The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-05-30

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leave all and throw yourself into my arms
shall wait your answer to this in the wild
est impotence. When you have made W
your mind, place your answer in the hand
of Phillip. He will keep your secret inyio.
late;for be is under the strongest obligation:
TO me-
MY heart is wholly yours, wrote Jessie
in reply.
Shall heart and person longer be separ
ated?' answered Levering. Tomorrow
week, Ihear, your father will leave home
to be gone several days. This learn from
Phillip. What better opportunity to pass
from his protection TO miner
Two days elapsed, and then the maiden
wrote-'Let it be as you desire
Weak and foolish maiden! In that de.
cision how much was involved! Not the
happiness of day or year, but, it might
be of a whole lifetime.
What Mr.. Carlton had said to Leverinp
of his principles and his life was true
both were bad and very bad He did not
truly love Jessie, for OF that he was incapa
bic. No man who lacks virtue can love a
woman truly 1t is moral impossibiIli.
ty.
Levering had first turned his thoughts to
marriage because it was necessary, as he
said to himself TO form such an alliance
He belonged to wealthy family, and by
marrying into family Of equal wealth and
standing. he would take proper care of the
future. Ofcourse he must have beauti.
tul and accomplished wife. In looking a.
round him no one struck the young m IN S
fancy SO strong y as Jessie Carlton; and af-
Ter weighing all in favor and against her
/ family, he decided to storm the citadel Of
her heart. Handsome, intelligent, and with
a good address, he was not long in making
the impression he desired. Jessie Carlton's
young heart was quickly won.
Philip, a servant in the family of Mr.
Carlton, whom Levering had secured to his
interest, was informed of the intended
lopement, and employed to give such aid as
bis position would afford. OF course the
utmost secrecy was epjoined upon him, and
CHS faithfulness was sought to be secure
by threats as well IS promises. But Philip
found it hard to bear up alone under Sc.
cret of such great importance; he wanted
some ore to share with him the heavy burd-
en-. So, conGding in the discretion of an.
other servant in the house, female, he di-
vulged to her, after frat obtaining her
promise not to betray what he was about to
communicate, the fact Of Jessie's intended
flight
On the night previous 10 the day on
which Mr.. Carlton was to leave, he sat up
ate engaged in writing. 1t was past elev-
en- O'Clock, when there was light tap at
his door, which was opened Immediately,
and female servant glided in noiselessy,
closing softly the door after her.
well, Hannah, said he, in a voice of in
quiry, as she approached him, in some
what agitated manner.
Hannah sank into chair, so much dis.
turbed, that it was some moments before
she could speak.
Mr.. Carlton. she at length said, 'ch, l
have something dreadful 10 tell YOU
For Heavens sake, Hannah, speak out
quickly. then. What has happened?' ex-
claimed Mr. Carlton, agitated in turn.
Nothing has happened yet; but if you go
away to morrow. it will happen. Oh, sir,
do not 60 away
Hannah what is the meaning of this?--
Speak out plainly at once
Miss Jessie -
Jessie! What of her?'
'She is going off with Mr.. Lsvering.'
when? Where is she?' The father was
on his feet and moving towards the door
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Speak, girl'
oh, sir don't be frightened said Han
nah, it isn't to night. Miss Jessie is in her
room. have only come to tell you about
it in time
'Ah, thank you, my faithful Hannah
Mr.. Carlton spoke in a calmer voice; and
returning to his secretary where he had
been writing, sat down again.
Nov he added tell me all you know
about this matter.'
'AllI know replied Hannah, 4 got to.
day from Philip. He told me he had been
carrying letters from Mfr. Levering to Jessie
and back again, for some time. and that il is
all arranged for her to 60 off with him just
at daylight, the morning after you leave
home
Can 1t be possible? Mad giAp exclaim.
Mr.. Carlton passionately. And are you
sure Of all this, Hannab?
Philip told me, and I'm afraid it is all
true
Very well Hannah. ! tbauk you from
my heart for this act of duty, You have
saved essie.itmay be from life of mise
ry. Mr. Leyeriug is a bad man, and If She