Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-03-06
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man than | have ever been since. ! wore
long tailed coat, and boots, Ito which the sp
purieace OF spurs was generally added.) a
Roaslacbe was quite visible my upper lip,
md a CONSCIOUSNESS Of upe maturity never
once left my mind | was slutdyiug iorthe le-
gal profess ION, but al ine. tine of which Iwrile
was spenJnlg my summer vacation a, my
fathers house in the county.
Though so manly (a!nIuSl soldier-like as
fsncied,) in my appearance my inner, uas by
ITO means as stern as my outer man. loved
my mother with childish lendemess,and soon
er than pain her pioUs heari, unmnrmuringly
accompanied heI 10 the village church, 10 lis
ten TO long sermons OF which could mol hear
VOID, for The iremuous uccens Of The very
nged mlnsler, who conducted The services,
we're SO iai int as 10 be inaudible where | sal.
Though induced by love aud duty 10 subject
myself 10 this weekly penchance, (wet de
served by my weekly sIns) my conscience yet
die not pr. vent me from whillng away my time
by such q maSemenlS as lay o; hand that
namely, oi observing aud speculanng on the
ccuntenances Of my neigh ors, an Occupation
OF which was fond.
The phslognomy which interested me more
than all Others, was thai OF young gir who
rat not far from US, aud who accompanied by
on aged womaU, probably her grand mother
the object Of her eVei watchIul CAFE. This
gi!ps lace, from FIRST ellciiiDg my cUielesS ad-
miration, gradusliy absorbed my whole atien-
tion. II wasvery beautiful; but apart from
that il possessed the greatest possible Interest,
for me. Never had | seen q counienanee
J which denoted SO much senSIbility, each emo
ton Of her nind was plainly w:illen upon IT,,
by its quick, delicate Changes; nothing was
wanting but tie key OF a corresponding degree
Of sensihiliiy in Tie beholder, 10 read her in
noceut soul like an open book.
Sometimes, by chance, the fair object of my
busy fancies would catch my eye, or without
lookiDg al NE, seem 10 know OF teel iha; was
gazing Of her, and wickedy delighted in no
fleeing the blush which dee pened on her cheek
I'll, | wIlhdrew my eyes.
One Sunday happened, in coming out OF
church, 10 be close 10 my lovely ncighhor
immediately behind hei--my hand touched her
unconscious garments. | ieli an irresistible
desire, for 10 force her in some way TO no
tice me--io speak 10 her-lo occas ion one Of
those charming bushes, anything knew not
what. In short like an impertlnent cOxcomb
as vast stopped forward and with sn in.
sUferabe insoence, which lblush TO remem.
Der, ! whispered in her ear:
,"You are very pretty %
Never was | more surprised than when she
calmly replied:
al know it,"
was absolutely startled. had expected
a silent conscious blush--on indignant glance
anything rather than this cOol'l know il :"
] Was puzzled, but bad pieniy OF lime 10
turn The nstier in my mind, for IN few days
returned TO college. can iruly say il was
the one p.obiem, which throughout The Term,
gave me the mostibcu hit.
Another year elapsed ere ] returned, aud
ogain sat in The viIoge church. My home, or
personal appearance. was .onewhal altered.
] still wore my mousache, il is iIue, but my
coat-iniis we're not, or di6 not seem so long,
{ and lelt OF my spurs.
Ny mother and were seated Ia our peg,
and impalieptly walled Tor The ariyal or my
lovely enigma. lfed to prepare myself for
disappointment. 81 have been thinking and
dreaming about 90 ideal,"I said TO myself,
<'doubtIess when the young lady appears, all
my imsg innings VIII vanisb--lLe:e can be no
doubt tmy fancy has been playing. tricks with
me, investing mere county ma Id with trans
cendtnt gtaces and charms" While was
dessoping thus with myself, the young lady
appesled, leading her old relative with lendei
care
Worsbipping an "Ideal," indeed my most
charming remembrance did moi begin 10 do lbs
tice 10 the beautiful Teaiily: A soul fun OF
Tenderness end sens!bili,y seemed TO have
found filing home o person and face OF
perfect DWELLINGS, aud grace
She blusbes, wien looking afound, she
Glanced 10 see ne, and again The play OF ex
preston on iier features, which had SO inier-
4 ested me formerly, cboimed me.
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