Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-03-18

eanT entirely Gon 21 Am not 'Os permitted to accom-
90, yes, Henry" said Annie, eagerly. "Yo,
know am but a novicsas yet in horsemanship
and must not ride without my teacher
"No, little wife, | cannot quite trust yol
yet" he returned, gazing fondly into the swee
lace of his young WIFE, But away with you
ladies, and prepare for the ride, while 1 order
the horses" u
The ladies were soon ready, and the horse:
awaited them at the door.
"Irene" said Browning, as he joined them
(which will you ride ?-my wild, dashing
Omar or Whitcfoot thegentle? Both arc full
of spirit, but Omar hasa spice of the tiger in
him. which makes him sometimes difficult for &
lady to manage"
30, let me have Omar, if you please" erie;
Irene "pcrhaps can gsubduc the'tiger Al
all events, l should like TO try"
"My noble Selim for Enc" said Annie, as her
husband assisted her into the saddle 81 can
trust him. and have none Of Irene's ambition
to train tiger"
"Or to conquer world" said Irene, laugh.
ing as she sprang lightlyito her seat
One touch of her whip and Omar's fore feet
were reared high in the air.
Loosen the reins, for heavens sake or he
will fall on you," cried Henry, excitcdly.
ella! hal" laughed Irene. ~ have seen
horses before, sir knight,s and prefer that this
one shall play the blped for a moment longer,
at Ieast.'
Curbing him with strong and practi>ed
hand, she kept tue proud animal rearing aloIt,
while she retained her graceful seat, with per-
feet GOODNESS and seli-possessiOn.
Annie, in an agony Of fear, begged her to de-
sist before he killed hcr,asbut Henry looked on
in undisguiSed admiration. He saw that the
bold girl held the horse in perfect suljcction,
and he was struck with the magnificent beauty
Of the picture which they presented.
Omar;s glossy black coat was feckcl with
foam from his CALLED mouth, and his large eyes
cleaned with savage brightness; while Irene
sat motionless as statue. upon his back, an en-
ultant smile upon her lips, with steady hand
Keeping the frctted animal in his unnatural po-
sition Her hair, black as the darkest night,
lay in soft, wavy masses above her forehead,
! beneath which her beautiful eyes shot forth
beams of starry light. The rich blood mantlcd
her check with warm glowing hue, and be-
tween the full red lips, slightly parted, glcam-
ell the white, even teeth.
Henry Browning sat motionless Upon his
horse, fascinated by her brilliant beauty, which
had never before impressed him as now. lrcne's
quick perception noted the eilrct OF her artful
management, and size was satisfied. "Twicc
this morning have moved him." thought she.
"Brayo Irene Cadet, xsnasill succeed. zee -.
Giving her horse 'the9fsin; sfifd touching him
lightly with the whip, the chafed aud excited
animal bounded away like the wild steed OF
the desert.
"Catch me if you cam" Irene shouted, while
Silyery laugh rang out upon tue mornlns air.
;Colne, Annie, that wild girl will get her
neck broken said Henry. ave must over
take her."
Bat Annie was not practised horsewoman,
and Sclims rapid motion was exceedingly rk-
some to her. She turned pale, and checked her
horse.
"Ileury. cannot ride so fast she said !;
"Lut if il is necessary, you can leave me and
find Irene"
u do not like to leave yon, Annie" replied
her husband, but his inlpatience was lily con-
ccalc,, and Annie ur.ed him not to mind her,
rs she could do very well until he came back.
AWcIi. goo-by, then And waving his llan'l
lo her. hr dashed away and was soon out OF
sight.
Annie Browning was too purc-mlnded her.
sell. to suspect that all was not quite as ii
should be, but a ,;.ng did shoot through her
heart when she saw her husband for tie FIRST
time willingly leave her to join another. But
all other feelings were forgotten in her love for
him and her rejoicing lri'Ie, wien, IN 'c"
moments, she saw the rilimwavs returning, 1i,lS-
ed with the exercise OF their rapid ride. Hell
~ seemed so happy and buoJant in spirits, and
Annie thought she hal never seen iil'il look 50
handsome.
Lcisurcly the party proceeded on thei: ride
about the grounds, laughing and chatting III the
gaycst spirits, until at length Irene challenged
Annie to a trial of speed, saying that 1t iroze
her blood to ride at that >llail's pace.
"Nay, Irene, l am but i'll the ru'llments oil
hoysemanship as yet; cannot compete sue
ces>lulIy with so accomplished an equestrian as
yourself" replied Annie.
"Well, then, will not be strenuous; but
have you no gallant knight vino will take up
the glove in your bchalf?"
"Your most obcent, lady," said Henry.
bowling low. eff fair Annie will allow me, |
will enter the lists in her behalf"
"-As you please, Henry" said his wife, and
/ the next moment she Was alone.
The fleet horses seeIued allpost to lily, as they
spurncd the earth beneath their feet, and the
! wIiitc plumes Of Irene's hat Hoated out like
/ banners on the air. Yet a moment Annie gaz-
ed, and then only the soft green sward, the
oyer-arching trees and the silent sky, met her
view. 4 strange sensation OF sadness came
over her spirit, as she rode slowly along amid
the stiffness, Lut Sue drove it resolutely away
and followed on in the path the riders had Ia,
ken, thinking she should soon meet them re,
turning for her. But when lie came TO the
gate which opened into the public road, and
saw. fresh tracks of horses feet, and the gate
swinging open, size turned her horses head
and retraccd her steps towards nome
Two hours passed before Irene and Henry
returned. Irene, having the ttecter horse. had
led him a long distance into the country before
she suffered him to oyertake her, and then. ias
cinated by her witty and brilliant conversation
he forgot tile wife who was waiting his coming
at home, and kept on until Irene, herself, pro
posed returning. "For," said shc with scarce
ly perceptible sneer, and a curl Of the rosy lip
& YOU pattern husband as you are, mus not b.
caught displeasng your wife, as you will b.
sure to do if YOU are not soon at home"
There was triumphant gleam in 1rene's eyes
that made Henry color as he met her glance
when Annie met them at the door, and anx
iously inquired the cause of their detention.
"lIa ha! don't let him slip away from yo
again, Cousin Annie," she laughed; he ma.
get lost if he ventures so fur without you.
And lightly kissing her hand to them, she pass
} ed on 10 her room.
Secure from observation, she threw herse
into CHAIR. and gave free vent to her feelings
$50, so-the learen works" she said. an
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