The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-11-02
JEALOUSY.

stepped from the deck OF tho Crescent City,
and once moro found myself in the great
commercial emporium Of our western world.
Three years ago, l loft this very wharf a
roor adventurer in pursuit Of wealth amid
the gold mines.of Califoroii, and although
thousands have fallen victims to pestilence
or have been sacrificed to the mali,c and
cupidity of man, yet have returned In
health, and possessedofa suficiency Of the
'glittering dust to enable me to pass the
rest Of my days in afluence.' G ,rtr
Twenty-four hours subsequent to the
above reflections, found myself at coun'
try Inn, near the interior Of the State, await.
ing the arrival OF the stage coach which was
to bear me 10 the next town. While at Sac
rampnto had forwarded few hundred
dollars, in care Of firm in New York, to
nv widowed mother, but on my recent ar
rival learned that il had not been received
by her. This gave me some uneasiness, and
was cause Of hastcnins my departure from
tho city. rs had vague apprehension that
some calamity had bef,len her during my
absence. Still confess this was not the
only cause Of my anxious haste to
reach my native town. 1t was there resided
tho loved one of my heart-the bright divn'
ity of my soul, whose image had been with
me through all the varied and even'iul
scenes had encountered since my depart.
urc from r. L.r...,..Y
In the mi lst Of reflections like the above,
tho diligence arrived, aud was soon on my
way to my native town. One passenger
was my only companion "a tall, gentecl,
well-dresed parsonage, apparently about my
ago. with whom I was soon engaged in con.
yersation. Being somewhat communicative,
no ut length informed me that the place OF
his destination was the same rs my own.
Are you acquainted iu .R.l' ! inquired
of him.
with only one or two families. sir, was
the reply. -....
Do you know widow H. inquired !, with
somo anxiety.
'She that lives next to Squire Ellmoro's!
The same
IL have seen her while on visi. to the
Squire's.'
This answer in measure relieved me
from The anxiety I had felt concerning my
mothers safety. After short time, how
ever, it began to awaken in my mind some
what pcrplcxins inquiry. Why, said l.
should this young, gcnteel appearing man be
a visitor at Squire Ellmore's! considered
tho subject, and the moro considered it
the more perplexing became tho answHr
You arc acquainted, then. at Squire
Ellmvre'sp = said /, with affected indiiier
ence.
yes, sic, was tho reply, that is the place
of my present destination
This answer, certainly, did not tend tC
allay my growing uncasiness. Yet as to
entertaining any feeling OF jealousy-pshaw!
the idea was absurd Still | considered
there could be no harm in continuing my in
quiries.
"A very pleasant and agreeable family
that Of Squire Ellmorc's,' observed |.
You are quite right, SIR he responded (;
tho Squire and his lady arc very agrcea'
bic old couple; and as Tor Miss Julia, she
is q perfect model Of beauty and excel
lence
Now all this knew TO b, true but
what right had he to know il Could he
be a rival in Miss Jula's affections ! Nom
sense Impossible knew her too well
to doubt her constancy for moment. Yet
the thought that my mother had failed "a
apply for the remittance had sent her from
the land of gold, suggested the idea that
perhaps my letters to her had no. been re-
ccived; and IL hers had failed, why might
not those had written to Julia have shared
the same fate Still cannot, and will not
doubt the constancy Of my dear Julia. As
for my travelling companion, he is probably
some relative. Who knows but h, may be
my cousin.in-law, or uncle.in law, or some
other future relative
May enquire, sir, YOU are related to
Squire Ellmore's lamily' was my ncx'
query.
Related oh no, sir, not at all am
merely an acquaintance. l am expected
there this evening; ! promised Miss Ell
more would come riihOut faa.'
This answer only increased my agitation
but fearing lest should bctray my feelings
leaned my head on my hands, and feigned
fatigue. The more reflected on the sub
iect, the Grmer hold did the green eyed
monster gain over me. Sill | determined
that would not thus distrust my julia
Perhaps, thought I, this fellow is only con
ceted coxcomb, and wishes to pass hinsel
of rs an accepted lover.
Iraised my head, and assuming jccula'
tone asked my companion il he thought Mis-
J Fillmore really handsome :
Il will'leave you to judge for yourself,
said he, 'as I happen to have a fac simiie
herself with me- Saying this he drew fortl
, a neat gold locket from his vest and hands'
It toward INC. .aa ,1ma ga
Heavens how tho blood rushed to m.
face. 1t was my last parting gilt TO Julia
$ took 1t in my hand-I knew il well.
y was double case, andDI remembered tha
= = INV own miniature had been set In the re
y verse. After gazing a moment lat Julia
we'll known face, turned the lOckct, opcnc'
the opposite sidc and found IL tmPiy!
=, How I managed 10 keep my temper
know not but returned the lockct to IN
!, companion, and became comparatively cali
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