The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1856-03-13
ORIGINAL STORY,
For the Ripley Advertiser.
TALE LOVE, COURTSHIP
AND MARRIAGE.
By KATE.
CHATTER TX.

f'lenl3, anu l''"t'ct ~ ""i oeS ""o
happened to Harry. He proceeds
to ride in gaIlop about a half mile
and then, his thoughts turning to sobe
tbngs, he rode more leisurely; and, fl
ually came to a full stop on an emf
uenc., commanding a view OF tn
C,otain' man .ion ana beautiful wild
spreal fiells coyerel'with green wav
inc corn, wheat, oats, &c, almost a
far as the eye could reach. The SUI
was lust rising, and threw a red gol
den light oycr the scene, making the
houses literally appear as if bathed il
a bed of ti;c. The mansion was stu
atel on a gradually sloping hill-by
far the most elevated spot in tn.
ncighborh0od. Twas surrounded b,
large pa:k, filled with tall green
f,rest trees, and an avenue half mile
long, lea ling to the open road, cover
cl with long green grass, and border.
ed with variety Of evergreens. The
back Of the park sIoped down to the
green fields; and, afar off, loomed the
tops of the majestic pine and lordly
oak, which the sun had touched with
its golden pencil, leaving a mellow
glow behind.
Harry gazeI for Il moment on the
lively scene, then turncd his longing
eyes to her window, hoping to see her
lively face once more; but all was
quiet there; and, with a deep sigh, he
.ad:
TO thou--'ts vain to MOURN for one who scorns my
love
viii not linger ahuf. around hope forever gone;
~ ir-.u a. ilst il .r youH cold eye shall never
trace
! ..n9'. line Of caIe upon my face; III proudly
bear thy .eorn.
| onrr ,rs blest in ,hy iancied love; now dream
NJ more
For nothing, noteven tsr grief YOU KNOW feel at
s,ing ysH
& Al move iaat cold heart to respond with a single
glow
Diieciins-oh. III God! ausr this love subdue"
At... tho. uirino want to his feel
ll-,, lie wheeled his horse around.
s'icking the spurs in his side till the
hool trcklcd down. The fiery ami
al, smarting with the pain, rushed
: award without Harry once attempt
ing t, cheek him, till, of his own ac-
",rd, he stopped at the outer gate of
-lr. Buchan's residence. Harry call
to a negro boy tn. t was going to
fac field, and, throwing..him the reins,
ID him to feed, water, and curry him
well: ana feeling ievcrisll and excited
ought he would walk to the house,
W rch was about quarter of a mile,
linking perhaps, a walk in the cool
ny bracng air would make him look
A. feel more ike his former self. He
soon reached the house, and, seeing
'he door open, entered; but, seeing no
'Ac in the pariof, sitting room, or his
nother'a room, where they generally
vat before breakfast, he concluded
hey must be in the dining room, and
'"nt his steps in that direction. As he
'ltercd they all exclaimed
"Th=re's Harry"
"lcs, | an here. How are you
'i'' said he, with as glad smile as
Ne coald assume.
Well" said his mother. GLOW
T' You, my boy?-you look pale!'
"Q' tie well, dear mother; you need
ave no fears
"Why do YOU come home so soon?
nythng the matter at friend Stan
'ys ": and his father looked at him
nth apiorcing, enquiring glance, as if
c wished to read his very soul.
Il assure you, father, nothing of
'nsequence has happened" stammer-
u poor Harry, whilst his cheeks burnt ,
'ie f,c.
May be some one is sick, and you i
me carly to let us know" said his 7
other. E
"Oh, mother! do let brother alone, t
ID let's eat breakfast. We have v
aIiod so long It's already cold" a
but he hasn't said yet what made v
N leave "a trieaa's roofin so strange h
manner. He must have left there s
ng before sunrise" t,
Mother! have you forgotten?-1 d
ave YOU all tomorrow. Was i: un. ii
taral should wish to eat my last 81
'als, whilst | stay, with the loved O
es at homc?" Fl
No, my son." said she, with sad it
ned look, Il am very glad you a
ne" +,
es, yes, Harry, VIC are all glad; al
lets cat" said his father. They al
re soon over with the meal, and "
tlaT and sisters went about getting in
'rrys things ready for him to start. tr
ey looked sad--aGd tears stood in de-
"a soft eyes, and sac could scarce re