The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-05-16

tons first business was to engage the SER
vices Of a competent clerk, which he soon
succeeded to do. Williams wife was
quite handsome and very interesting, also
of wealthy and quite noted family,
Mr.. Waters gave William and his wife
quite an interesting party, to which we
have referred. The entertainment was
quite interesting, and a spectator could
have come 10 no other conclusion than
that each and all present enjoyed them
selves finely. 1t was not two long hours
when Alice would have been happy, had
she known that it was Albert Nelson,
whom she saw pass through the room, on
the opposite side from which she was seat
ed; Of course her eyes were fixed upon the
person, until to her great satisfaction, she
recognized him as being the Object of her
affections. She was now uneasy as to
the manner in which she could best pass
off the time of her continuance in his com
pany, without being detected as to some
change in her manners, and general con
duct. Albert Nelson was soon introduced
to the ladies, by one Of his acquaintonccs,
among whom was Miss Alice Morton,
with whom he was acquainted during her
school days, at the institution Of the town
of W. He had spent many interesting
weeks, months and even years with Alice
Morton, he felt rejoiced that providence
had thrown him once more in the compa-
ny Of almost forgotten friend; he was
now some twenty two years Of age, in the
bloom OF manhood; he was learned, pious
and handsome; his figure was admirable
and stately; his face and neck fair, his
hand delicate and fine; he was dressed in
all the leading fashion. Alice too, had
changed in appearance. From school
girl, she had advanced to the age of eigh-
teen, and passed, she was just what Al
bert delighted to look upon, beautifully
dressed, both nature and art had done
their share in clothing her, as an Object OF
beauty.
The occasion passed oil pleasantly with
Albert and Alice, though but few words
of private character passed between
them. No doubt each one thought Of the
best manner in which to pass off the time
during their stay at Mr.. Waters. The
time came when the entcri arninent was
about closing, when the party. were max
ing preparations to return to their respec.
tive homes, Albert by turn addressed Il
few words TO Alice before she departed
1t is reasonable to suppose that Albert's
company To Mr.. Mortons would have been
quite agreeable to Alice, but it was though,
II little inexpedient for reasons untold: and
and he pursued his journey homcward
Alice seemed to be somewhat elated with
her enjoyment at Mr.. Waters, and for the
first time Mr.. and Mrs. Morton suf pected
with great certainty, the cause Of Alice's
unhappiness during the two years past
The family Of Mr.. Nelson, Albert's father,
were not wealthy, but in ordinary circum.
stances; they were very much respected
in the community in which they lived
they were religious while peace and har-
mOny reigned in the family. Mr.. Nelson
was planter 10y occupation, and very no.
ted rs such, he had two most choice daugh-
tiers, whose names were Ella and Aman-
da. They were kind and agreeable, and
were very much respected and loved by
those who knew them. Their yisitants
could but be pleased in their company as
they possessed 4 very entertaining dispo-
sition. Mr.. Nelson lived some little dis
tance from the institution to which we re-.
ferred, at which place his daughters re-
ceiyed their education. OF course, they
and Alice Motion were quite intimate, and
esteemed one, and the others, as sisters.
Young men were occasionally privileged
to visit the institution, especially those
who had sisters there, and it was by this
means, together with the influence Of III.
Ia and Amanda Nelson, that Alice became
attached 10 Albert Nelson, while occasion
al visits, as family custom, strengthened
their affections; and planted germs Of lore
that could never die, or fade away.
MI. Nelson and family, had very cor
rect notions, as 10 Albert's intentions,
while Mr.. Morton and family remained in
ignorance, up to the timo Of the party which
we mentioned. We can now account for
Alices wishes 10 visit her naiive friends,
DC, and had Mr.. Morton accompanied her
10 Mr. Nelson's, she could have related her
narrative with beeoming intelligence, when
she arrived at home Mr. Morton would
have attended her 70 MI. Nelson's, he'd
she sosequested him, bat his Iisias sons