The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-09-13

| They at once hastene1 on from this un-
pleasant situa ton and place and arrived safe
in Columbus Ohio. Here Nixon found an
old friend that he had known long years be
fore. He was teacher in seminary. Nix
son represented Ada an orphan, that she
was homeless and almost friendlesS. hoped
that he would receive her as help in the
family. and educate her.
You will find a welcome here says the
warm hearted John Wright taking her hand
and gazing admiringIy into her timid eyes;
You will be company for our only dau = hter."
The mother gave her hand rather coolly, and
The proud daughter bowed with haughty air,
casting upon The shrinking girl penetrating.
envied look that sent a chill to the heart OF
the passive Ada.
That night Ada slept sweetIy, and there
came pleasant dreams of freedom, home and
happiness in defiance of the cold indifference
Of Mrs. Wright and daughter
| Ada assisted the servant in household duties
and stu lied under her foster father Two
years had passed, Ada had been to school and
improved every moment. She astonished her
teacher in the rapid advancement in the var-
Gus studies which she pursued. Her beauty
had Increased with the vigor Of her mind
Her gentle and loving nature rad won in some
degree the esteem of Mrs Wright and her
proud daughter. in spite OF their determination
not 10 like one who so far surpassed them in
natural charms and nobleness Of soul Ada
passed many plea-an days, and had many
real enjoyments in the Wright family She
tended flowers. weeded the garden and ork.
ed IN doors. all of which gave her an inward
and untold Joy. when compared with her for
mer toll in the cotton field beneath the cutting
ltsh of a merciless overseer Ada seldom
went out was but little known Few knew
that beneath the blue sun bonnet aud dark cali
co dress. there was being of such surprising
loneliness and excellence. She was like some
rare and beautiful flower that lad bloomed in
some sequestered place alone. Ada was in
that charming period of woman's life. just
emerging from childhood into the more
thoughtful years of womanhood. when Mrs
Wright gave superb ball in honor and re.
membrance Of her daughters birthday, who
was eigteen, Ada two years younger.
"Mother," says Emme. on the evening Of
the ball. jus, before the merry guests began
to assemble "do see how charmngly my
new satin dress fits; | am determined to win
the heart of Albert Edwards, the bachelor
tonight. He is the noble~t young man in
the city, and his stony heart bids defiance
to all the wit, beau;y, aud destinations of
christendom.'
The ball was gay and brilliant light beau.-
ful forms tloaied seraphically around the gor-
geous room, sparkling, loving eyes met and
felt the son return OF love. The bell rang
the music ceased, and Emme took the arm Of
Albert and led the way to supper. Albert.
after all his bachelor boaSted independence
and perfect indifference to female charms. felt
himself half fascinated by the lsu shiug eyes
and spugh;ly conversation Of Emme. En-
me, delighted and joyous. was queen of the
evening. Ada min. led not with the gay ones
of the parlor, but was blsy in the dining
room. All were sea ei around the richly
loaded table. Ada waited upon the table with
such an ease and grace, to excite the ad
miration of all present. Albert glanced
around. and his eyes fell upon face So love
ly, such dark beaming eyes. so mild and ex-
p-eSsive, as 10 be At once electrified. All his
fancy pictured dreams of ideal perfection
seemed TO be at once before him. Ada pass
ed around, and again opposite Albert. he to
be sure that he being Of earth. and not
of heaven. looked again, and her dark soft
eyes were bent full upon him, then blushing
turned away.
The gay group had dispersed. and dead
Stiffness seemed 10 wave her airy wings over
the now almost deserted place, Ada sat in
her small room alone. thinking of deep blue,
penetrating eyes white. bread forehead. and
tall manly form, then she arose, quickly trim
med her lamp which shed its rays feebiy
around, aud murmured why am l SO foolish
as TO spend passing thought upon far
, above me; he is rich and highly honored.
while | am but poor servant girl. OH.
God. why was born thus" then she fell up
on her knees and breathed PRAYER, that she
might be resigned. and thankful that her fate
was no! like her poor departed mothers.
A few days passed and Albert was surptis-
ed TO find himself thinking of bright eyes
|, and glossy ringlets. As he left his store, he
/ quckened his pace. turned the corner sn |
rang the bell at Professor Wright's his hear.
; beaIng with the hope of again seeing his fair
, enchantrcss. He found Emme. full OF life
, and smiles. but did not Ada; he LETT dis
, appointed, but determined 10 call again. Al
, bert Edwards again turned his footsteps to-
, wards Mr.. Wrights. and saw the object of his
thoughts in the ward training some flowers,
and sought the adj vantage of the moment. by
E speaking TO her. He approached quiely. and
$ said in musical Voice which sent :hrill OF
: pleasure 10 her soul. ..Wha beautiful flowers
you have. fair stranger. but still their lowell
! ness fade into insigaificance when compared
| with the one that trains them
= He conversed with her upon different sub
e Jects and found that she was mo intelligent
/. ana worthy oi being loved than he had even
$ hoped. Ada. Seeing that Albert had no wish
Q 10 hasten TO the house. and fearing the dis
' pleasure OF Emme, said kindly. "Emme per
. haps Is waiting for you.' and she led the wsy
TO the psrlor. As she turned to leave, he
Ii softly took her hand. and said in voice full
OF tenderness and meaning. Gould YOU but
i know, dear girl. the pleasure il would give
me to spend these hours with YOU
lie Ada FASTENED 10 her room: she ielt new
ana dei's1ttal feeling mingled with that .,
IN What beautiful young girl i that YOU
4 nave mere, Miss Emme." remarked Albert
sr win iooA and tone of more earnest interest
.r than ne intended. which did not pass un-