Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-04-19

Nilir doSence caused IorSetIulneSS, anu ne QlQ
not care to see the handwriting of the new
generation. Hence the name of Uncle Har-
ry" was seldom mentioned, either by the DASH
ing Miss Danvers, or by the quiet pale girl,
Etty Mordaunt, whose young life was passed
in tending her now afflicted mother. Ere mid
die age had dimmed the lustre of her eyes, or
changed a single dark hair to white, poor Mrs.
Mordaunt lost the use of her limbs through
paralysis, and Etty saw the sunshine of this
world through the haze of sick room. Yet
had they much to be thankful for and con-
tented, happy family they were. They rented
the upper part of q small house in q genteel
street ; and Mr.. Mordaunt's pupils were prin-
cipally in the vicinity, with the exception of
some schools in the suburbs. His emolument
was certain and regular and although he had
frequently complained of a singular weakness
in his eyes, attended by some pain, no serious
apprehension of danger had disturbed the draw
ingmasters serenity of mind. All his leisure
time was devoted to the improvement of Etty's
docile mind she learned everything readily.
save drawing-that she could not manage
and her father, half in jest, half in earnest,
shook his head, and called it O deficiency of
intellect" aad Etty herself, the gcntlest and
most humble-minde6 of human beings, lament
ed this deficiency because it yexed her dear
father. But, rs if TO make amends for the
want she deplored, nature had gifted Etty with
O remarkable fine voice-thrilling, rich, nelan-
choly, A harp, which was her poor mothers
only relic of better days. stood in one conner
of their sitting room and not only had Etty
learned TO accompany her voice on this old
harp very respectfully. but Mr.. Mordaunt also
was performer, and what with his brilliant
touch and Etty's sweet warbling, these hum
bic family concerts were quite delightful.
Mr. Mordaunt had never hitherto consented
to receive pupils al his own home, not liking
this infringement of domestic privacy but on
the urgent solicitation of former pupil, who
had materially benefited by his instructions,
Mr. Mordaunt waved his objection and gave
@ few lessons, always in the evening, 10 young
man whose peculiar circumstances prevented
the reception of q master in his fathers dwell
ing This youth was the second son of Mr.
Rutherford, the senior portner of Mr.. Danvers
Mr.. Rutherford was not only keen man of
business, but SO miserly in his habits and pur-
suits, that although he had but two motherless
sons, and had already amasSed an immense
fortune, he grudgod them all particips ton in
the pleasures and luxuries of life, and kept them
chained TO the desk from morning till night
This kind OF plodding existence suited we'll with
the disposition and habits of the eldest brother,
who resembled his father in all respects but
Herbert the younger brother, was Of higher
character, and although duti:nl son, aud tol-
erabiy steady and industrious, he felt bitterly
the want of happy home.
At the house of Mr. Danvers, their fathers
partner, both young men always found cor
dial welcome indeed, il was the first wish of
Mr. Danyer's heart TO see his only daughter
united TO John Rutherford, whose talent for
business and moRey-naking rendered him so
very desirable as partner for life John had
no objection 10 the young lady; she was much
tile same 10 him rs voaH- ladies in general
and be thought if would be good plan thus
10 cement the union of the firm of Rutherford
Dauvers ( Co.
Laura Danvers. however, had strong will
of her own and although she would willingly
have changed her name to Rutherford. il was
not rs Mrs. John but as Mrs. Herbcyt'-
But although Herbert Rutherford bestowed
the full NEED o. admiration on the beautiful
Laura, as gallautry demanded, his heart con-
tiuucd untouched, aud his fancy uncap;ivated
There was vein of deep feeling aud romance
in Herbert's nature, concealed beneath re-
served exterior, which required 10 be aroused
By far different nature than that of Laura
Danvers. Since he had left school, his taste
for drawing had been uncultlYatcd Int on
seeing the progress made by his friend under
Mr.. Mordauut's auspices, the slumberiny taste
revived. and Herbert succeeded in pcrsuading
Mr.. Novdaunt 10 grant him q small portion OF
time, SRatched from the hours OF domestic
leiSqre. Mr.. Rutherford, synPsthiEing in no
intellectual calture or accomplishment, would
have secuted the idea of a drawing master for
: the grown-up- boy Master Herbert and Ger
tainly would have grUdged the cost Of lessons
Hence the permission given 10 Herbert by Mr..
Moriaunt, Of q weekly visit 10 his private re-
treat, where the presence of his wife and daugh-
ter was DO hiadrauce 10 study. their silence.
while Erty pursued her occupation Of needle
work, remaining on these Occasions uabroken.
After the first Slight introduction, Herbert in
stinctively felt that no approach 10 more IA
mIar footing would be permitted BY Mr.. Nor
dauRt or the ladies his presence was check
10 social intercourse Etty deGareiy composed
herself TO fulfil an appointed task, Ike girl
in school hours and Mrs N0rdaGnt was a0-
sorbed with a book Nevertheless, Etty soon
aScertained that the young stranger was good
looking. and had very agreeable volce WheE
addressing her father nay. she learned the
color of his ewes, and thought them the NEST
penetrating and expressive dark eyes in tie
world Herbert also, though busted from the
moment of his entrance with the single purpose
for which he Was there, ret found opportunity
to remark the graceful outline Of the tall slight
form, ever heHding over Reesile-Tork and 10
detect the fact, that Etty's eyes were Of the
softest. loyelest violet color. shaded by silken
fringes and that in Etty's long golden ring
lets kind Of sunshine seemed 20 hngrr. though
l,tle Of sunshine eErr penetrated the close az
moSphere she inhaled Herbert, being quick
Observer, remarked also the old harp in the