The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-03-08
CAROLINA WEDNESDAY MORNING. MARCH g. 1854

live hereafter brothers should live and he pressed his
brothers hand as emphasizing what he spoke. After a
pause Arthur continued.
but, Henry, we have not advanced any farther in the
matter. We both marry Ida the question is who
must| Henry did not reply.
They persued their way and at length they to the
stream Neither had spoken for sometime at length Arthur
taking from his pocket half dollar, "I tell you what will
do Henry" said he II will up with you if you wn
VIII 60 away and leave yo to obtain the prize; if win
mo brother" said Henry calmly "I will not gamble for
the woman love-"
Arthur well knew Henry would accept his proposition
neither did he wish him to- will in time be shown. Ar
thur showed ebution Of passion, but after pause still
holding the piece Of silver in his hand, he continued
will make another proposition then will toss up, and
decide who shall first address her."
NO., said Henry 81 object to this also"
"Wel," replied Arthur "what do you propose"
propose this" said Henry "et be both untrammeled
you see proper to ask the hand of the fair Ida to-day
tomorrow any time, do IF the other hand see
mt TO DO so, feel at liberty to my pleasure likewise
well" replied Arthur, not appearing be the least dis
concerted let DC SO, them, and apparently with the
amcahe feelings existing between them the brothers re.
traced their steps at all WELL sooquiscd Arthur when
lie reached his chamber yes, let it be but Arthur Mum
roc will humble the boy yet. know full well she prefers
him-can mistake those bushes and then those low.
ing smiles she bestows upon him Can forget the time
when her pony in the act of thrown her and Henry
rushed forward and saved her-how she looked upon hin
Could have got him out of the way might have won
her, out as matters are now, she is lost me.
promise myself here now, before the God who made me- he
must hot he shall not have her. If do not win her he
must not Ida loves hinyes and loves him ,levocdy and
yet, do not believe she knows she thinks herself too
Young to arbor thoughts of welding herself with another
ne unused awhile, and then continued: "The other Ellen
loves me why the ID did she not love him. aud Ida me
Again he unused, as he paced the ROOM AYES will bring
hn to his Senses and it. to carry my end must sacrifice
her. will doit Arthur Munroe is the man to finch at
trilcs." "
Seated in her chamber, which IN elegance would rival the
oouuo OF an eastern princess thumbs of her fair hands
pressed tightly to her temples her hair neggenty hanging
IN clustering ngcts over her finely modelled arms and shou
ders the beautiful girl appeared diSaJ as one in dream
She was SILENT bu the heavng of her bosom beokencd in.
tense excitement within. The tears, like trembling morn
morning dew drops they appear reluctantly to loose them
selves from the overhangng branches tr down
her cheeks. "Oh! my Faherw at length she inaudabv
exclaimed the deep bitter anguish to love- and be loved
thought Arthur loved me- his conduct showed he loved me-
Du was dcceNed-he loves Inc not, but loves lda" and
the fair Ellen sobbed aloud.
What is the matter with my sister r. exclaimed
lda bounding into the us my sister not well! PRAY
tell me- sister, shall call mother r. These questions we're
propounded faster than have written them but the fair
Ida really felt alarmed to her sister in this situation
Nay, Ida, Go not call mother. feel better now. |
have had such head-ache all day. am better now Do
you not see am about to dress for the Ball ,"
II came to hurry you," said Ida, although | am not
ready myself but know you and mother take much lon.
ger than do after hurying her, came on the same
GRAND to YOU Mother will soon be ready Arthur and
Henry will be here soon to accompany U.S. but sister
do not go if you feel unwelI. You look sick DO not
go then, will stay home with you" and the aectionae
girl entwned her around her sisters neck and kissed
away the falling tears
Nay, Ida, l feel ndch better now. Do send Harriet
up to arrange my hair, and assist in dressing"
my sister feels well enough CO. will obey her. and
after again kissing her. r the sisters dear to each 9th.
er) Ida, rs lightly rs she came III, bounded out
The ladies in due time dressed and ready for the
Ball. and Arthdr and Henry appeared the former asking
Miss Ellen 10 ride in his carriage, whilst Henry rode with
Mrs. Wentworth and ida -
ha hall nf
that night and when they arrived their destination if Ida
looked handsome and with happiness depicted on her
.enance Ellen equally So likewise We have seen them
safely escorted to Phadeph where they expect to remain
for some time, will leave the ladies Tor while and
follow the two brothers.