even Saviour says,
perfect"
"But do say this said Ida "an individual does be-
the cst Of sinners at the gamester does not be-
the abomnabe gambler once neither does the ne
briate become the drunkard at once"
CAS- she repeated the last words Henrys embarrassment
too apparent avoid detection. "da' said he "you
aiming me- and God bless you for it. for glad to
you have feeling for see you must know all
do inquire where you learnt it, glad you
know, for intended TO tell you"
ITO tell msv said Ida "What fort
II don't know what for replied Henry "uness it is be-
cause love you Ida. And now expect you hate
But Ida before you condemn me, listen word have
in exenuation Of my conduct. deceived did
wish to appear unsoeiable and tha lnnors r".
ger than lsupposed, and ida II the hrSt me' ana as
sure you tits the last"
"God SO grant it" said Ida.
II is useless 10 record the balance Of the conversation
enough given show how matters would "ni The ice
was broken and when Henry left tina. n5, he had obtain
ed the promise from Lila to become his wife On the fol-
lowing day when il became generally known that Ida was
the aanced wife of Henry Munroe. the whole household
rejoiced with her. Mrs Wentworth had high opinion OF
both Of the boys as she called them Mrs Melton declared
n
mind not to go to the wedding, and Ellen although warm
in her congratulations from hearty desire To her sister
happily married. also secretly rejoced that now it would
be useless for Arthur strive for her hand as it now be-
longed to another. And was Ida happyi Yes And yet
with all her gayety aud vvacty, there touch OF mel
ancholy So was it when Henry called the following
ing and spoke her OF love and happiness they gded
along the varied and beautiful walks Of Mrs. Meons gar
den. - a... ... ..... ..
you love me- and have every confidence in you hut
when east my eyes to yon beautiful moon imagine read
in letters Of blood: "Your path will always be
with flowers"
"Ida you tefy me- you have cause to harrass, and
trouble yourself thus love you la and my chief delight
will be study every plan your comfort and hap
piness," .....
"Ikuow tina, Henry, and do fear you, but do fear
others" .....
"Fear others Ida, who you feara"
~ do wish to offend YOU Henry, but it seems to me
your brother terrible gances towards you
times"
at my brother quarreled with because
loved you" but do think he would marry any woman,
he could obtain her. without her free consent and
when married. he will seek njure us,
ueses s!ak from h;s conduct Of late be is partial
Elen.n s.. n..
"May be as you say" said Ida shut help feeling
Sad perhaps so uOm ieel.
the ner with his go am alarmed lest my should
be taken from me-"
To this reply Henry imprinted kiss her rosy
cheek
t s well to be serious sometimes continued Ida "here
can be no happiness without Of pain. You recol
ect those beautiful lines Of Moore In the morning of life
&ep" Here are two ycrse.;
"When We see the frat glory of youth pass by
Like a leaf on the stream that win retarn
When cup which bad sparkied pleasure 90 high
4 First tastes Of the other, the dark flowing urn
Then, then s the time when affection holds sway
With depth and tenderness Joy never knew
~. Love, nursed among pleasures. is fahess they
s4 But the love born ofsorsow Ike sorrow, h true
ia Chimes fan cf sunshine, though splendid the flowers
Their signs have no freshness their odor no worth;
lis the cloud aud the mist Of Ise OF showera
fba, caiIths rich spirit Of hagrancy forth.
sch IS not mid splendor prosperity, mrth.
That tho depth Of ioss's generous spirit appears
To che sunshins q smDes h may hrst owe Is birth,
pas M sou Of fissveeass drawn Qua bytssrs