Plymouth banner., 1854-06-08
PART w.

thinker. deep reasoner. and reader Of hu
man nature, at last found q case he could
not fa,hom. and for long time he sa
musing. "Yes!" said he. as if pursuing
a train Of thought. ",here is something
about Carrie Sea,on that I cannot discern
She is girl of spirit, like that; bu
there is something uuapproachabie about
her, that one cannot resist" Then he
became lost in deep meditation.
In his dreams that night, sounds OF
melody fell harmonously on his ear. and
an angel form like unto Carries seemed
Turing him on. and following. far. fa'
away. he just heard the music of the
spheres. when suddenly her pleasing eye
5eamed with scornful expression; an,l
toned him back to the cold earth.
The next day the famed physician per
formed his accustomed duties with a look
even mote dignified than usual. bu: still
in one little corner among his hearts pic
lures fingered the image o' Carrie.
He strove by close application to his
books. to throw off the impression. he
grew paler and more stern. while his
heart. strings. were terribly twi,ching.
TO the assurance of Ashton that he was
killing himself by hard study. he only
feplied:-"The inuincible killed; show
me lady who will do it,"
All, little did Arthur Ashton think tina,
Carrie Seaton had made him subservien
to her plans. when after her gay words he
introduced her to the II. D.. whom she
was killing BY her bright glaaces.
Ashton tie millionaire, courted by all
asked the hand Of the little brunette; but
with the kindness of sister she replied:
81 would no, No you the injustice Of be-
slowing you the hand without heart. Go.
cherish me ever as friend. and we will
live far more happily. Take the wealth
which so many 've', give freely TO the
needy. and may the richest blessings at
tend you"
He went from her presence wiser md
better man, for he had resolved TO follow
her advice. and there was raised up 70,
the suffering true friend.
In reply TO the Indignation Of Mrs
Seaton at the refusal of Arthur Ashton,
Carrie nffectienately said: Mother. my
own mother. receive the assurance of your
child that you will never have cause to
regret it,"
While the father uttered: always be
true TO yourself my daughter. when temp
tations nssail,
And Herbert Clair wondered. as his
friend Ashton gave him an account OF
his last interview with Carrie Seaton.
"She is rot influenced by wealth.
though. he. Truly the girl is mister.
ieus."
The In,incible. Already has a thin
mist gathered oyer his powers. Although
the truth was evident to himself. still he
would not admit the charms of Carrie
Seaton had nearly obscured them.
Unseen. he again marked her varying
countenance as she listened to the thrill.
ing and inspiring wo:ds of talented lee
turer. He saw high honor and truth
written there. and he involuntarily bow
ed at her shrine.
The next day Herbert Clair sought
Carrie Seaton. and in glowing words paid
his tribute. Anxiously he waited for her
answer. Not a muscle varied, bat tri-
umph lurked in his eyes as sh. firmly re.
piled: "Know that Carrie Seaton rejects
thee. who has borne the title of invinci-
,ble."
Vanity wounded. Clair, the high and
gifted left her presence. sorrowing yet
conf pletely astonished. Scarcely could
he admit the unwelcome truth that he
had been rejected.
Pride! Pride!" fell from the Ashy lips
oil Csrrie. as she remained where Herber.
eit ha. my vow is fulfilled although
! nave ent from me :he only man can
love-"