The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-16


claiming, 'tdon't pity me, DON'T can't bear
it, now"
From this time often noticed Hatry's eyes
gazing on me with tender, plying interest. I
knew what he was thinking of, and a blush
never failed to rise to my cheek, for trembled
for my secret, which was, however, never more
secure.
Harry's mind gradually regained more
buoyant tone. His thoughts were no longer
confined to a single painful topic, and he be-
gan once more to take an interest in what was
passing around him. He became more like
| his former self.
We were very much together; the sorrow
we had shared together had made us very near
and dear to each other, and-I am afraid
was very conscious maiden, but began to
fancy that the interest Harry took in me was
deepening. / could not mistake the glance
with which his eyes rested upon me-the bright
smile which welcomed my approval-the de-
light he took in every thing did or said.
My old day dreams and fireside dreams come
back to me, sweeter than ever. @A
We both of us retained our old habit of mo-
ping by the twilight FIRE. It was at that time
and place that most of Harry's confidence had
been made, but it had now been long since be
had alluded to the past. sfT z~ o5
% The long winter had merged into late, cold
spring, and the cheerful, and the cheering
blaze was still agreeable as we sat one evening
in our usual places.
After long silence chanced to look up to
find Harry's eyes earnestly regarding me.
"Olive,' be said, abruptly, 'tdo you believe
in second love?'' ss...s.7~x.u s4y~asl ...sg s.s
Sometimes, in man" replied, careless
| ly; Sin a woman, never"
Harry was silent for few moments, he then
said, g Hsazg ats 9a ~ 5Z9E aaH
Your first position is true, Olive. ] know
it and feel it,. But your second is fragrantly
false, or if not" he added, vehemently, Il
swear I'll make it so. Olive, you must and
shall love me.'' @~AEe 5 y
"Do not swear, Harry" said I; Sits wick
ed, and besides, I greatly mistake if you do not
soon wish that VOW unregistered" ~.
He did not heed the light tone Of my reply,
but continued earnestly:
17"Oive, the past has become to me as a
dream Of something unreal and transitory.-
The love which has grown in my heart for you
is founded on surer foundations. 1t is entwin-
ed with every fibre of my being. Olive,
could no more give you up than could part
with life itself. Dearest, let the past be past,
| beseech you, for us both. Consent to be
mine now, and forever
81 can consent to great deal, Harry" said
I, giving him my hand, 'but l can never con-
sent to give up my past-my dear, beautiful
| past-and never, never can give up my first
love-"
Harry looked deeply panied and grieved. I
saw that [ was torturing that very noble heart
which had lately suffered so much. had not
the cruelty even by moments farther trifling
to delay its approaching happiness. there
fore added softly,
"How if I admit, Harry. that you were my
first love? Would you then insist upon my
choosing second?" rE- ser@ .-.
Harry looked at me in astonishment.
''But you told me- he began. ..
''Well, what if did?" interrupted, lit
tie snappishly, cit was all true enough-but
why must [ be put to the blush, by being made
to confess how long thought Of you before
you even cast a glance at me?'' t...
Harry gazed atme with beamng eyes, while
his mind evidently ran over the past
"My poor Olive" he said, at last, while
tears actually stood in his eyes, ''and have you
Indeed suffered for my sake? Was it thus YOU
learned SO well how to comfort me-selfsb,
ungenerous creature that l was? But that is
past now," he continued, as he folded me in
his arms, ''henceforth it shall be for me to pay
the part of comforter, and | will see if can
not make a lifetime's devotion atone for any
thing you may have suffered in the past''
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The Oswego (N.Y. Palladium, of Decem-
Der 9Th, contains the following paragraph about
the supposed discovery of titles to immense
property in the city Of New York and the State
of New Jersey: n &3 E.s- .aa>s a# :a ls-.
1.-TWO of our own citizens have recently dis
covered titles to large estate in New York
city and in New Jersey, of which they have re-
mained in bissful ignorance all their lives. We
will not 90 into all the details of the case at
present, as we shall be able to 60 more spec-
fcally into facts by-and-by. But we will now
briefly state that the discovery of some old IT,
tie deeds which have been lost ever since the
that about the time of the breaking out of the
revolution an old lady resided upon farm now
embracing the most central part Of New York
city, and not willing to encounter the troubles
incident to the approaching struggle, she re-
turned to Holland, her native country, to re-
main till the war was over, leaving daughter
in New YORK and some sons in the country.--l
But, unfortunately, about a year previous to
the close Of the war, she died suddenly, and
when search was made for the deeds to her
farm and other property in this country, they
could not be found, and remained undiscover-
ed until few weeks ago. In the meantime
her family was scattered, and her personal eff |
fects, household furniture, &C., were distribu-
ted with them. Among other articles. rela-
tive came in possession Of an old bureau that
had been in the family over forty years.
1t has always been noticed by the possess
sors Of this old heirloom, that upon the under
side of one of the drawers was nailed firmly
square piece of tin, but it was supposed to have
been placed there to cover hole or defect in
he drawer. A few weeks ago, however, the
ady who possessed the article was led on over
lauling its contents and noticing that the draw
r was completely sound, to remove this piece
If tin. On doing SO, what should she discov-
r but the long missing documents, consisting
# seven title deeds, on parchment in the
Dutch language, all in perfect state of preser-
alton. Of course the discovery was at once c
nade known to the relatives and heirs, among