Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-04-17
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THE sHozMAKEa.
By PocHAHosTAs.

'Twas evening, and proud Isabella Earnest
sat at the window OF her fatbef's handsome
mansion, which was situated on one el The
most fashionable rthoroughf fares Of the city OF
-. She was splendidy dressed, and
all around showed she belonged 10 the aTiso-
'cratical class oI thai city. She had sa; for one
hour, gazing upon the throng that crowded
the streets, when one passed who raised his
hat, and bending low his body, pronounced
her name in q low, murmuring voice.
'Mr. WiIlmot,' murmured Isabella, as she
looked down 10 re-adjust bracelet, her face
assuming thnughllul expression. 'What o
pity he Is a shoemaker. One who possesses
such handsome lace, such graceful figure,
and is SO polished and geuiemaniy in his
manner, that be should be a shoemaker, It's
IilicuIous.'
Another hour she spent in deep meditation;
and she was aroused b, the servant, who an.
nounced 'Mr. Willmot.'
Isabella was right; James Wimot was very
handsome, short block curls fell around his
faii forehead, his eyes were darkly blue, and
his figure unobjeclionahle. He took his seat
as though he had been millionaire instead OF
the shoemaker; but Isabella was moi at her
ease. In vain the belle OF B., tried 10
entertain. An hour passed.
Lhuyy Suiu JdIncSb dltCT > pHuStt
u come here on business merely. and yet
lei moment after moment pass and still men
tionit not. How apt we are in moments Of
enjoyment 10 neglect that which belongs 10
our happiness more nearly. That love you,
Isabella, you mus; know. | have never told
you so in words, bu. you must have read il an
hundred times in my eyes, my actions, and in
my voice. These were spontaneous and be,
yUnd control; the promplings oi heat which
is wholly yours. | know, in one point oil
view, you are far above me, but you have
treated me SO kindly, il has caused me ;o
speak ihus'
James ceased. AT first lisa elias head
dropped, and deep blush overspreaj bei
face; but, os he closed, her eyes flashed, o'
she exclaimed:
'And is il 10 me that you address such Ian
gusge? Do you suppose Isabella EarDes
would condescenG 10 marry o shoemaker?'
james sprang 10 his feet, and sorrow ant
asionishment were blended in his eyes,
'Tis enough, lady, IL you say H. and will
stiff how he left her.
As he hurried along the street he murmured
t-pnfned me because am sshoemaker!-
She little dreams that The shoemaker hos mon
ey. can be something more; yes, will be
gin Tonight. Ii would be sweet revenge
.,.Iames, said n vo;ce hshinl him sIames
are vn,, moi go,,g IN sn..at IN mel yor wer,
ay;ny along al s,ch q ron,a yo,4 ,ba,-bov
nal yon o,e, are yon s;ct;'
.Msrv nv friend how clad 7 am ,o soc vou
Won have aiways bssn mS friend Wby have
ynu no, snurned me ,,o; NE wealthy Mis-
M,v Wilson, WIN has she cnnaescsnd.d ,o b,
INV irienJ7, I = - - eV''e1 - 4' :
81 shalI ,i,v,ys he .,o,d ~ y. ,ou, friend
MARY, am going away
Going awayl' gssped she, when an,
wherel'
when, io,night. Where | know not
He then con6ded TO her friendly bosom hi
troubles. How he was going sway, and whe
he returned he would meet ite proud on thei
own proud footing. ~
When he bsde her good bye, he fel. be love
her as 0 pure sister; and she fell she loved hir
something more, but he knew il not.
When Isabella was left alone she sprang t
her feet, and pacing 10 and fro her room, said
'Whai have done7 lore him, and ye
my p:ide predominales,'
hour, she murmured, ! have done right
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