Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-30

flame had leaped into il and burned keen
ly there. With quick but trembling
step she left the apartment. and pre- sent
ly returned. bearing long dark cloak
fter searching the room with hesita-
ling. mournful glance. she passed into
the hall. and then descending flight of
white stone steps, stood in the street.
The night air was cold and she drew
the cloak tightly about her shoulders =
The moon, through the frosty air, shone
like a vast shield Of silver. 4 few clouds
wandered along the sky, cleaning white
in the moon beams like mountains ci
pearls. Over the roofs and along the
streets of The old city rested the pale
sheen Of the heavens. The shadows of
the solemn towers fell darkly on the DO.
som of broad river. where the tides of
the ocean flowed. and on which sat in
pride tall ship from far lands.
After pausirg in hesitancy for single
instant by the white steps. Sl.lie Grey
took the side of the street " here the shad-
ows fell. and hurried away through the
gloom soon leaving the city behind
Upheld By wonderful strength. she
moved on. hour after hour. The moon
went down, and the gray light OF the stars
alone guided Eer steps. The deep bray
ing Of the watch dogs, the fearful cries
of the lonely owls. the trickling flow Of
slowly freezing waters, the long. low
sighins os the winds. fell On her ear. un-
heeded. The morning light was redden-
ing the sky when she reached the vicinity
OF venerable farm house. that. shelter
ed by three huge old trees. stood alone
in little valley. I. had once been HOME
Eyes moist with tears of Joy, and lips
warm with kisses had welcomed her
there, but she was TO cross its Threshold
no more. She crept into a thick clump
of shfubbery in the garden, near the
house, and with great longing TO stand
again beneath that blessed roof. soiled
though it was by storms. che gazed upon
it with almost inanimate fxedness.
When The earliest, sunbeams had tip
ped the tops of the guardian trees with
golden glimmer. the door opened. aud
man with white hairs. stood forth and
looked with quiet smile to the East
The sunlight bathed his form with warn
flush. and his cheek. worn with toll. bat
not yet futrowed by sorrow. had a bloom
like the oak 2 leaf in November.
Father. murmursd the pale lips ofthe
girl. She saw the subduedly happy ex
preston of his features. and moaned in
very bitterness as she felt how soon that
would change for look OF insupportable
sorrow for her. his er,ing, lost child
Soon another form emerged from the door
an woman. over whose heal half cen
tuFy had passed lightly. stood beside the
man with white hairs.
Mother. was the word that escaped
the wretched girl. and her heart once
bounded with big JOY. hu. then gave
dreadful throb of agony. and fiuttered as
She could hear the words spoken by her
parents.
Dear me. now George. ain't this
pretty morning. so clear and stilIa can
hear the qaails in tie fields. and the
squirrels on the ridges
Yes, it'll be very fair to day to get in
the las, of my fall crop. This thing of
hearing things so far don't much believe
though. We going to have spell
weather. think, before long-when
.he moon changes next time. anyhow"
i wish We could know, George. why
Sallie don'nt send us word. When do
you think of going down TO Philadelp phia2
Sometimes | almost feel sort of uneasl-
ness ol tina; girl.
Il have notion to 60 down in day OF
two. Mary; but nothing is wrong with
the gal. or my brother would have sent
me word. you know"
Our Slilie is beautiful girl; it seems
10 me as oughtn's TO say it though; and
wouldn't wonder if she married great
man. | heard that one Of the richest and
men in town was paying at
tentions to her. Maybe. though, sister
Lorinda told me that because she thought
IL would please me. poor simple old
creature as she thinks am. Well, well,
somehow | almost feel uneasy. George
Poor Sallie. listening to this ccnversa-
.ion. was several times on the point of
rushing forward and throwing herself in
to her mothers arms, knowing tha: an
store of affection for her was
there; but dark memory would. a! each
impulse TO move, rush over her like
Dead Sea wave, and each time. she but
crouched closer in the bush
es.
The old couple passed into the house.
and soon curly headed boy of some
eight years. made his appearance and
20 ommenced skipping about the yard at
play. The heart Of his sister yearned to-
wards him. and as in his gambos he drew
near her, she called his name in low
soft voice. Willie at the call stood
perfectly still. surprised. not alarmed
He was called again, and stir in the
'hrubbery directed him to the right spot.
Springing forward, extatic with joy. he
reached her arms. saying. dear sister,
you've come at last She strained him
to her bosom with phrenzy, kissing him
Oh the cheeks. lips and eyes. until he
was alarmed at the passionate caressing
which he received. and he began to sob
and struggle. She then soothed him. and
at last taking one long kiss Of unut,era-
bic tenderness and meaning released him.
ard gliding from her place of conceal |
ment. in few PAGES entered cornfield,