Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-05-19

ed in the fine old woods. stroIed through
the orchards and meadows by moonlight,
read, paint. d, wrote poetry, and sentimen-
tallzed.
MIR. Greenwood loved his daughter de-
votedly, and diG all in his power to make
her happy. And she was happy as bird
in spring time. All in the village loved
her, but | doied on her; she was my
friend, sister, companion, and TO have pas
sed one day without seeing her, would
have been almost impossible. And so al
ways together, we passed the golden days
of youth.
There was as marked difference in our
nature and disposition as in our appear
ance. For was plain and very dark,
my only beauty being in my eyes and
hair. | was quick-tempered, and some
what proud to strangers but to those
whom | loved | was tender and devoted.
never remember TO have seen Lizzie
manifest the slightest temper on any occa-
sion. Her gentle nature sunk under sor-
row of any kind without struggle. |
often looked at her, and inwardly prayed
that her life might be happy one, for |
( felt if otherwise, il would not be long.
She had no power to combat with afilic-
ton, for the slightest touch of sorrow
thrilled her tender heart rudely; like fra
grant flower bent by the winds Of autumn,
she would wilher al lis touch.
Lizzie's brother was at college, study
ing lor the ministry, and twice week we
walked TO the Ilile post-onice, distant a
nile and a half from Nv Woodside," for SO
we called our farm.
How we used TO enjoy ourselves during
the walk The road for some distance
lay along the bank of river, and we used
to linger there, picking shells, flowers,
and tall grass, TO carry home and ornament
our rooms with, and listening tothe splash
ing waves as they rippled along the shore,
! imagine ourselves some wandering
Inymphs, bewailing the loss of supposed
| lover then seating ourselves under the
shelering cliff, we would sing wild old
ballads Of Scottish rhyme, while the birds
flew over and around us, occasionally
Ialighting at our feet, as if to listen and
it letter came, we always chose that spot
to read il in.
And such letters as Herbert wrote-giv
ing rich descriptions of college lie, and
humorousIy detailing the many scraPes
which the young coIlegians entered upon;
and then came sober descriptions OF the
writer's own life.
1t was the third year after his entrance
there, that Lizzie got letter, in which he
spoke of his intention to return liz the
summer, and make visit. We were
both delighted at the intelligence, for he
was Lizze'S brother and my betrothed,
and We waited somewhat impaliendy for
August TO come, when Herbert would a.
gain be home.
1t came at last, and the stage drew up
at the gate, and tall young man stepped
out We all rushed out to meet him, and
it was the haPpiest moment of my life
when felt his arm clasped around me and
his lips pressed to my forehead. Lizzie
cried and laughed alternately, for she al
mos; idolized her brother, and now it was
such happiness TO have him home again.
After the welcome was over, all sat down
to tea in the rectory; for Mrs. Greenwood
insisted on our all being together.
And a merry time we had, laughing at
Herbert, who devoured the bread and but
ter as if he had eaten nothing for fort
night. declaring he had been starved upon
bakers bread till he had got thin and
then we all pried him, and said how mis-
cradle he looked.
How happy we were through that
month With him for a companion, we
walked and rode nearly all the time, for
the weather was beautiful, and during his
stay we were determined to make him en-
JOY himself.
One evening we were returning from
visit Of charity 10 poor family in the vii
'lage, still musing upon the poverty we
had seen, when we noticed a gentleman
approaching, who was stranger, and as
there were very few such in Arlington,
we noticed him particularly.
/ He was a Young man, and dressed fash
ionabIv, though at The same time careless
ily. As he came nearer, | noticed that he
was very handsome. At tins moment l
was startled bv an exclamation from Her
bert, as he hastily stepped forward to
meet The stranger, and heard him say
"Sedlev Lston. can this be You &
"No one else, dear Herbert, . was 'he
replv, "ihough it is the last place you
might have expected to see me H. ou
see" he continued. II was passing thro
Arlington OIL my way 10 Benlvi!le' and l
heard of your arrival home. and concIuoeo
/ n sion day or two and see yOu. just