Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-09-12

but could not read the others for the
impeneirable veil OF fear aad distrust,
which hung between.
Vane now seldom enjoyed NADIA
lein's society. except. in the presence
OF his sister OF brcther-in-law. II
chance threw them together alone for an
instant. Miss Grey was fertile in excu.
ses to absent herself; and when alone
with him her manner was so capri
cious. sometimes cool and sometimes
naughty. then as though remorsefuI,
she would atone by the most winning
kindness, that her conduct became an
enigma too puzzling for his skill to
unravel. But, though hope was re-
moved farther than ever, from the
heart Of Mr.. vane, despair seemed to
lead fresh energy to his love. His
eyes followed Madalein. with sort oI
adoring sorrow in them. but she
through the strange perversity Of love
could not read their language Vane.
had essayed to bring about an expIa.
nation. during one Of MsdaIein's gra-
cious moods. but she gave him bei
hand. saying, ''she did not see why
they might not be The very best friend.
ia The world" and left him abruptly,
without giving him time to inquire in
to the cause OF her altered demeanor.
The daily rides were suspended, Miss
Grey found the weather too cold te
veature out. But alas for consistan'
cyl the young lady did not find lhs
weather to cold to admit OF taking a
long walk. which she did every day
alone. returning from the same. look.
ing very fresh indeed. One morn
ing. Me-. Vane. from his chamber win
dow. which comm anded view oI the
eastern horizon. saw the graceful ig
ure Of Miss Grey. on a neighboring
eminence. clearly defined against ths
morning sky. which was tinted with
the a.anf courier beams Of the rising
sun.
Borne on''the wings Of the morning.
the sun king soon appeared. and all
the heavens were flooded with del
nge Of GLORIOUS light. Having behel.I
this fns sight. Msdsein turning. trip
ped down the hill. through halo oI
sunshine. looking not unlike the god
iess Aurora herself. Mr.. vane was
seized with the sudden impression tha,
It was his duty to take the morning
air. Bot the sun he came TO greet,
was no where to be seen, for to him.
,hs "easI' was whenever Miss Grey
happened to be. and she was the "sun''
of his existance. Unsuccessful in his
search. he tnrned towards the house
when he espied Miss Grey. equipped
Tor q ride. dainty picking her way
through the s,able-yard. heading Phe'
De. q little feet arabian poney by the
birdie. Amazed. and not knowin,
what to think. Vane. forgetting thai
injunction" Of lord ChesterIield's
which says. no gentleman should suf
Ter himself TO be in hurry. ran to
wards Miss Grey. overlapping fences
and ditches. at one bound. in his haste
and excIsimiug. when. he reached her
"Miss Grey you don't intend to rid,
that animal?" "And why no, prayg
haugh,ily asked she. ''IIecause. she
is not it for lady to ride. she is onI,
half broken aud exceedingly hard il
the mouth" al wish 10 show yo,
that lean manage her." persisted Mad
.lein, 81 am not an ordinary ridel
sir..' IL do implore Miss G,ey. yo,
will believe me. when4 say that Phe
b. is not safe. even for man. and i
IN the habit Of running away" Mis-
Grey had great confidence in he
horsemanship. and still expressed he
determination to ride the beautiful an
imal. 1T you. will ride her." sai'
Mr.. Vane with a distressed lock. o.
must beg permission to accompan,
gou." At these words. Miss Grel
quickly dropped the bride rein an'
turned away. vane sprang to he
side. IL am heartily sorrow to place
ang restraint upon your wishes, Mis-
Grey. win you ALLOW me to put tn
saddle upon your own riding horse?'
Thank you. will defer my ride.
replied she. going away. Vexed an,
annoyed. vane led Phebe to the stable
but when he met Msdalein at break
fast. she seemed to have forgotten tn,
occurrence OF the morning and WA
quite like her old self again. lie
lover was delighted at this returnin,
sunshine. for he expected the cloud
so long breeding. would burst Ia
storm upon his devoted head. Bu
Mr.. Vane, found himself under
cloud again. for Miss Grey retired L
her chamber until dinner. and imme
diately after that meal, betcok hersel
to the same retreat. leaving him &
the entertainment Of his troubled ant
anxious thoughts. Atlast grown des
perate, aud determin,d not to kee
such unpl lsasant company longer. h
went in search Of his a,.er. and tol'
her he was going to the post-otlice AM
would return in an hour or two. III
went 10 the stable. saddled the formid
able Phebe. and leading her out. care
fully closed the barn yard gate. bat a
carefully Icft the lane gate leading :
the kitchen yard open. Phebe teste'
Mr.. Vane's horsemsnship severely
bat as he had taken the precsution {,
bride her with chain biz. he man
aged to control her. II was just tw
o'cIoek when he left home. aud Mar.
supposing he bad prolonged his ride
not knowing he had ridden Phebs
was not uneasy when five o'cloc
came and did not bring him. An
Six o'clock came, but 50 did not Nj
vane. and supper being now ready
Mary with a housekeepef's anxious
ness, went TO the kitchen door to Iistel
| Il her bsoIher bad reached the stables
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