The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-05-23

was reminded of sweeter DAYS and of more
pleasant walks. Alice saw the cold sweat
upn Aberts forehead, the falling tear
tlickIing down his cheek, he asked her if
that would he his last silent opportunity
To talk about his trials and difficulties
through which he had passed anu to con.
verse upon their lovc!icst themes, he ask
ell it he WAS destined To leave her forever
If thai were their last walk in the garden
"i flowers. Alice wus now soLb;ng in
tears, her lips qu,Cring, she could not
! speak, she fell i'll the arms of Albert Mel
son, sympathy lad prevailed and it was
not long until she could speak me re tiu
emily, she told Albert that she had post
poned writing to him, o, rather had con-
cIuded that she would see him ut her sis.
ter's wedding when she could inform him
verbally concerning her parents notions in
reference To their marriage. But she con
linued that she had nothing encouraging
to tell him, and thought it best that he
would have An interview with her father
relative to that matter. lIe responded
that lie would rs carly rs practicable.
Albert, Alice. and their company re
treated To the house, and were seated in
the par!or. Albert began to think ofhis
arduous duty, Mr.. RuSsci and company
returned, when the hour had arrived in
which to start to Mr.. Wa;cr's, where a
very grand parry was given, compliment
taiy /" the new married couple.
Albert met with an opportunity, and
asked MIR. Mortvn'S company to the fare,
rs he had some business of private char
acter, Mr.. Morton accepted his wishes, and
were soon oh. AlIcrr, in IL few words, cx.
planned the natuie OF his business, and
asked Mr.. M"r!on's appreciation. His
reply WAS, that lie had cherish he'd the ey.
rcrtation that she would marry Mr.. Rus
sci, on account Of many reasons, which it
waS not necessary to mention again, he
said, that he had no objections TO his mo.
raj charavtcr, but rather believed him to
he gentleman, he continued, that he
could not give his consent to their mar
riagc, but would leave Alice to her own
Judgment, AMI to select her own husband.
nnd in case she rrpented her lot, she could
not attrlhutc the cause To me. Mr.. Nor
ton WAS very much affected, even the tears
rolled down his chce,s.
Very soon the company were all Assem-
hicd, when Albert and Alice bchcd eacl,
other IN the same room IN which they had
the pleasure Of meeting some s,x or seven
months aS",-a meeting which Was jov -.
'ui l" '':jn-a meeting, scarcely eve. :.r
gotten. MIR. Russell was unpleasant, dark
clouds Of despair were hanging DER his
head, his heart was pained, his boLy was
trembling: he WAS sick, he saw Mr.. Nor
ton and Albert coming side hy side. lie
tainted, hc rolled upon nciyhhornr bed,
he exclaimed that he wished to be exclu
drd from the sight Of Alice Morton rnrcv-
er, tn be borne away from mortal suht.
Where is Alice now; she is leaning upon
the hosoms Of Ella and Amanda Nelson,
she was ovcrpowcrcd, she saw smiles upou
Aihcrt's lace, directly size saw Mr.. Ru,scl
fall upon the he'd side. she saw her father
shedding tears.
IL was growing late, and the company
began TO separate for home. Mr.. Morton,
his wife IN Alice, were soon gone. AL
bert Nelson and sisters went in companv
with Mr.. Porter, according to promse.-
Mr. Ru>sel remained during The night at
Mr.. Waters's.
Albert and bis sisters enjoyed themselves
very finely AT Mr.. Portcrs', and spent the
greater part OF the succeeding day,on which
evening, they commenced their Journey
home. 1t was necessary that they pass
near Mr.. Moron's house, and when they
had got opposite the dwelling, A lice hail
ej them, wishing To see them before they
left, and no doubt they wished to see her.
| would remark that Albert hal Informed
Alice concerning the declarations Of her
father 10 him, and there was nothing to
prevent her now, from making a choice of
husbands, Albert wished to improve the
time to his satisfaction, and in y plain and
decisive manner, asked her if she was will
ing to 60 with them home; she replied
that she was, but preferred meeting him
ut Mrs. AS. nj any time which would suit
HIM. This was readily agreed to by Al
bert, and The date and hour were fixed.
Alice solicited Ella TO come with Albert,
and they parted. Mr.. Russel kept uu his
visits to Mr.. M"rtons. but without much
success, Alice never would promise faith
| iH'y l" marry hun, neither would she o.
penly reject him.
Alice set apart the Gay on which she
was to meet Albert, in good time. The
day came, when she was on her way To
the appointed place, Mrs. As, she fund
Albert aud his sister Ella according 10
appointment. On the evening Of the
same day, Mr.. Russell visited Alice, but
not finding her at home, continued on to-
the residence Of Mrs. As, lie had no. ar.
rived, when servant met him, and, sup
posing his business, informed him that
! Alice Morton was married TO Mr.. Nelson.
On first hearing this news, Nv. Morton
was very much shocked; but soon recov-
cred his proper feelings, when all was right
| again. lt vas not long until ihe three
interested Families, we're all perfectly friend.
Lly, one % the other.
I We add in conclusion, shat Mr.. Russell
was iornefly enengess 10 q Miss Amanda
Jonee vino theafesiled in The west. there
J wes spn,s dissans rslssioasLp between hss