Squatter sovereign. [volume] (Atchison, Kan. Terr.) 1855-1858, 1856-07-29

niSnt the look whlch Henry had gwen her.
when he asked that question, haunted
her.
''He could not doubs me no! that can
not be. Why then look at me so strange7
twas look so loving, tender, and yet half
full of pity and regret. Cosid it be his
mother objected to our marriages know
she sets great value on wealth. but she
could not object to daughter Of James
Walton; yet if she did, my love and not
her pride would suffer. No. it is not so;
will not thin4 of it; if do will cease to
love you. dear. dear Henry"
Ida smiled; and. as she slept, bright
dreams told oflove and happiness; but, ah.
in mercy none told of the dark days that
would first be.
/ Lou and Ida were the only children of
the aristocratic James Walton, of w.
The chief trait in Mr.. WaIton's character
was pride; he was very fond of his descend.
ance, which he could reckon back for many
years. His ancestors were very proud,
wealthy and aristocratic Englishmen; and
although their wealth was greatly dimin-
ished. yet the sole representative of the
family possessed as much pride, living as
he did in an humble style in the village of
| W. as his boasted fathers did in their
splendid mansions in Broadway.
Early in life he married sweet loving
creature, whe could mate but lily with his
proud heart; she lived but few years
bore him two children, and then passed
away. Mr.. Walton having dislike for
business. gave himself up to the education
of his children.
Lou, several years the senior of Ida,
was like her gentle mother, kind, affection
ate and lovely. Early in life she met and
loved one who had received the summons,
Go into all the world and preach the
gospel" to obey he left her side, but fatal
consumption seized his vitals and he was
laid low. Lou now lived for her father
and sister, to meet him in that bright land
where the wicked cease from troubling
oAo shc "Cd'J diS At iSSt'
| Ida was her fathers pet darling; she
was like him; all things and feelings bent
TO her pride; it was part of her existence;
|, by it she lived, moved, and breathed.-
Henry Woodford was young lawyer
from his native town, settled in w, and
was the acknowledged suitor of Ida Wal
ton.
Two weeks passed away. Ida and
: Henry met often, but there was always al
embarrassment in his manner which she
could not understand and it troubled hel
sorely.
At the expiration of this time he entered
one morning with a troubled air and said
aida. my mother came last night
81 am glad for your sake, dearest" sale
Ida.
II shall be compelled to leave the vii
lage; will you go with me e.
Leave the village of We" said Ida
"Yes, but though your mother though
you too young to marry"
i Henry drew near, and taking Ida:
E hand within his own, said
"Will you always love me : and are yot
willing to make a sacrifice for me e.
Henry said she, 81 shall always love
lyou, and would lay down my life for you
q but tell me oil. What has happened 2"
81 will tell you all. AS you know,
have been reared by parents who are yer.
proud and wealthy. They object TO m.
marrying you because you do not posses
9 as much wealth as myself. 1t is becaus'
d they do not know you; my mother will no
consent to see you. Don't speak till / an
done. dearest. My father says he will
disinherit me; but poverty with you wouls
: be bliss. I offer you fond and lovin.
lheart-'tis all have. In return / asI
/, your heart and hand. We can be hap
lpy."
i "Henry that love you, you cannot doubi
q but will never marry you on these terms.
Ida withdrew her hand, and tossing he
n head haughtily back, continued-"I neve
: will go into any family if they object.
N would lay down my life for your good. br
I cannot forget my family pride; neithe
will come between parents and their onl
Ichild." Ida studied her voice. I'VE ha
K better part at once"
II "Oh, Ida, you do not mean that~ sal
Henry, twining his arms around her.
d Ida's feelings came very near givin
ls way; but pushing him from her, 81
said
le 81 have said ids enough. uni
ri your family think otherwise, we must
las strangers"