The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-02
LOUISIANA, WEDNESDAY, MAY ?, 1866. "


in conclusion, said-@rgS5e 4s yss4gesr7s4S g5z
q have told you, Henly that | have only
one aim in life to accomplish and to do that
must give you up The sacrifice is made!
Henly, in this parting hour, may tellyou how
i dear your love has been to the orphan. sweet
visions of happiness, with you, have mingled
II with my daily dreams, and oft when my spirit
Mas been chilled by the coldness and indiher-
ence of the world, I have turned to you in the
devotion of my lone spirit, and felt life was not
all dark. But love may never again shed its
sweet influence upon my path, and now, my
noble minded Henly, farewell! May you seek
some happier bride TO make the sunshine of
your splendid home" ~'A '2- -a"
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i A year had passed away Liston Howard
4 had heard Of the death of his victim, but it
interrupted not his career of pleasure, and so
4 heartless was his vanity, that he scarcely gave
her memory one>sigh, and now was assiduousy
attentive to voting and beautiful southerner.
4 A gay party was assembled at Mrs Forte
scue's-the sister of Howard, and Miss Pinck
ney was there. She stood apart, in seemingly
; abstracted mood until the entrance of Liston,
then her dark eyes lighted up, and radiant
smile broke over her face, whose expression
was somewhat too cold'NA He was soon at
her side pouring upon her Wiling are the honied
words of fattery. Friends hooked on with
4 significant smiles, but though all knew well
: his character, there was none to\warn that art
less and lovely girl. But ListonA Howard was
not now trihing. She had bowed his proud
spirit as it never had been bowed before, and
| he was now really and sincerely in Earnest in
his devotions. He loved her with allNthe feel
ing of which his sselfsh heartwas capable. Few
knew aught of her parentage OF fortune, but
her dress was always IN style OF costly Nag
nfcence, and her white hand was gemiAed
: with many jewel of rare value. She hsd
come to-some months back, with one of its
, proudest inhabitants, and was the chosen friend
Of that gentlemans daughter. se .5N. .s*N
Miss Pinckney and her friend joined not the
merry dancers, but sat apart with Liston How
ard. Agnes Gray, apparently absorbed In
contemplation of the gay scene, and Ellen's
cheek wearing bright tint as she listened to
the admiration of Howard. Suddenly Agnes
< bent over her friend and whispered a few words
l in low tone. The bright flush faded and
7 taking her arm, she made good her retreat
i from the room by the side door, '-~T
sWhat caprice is this?'' muttered Llston, as
some of his gay associates approached anc
7 began rallying upon his desertion.
t In the ante room, Ellen Pinckney lay hal
fainting on the sofa, and Agnes hanging ovel
: her in great perplexity. sm5E .rr- -.
h Command yourself, dearest can you not?'
: she exclaimed as she applied restoratves
b '.Try for one moment, whilst seek for papa,
+ and she glided hastily from the room.
Ellen tried to rouse herself, and thinking hel
!, friend had returned, said family, Il am better
d now, Agnes-come let us go home
: An exclamation of joy, and some one knel
It at her side-S.My own one, and will you make
n life to me way Of WEAKNESS? ! have sough
: you midst garish crowds, and now will yol
S give all your affections to yon wording? H
: cannot love as I love- Tell me I may yet hop
y and 1 will go forth and wait through long, Ions
e years, till you again call me to your side.
I Deep and unutterable emotion was depicted
a upon the face Of the young girl, and for
' moment she suffered her hand to remain in hi:
passionate grasp. A sudden resolution seemed
to nerve her soul, and she said calmly. ..Wher
: 1 met Mr.. Gray and his daughter, thought
] was dying-and they watched over me with
, tried disinterested friendship-I have told them
all my wayward destny-Liston Howard has
sought my love, and only in the presence o
those friends will 1 give either an answer
Come to me then, on Tuesday evening, and
now leave me-
The young man was about to reply, but an
impatient wave of the hand obliged him to
withdraw. '-- @ t- .... '..
, Agnes and Ellen sat alone in the solitude of
their chamber at the still midnight hour
''And you will give this party, dearest" said
the latter ''Thank you, have learned to
think differently of the world since have been
under the influence of your gentle teaching.
Many of my wild fancies have passed away
and I think my estimate of human nature has
been somewhat wrong. I will not cast away
my own happiness-but It's but just he should
be made to feel
1t was the twilight hour and the moon
beams stole gently in through the half-closed
curtains of the parlor in which Miss Pinckney
sat alone. There was no light in the room, and
tears fell fast from her dark eye upon picture
over which she was bending. The senseless
ivory was covered with her passionate kisses,
and murmured words Of strong affection broke
from her lips. An opening door caused her to
start up, and hastily concealing it in the folds
of her dress, she wiped all traces of emotion
from her countenance. Mr.. Gray entered land
giving her a letter, said, ''from Llston Howard,
my DEAR
| Ellen Pinckney retreated to her own room
and an indescribable expression passed over
her face as she perused the epistle she held in
her hand She threw it from her and paced
the room with proud step-"Yes, it must be
so! Retribution is but just, - and hastily pen
ming line, she gave it to servant
Z All was brilliant and bright in the spacious
drawing-rooms of Mr.. Gray The beautiful
heiress was simply dressed, and her only orna-
ment a single diamond that sparkled upon the
outside of her glove, Llston Howard was
there, and the noble looking stranger, both
with enxous and perplexed countenances. She
stood apart, her dark eye flashing brilliantly,
and deep flush on her cheek. Both the rivals
approached to claim her hand for the dance.
The circle round her dispersed, and she lightly
said, ''He to whom give my hand for the dance,
give it to for life'' Liston Howard pressed
forward, but waving him aside with a proud
gesture, she gave her hand to the other, and
Joined the walters. Words cannot describe
the rage and disappointment painted upon the
handsome features Of Howard, but his hour of
modification was not vet over. lie sought her