Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1855-01-26

sharp points was now reclining; it
might have been much worse had gone
a little to the right, and the days Of the
incautous and dreamy David Horncas.
tie, Esq, cut shor, in an instant. | was
preparing To rise from my sea. and 60 in
search Of my companions aud dear Lavi-
MA, who had thus strangely deserted me,
when ! thought l heard voices close by
in low converse. ] listened; could
hear the tones were those OF my county,
people, which instinctively suggested that
the theme might he one Of interest 10
the. 70. p.
IL is only peasant passing through
the wood, l do not hear him now said
male voice, and none other than that Of
Nj. St. George. -
Let me entreat you once more 10 liz.
ten to me, now that the opportunity of:
ers.-Surely you cannot, will not cast
yourself away upon one in every respect
so unsulted 10 you, aud unworthy Of
You.'
Why did my heart beat like a Mas
myths hammer? strained every nerve
to catch the sound OF the voice that
should utter the reply. i'..
heard soft buzz, but it was too
light to reach my ear. crept slowly
and noiselessly towards the part firm
whence the sound proceeded. ill saw a
blue ribbon floating in the wind.
'lnde&, lie is the best of men; you
mistake Mr.. Horncastie.' ...
All! ii was dear Lav!aia, and INV quick
perception Immediately caught at The
sense and subject Of their discourse. II
must be myself. and Mr.. ST. George was
pressing her to discard me while she was
Undertaking my defense against him.
listened again.
He has been SO kind to my parents,
to our whole family, and l esteem him
for his goodness of heart.
All, thought so, dear Lavinia! in
another instant should have jumped
over the blush-wood which separated us,
and have embraced her on the spot.
| lent, if possible, moreattentive ear
10 catch what should follow.
My cousin has to thank him for his
situation under government, and my
brother George, 100, how can fly
against the express wishes OF my parents,
even if feel can never love for there
is too much difference beween our ages
and our tastes' Mr. ST George, under
other circumstances, Will confess
could have given you hope, but a, pies.
eat you will see that am bound in non
our and gratitude, if not in love and SYM
pathy.'
The voices were hushed La,na's
was firm and resolute. admitting Of no
reply, and when she had ceased speaking
they walked away, suppose, to rejoih
the rest Of the party. ! did not stir from
| my position for many minutes, as | was
too much overcome and thunderstruek by
| this sudden discovery. This shock was
severe one, even more so than that from
my fall from tine ruin, aud felt the
tears flow down from my cheeks for fhe
first time for many years. Yes, it was.
true was old, was not handsome, :nct
gay companion such as should mate
with her, and yet poor Lavinia, that light
hearted rosebud, would, at the bidding
oil her parents, and for the happiness Of
her family, sacrifice herself to me-
Could accept, knowing all, and yet
feeling for her, perhaps, more true atlec.
ton than Younger and gayer suitor?-
How could muster up the resolution to
make the sacrifice? ! walked qhieiI,
round the building, occnp,ed with these
thoughts, until overlook our party, to
whom briefly explained tina. had been
occupied in sketching portion Of the
castle, thus accounting for my absenss
during the last three hosrs. The merti-
ment OF our party was, however, obvious.
ly gone. and although our cousin and the
old lady and gentleman tried their best
to rally US, there was cloud hanging
over our spirits. We returned TO our
hotel, but there was no hilari,y amongst
the company, and dare say the kell.
ners thought we were = curious lot Of
splenetic tourists of true British breed
The whole Of that nigh, lay rumin-
ating over my future actions, and it was
long ere could bring myself to decide
but loved dear Lavnia, and could not,
therefore, even for self-grati6catioD, have
been the cause of her unhappness; re-
solved to watch and net accordingly
Three days after. Mr. S. George left us
suddenly, giving as pretext the receipt
Of pressing letter from his family and
| that day dispatched "a letter to an oits
friend upon whom coaid' rely, TO obtain
the most minute information abou, our
late companion, while during our Jour
ney, was anXiousl watching kavinia.--
As reeared her affection tn myself, all
too plainly telling me, what | nsver was
able previously to discover. The great sac
rifices she was making for her parents
and family in accepting my unworthy
self. Suffice it to say tina, | received an
answer from England. stating that Mr.
St George was an honorable Young man
of good family, bu, with slender pros
poets fu the present, Upon this infor-
nation acted. though it cost isas many
a sharp pang.
One evening. when we had j.,st ntriv-
ed at Strasbourg, | took the orPsrtunay
Of walking 7oM alone with Lavhsia, aud
| after n few LEADING e,,,asf is,ns 4 sfstsnOsh