Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-06

once mentioned the subject, whilst in the ad
acent village to Mr.. Heron; and then too, he
thought he recolecied something in his de-
portmen nj resembling sarcasm He was now
fully convinced thai Heron, aware of<hiS in
limacy With the family OF Major Leland, would
throw every obstacle in his way 10 prevent his
claiming the hand of one, whom he wished |
10 appropriate 10 himself. Rejecting thus, |
Deleno slowly proceeded home, or, to the
house Of Terry, where he boarded, being hard |
by the small hut erected for his school.
CHAPTER III.
II is necessary 10 condenSe as much as pos
sible tn narrative, o confne il 10 the limits
contemplated. During few months succeed
irg the occurrences related in the last chapter.
Deleno had made frequent visits 10 the premiS
es of Major Leland. lie had been welcomed
with smiles from Laura and Clara, and parta
ken bounriulIy of the good cheer and no spital
ity OF the Major, whom he lancied from mark
ed attentions, entertained partality for him.
And such was in truth the case. None but
those who were swayed by some ungenerouS
cause, could behold with Indifference, youth
destitute of parental protection, monfully
stemming the troubled biIlows of an unfeeling
world, upon which he had been cast, with no
lprepara,on to meet and overcome the impedi-
ments which daily assail US on the voyage OF
|! life, but what was self acquired-no friends
! 10 consult IN moments Of deSponde ncy, but his
own reSolulion-and no one TO resort 10 for
advice in the hour oil peril, when tempting and
dangerous scenes were glitterng before him,
| but his own conscience. 1t was not 10 be
wondered at that the kind hearted Major greet
ed him warmly whenever ne made his appear
ance, and early solicited repetition OF his
visits, when he departed. Neither was il
strange that Laura and her sister strove to
please the pale and interesting youth BY every
kind attention in their power.
The argus eyeS Of Mrs. Hale, apt 10 slspi-
cion and quick to detect, beheld with little
satisfaction the growing intimacy existing be.
tween Laura and the object Of her fears. She
neglected no opportunity Of exhibiting hel
dispeaSure in such manner as cou Id not be.
misconstruec by Deleno, and which had the
desired effect As the wise man is generally
limd, so is worth ever scrupulouSly fearful oI
tranagresSlng the bounds Of decorum, ant
Sh.inks irrevocably, at the least intimaIion @
dis pleasure in consequence OF its presence.
Deleno resolved hencefOrth not to be on in
truder, though conscious that none but Mrs
Hale and Heron were displeased at his FIRE
4uent visits. He was standing penslvely il
: lLe flower garden, silently admlr;ng rich DO
quet which had been presented by Laura
when Clara launtlngy observed, George
how do you suppose you are 10 acquire courag
sufficient TO address the people in pubIl
speech to morrow, elevated as | suppose
will be, on the sump!" Deleno started a
this unexpected question as it flashed uPo
p. him, that lie Iext day would indeed deciU
whether the fond hopes he had anXously cher
isbed were 10 be realized or blasted; and it o
the same occurred to him that it was the Gus
tom to deliver q speech on such occaSiOns.-
D He sighed and answered, al can only sOlicI
he votes OF my fellow citizens, and merel
state that if elected, ii shall he my study
n discharge my duty 10 the best of my ability
/ You see my speech will be short, and after
S few rehearsaIs, surely will be able TO delv
t er il, though confess the thought Of ii is any
t Thing but pleasure 10 me-"
t "Father," meekly observed Laura, "says h
t will vo;e for you aud was begging Mr.. lie
on last evening 10 do likewise, but he remark
IS ed that he was pledged 10 support your oppC
n nent, whose father ii appears is one OF h
e best customers. wonde! men are moi as dl
'i interested as women" /" Mrs. Hale was heaI
Z calling tie girls to the house.
m Deleno remarked that he must depart, ar
ID bid adIeu to Clara, who answered the sun
he mons. Laura tarried. "I thank you Laur
Is for The interest you take in my election" sa
j, George, in a mournful tone, and feel confde
a that if Mr.. Heron manifested the same dlspoS
10 ton, there would be no danger OF deleai.-
'e Farewell Laura"
E. She extended her hand and said, al suppo
'h we will see you again shortly ~
~ "lf succeed 10 morrow, you W Ill mol
'g and deadly paentss came over him as
" spoke, cannot say eract'y when. Farewell
" "Good bye" they departed in dlfTt
"a ent directions.
e. The election came on, and though close
us contested, Deleno was defeated, notwilhStnn
IN ing the Jealous efforts Of homes. Terry, q
US many rustic neighbors who had become c
o cared to him.
d, This was death blow to his prospects
IN earth. The ardent temperament OF his SC
N could not brook the only remaining aftermath
p of dragging out an existence, IN The oOScl
us drudge:y of his present occupation. His he
X, sickened when he reflected that in The absen
Is Of friends and fortune, there now remoned
Ike channel by which he could attain the luudal
dl' eminence in society, which his imaglnail
ce, had so frequently placed within his grasp, a
nd TO which he thought his capacity entitled hi
led Added to this, the fond hopes " hich lie ch
:shed in another respect, were doomed TO
he blasted forever. The urgent solicitations
S. Heron, aided by the influence Of her niSgulC
lc- sister had succeeded in prevailing on Laura
IN, yield her hand. The parents gave pass
les concurrence, thinking 10 interfere in such m
lhe tiers, was moro frequently productive of
my than good. 4....
ing A few months after the consumation Of
~ nupials, about twilight Deleno totteIed
nt' the cottage of Code, pale and emacialed,
le' desired Terry to 60 for Major Leland. NJ
, grim fangs OF consumption lad long gras
le leu his vias, and he was rapidly approaching
W dissolution When The Major arrived, v
i, ick was accompanied by Heron, his son in'l'
Mn"l M all suggL stions Of medical aid were peremI
tne lily rejected. Extending his hand, and ella
on' ing tha: Of the Major, he said, al am dyln
GU and have one last request 10 make. IL rs
Je permit me 10 repoSe, when no more, IN
'' ',uS little buryng ground beneath the spread
ne, willow, and tell the girls 10 plant flowers
,lnS my grave W the Major in tears said, "it she
be DONE" 3
-, Terry, after the departure Of the guests,
sIh lpicked up an open letter, which had been
Nv ~. cidentaly dropped. Having glanced at
. 20 contents with sundry ODD expressions ol
'air lures. handed il 10 Deleno who had enQu
lan, what it was. 1t rem thus:
q ~ lFA' l'H '' st. Louis, March 9Th, 49,
,ca- My Dear Heron:- My share OF the me
i'm, IhayinP yielde me a poOd increase. ] am