Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-02-07

me ever as friend, and we will each
live far more happily. Take the
wealth which 90 many covet, give
freely to the needy, and may the
richest blessings attend you.'
He went from hsr presence, a wi.
ser and better NAH, for he had re.
solved to follow her advice, and there
was raised up for die suffering a true
friend. T. la j
In reply to the indignation Of Mrs
Seaton at the reftisal of Arthur Ash.
ton, Carrie aGectiSnately said: Mo.
Their, my own mother, receive the as.
surance of your child that you will
never have cause to regret it,
While the father uttered ~ Always
be true to yourself, my daughter
when temptations assailSf II e@
And Herbert Clair wondered, as
his friend Ashtongave him an &C.
count Of his astsihterview with Car.
rie Seaton. T.. Il. ! g..
She is not influenced by wealth.
thought he Truly, the girl is mys-
terious.' BK' H.. 1 . - |
The lnyinciblef The lnyiucible
Already has a thin mist gathered
overhis powers. Although the truth
was evident to himself, still he would
not admit the charms of Carrie Sea-
ton had obscurefthem. b +
Unseen, he again marked her va.
rying countenance as she listened to
the thrilling anticipating words OF
a talented lecturer. lie saw high
honor and truth written there, and
involuntarily bowed at her shrine.
The next day and Herbert Clair
sought Carrie Seaton, and in glow
ing words, paid his tribute. Aux-
iously he waited for her answer
Not a muscle varied, but triumph
lurked in her eyes as she firmly re-
piled: Know that Carrie eaton re.
jccts thee, who has borne the title Of
iarnciUc.' Yin = 4
Vanity wounded, Clair, the high
and gifted, left her presence, sorrow
ing, yet completely astonished.--
Scarcely could he admit the un wei
come truth thatIlle had heen rejected.
Pride! PridelE fell from the ashy
lips Of Carrie, al she remained where
Herbert left her. MY vow is fulfill
ed, although have sent from me the
only man whonI can love- ~
.. !. FART v. Y
> A new churchswas to be consecra.
ted, and the word went forth tina an
alneteu r performer would test the
magnificent orgtin. WHO can it be-
No one knew but the pa tor, and he
was silent to AUTHORIZATIONS
The importans day arrived, and
the church was Allied to overaowing
A heavy curtain shrouded thu or
ganists place, and peering eyes were
unsatisfed. The pastor entered,
and tn en- commenced the voluntary
the trembling prelude soon deep
ened into swelling notes Of thu nder;
it rolled along and reverberated
agains the atched roof of the house,
then, gently dying away, left a large
portion Of the congregation in tears,
for the music hayl SO completely en-
chanted. Soon sthe anthem follow
ed, and a rich, powerful voice rang
out the glorious notes Of praise
Could the voicesbe mortal?' ~"
IT'S Carrie Stations voice. said
Herbert Clair, arid his powerful frame
shook, rs he thought Of his loss, for
he low ed her deeply and truly.
And he was right; for, at the ear.
nestsolicitatio On of the pastor, a viri-
tant Of the far nifty and friend Of her
fatherls, Carrie had consented to per-
form the part she so admirably sus.
tanned. Il r. III
ONCE again Herbert threw himself
at the feet of Carrie, proclaimed his
love, and laid LOW his title of Irwin
chile. +, . - y ~. ~. il.
Pro dly sire tshed the form Of the
bright brunett e, as she answered.
tOnce rejected now accepted. Dost
thou indeed acknowledge my powers
'Yes s! fair ones and thou shalt have
proof Of it, Il " F.
One peculiarly marked the gor-
geous wedding sc the wealthy Clair.
The ceremony fnished, ere the con.
gratulations coald be received, he
gallantly placeGon the lovely brides
head a wreath Of golden laurel
leaves, studded svith diamonds, say
ing: Receive the proof that ] resign
all claims to the IsvncIBLE.' =
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