The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-09-14

knew 10 be the one Of so great importance
to him. AS you doubtless remember the
bargain, and cannot wish to avoid paying
so Just debt, he viii find some opportuni-
Ity this evening of receiving his dues.
Indignant amazement flushed Leonora's
brow and turning to Mr.. Somerton, she
would hastily have handed the note 10 him,
had she not been struck by the keenness of
his glance. 1t Hooked like distrust, and she
'ldispised the feeling. HaughtiIy withdraw
ling her half extended hand containing the
note, she requested her lover to lead her
from the room, and left him at the foot of
the staircase without word.
In her own room she reflected upon her
present position. The promise was vivid
Ily reYealedto her mind, and honesty de-
Imanded just payment Of the debt she had
incurred, Nevertheless, it could not be
done, lit was an impossibiIity. Besides,
lshould she overcome her own reluctance,
ought she not tell Mr.. Somerton an about
III, and would not this occasion quarrel?
lShe determined to find some mode Of elud-
ing the penalty, and finally wrote the fol-
lowing note, sending it to Mr.. Amory with
!. the pebble by the waiter who had brought
his to her. a
i return the stone, which l find too
lcostly for me to purchase. Tho price you
asked was trife at the time. Wasit gen.
erous to demand it now, when circumstan-
ces make itno longer SOP
! In ten minutes,en answer was returned,
accompanied by the stone.
Return me whatwas mine, precisely as
it was when you received it or claim the
payment of the debt, and should YOU re-
fuse to see me this evening, one half hour
from now, in the arbor, 1 will remind you
of your promise, when perhaps its fulfill
ment would not be SO agreeable as Ishould
now try to make it. -3
: 'Despicable creature cried Leonora,
despairingly,-then,, with sudden resolve
Throwing around her white Grape shawl,
she fastened to the ball room, and found
her lover awaiting her at the door. He
J glanced uneasily at her pale face, and whis-
pered-
u. You are not well. Let us go to the
garden, you will feel better for resting in
the arbor after the close air of this room.
Yes, come,--I have something to tell
]you. But tno,-let us walk on the piazza
1 can tell you best there
Bending that he might catch every
word, he heard frem Leonora the whole
, story, and then promised the blushing,
trembling girl that if she chose, he would
be present, yet not interfere with the ac-
, complishment Of what her conscience rep
resented as duty.
I She thanked him gratefully, and they
. proceeded at once to the arbor, as il want.
: ed but few minutes of the appointed
/, time. Arrived there, Leonora began tc
E have serious fears for her lover, should
' the dreaded artist be in an angry mood.
'Only do one thing more for me- she
1 pleaded. Stand behind the grape vine
t Come if call, but for my sake keep quie
: if donot.'
h Somerton promised, and before with
y drawing her hold upon his arm; Leonor;
: leaned her head against it, and pressed fer
: vently that beloved protection. Somertol
y being concealed, FIVE minutes of the mos
It disagreeable suspense followed. Then step
b were heard approaching, and man muf
= fed in cloak, SO that his face even wa
: concealed, stood before Leonora.
! She gazed fearfully at the tall appara
It ton, ard asked in an almost inaudibl
n voice , r.st
e Are you Mr.. Amory?'
4 am
Il am ready to redeem my deeply la
/; mented promise, she faltered, then fron
terror and distress, feeling herself fainting
It she gasped Mr.. Somerton's name, as he
r. eyes closed, and instantly felt herself fold
ed in supporting arms, while voice sh
r. loved called her by every endearing name
i and she felt that the hated fulflment of he
s. promise was not demanded of her. Slowl
g recovering, she looked anxiously aroun
{ for the artist. The cloak was enfoldin
l. her, yet no one was visible but Mr.. Som
erton,
le How is it?' she asked, 'is he gomez
d my cruel deception is at an end sal
y her lover, i entreat you to listen to m
: justification. One whose malice l mo-
le know how to appreciate. told me to be
re ware, that | had not yet had an oppol
It. tunity of seeing your real character
le that you were, in short, a heartless fiirt, I
O. whom each new admirer was welcom
A and who kept faith with none. Can yo
IL forgive me?' A pleasant smile and gent
d, pressure assured hun of Leonora' slenienc,
Sc Still she did not understand the matter
" 4 hope you and that hateful artist a
c. not the same person. she said; 'his nan
le was Amory.'
o, so was mine dearest. I changed
n Just before leaving England, as matern
he uncle left me very handsome forum
q upon condition that would take his nam
I'd and though consented to bearit in n
he every day character, ! will never have n
r. artists name any but my own. Write
lie have 'nomme de plume, why should
n not have nomTne de brushY If you ha
as forgivenme, dearest, tell me which mar
of you will consent to bear
n 4 can never endure the name Of Amor,
he she said: Mr.. Amory may devote hims
he to his pictires;-I claim only Mr.. Some
d. toms DEVOTION
Leonora, your promise to Mr.. Amory
le, Eyet unful6lled.'
ar Since Mr.. Amory has not come to ella
m ii, ! am absolved from that detestable pro-
he lise.' st.
n0 (xUb,, do ,,o,, .t;lI bata, ,,oor Mr Arony