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

he had general business, would bsye rem
dered it inexpe'lient.
Albert's affections were quite tender to-
wards Alice, and he esteemed her above
al others. Both mutually consented,
without some providential hinderance, and
on certain conditions, to be happily mar
ried. Albert had been on tour to the
west, attending to some special business
Of bis fathers, and on his return, past
through the country in which Mr.. Morton
lived. On general inquiry, he learned
that he was near Mr.. Morton's house; also,
that his son had recently married, and
on the evening following, party was ex-
pected at Mr.. Waters. Albert was anx-
ious to get home, but his wishes to see
Alice Morton preponderated all others.
He was entertained in manner beeom-
ing to his land lord, and to all around
him, and on the next morning promised
Alice that he would see her in short
time.
Albert had the pleasure of seeing two
Of his friends, or acquaintance, at Mr..
Waters, and by the say, learned Of them
that Alice Morton was engaged to be
married, to Mr.. Russell; this was disa-
grceable news to him, that pleasure real
lied was so soon bfighte,l.
Mr.. Russell was the son of wealthy
planter, living in that section. But this
did not have the power to prevent him
from visiting Alice according to premise.
Albert soon landed at his fathers house,
while travelling along the lonesome way,
he would forget himself in the power of
thought, he would fancy that Alice was
by his side. tue one who had ever been
near his heart, WAS there conversing
sweetly along the road her pathetic voice
mingling with the perpetual sound Of a
water brook descending from some lofty
cliff.
Alice, the name Alice, was written up
on every breath the birds would sing amid
the branches of the waving oak, the honey
bee mingIe his song cf sympathy, while
dancing from bloom to bloom hushed in
silence while passing through the sound
ing woods. Ills parents and sisters were
proud TO sec him return; lie had many
pleasing anecdotes to relate besides the
pleasure Of saying that he had seen Alice
Morton on his way home. His sisters
were agreeahly surprised and made in
slant inquiry concerning her whereabouts
and health, and Of course expressed de.
sire TO see her. According to promise, it
was not long elc Albert was on his way
to Mr.. Mortons, and soon found himself
at his residence; lie dismounted, saw his
object passing from the garden to the
house he met her At the steps Of the pi-
azza and after usual compliments they
walked to the parlor, when Mr.. Nelson
was introduced TO her father and Mrs.
Morton, Of course manner Of politeness,
upon the part Of Alice docs not prelude
any prior acquaintance between her par
en,s and Albert, which might follow as
consequence, for they bad been particu-
larly acquainted some years past. Alice
had learned that her parents objected to
any intercourse between her and Albert
Nelson, especially at that particular crisis,
as il might in some measure interfere with
Mr.. RusseI's intentions. They had never
informed her particularly, what their OBJ.
jections were, TO Mr.. Nelson but it was
evident to Alice that no reasonable oh
lection could be made to him, and con-
cluded in her own mind that his temporal
circumstances was the consideration
Sure enough Mr.. Morton was conscious
that il she preferred Albert Nelson to Mr..
Russell, she would exchange wealth for
poverty. However, Albert Nelson WAS
too handsome, too gentlemarly in appear.
ance, not to he treated and entertained
in respectable manner. We now imag-
inc Alice and Albert accompanied by
Miss Fannie lraversing and wondering
Ger the beautiful garden embclished with
all the varieties Of blossoms, giving odor
10 every breath they are seated beneath
the shading magnolia famed by every
gentle breeze. At this jancture Fannie
excuses herself and leaves them for a shor,
time. They were pleasant. the time is
too short it passed off too swiftly; they
could not particalarize their history for
the past two years, and more, il was e
nopsh that they were once more toge,h-
er Albert wished to improve thelime
or that pleasant opportunity to his best
advantage, and tohis satisfaction II possi-
bic; and requested Alice to expIs;d ;Iie
nature of the report abroad, that she &as
engaged toa Mr.. Russell. Alice expected