The Delaware herald., 1854-04-19
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THE
WAY OF THE WORLD,
A FORTNIGHT TRoM HOME.
BY DAVID 8. KIEFFER.

air, and sky, were traughc with beauty, ana nll-
ed every sense, even to overlooking, with deep
yet subdued feeling of enjoyment-cne of those
evenings, when, at the SIGHT of creation in all
its fitness and perfection, the heart is humble in
lowly worship of the Divine Creator, and the
better faculties of the soul awakened, it pants
to exchange the perishing interests of time for
the fadeless glories of eternity.
l had taken an evening stroll, in company
with'my father, who, on our return, suggested
to me the propriety of tour of the States in
order, as he said that might learn I" the way
of the world" As might be expected, speedl-
ly acted upon this suggestion. Having Just
attained the age of twen1y-one, thought the
time opportune, was accordingly, in the course
of few days, furnished with an outfit.
Towards the close OF sultry day, IN the lat
/ ter end of June, SO, | found myself four days
journey from my fathers house, as my carriage
pursued its slow and tolsome ascent up the
steep road that winds its way across, what is
denomlnated the Cove mountains. Not ID sin
gle cloud sta ned the Gerf azure of the heaven
above; not breath Of air ~ ,tateG tn, branches
of the tall forest trees springmg from the ell
ameled turf, that skIrted the magnificent road
by which was proceeding. Even the graceful
! foliage of the towering pine had ceased to
qu!ver, while the buzz of nnumtra5le insects
that exist only n the auTbc-..s. nj tn t.nk-
/ ling bells of a small her, ui -o4ts, grazing un-
der the shadow OF the olagc, j4One Interrupted
the delightful rcpose III which all nature ap-
peared to be sunk.
The foaming bits, dstcnded nostr.ls, and
painting sldes OF the generous animals which
drew me, sufficiently indicated the difficulty of
the task, as well as the propticty of an early halt
| accordingly directed my postlllion to draw up
at the first respectable looking Inn on the road.
quarter of an hour HAD scarcely elapsed be-
fore | found my orders Complied with. The
host was jolly, red-taced, corpulent man; his
establishment was spacious and well provided,
for the accommodation of travellers. Supper
be .ng over We had all repaired to the stoop, it
beng the most comfortable place we could fnd
and from which we had a view of about half
mile Of the road had just travelled A sin
gle hOrseman, having a young female, an
invalid, mounted on a pillion behind, was
slowly proceeding along the wild and rocky
way; the rider, as If observing that the shades
OF evening were rapidly settling upon the stu
penGouS cliffs, that rose like wall on either side
OF the dreary road by which they were proceed
ing, striking his horse with the spur, quicken
cd his pace to hard trot; as they approached
sufficiently near to afford distinct view, the
landlord, Judging from their appearance, con-
cluded they were moneyless and accordingly
despatched the porter to announce that he was
full, and that they could net be entertained
But" said the man, "we are all fatigued--
worn out, and unable to proceed farther
e Ii can't be helped" intorposed the landlord,
y.u nave already been told we are full"
Moreover, the female is quite ILL.," cont in
uyL the stranger as if toawaken the sympathes
oil the landlord.
Hence the necessity Of your improving the
-lle; It ls late, and four niles to the next lnn,
you had better be prosecuting your Journey"
said the landlord, haughtily.
: - II your beds are all occupied, if you will
permit US SIR, we will gladly repose in the bar
room, rather than proceed farther continued
the stranger lmportunely
: " wish no further importantly, fellow - re-
turned the landlord, angrlly, then turning upon
has heel, left the stranger abruptly.
lie stood for a moment apparently wrapt in
thought, then gazed around him with vacant
stare-heaved a bitter sigh, and carelessly
turned his fatigued animals head towards the
road, and was soon lost sight of through the
darkness of the night.
Scarcely did the poor stranger disappear in
the distance, than superb carriage heavily
mounted with silver, pralcing steeds, richly
I caparlsoned, liveried postIllion, iootmen, &c,
&C., came dashing to the door.
"Ha landlord!'
"Aye, aye, SIR"
SECT lodging here!'
eyes, sir; yes, sir; certainly !" said the
landlord, with all that courtesy imaginable.
"Why, how is this % said |, to gentleman
with whom had been conversing.
"Ahf' said he, with q sigh, "that's 'THr
WAY or THE WORLD"
| On the following morning, as proceeded on
I my journey, my attention was arrested by the
Iornk nk.e e..E 4.
and her dress torn and disordered, sitting at
the foot of ravine. She supported in her lap
the head of middle aged man, whose person
exhibited a shocking picture. The unhappy
female returned no answer TO my inquiries, nor
betrayed the slightest symptoms of conscious
ness, except by occasionally regarding the blood
stained palid countenance which lay upon her
lap she then, with deep sigh, relapsed to her
I former state of stupor. She lived but few
hours, and lies buried, am told, in the same
grave.that covers the mangled body of the poor
stranger. They were our Hosts rejected
Z guests
Anne, when did you Sc, your cousin Jane ~
inquired young lady of Ter friend, as put uE
} for the night, at the close Of nay fifth day.
journey.
aNot since she went to work at the Fnc
tory"
n aNot since she went to work at the Factory
, I'll declare you surprise ME. But you are jest
t ing; you've certainly seen her since her mar
; riageP
III "No, have not"
: sand pray why not ~
oil Because"
ri because what "
Al "Why, she's fActory girl, and her father
= a bankrupt"
q But you formerly MADE her an associate"
!, Before she was reduced in circumstances
N did, grant; but circumstances alter cases.
!, "She's your cousin wi.hal."
d "True. But mpther can't tolerate mikes
vi society, and we have great deal Of couPeny