The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-02-14
RATENNA. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY IA 1856.

Gu lhem du@-.Idm Otner tnan seem, as yOt
have no doubt inferred from the words Of the
dandy; but pardon my deception, for, believe
me, that it is with feelings Of pity l now
contemplate the act which has just been CON.
mitted. | am Henry Hankins, and Fred and
Cora Rawdon are my cousins. Come, let
n,e ask your forgivness for tho manner in
which ! have treated you, and in which
have conducted myself this evening"
And he approached them cordially extend.
ing his hand, and imprinting kiss upon pale
cheek Of Cora. ~
The parents and Mr.. Hankins had vacat-
ed the apartment some time previous, and
Henry signi6ed his intention to do the same,
reparkingi a#
Excuse me for few moments, and thi,
mystery shall be unrayelled.' M s
The company were thoroughly amazed.
1t was the most remarkable event q the
season Fred was all happiness, seated by
the beautiful Spanish maiden, while George
Lemon stole to the side Of Cora Rawdon,
and all were happy. t s
The folding doors were thrown open, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Rawdon, followed by two ele.
gantly apparelled and handsome young gen.
tiemen entered the apartment.
The nobler Of the two stepped aside from
the other, an6 with a courteous bow that
would have done honor to Beau Brummel,
presented his companion. .tE n
Ladies and gentlemen-Mr. Forbes, my
chum. M. Forbes-ladies and gentlemen.
All instinctiyely arose and bowed. ...
'Whilom Mr.. Hankins added he.
Never was surprise more complete.
"And / am Henry Hankins.'
They were SPELL l-bound-amazed beyond
description.
Now to the mystery. He who left the
apartment SO abruptly and unceremoniously
few moments since, was no other than the
renowned gambler and forger under tn, alias
o., who was formerly college COM
panion of mine! but who from life of dis
sipation, was expelled therefrom. He is ac-
complished, and by that means obtained ad-
mittance to the circles of respectsbility.--
Ere this, he is the fashionable prey of the
law; for bad given them notice Of his
whereabouts. And am here as the inter.
prefer of that mystery---the befriender Of
ALL
Children said the parents, approaching
Fred and Cora, 'learn from this useful less
on taught you, that the world is apt to de-
ceiye, and that what appears truthful may
prove but the covering of gross deceit.--'All
is not gold that glitters.' is a true maxim;
then put not your faith in external appear
ance, for it is q false standard heaping
misery upon those who adopt it, and the err
or seen only when to late for retraction. Arise
and thank the gentleman for acting 80 tru-
ly honorable, and for preserving you from
much sorrow and regret in the future. May
you ever bear in mind the important truths
just narrated, that they may be productive
of much good and shower down countless
blessings upon your head.
After embracing their children, the parents
left the room, leaving the guests to enjoy
themselves as best they could; which en-
joyment, we opine, was of most pleasing
kind. With George Lemon and Cora Raw.
don seated side by side, and Fredrick by the
Senorita Georginia Celestina Altaverde-
Mr.. Forbes by the side of Grace Danvers,
all discoursing pleasantly meanwhile, we
leave, them where, until the jocund dawn
(not The DAWN, dear reader) appeared, and
the eastern skies were mantled with the
blush ofproud Aurora Sin all her gay ATTIRE
they revelled in imaginary bliss, and the
delights of Love's own conversation. The
hours flew swiftly by, and the fresh breath
Of morning stole into the apartment, ere
they separated. t,a