Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-02-01

a prophecies
Yes, in His own good time replied
Christine, as she babe her friend good
bye, and walked to the lake where she
had promised to meet Philip.
1t was before the time that she had ap-
pointed. but it was very pleasant to Sit
under the tall trees that waved their leafy
branches near that beautiful sheet of wa
ter--to look into it's crystal depths, and.
see the same beautiful picture reflected
there, only IN softer tints, that lay around
her; the Aeecy clouds, the waving trees,
were mirrowcd below her, and she could
almost imagine that she had glimpse in
to the dwellings of the naads.
She leaned back at last against tree.
and letting the soft air play on her check,
she sank into a reverie.
Mrs. Warmers words had reused her.
she would awake from her slumbor-she
would work A quiet smile play round
her mouth, and deeper light filed her
eyes, as she marked out her future course.
Suddenly she heard voices near her
r Surely one was familiar to her: but no
a clear sirlish voice replied. 1t could not
be Phliips tones, though strangely like
them; it was probably some couple who
had been tempted, by the beauty of the
day, to sail over the still waters of tho
lake.
s The voices came nearer. She was a.
bout to change her position when the
words arrested her attention, and rooted
her to the spot.
i philip, dear Philip Tell NC, it can.
not be so =
y The voice was sweet, but pitifully ear
nest and mournful, and every tone fell on
Christine 5 car as clearly as if the speak
er had been at her side. Yet she could
v not see her, separated as they were by
, = clumps Of trees,
why have you followed me thus -
returned voice she well knew. but in a
- stern and harsh tone she had never be-
It fore heard. Why do you dog me in this
manner:
, 'Oh, Philip, do not speak so coldly,
$ and forgive me; but had just heard
words that maddened me. l saw YOU
q and l could wait no longer. must hear
70 denial from your lips 1t cannot be tina.
:, you are going to be married. 1t canno,
: be true
yet it is true he replied.
Christine could bear suspense no lon
. ger; she leaned forward, and saw through
: " the trees her lover and young GIRL
:, whom she instantly recognized as Grac
~ Minor. Both were turned away from
- her, and she could see distinctly the
=, slight figure of Grace, who at these words
p" has sunk on the ground, and was wiring
ing her hands convulsively.
Then it is true. have been sewing
- wcarily and in sadness ON the garments
OF your bride. But, as your bride, she
shall never wear them, she exclaimed.
checking her sobs. 1 will 60 to her, /
: will tell her all
y DO you dare to threaten nc. > he in
" terruptod, stamping his foot, and speak
ing In fierce tone. Dare to do as YOU
have said. and never see you more
- A fresh burst of sobs was the only re-
ply. At last she spoke, in voice chok.
! ed with emotion,
- Tell me, then, one thing-you do no.
IL love her.
:, Christine held her breath almost sus
=" pended to hear the reply. She felt almost
. guilty at the cxultation which she cxpe-
- rienced as he spoke.
Love her! he exclaimed; better ID N
. my own ifc-better than my own soul.
She is the onl y woman / ever loved
" 'The only woman. Oh! Philip, unsay
l. those cruel words. 1t cannot bo-she 30
'Hush." interrupted. DO not Ia, a
the namo of that pure being on your lips :;
- she so far above all the world; she, tho
first of her sex that ever respected size.
. who endeavored to lead me into her own
heavenly way. Do not bring hcr im4re
into comparison with ysu,' ho addc-
sneeringly.
But who mado me what am. e,.
claimed the girl. WAS not as pure AZ
, she. till you came with false words and
r smiles She paused, overcome with
emotion. oh God I she calculated.
what am nows He who ofall the world
should pity me. spurns me with contempt.
| tells me that in all these months, in which
he won my hoart and wrought my ruin.
he has been bctrothed to another-th,t
he uprpr lnvad ,oo Dk.l.-.