The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1855-10-12

common one IN tfat peaceful neigh
sborhood, she quickened her pace, and
was hurrying on when avoice calling
her made her pause !; in ain instant the
sportsman stood before her, apologi,
zing for the fright he had caused her,
and pleading the unfrequented spot as
an excuse for his having chosen it for
sporting. :. 3 ~
But what We're you shooting SO late
as this2 Z 2, ,,.,,..S;
The young man was enuprepared for
this question, and stammered some
thing about an accidental discharge.
Accidental! So far as watching for
some hears lieer;,rsss for Annals return. and
then firing in hopes of startling her,
could make it. T. .Iriiroduded himself
as Edwin Parker, from Boston, and
shein return told him her name
When they parted at Farmer Fishers
gate, it was with determination on
his part that this shonld not be their
last meeting, and strong desire on
hers to see him again.
Somehow it happened that Anna
grew very fond of taking long strolls
about sunset and Edwin, by some un-
accountable magic, was always going
the same way about the same time.
| will now give my readers the sub
stance of conversation which passed
between the lovers one evening, some
four or five weeks after their first
meeting. They5were walking in the
old meadow, Edwin's arm thrown
ronnd Annals waist in the most natu-
raj. way possible.
Anna, he said, in low tone, syou
do not answer me; / say Imust return
to Boston Tomorrow
1T is SO suddeng' murmured the
young girl. But you will be here
soon Edwin q 4
THAT, it is impossible for me to tell.
1t may be years before / can visit this
spot again. Oh Annar he cried, in a
sudden burst ofpassion, 'how can / live
without yous Why must we parts'
Hush Edwin you are two violent.
You will, you must return soon!
|, Soon! A wholeyear mnst pass be-
fore | can come here again.
There was a moments silence, then
bending over her, Edwin whispered /:
"Anna, do you love me2
sYou know / do she answered.
do you love me we'll enongh to
trust your future happiness in my.
hands, to be my wife2'
Il do, but laS father
'Hates me I know it well,' said Ed
win, bitterly tHe believes because I
am no farmers lad, but gentleman,
there is no truth or goodness in me.
Believe me, Anna, it is only his preju-
dice against cities that causes your
fathers dislike to me-
But faltered Anna, THAT prejudice
is SO strong that / fear he will never
consent to my wedding you.'
'Once my wife, dearest and he will
forgive you. Though he might not be
willing to let his child 90 still, believe
me, ifthe knot was tied he would for
give.' .
1t took long, even with Edwin's most
subtle reasoning, to win Annals con
sent to clandestine marriage, but it
was given at length, and, with prom-
isc TO be in the meadow that night pre-
pared for journey to Boston, she left
him.
When she reached home, she found
t,,.c family only awaiting herretnrn for
the cnsto;,aary evening devotions.-
Seating helgse,St opposite her father,
Anna listened to he words, of Divine
truth which he read. After reading a
chapter from the New Testament he
read, in clear distinct voice, ti.e com
lnandlnent: Honor thy father and tn.
mother that thy days may be long up
on the land which the Lord thy God
giyeth thee, Then rising, he kissed
Ella and Anna, and left the room.
Anna sat motionless where he left
her; her mother, the servant, and her
little brother, and, last of all, Ella left
the room, but still she remained.
Heavenly Father she mnrlnared,
,bowing her head upon her hands
strengthen this poor head, and guide
me in the right way Heavy sobs
.choked her voice, and she gave way to
a VIOLENT fit of weeping.
Sister Anna, said the low, sweet
voice of her blind sister, coming in, you
are weepings VIII you not tell me