The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-12-06
WOODsFIELD MONROE COUNTY, OHIO, DECEMBER g. 1854.

himself how far his attachment 10 Etfie
that which he felt for his be.
trothed. ,.... .-...
"And poor Morris, with his honorable.
high -principled nature and generous heart
was now in sad trouble. The sweetness
of the dream was past and now he awoke
to the consciousness OF the necessity OF
crushing down with martyrs resolution
the pleasant thoughts and fancies he had
been Inadvertently cherishing. And not
only this-were he alone the sufferer he
thought he could willingly bear the pun
ishment due to his fickleness ; but in per
forming the painful duty which was before
him, he felt that he must also infiict agony
on the unsuspeeiing Effie.
she could not hesitate longer. however,
and on the day that he regained the use
of his injured limb, he made his few pre-
parations for leaving the place. which in
his secret thoughts he regarded as an
earthly Paradise. After tea, he strolled
out with Effie. her uncle and aunt accom-
panying them for little distance; but at.
tor time they wandered into another
path, and the young people soon lost sight
of them.
1T was a trying moment for poor Nor.
ris. He knew not how to commence the
explanation he fell ii his duty TO give TO
his companion, and was strongly tempted
to say nothing, but to leave letter on his
departure which should tell all.
Then he reflected that ii would be more
difficult to write on the subject than even
to speak ; so at last. when they had reach
ed wide spreading oak, beneath whose
friendly shelter they had passed many
pleasant moments, he motioned to Ellie to
rest upon the rustic sea, close by, while
he leaning against the shaggy trunk, told
the brief history of his lite-his betrotha'
to one he had deemed the embodiment oi
all that he could desire in his bride, un,
til chance had introduced TO him brigh'
young being. in whose society he, for a
time, forgot that he was slready pledged
to another. But he spoke not as OF him
self, bu: as il OF afriend whose perpiexities
he had heard of; for Albert found ,ha
thus he could more freely enter into the
details OF his story, and express in un
measured terms the Indignation he really
felt against such inconsistency, brief anf
unintentional though il wes, yet not The
Hess csnsurabe Tor It's cruel thoush.less
ness.
"When he had finished and waited viii
sinking heart for Eiiie's reply. the isi
girl. never suspecting that it was his owl
history to which she had given such earn
est attention. looked up with her soittrut
iul eyes, as she artlessly replied.
"sHow unfortunate and much to be
piiied is your friend, but do moi see WIZ
| he should blame himself so severely; o
| why you seem to be so indignant agains
him, for-'
..She stopped abruptly, for e suddei
breeze dashed to and fro the bough who's
friendly obscurisy Albert had sought, ant
the clear moonbeams shone on face g
strangely agitated that Effie could not ut
ter another word. "A suspicion Of tn
truth seemed to dart into her mind; sh
rose involuniarily and stood before hin
with an inquiring though mourniul gaze
Albert groaned aloud as he met that look
| ".Do not look upon me so, sweet Ette'
he murmured, hoarsely, that gentle glanc
falls like blight on my guilty soul FL
he, IL hul Tue Nliidlu vi "bou ~ '
been telling YOU
HE bowed his head upon bis hands
unwilling to witness the effect OF III
| words on the innocent. sporiive maiden
to whom he was thus bringing the first &C
quaintance with sorrow. He did not loo
up again. Till light touch on. his arm, de
manded his attention. then he saw ths
Efie had been weeping in the interim
but now, save for slight quivering OF tn
full lips. she was calm. and a lofty el
] preston ives in the beautiful eyes raise
serenely to his. 49,
/ DO no, reproach yonrself for what
! passed, Albert Mr.. Morris ; you were ~
to blame, and though we must meet n
more, will always pray God 10 bless yo'
Good bye
!. She extended her hand; he pressed
passion ately for the first. last time to h
i lips. but when he would have retained
in his own, and led her back 10 the hons
she. said, hurriedly, and in tremblin
;. tones,
;, II make but one request, Mr.. Morri
!, please leave me. wish to remain hel
for time, alone. :, ...l..
"Abd Withdrawing her hand as ST
spoke, she turned away, and Alheri rus'
, ed from the spot, wandering about at
distance, until at length he saw that gir
Iish form emerge into the clear moonligh
Then he turned and walked in silent
by her side. until they reached the garte
gate; he opened ii, and she passed il
!, and was soon again within the hou
! which she had lett brief time ago. ha
tpy, Joyous girl, unconscious OF the bio
,Elhat was TO crush her fair young hopes.
. ALBERT took leave of his kind ente
,ainers at an early hour OF the ioliowir
day. lie longed to see Efiie. il but ior
5 moment, before his departure, but W
$ told that she had nervous headache, az
i could not leave her room. After linge
$ ing till the stage came to the door, in I
) vain expectation of being able TO bid 1l.h h
; adieu, he snatched up pen and wfo w
/ .Effie, farewell am going now
} you forgive me, and pray for me when
: am far away 2 si.H
! This brief farewell note he despatch
: to Efiie's room, and in moment rec
: we'd her answer, traced in trembling CHI