Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-02-09


sippi, as though his heart had never
promised fealty to the charms of q
woodman's beautiful daughter, in the
distant wilds of Arkansas.
But we would not do him injustice,
As his eye turned from one to another
of the brilliant ladies who honored the
revel, he saw not one whose form was SO
delicately moulded-not one whose eyes
spoke SO eloquently of hidden treas
ures in the soul-not one whose smile
was so expressive as hers, upon whose
cheek nature had placed the forest rose.
He did think of her, but it was only
with sigh at the distance which seemed
to divide their social positions.
The hall of the Ocean House blazed
with beauty. The fairest of the land
were there, and Eugene gaily joined
the throng. The dance went on, and
poor, tickle youthl-the loving heart
in the wilds of Arkansas, was forgotten
at least, for the moment.
"Who is she?' murmured the crowd
around him, as he stood conversing with
a gay blonde in the garb of an Italian
peasant girl. l-7 a..
Eugene turned to behold one of the
most beautiful beings he had ever be-
held in his life. She was entering the
hall, leaning upon the arm of Colonel
Powell, one of the managers.
"Who is she?"
But not one was able to answer the
question.
She must be lady of distinction it
was plain, or Colonel Powell, Missis-
sippi planter would not have become
her escort.
Eugene scantered across the hall TO
obtain a nearer view of the brilliant
stranger; for a moment she was re-
moved BY the crowd from his sight,
until he found himself standing close by
her side. She turned her head, and he
obtained full view of her features.
Starting back with surprise he gazed
intently upon her. He had certainly
seen her before; her countenance was
perfectly familiar, and yet it could not
be she-no, no, it was impossible.
The manager had introduced her to
the throng around her, and she was
already engaged in an animating CONVEX
sation with a cavalier by her side.
Eugene gazed long and earnestly at
her. She was dressed in the magnif-
cent costume of Circassian princess,
and her every movement was as grace
full as fawn's in his native hills. Her
eye sparkled with an inborn eloquence,
as she spoke and laughed with the gen.
tleman by her side. Certainly, he had
seen her before. s..f f.f g.. 800.
Magnificent is MT she, Walworth?
said Colonel Powell, interrupting his
revery. 1..f - 1r.l sIT
Who is she, Colonel?' res -5. 4
Your arm; Iwell present you. And
my dear fellow, let me tell you you are
in luck said Colonel Powell, conduct
ing Eugene to the peerless lady. r
Her eye caught him as he. approached;
she blushed, and gazed tenderly upon
him. There was no mistaking that
look. al-.- -sf ..4arE ls 5rG I
Miss Ballard, Mr.. Walworth,' said
Colonel Powell.
The lady bowed gracefully, and of
fered him her gloved hand. He pressed
it warmly, and the pressure was re-
turned. .-r-...
'Evelynel' murmured he in low
sone. .s- --r.. |
'Eugenep returned she, smiling arch
Iy at his bewildered air. z5 ~ |
What does this mean, Evelyne?'
Nay, Eugene, you shall know all in
good time.'
Eugene examined her card, and found
that her hand was not bespoken in the I
next dance; but he did not find that it
had been reserved on purpose for him.
When the dance was over, Eugene, J
at her request, accompanied her into a
private parlor in the hotel, where he
found an elderly, rough-looking gentle
man in black broadcloth. % -Ta5rGs Il
My father said she, archly. aT1l !
'Mr. Ballard! is it possible?' leq
Fact, said the ex-woodman. i am
a Mississippi planter just now, and on
your return Lshould be happy to meet
you on my estate 3afu 9a zraeaIef
4 am utterly confounded,' exclaimed
Eugene. 1isI cd - I,si 9-I c !
We'll, you needn't be. bought a
Of my friend, Colonel Powell, /
about week after you left the wood
yard You see, stranger, you took a
notion to my girl here, and | want to
show folks that she is full as good as the
best of them. And as to money, I'll
pet can buy your father out, and then
have dime or woleft.' irss.I Dr.
MY father has made our social posi-
ions equal, Eugene, added Evelyne,
smiling, while deep blush mantled her
peerless brow. sdt tsiIsa III z-rVzs
Eugene blnshed too as aforementioned
he conversation that passed between
hem at the woodward. % sigteif 4
20, it's all right, young man. You
ike the girl, and she likes you; that's
he whole story, j take it, and now you
IAN send forthe parson if you choose
said the ex-woodman. ~ disE d
pray let me introduce you to my
iather,' said Eugene. raogrs iiis gqLt
.sSartin, if you say so.' A7as75 ooodf
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