The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1855-01-30

of dust issuing from the teachers location, at
once solved the mystery. She had good un-
derstanding-and before was aware of It,
found myself like cautious General boating q
retreat sa.i 4tL .s3YL ..iee u sa1
As the weary traveller who traces the ever
deviating slope of some deep dcclivity, finds ut
last an opening that leads TO pleasant valley,
so did experience no small delight when near
nightfall, / discovered an abode which bespoke
neatness and elegance where I might repose
aftor the turmoil of the day. The Wow of the
house spread through lawn Of noble width,
soping on until lost beneath the shadows of
magnificent trees, judiciously cleared, so as TO
afford one of the richest views in tho midland
counties of this western State.
Twas not long in learning .he inmates of this
dwelling, which consisted of a Mr.. Longworth,
a retired merchant, and his three daughters,
two Of them spinsters Of somo thirty and up
wards; but the youngest, Diclemma was per-
haps not more than eighteen. But for slight
irregularity Of feature, she might be considered
strikingly handsome; her full and rounded
bust of tho most perfect symmetry, complex
ion that softly blended the cornaiion with tho
liiy and the finest set of teeth in the world
beside another feature which enhanced her
beauty not little, luxoriant auburn trosses
the grace and luster of which even Hobo her.
self would no, have blushed to acknowledges.
Though she had mixed with tho world, it was
evident she was as yet unconlaminated by IL.
certain expression of feature warned me that
she was above deceit and tho hollow wcs Of
the ariful, but full Of that artlsss simplicity so
, valuable in woman. Having, by daily obser-
vations of Physiognomy, occupied tho faculty
of reading the character of each individual,
could not (of course could no,) be deceived
in her. But for the length Of the nose from
the root downwards, I should Judge her who'll
!, ly un, Inspecting Of tho ruling desires and in
tentons of others; added to the development
of The intellectual lobe of the brain, there was
. q ronndness to the contour of tho jaws, which
plainly indicated an ardcnt sanguuo tempera-
ment; tho depression of the process of bone in
front of tho car, plainly indicative of affecta-
ton fairly wanting. which with tho faculty of
confidence as indicated by tho thickness
, of the nose just forward Of the sign of con-
ceament, at once bespoke hor lady of
great truthfulness, frankness and candor / at
9 once engaged in sprightly conversation with
her, having previously satisfied myself that
: ,hero was no Mr.. Knickerbocker near to over
throw my cherised schemes. in a surprsir G.
ly short space of time we were conversing as
= famarly as aceuaintaneos of years. She
soon learned that was unmarried and market
able, and in turn learned that she was not
engaged, and had never felt the sweet pangs
o of love. That she might not longer boast OF
: her ignorance in this respect, at once resol-
u we'd to inspire her, and findng her full of SEN
timent, my task was an easy ono, though oc-
casonaly met a furtive glance from the older
IS sistera, but they 500, jndicously left the room
y speedily followed by the old gentleman, their
: father. If had ihoaght my charmer pretty
: in the day. how much more SO by candle light
! so winning, so captivating My heretofore
lovely Faira and hor sweet affection was for
q gotten, so absorbed was in acting well my
% part The hours g,ided swiftly away. She
y said was not wholly stranger, that she had
o often heard OF me by an old scbooma'e, and
u tha, was her only apology for thus entertain
ing a stranger.
At tho hour of nine sho nrose to withdraw
u but l prevented hcr--I could not thus be de.
prived of her chorming society. "she was con
j vinced that for her peace of mind she mus,
J. avoid NINE" "Oh, glorious conquest ihoi
II l. so yonng-so fair-so inexperienced T.
10 thcn breathed to her tho VOWS. with the same
g vchcmonce that | had mado to others.
eft was an easy thing for a man to say he
IS loved, but still he might be triling J" Wha'
ID more cou'd sayp "That was no moro than
10 could say to any woman, that man of hon
s. or would not hesitate to declare his intentionsi
ID What was sho leading mo to? was she artfuli
e no, she was too sincere"
10 "My lovely Dilemua,' said with sudden
T. energy" will you be minc? my future bride;
OF These too, were only words-she wished ia
'g provo my sincerity still farther. IF would
p sign writing which she might present mo
m she would then conide in me-
IN "Oh certainly, would do anything to con
a vinco her of my undyiug constancyl' Sh,
y. then sat down, and wrote in clear masterl,
y; hand the following;--
I'd sin order to c,nvince Miss Dilemma Long
s. worth of tho sincerity of nv intentions To
,lfi wards her, most caeerfnly promise TO marry
hor within the space of ono year, or at such
:" time as she may Designate -
" p7 MORTIMER FAY.
ut Sept. 25lb, 1S-. 81
o. Th was cnough-5eforo she doubted, nov
a she was satisfied. "Papa." sho said, "wool,
ID mover listen to it, ho so dotted on his darling
ir his pet-bu, she world 500 mo again in tn,
OF morning and DO more definite. ~
re released my fair prisoner. and notwith
j standing the sweet hopes of the future wa
s. soon locked in tho sweet arms Of Morpheus.
10 The next morning arose and found Dilem
10 ma awaiting my presense in tho parlor. Sh'
ht told mo in a few hurried words that hcr fathe
p was greatly incenscd at mo. aud vowed tha