Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-04-29
cred like an aspen leaf, as he falteringly ex-

| - Sir, this IS not the stage OF a theatre TO
enact scenes" now spoke up the daughter,
:. let it suffice TO know we ever to be stian
gers to each other. You attempted to de-
ceive me and pass yourself off for gentleman
when it turns out you are of the working clas-
ses, only printer, a portionless journeyman,
fortune seeker. If you bad honorable
profession. sir, and was of good family, as
once fondly thought, could be united but
/ as it is [ cannot and Will not descend so lown
aud the youn lady thus spoke, she tossed
| her head, and with look of ineifable scorn
and contempt, proudly sailed out of the room.
| Overwhelmed with dismay and stung to the
! quick, the young man sat paralyZed many
moments. but recovering somewhat of the
! shock, rose and staggered out of the room.
| Alas how crushed were his hopes nov
| Deceived, sighted, wronged, confidence be-
trayed. laughed and treated with scorn and
contempt by one whom be adored and loved
alas ! to well, and all for being slow bred,
base mechanic! p Add rushing madly to the
! Inn, he sought his room and threw himself
| desperately on his humble cot. from which he
did not rise for two long, weary months for
the unwontcd disappointment and excitement
of the morning had brought on a burning fe-
yer. From morn to night and night to morn
the patient raved wild maniac, calling and
conjuring his Emma to come back TO him,
| and with his impatience and querulousness,
wea-ied all about him, save one. The physi-
clan despaired of restoring him. and resign
ing him to the care of the gentle Augusta,
/ who watched at his bedside night and day
with unremitting assidutv, bore with his i'm
becility, administered to his wants with kind
ness aud soothed his irritat.d spirits by the
gentlest words and treatment.
Finally after the lapse of several weeks,
ho ell pl,- TO nj
turned once more When having entirely re-
covered. he thanked the kind hostess and
daughter with fearful eyes and heart over
flowing with gratitude for their kindness in
watching over; him in his weakness and in
firmities. He called Augusta bis preserver,
his guardian angel and told her he owed her
life, and that he would ever hold her in CRATE
ful remembrance. and though he was then
about to depart and would not see her again
fo- years. yet when fortune smiled upon him
| again, she should hear from him. Till then
he bid her a sorrowful, fearful farewell and
departed
Years passed and still the unfortunate stran-
gel was unheard of, and almost forgotten by
the good gossips of Salem, and even by the
one who caused his misfortunes. Emma White
herself; yet there was one in that little viii
| lage who still gave him place, not only in
,
the hostess daughter.
Five years from the events Just related.
Richmond was crowded to overfowing, ior the
Legislature was in session, and had brought
It's usual retinue OF strangers, Office and pleas
ure seekers. 1t was by far the gayest season
the capital had seen for many years aud
balls, parties. solrees, picnics, followed each
other with unabated zest.
Gorgeous lights streamed from score of
windows of one of Pearl streets statelest man
sons, and sounds of music and revelry are
heard within. Luscious and sylph-like forms
skip over the richly carpeted goor. and grave
gentlemen sit comfortably in the back ground
talking politics, and admitting the light-hear-
ted, the lovely and happy beings around them.
We will draw near one of these companies,
that one near the chandelier, consisting of
two gentlemen and young lady, and listen
aud as we are in cog. in matters but little
harm will ensue if we are caught eavesdrop
ping.
6 1t is just as you say, Col. White, the Leg
islature has done but little as yet, still thiuk
they have redeemed themselves somewhat by
one Ju6icous act, in appointing our young
friend K to the fifth judicial judge
ship"
- A very proper appointment, sir, very
| but yonder he is now-sea, the servant is ush-
/ ering him into the room"
La me, Pa" exclaimed the young lady
admirlngly, "how interesting he looks. and
so young too to be appointed Judge"
- He is a clever young man, Emma, and
able too, or he would not have been honored
with the responsible Office just conferred upon
| him.
. How should like to become acquainted
with him Pa, pray introduce him.
, g Most assuredly | will do so, for here he
comes now"
g A pleasant evening to you, gentlemen
Colonel White, pray how do you do?'
Quite well, quite we'll, 1 thank you
! Judge. Permit me to present you to my
daughter. Judge K, Miss White
And with low differential courtesy the lady
greeted the gentleman and seated him beside
her, With many an art and vile did she at
tempt to amuse, please, and insiuuate herself
into the good graces of the promising young
judge. But her efforts were in vain her ar.
rows were aimed against heart of steel, and
the countenance of the judge the while wore
a contemptuous and sneering expression that
battied all hearts and penetration.
8 heavens what face, how lovely, how
angelic But methinks | should know that
countenance !" exclaimed the Judge as he
caught the beautiful black eyes of lovely
lady In distant corner OF the room, riveted
full upon him him.
. Who the young lady in the black velvet
mantila ha. ha. that's my protege, she is
an orphan. her parent was a Mlstre de Hotel
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