The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-11-21

| the teacher as she bent over a scholar TO
explain sum, or walked the floor willie
hearing q recitation. She was not very
tall, and quite slender, with profusion of
golden brown hair in broad plaits about,
her classic little head. Her eyes were
clear brown, and at once shy, wild and
mischievous, and dimple on her cheek
| when she smiled was host in itself. AL
together she WAS enchanting, and of this
truth Hamilton was most fully conyinced;
her manners and her dress was as ex.
quiste as her person, and save in po.
sition and wealth, she far surpass
ed any lady he had ever seen; his
mind was fully made up to win the beau
ty if possible. The week sped away, and
at last he had the blessed assurance that
that his lore was returned, and that the
charming Fannie Wentworth was willing
to become Fanny Irving. a... -
The happy lover now disclosed his true
position and last name to the lady, who
appeared more surprised than he expect.
ed, for be had thought his manners and
conversation must have discovered him;
perhaps he felt little piqued, and gave
his idol less credit for discernment than
formerly, foribelievinS 10 the end that he
was Of respectable family only, and
possessed of moderate income. Bat
whatever was the cause, yet she was en-
ceelingly astonshed at his explanation.
lie immediately wrote to his parents for
! their appreciation, and naeing the day,
desired his sister to see all the necessary
arrangements, fer he wished a marriage
at a regte, ard in the right time for am
answer he received his fathers consent,
somewhat to his surprise; but the kind
hearted old gentleman wrote that he es.
teemed his sons happiness too much, to
make him as miserable as his letter had
declared he should be, if he did not marry
Miss Wentworth. 4sals
i u ns. ..Ln lag r. al. -.Al.I:~e. IIa,,;l,o,,
and his betrothed drove up 10 the spiend-
i'll .marsion Of Irving, Sr. Every thing
was in readiness for the ceremony, and oil
to Trinity Church the whoie lire of car.
riages dashed.
Col. Howard had been chosen to give
| the briic away, and Alice Irving, with
three other young ladies, were the BRIDE 5
maids. The affair passed OF with smooth
ness and elegance. Irving was delighted
with the warm reception every one gave
his really beautiful bride, and he thought
his prize entitled to command it. AT the
conclusion of the ceremony, the whole
purity returned to Irving's to breakfast
in honor Of the occasion. During the
course Of the day the young vile invited
her husband to call with her and see some
of her friends. .. ...s>. .s....r . ... p. -..
Friends of yoursl" echoed the aston
ished husband. II never knew you had
any in New York; .., '...a
"a few" replied the lady, with smile.
a carriage was ordered, and the cur
ta;ns drawn, on account Of sudden weak
ness Of the lady's eyes. At last the coach
stopped, and Irving looked ont; he rubbed
his eyes, his seemed to be weak ones
now, and followed his charming Fanny
Iup the marble steps of one of the Fifth
Avenue palaces. $40 ..-.-...
SIS it possible my wife is acquainted
with nursery maids or goyernesses". he
thought, With an involuntary shulder. -o
They were shown into the drawing
room, where sat Colouel Howard, who
1 rose and clasped the form of Fanny, Who
had rushed forward exc!aiming, "dear
fathcr!" TO his arms, imprinted kiss after
kiss on his cheeks. irving stood in
mazcmeut; he had certainly married Fan
ny Wentworth, and tkatsIa,ly- was in the
arms Of Col. Howard 'ealling him father,
4 while he addressed heras Louise. twas
very marvellous, sAl Hamilton shook
hinselfto wake from his dream, but at this
moment the door opened aud a footnau
announced Madame aud Miss irving, At
the same instant came another arrival in
the shape of Mr.. Irving. s1
| "Ha, LA, ha, my dear boy, youare new
ergoing to marry an heiress and'a BELLE"
and the old gentleman burst into fresh
outbreak. At last IIaniiItoa ascertained
the,truth Of the mystery. . ,sssg e.
A fortnight after hsshad lefL New York
IN search Ola wife, a relative Of Miss Louise
Howard bad left her q large property, on
condition of hertaking tie naIhe Of Went.
worth, that Of the relative who made her
1 the heiress.. In pursuance Of the plan be.
4 tween the heads OF the Howard and 4rv-
| NhS sHbtuHIeS, fSOutsS3 WilOoc 0tUlor WIS
Fanny also, had been teased to marry
Hamilton till she was sick and tired of the
/ subject. - ~ (, u ssss ysis.sS > : a,Fa
I sOn tile reception Of this larg4 fortune,
she bad determined 10 take jaupt,inlo
the country, miles . way, from the society
she was 50 yearjed, with, apd had chosen
fthe very place to which Hamilton had
strayed; aud sooil' saier, her arrival The
daughter ofSqpreHildreib, ,wbowas teach
l ing thesehool, was taken il, and our hero.
inc amused wfth the novelty Of The idea
proposed taking Der place an stereeoyefs
ed. Never having seen young Irving, she.
didshot know herioger was iife very. one
she had been 50 much teasea abent, and
re;0icss shelad found some one gho loved
/ her vlohy for hefsclf The cause Of Der
tsnrprisc when he discovered .ilitnsSlf ~As
Pom accoont'of the odd tern4hatione Of al
fairs; She wrote Instantly to her father,
and instructed him in the part she wished