Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-24
CHAPTER V.

w nave seen DIT LdWTeuce DeduIHOuC
arrival and their meeting at the cottage,
and now we will follow them to the resi-
dence of Lady Greyson, where they are to
remain until Lena's wardrobe is prepare d,
becoming her new station.
Lena said Sir Lawrence, entering the
-drawing room the morning after his arri-
val, Il have brought you some gifts which
l fancy will well adorn that dress simple
muslin He opened the casket in his
hand, and drew from it set of beautiful
pearl ornaments. .-a-.. ....-.
'They match that little cross finely he
said. I'VE must remove the chain and
attach the cross to this necklace
60! no, any thing else but that, dear
uncle; ask any thing else of me! can
not part with this gift
'Well, then,' he replied, looking at her
curiously, Il must content myself with
seeing you adorned with these other orna-
ments. l must know though some day
whose gift this precious chain is He
assisted her to clasp the bracelet, and to
put the pin in place of the simple rose
bud, and, twining the necklace playfully
amid her hair, he held her off at arms
length to look at her.
A quick step was heard in the hal, and
Courtnaye Elvynn entered with the famil-
iarity that long acquaintance warranted
Upon seeing stranger. he stopped, and
extending his glance, he saw Lena In her
simple dress, adorned with those modest
pearls, releasing herself from the gentle
mans arm and half retreating, as if she
would hide her bushes
Lady Greyson advanced and commenced
an introduction. Lord Elvyn had been a
mere boy when he was known to Mr.. Beau
mont, and it was not strange that a for
NAL introduction was needed to Sir Law
!, renee. Both were agitated as their names
: were spoken to each other, yet the greet
ing was cordial between them. ..
will you be seated, my lord p Lady
! Greyson asked. ....
= Il cannot he replied hastily came
= = to make my ddieur as promised, and
= have no time to spare He glanced hur
: ried toward Lena; he regarded Sir Law
renee intently also. s.s
tWhy was the latter at Evanshire againi
- What connection had his visit with Lenat
J Whence those pearls, and why had Sil
= Lawrences arm encirled her so tenderl,
=" at his entrance?'
All these questions were betrayed in
, glance. Lady Greyson smiled as she no
: ted the varying expression of his face.
= when do you start, my lord p sh
= asked He drew forth his watch.
~ 'It is ten o'clock. | leave at twelve
. and cloud passed over his brow.
!, EGive me one half hour then, that
~ may tell you how our dear Lena Grove ha
~ ~ become suddenly metamorphosed int
- - another person. .......
- Have the pearls done it?' he asked
=; - looking at her with admiration.
e Lena wished at that moment that til
- pearls were in their casket again, and tt
- little cross and chain were her only orn
ments, and she lifted her hand to her nee
~ y as she thought this Elvyns face brigh
~ ened.
~ =, 'Dobegin, dear mother;' he often addres
- ~ ed her by this title; zone never sees yc
= - without getting feast of some good THU
80 -. other. Above every cloud you rise Iii
ol ,el sun" He said it half playfully, hs
az in earnest, as he took her hand and seat,
c' himself beside her.
an She gave him the history as on t
llv evening previous she had told it to LIE
his herself. Her eager listener drank in c
cry word, and the light of happiness sho
u over his face as she proceeded, which !
~ "a vealed unconsciously to himself the sta
IL of his affections. Lena had stolen aw
~; sn0 softy and Sir Lawrence was silent, b
80 -, noting keenly every expression upon t
'oo' young mans face.
How eagerly did he grasp Sir La
lty rence's hand when he had learned all t
em- delightful history.
VS. And now. come with me to Elvyn Ha
hat the young Lord urged warmly. Sir La
lng renee shook his head, and the smile fac
nd from his lips.
nat Nay, but you must come. I shall
Vyn lay my journey until the morrow for
lore express purpose of receiving YOU
al hesitated moment. 'Leonore hers
rate would demand it at my hands, did (
know her preserver was so near
ded The look he received from Sir l.
par renee said as plainly as look choud S
ind you are mistaken, Elvyn smiled thoug
ave fully, and changed his attack.
laps What he exclaimed, do you ,th
lere you are coming here to pluck the v
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