The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-06-21
CHAPTER III.
RETRosPEcTIoN.

Fsa+ ' g. RETROSPECTIoN, . .... ......
HAVING seen the result of the inquest, let
us now return to the house which we left
with the Young suitor, Albert Beaumont
1t is small log house, from appearance, of
ancient date, bearing much resemblance to
what may be known as settlers cabin
But as has already been stated, the many
little additions and Improvements, such as
a little rnstic summer-house in the yard,
the quaint little portico reared over the door
and the innumerable well-traned vines, that
entwined themselves in such luxuriant beau
ty about every side of the domicile gave it
the appearance of quaint and undlsturbed
repose, instead of the bustling and unsettled
confusion that generally pervades the daily
toling farm-ho 1t was in one of the rooms
of this quaint lodge that there was seated,
or the same night that opens our story; an
elderly lady, upon whose face an expression
OF deep anxiety seemed to linger. The room
was cheaply yet comfortably furnished,
for in these as well as the present days il
the unassuming countryman, is provided
with but the more requisites of domestic
comfort he is well if not entirely satisfied -
So it was with Mrs. Leroy: she was posses
sed of but the necessaries of life, yet the
air of comfort that rested upon their neat
arrangement, seemed to tell of more perfect
contcntment and happiness, than ever op-
ulence would afford. The rush -bottomed
chairs were placed tastefully about the a.
partment, while a high-post bed stood in
one corner, the neat arrangement of whose
holo olyo n bnp nF VI H.
fnl ingenuity, than could have emenated
from one so aged as the present occupant,
A common breakfast-table stood by the only
window of the room upon which lamp
was burning, by whose ligh: the old lady
was reading chapter of the new testament.
Again she raised her eyes from the page
and seemed to listen earnestly for few mo-
ments, then let them slowly rest again upon
her book Thus with this marked uneasi-
ness Of manner she Continued to read until
the old corner clock in the opposite room
struck twelve, when she again raised her
eyes and looked wishfully about the room.
"How strange" she said, ,"where can she
be? begin to grow uneasy ior fear some
thing has happened to her: but God will
protect her." She added casting her eyes a
gain upon the volume, "for he says he will
be a father to the fatherless.'"
Thus she mused and read for near anoth
er hour when she again raised her head
though more quickly than before. .,.. ....
,' "SLe comes; hear her, but why does
she not sing? always knew her return
by her sweet voice-poor glrl must be lone
some and sad" -1t
At this juucture Of her soliloquy, the
wooden latch was raised and a young lady
of abont seventeen summers entered and ap.
preached the table. She was Of surprising
beauty. Her stature was medium, and her
air and proportions, most graceful and per
tect. Her light blue eyes and alabaster
completion contrasted sweetly with her darl
hair, as they were seen beneath the mellow
light of the lamp. Though, those equlsite.
" deliniated features aud soulful eyes evil
dendy belonged to mirth and happiness,
that night restless and unhappy expires
sion had saddened them. " -
"My dear Viroqua," said the old lady
turning kindly towards her, "'what troubles
you?' .,ru..
80 nothing mother,"' returned the cir
with long deep sigh. '.
'.But you seem fatigued and excited; wa:
your brother Thomas with you?" She again
mildly inquired. ,."......... .,....
n rs he my brother mother?" abruptly ask
ed yiroqua. - f..
"Wohy Dear, do you''ask such a ques
2. tion?" y5 q. '''' ...'
81 have often wondered mother he acts s