Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-08-29

any other piece Of her brothers. furni-
tufc. but beyond this. aad frequent In
functions to make haste and grow big,
and hold her shoulders up, Miss Arnafd
did not imagine her duty to Madalein TO
extead.
10 between Mr.. Arnard, whose tastes
from having been literary In early lie,
became commercial as he grew older,
and Miss Agnace, who was always SEN
timentsl. when she was not culinary,
Madnlein was leit to the guidance Of her
own sweet will. Tho poor child, would
have been solitary enough. but happily,
her cheerful and independent pirit found
Entertainment In everything about her.
She spent hours alone In the woods.
and beside the lake shore, returning
from the former In dreadful state oi
briars, and bringing from the latter
ter apron filled with pebbles and
shells, which she pleased herself
with arranging In cabinet. Mr.
Arnard had purchased MadaIein a we'll
broken pony. which the little girl, now
twelve years old, had secretly learned 10
groom. and could saddle and bridI Ie and
mount. without aid from any one. and
every pleasant day. or indeed whenever
the mood seized her. might be seen In
her pretty riding hat aud plumes, flying
before the wind, or leisurely surveying
from some eminencc, the beauties Of the
landscape below.
About this time the young girl was
sent from home TO school, where she
remained for the ensuing four years,
only seeing her adopted father, and aunt
during the short vscations. At the ex-
piration OF four years. Madalein being
just sixteen. returned TO her friends. with
the assurance from Madam Forman that
",Iss Grey was highly accomplished
and profoundly accurate IN all her stud
les. adding IN posiscriptum. "that she
drew aud painted splendldly, also p.ayed
on the piano forte with great skill aud
taste.' AK. tIs
A grand instrument was accordly pur-
chased Tor Miss Grey. by her delighted
papa, and as she sat before Il discoursing
sweetest music. Miss Arnard straight.
way, now that Madaiein was tho proper
size, installed her a heroine. In one OF
the many nicaes OF that lady's prolific
CHAPTER TIT.
The days wore on. Mr.. Vane was
growing accustomed to the solemn tick
ing OF the venerable farm house clock.
the clarion music OF barn yard fowls. and
the lowing OF homeward bound cattle.
The merry ringing OF bells. the noisy
shouts Of boys, the hurrying OF feet up
on paved streets, and the rumbIing OF
vehicles had faded from his memory, and
he almost fancled co ntry life congo.
NAL TO his literary pursuits and poetic
tastes. But the blush OF novelty was
paling. and he longed Cor little excite
nent. and secretly prayed that Miss
Grey would soon make her appearance.
Not that Mr.Vane was ladies' man, by
my means; outs ide OF the circle Of his
'elatives. he had known few women.but
he worshipped oil the sex as mysterious
who held In their hands the
INVISIBLE Jacobs ladder, whereby men
night mount into the very Heavens.
He had thought himself In love doz-
IN times, "caugat in the golden netted
neshes Of a smlle," or quivering from
he wound Of q piercing dark eye. But
Vane had only been skrmishing with
Cupid. He was soon to enlist. a crusa-
Ter in loves holy war. in which seiges
we're to be laid, and pitched battles
ought, and all his generalship tested
Ind developed. But not to anficipate
One evening, Mr.. vune, weary oil his
book threw Il down, to read story in
he glowing FIRE. A story Of gallant
snights on praneing steeds. moving In
stately procession to martial music; Of
loary castles on impregnable Businesses;
II fearful dragons aud conquering st.
Georges; OF msids borne away on feet
;hargsrs; Of gay tournaments; OF dying
yladiators; and all those images OF chiv.
slry poetic fancy loves to trscc In
yIoriods winter Gre. lie sat thus alb
'orbed in his pleasing fantasies. when he
vas recalled from his picture making,
~ the loud voice Of Arthur ushering In
, visitor.
Miss Grey-my brother. Mr.. vanc."
Vanc turning, beheld a vision beauti-
ul enough for "fire picture.v
A lady. with light yet stately figure.
'nveloped In crimson. gold bordered.
shawl. from whuse graceful shoulders a
'laud Of sable furs was falling, stood
within tho room. Her face was radiant
With the c,ld. aud her eyes rs dark aud
piercing as though they had absorbed
he night with NIL its starry splrndors. !
IL merit very warm welcome. ate,
'oming through this cold weather to see
ny friends" said Miss Grey. advancing.
Ind giving vane little hand as cold as
he Ice kings.
"How is dear Maryi" who coming op.
'ortuneIy In, answered for herself with
cordial embrace. At this demonstra-
ion OF female affection. Vane, for once.
'nvied women their "rights."
Mary took Miss Greys wraps, and as
he arried them away, looked archy |
'ver her shoulder. and bade her brother
take of Madaleins overshoes."
Did she mean what she saidl "was
70 really expected to do thisw Mr..
Vane's heart psipitated at the thought |
The quiet figure Of Miss Grey surely
uggestcd no resistance, and Mr.. Vane.
vent down on his knees at Miss Grey's
eet With more awe and trembling, than
lid ever devotee kneel TO kiss the toe OF
'is papal Holiness. As the soldier. In
he FIRST shock o! battle, lorgets his fears.
md acts his part with valor and discrs-
i'm, so Mr.. Vsne. rs his hand came into
,ollisinn with Madaleius foot, receiving
rom the contact a pleasant thrill, felt
hat he could perform his part with ease
Ind distinction. lie even went so far.
n the simplicity Of his heart, (without
dare say, how dis6guring II
would be) TO wish that the young lady
rad as many feet, as Briarieus had hands,
hat he might perform the same pleasing
10y for oil Of them.
Now as a faithful historian. ! must re-
lard. that Miss Greys foot was small. in
fact tiny, but, must also record, that.
is Is not uncommo only the case with la
dies. her shoe was smaller than her foot.
So Il seemed. at least 10 vane, for he
pulled as hard as the limits Of propriety
a