The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-05-23
LNASTER H. SOUTH CAROLINA WEDNESDAY

have called back her school day pleasures
she wonld be happy,she had not forgotten
Albert Nelson, no change, seemingly.
could eradicate her affections from hm,shc
thought that Albert stood upon the bank
of the gushing stream without a friend to
speak consoling word; he did not stay,
his hope upon the medium of influential
friends; hc presented himself destitute Of
earlhs horror or times flreliuw posses.
slons. She thought that he had no hos
! ON upon which to lean his wcaricd head.
t'iendc"s in the midst Of bitter enemies.
Akrc is placed i'll situation in which size
cannot realize that degree Of happiness
which her visi, to the noted springs would
warrant or " hich she expected, although
the company passed of, the time OF their
stay IN as lively and interesting manner.
as could be expected. 1t was qui criev.
ous 10 Albert TO see Mr.. Ru<Scl in the en-.
Joyment OF n pleasure which he wished
to realize. However lie left the party ve.
ry much encouraged and hrs confidence
very much strengthen cd. OF course bv
tarn, and at stated times he had the pleas.
IRE of private interview with AIicet.-
She Informed him Of Fannic'S expected
marriage, which WIS soon 10 take place.
Albert had been acquainted with this
though letter from Porter, his particular
friend, hut did not know the time il would
come off until correctly informed bv Al
| ice. II WAS from lis source, rs we limited
from which Mr.. Ru<sel g,incd strength
IN his efforts TO win the affections Of Alice
Morton. Albert partly succeeded in Oh.
tanning Alice's consent 10 lie his, but i @
could not make positive engagement
until She consulted he, parents, and after
which she would acquaini him oflhe static
OF her mind more particularly, aud that Of
hear parents, with respee, to their marri-
aye. She scontnued that Fannie had
J spoken of inviting several Of our friends,
III the country from which we moved, to
her wedding, AMI also mentioned yourself
and your sisters. So.
Mr.. fusSel, otr- his return from the
spri"gs did not possess that self security
with respect 10 his intentions rs lie had
hitherto retained. he knew ;hat Albert
had been in company with Alice several
times since he hid been addressing her,
but was ignorant Of an, epi>,oIary com
munication having passed. between them.
Mr. Russei had interogatcd Alice frequent.
" concerning Albert's intentions, ,Lur could
learn nothing to his satisfaction, or much
to his dissatisfaction. He determined on
investigating the mystery To his sati>fac
ton and TO do tins, he conI4 not ima"iu,.
u better plan, than 20 urge his sui, and
insist on an immediats answer and tia,
OF definite, and conclusive cliaractcr.-
lie was sensitive now That Alice k.vch
Albert Nelson, but could not rriec, the
idea but that she loved him also, he knew
that s;onger effort upon his part, WAS
absolutely necessary, il pcradventure he
might sncc, ell in achieving the prize Of his
hearts loveliest boon, and yet what could
he do more, he had promised every exer.
ton upon his part to make her happy
through life, that nothing in his power
would be Withheld that would tend 10 her
happiness, moreover he knew that her
| friends were all in favor of his marriacc
to her.
We now have occasion to notice Fan.
MES wedding to which We hare referred.
Sure enough Albert and his sisters were
invited aud are present at the nuptial
fcast. The parties To he united in comm.
hlal wedlock are attired in all the latest
fashion. every eye is gazing upon the
beautiful couple attracted by their rich
costume. Alice attended by Mr.. Russell
Is clothed in allilie Leauty that nature
aud art can :estow. Soon the arstocrat-
ic company are seated around Il iich and
sumptuous table,lhe night is passed of in
! pomp all! magnieence. On the succeed
ing day, we may imagine the sensations
OF Alice Morton. She remains alone in
the family but how long thus to re,r,ain.
soon she has TO experience the sorrows, or
the JOYS Of - w,dded life, she looks upon
Albeit Nelson aud depicts on his coun.
tenance the trials and uquietule of zone
by days, sle sees there Il.at her name is
written upon his bosom, size looks upon
his sisters, natures nobleJt gifts and es,tII's
loveliest forms. The same expressions of
love and gracefuncSs still shining upon
their face, nothing apparently wanting to
make them more attractive.
She looka upon Charles Russell and re-
members his untiring attentions towards
her, she remen'berS the many interesting
hours she has spent with him wandering
DER the decorated walks. gathering the
charming flowers, and tracing out their
respective names and hundred thoughts
rush through her mind connected with
incidents buried in Oblivion. On the even.
ing Of the same day Mr.. Russell and two
Of his friends proposed pleasure walk,
and they were soon wandering through
some wild and ancient scenery, characters
tic Of various huge rocks over which lhe
waters we're streaming IN rapid torrents.
These cpriosities engaged their attention
Cor some lime. Alice mule use Of this
oppoftuniiy.to attend 10 eer,ain promises
(which she had made Albesl Nelson. dnr
ing her stay at the springs, She walked
81 the ganlen accompanied IS Albert and
bis sistsss and others Of her sceuein,ance.
By chance Albert and Alise Wandered 10
slse same beau,iful and shaded SPOT, u,pon
which they were seated soss8 six snonil,b
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