Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-02-07
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4~~5. r E PART II. /. ua
all the heralds of the day teesned
with the praises of Herbert Clair, q
yong physician who had reached
the. summit Of fame, and who now
swaed the minds Of men BY the
strelgth Of his intellect His word
waslaw among the8older physicians,
and While they wondered at his sa-
gaciy, they could hardly envy him,
for hs generous, open nature won
theirtonfidence and es teem. j
| Hshad mingled with the fairest
Of thefair, and stood proof OF their
attractions, and now Carrie Seaton
had fsolved that he should bow at
her sEine. : II. -" f .>~~~,n55.
A erdial reception from her faith.
or AM a smile of satisfaction from
her haghty mother, was Carries
welcome home-a beautiful resi-
dence b the suburbs of the city:
A fet months rolled on, in which
Carrie4hingIed with the fashionable
world. Many sought her smiles, but
she hadtle same kindness for all.
One day tie young girl was s UNI
.moned to Ahe presence other m 9th:
er. Il [IE> r =
Carrie, said the proud woman,
explain yor. strange conduct; al
ready you hive refused m any brill
liant offers, Why is this p.
Mother, nd / loved, ! would have
accepted n, 4. VS.. !, /. l.
PIRATE not hat silly nonsens to
me, girlr exclaimed the scornful
woman. 'Toright, Arthur Ashton,
the millionairewill all for you to
attend connect. Go, win him, my
child. / wouldhaye you grace the
highest station d society, and then
the wish Of mypeart vial be graft
fled !. !. AXIS. -: 1. H.
Mother, replid the daughter Il
have some ofyoulown proud ! pirit
beware, or it vii turn like the
worm! Tonight, will 60 ,with Ar
thar Ashton, not al your comm and,
but because he can, E made su bser-
Went to my plans; md her eye lit
with a sudden though as she left the
ROOM. /. IL. r. -. T
The girl had been. stun g to the
quick by her mother swords, and her.
reply was from the padings of a
wounded spirit, Mr., Seaton was
satisfied, for she though Of the tri-
unph Of her child. 'Sbseryient to
her plans! Oh, some,sly idea.' |
In the imposing Garage of the
Ashtons, Carrie was whiIed to the
scene of entertainment. AS she en-
tered, escorted by the MILL naire, en-
vious eyes were turned upa her, and:
her own glistened as she NV Her!
bert Clair. She observed i'm smi-
lingly return the numerous saluta-
tions greeting him on everyhnd, and
marked that during the TIL whole
evening he was completely (bsorb-
ed in the music. / ! I
Have I.not been called the lueen'
ofSong by my companions ? tBught
she. Yes, and Herbert Clairshall
bow before my shrine ere nOnth
has passed II 4. =.. \ i,
Her thoughts were interrupt6 BY
Ashton, who exclaimed, mischievas-
fly, pointing 70 the NJ. D. Miss Sa-
ton, behold the inyincible.' II r.
Perhaps in his own estimation
was the Laughing reply. +
With your permission, fair llady,N
will introduce you, after the concert
Then ! can Judge wherein lietl
his boasted powers :3 =LIt
The music over, number re
manned to examine q painting whicl
had been left in the hall for exhibi
ton. Then the introduction too
place. A slight inclination Of tn
head was all Carrie condescended t
bestow, and then Clair addressed hci
Fixing her magnificent eyes On him
they almost seemed to blaze, as sh
somewhat haughtily replied.
Herbert, withal, was little vain
Her strange conduct perplexed hin
| for never before had nc seen a lad,
who was not all smiles at his ap
proach. J. '....-s X l.
Ashton informed Herbert OF tn
remarks of Carrie concerning him
and he resolved to Intend q large as
sembly the next evening, in order Z
see if she would not find him the in
Iyincible one.
Surely, Ihaye seen that eye be
fore,' he thought. and whereT-
Soon came the remembrance Of th.
laurel wreath, and the rnvishing mel
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