The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-05-23
ORIGINAL TALE.
Written Expressly for the Ledger.
EARLY LIF D.,
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
[coNcLuDED FROM LAST wEEK.]
BY r. T. MODIFY.

After moments reflection, she would
have reserved what she says with respect
TO love, for this reason, that she had given
Mr. Russell room to content himself, that
she approved of his company, and hence
might infer that she admired hiir, further.
more, that Albert would satisfy himself
that she referred to Mr.. Russell, and again,
she was unwilling to use any expression,
or make any affirmation before Albert,
that she could not say before Mr.. Russell.
This consideration was to justify herself
with respect TO her general conduct, and
20 modify any inadvertcncy to her pr. per
feelings. She continued 10 Albert, that
she had not forgotten him, and that she
still loved him, likewise that she esteemed
his parents aud sisters, Amanda and Ella.
aud thus passed on varying but litle from
the same subject; and when she had ceased
to speak, Albert WIS still doubling and
huctuating in his mind, and by turn, bc.
gan toreply to what Alice had said, but
was soon interrupted by the appearance
Of servant, who informed Alice that
there was company, who inquired after
her. This interference was very grievous
to Albert as he wished to learn the true
state Of Alice's mind, before he retired from
that beautiful spot, however, he gave way
to courtesy, when Alice excused herself in
apolite manner, aud asked Albert to walk
in at his leisure. Albert amused himself
with tha different flowers of the gsrden,
and when about to pass throu IN toAthe
yar'l, he met Mise Fannie, and after the
usual compliments, they walked into the
house, when Albert was introduced 20 Mr.
Russc'. Mr.. Russell was quite handsome,
his figure elegant, and in a general. way
was very good looking.
Il istrue enough, Alice had not mad.
positive engagement with Mr.. Russell, to
inarry him, but had made confessions to
him, from which he might conclude that
there would he but little difficulty in con
sumating his happiness, or procuring her
undivided assent, to be his for life.
Iwould hero remark that il had been
over two years since Alice had seen A.
bert Nelsoh, anl in al Probability, may
have despaired Of ever seeing him again
although he had made impressions on her
mind that never would have been cffaeed,
and incidents, connected with their early
history never forgotten. 1t is said, that
Impressions made when young, are more
permanent and durable, than when made
a: The ago Of maturity.
William Morton's wife and Charles Rus.
bel, were disiantly related, and it is e,i.
dent that family influence has considera-
Die bearing, and sc may infer that the
intended match between Mr.. Russell and
Alice was to some extent thus brought a.
bout But il family connections have
strong influence, there is another source
yet unreycaled, from whiel, Char.es Ru.,
sci might have procured additional aid, in
executing his wishes, and completing his
happiness.
We left Mr.. Russell, Albert, Alice and
Fannie seaied in the parlor Of Mr.. Morton's
dwelling: The evening was growing late,
when AIb,rt arose from his seat, excused
himself, and remarked, that he would Wis.
u one Of his acquaintances, who lived not
Tar distant from Mr.. Morton's. Mr.. Nor.
ton, insisted on his remaining during the
night, be thanked him Tor his invitation.
and for Alices' pleasure, Fannie walked to
the piazza through which Albert had to
pass, on leaving, and when he had bid a.
: d'eu 70 his company, in polite manner
ne passed through the piazza, and request.
cd Fannie 70 state to Alice, that he would
SEQ her 10 = short time.
he was soon mounted and of. Albert
left the mansion OF Mr.. Morton with a sad
Heart, experiencing grief OF heart TO sub
"a'ng extent; the question continually
presenting itself was he to lose Alice Nor
ton for ever bad he seen her lively form
for the last time; was he never to press her
ny white hand again; he thought Of the
past the stars began to appear in the dis
tant horisoD, they reminded him Of almost
forgotten days. IIe remembered thai he
and Alice had sat in the twilight Of the
evening shade, conscrsing upon the heav-
eply phenomena. and the mysisry os =
plurality OF words, now were Tie trying
housa Of Albert No person to speak 4
seFd q sen,iort 10 him, he feit ihat lie
vas foFsakep. far from home.
Albert arrived al Mr. Porter's and was
kindly received. Aher general iatroduc.
Tory talk, hey touched upon one subject.
Albert learned through NJ. Porter that
Avs a'ofion was engaged 20 a Nv. Wa
'efs. and that the expected marriage met
'he nppfonatiuh Of their respective families.
hItes katicps other COW essatioD. Albert
was conducied 10 BIS room for the nioas
ne thoRxlt thar De toall not slesp. sui
concluded b address few fines a. Al;ra
which be did IN the t.,f,., 80, .,,.i. 80. -