The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1857-03-05


Gilead-the physician there"
Alas! for mau, that his capabilities fo,
intiic,ing woo and measureless sorrass are
not commensurate with his abilities for
soothing and comforting.
"Comfort cannot soothe the heart
Whose life is centered in the thought
oihapPy loves, once known, and still In hope
Living with a consuming energy.n
These moments are too painful to all par
ties to be heightened out; so, as soon ms |
had washed the blood from my head, and
partaken of a glass of wine, proposed 10
Edward that we had better 90 down and
make arrangements for leaving at once, as
our horses had no doubt returned to thei,
stables at the majors, and would occasion
considerable anxiety on our account
Excuse me, Mr.. F." said Edward, "but
| must not look upon Alice again; Cor it is
like gathering lost spirits before the gates
OF Paradise, merely TO intensity there woe
by contrast"
"WelI, well; be it so, Edward, for would
not willingly add the weight of sigh to
your already heavy affiction."
l shook him warmly by the hand, send
ing my whole sou! along with the pressure,
and sorrowfully left the room.
Alice was ready for me as I descended
the stairs. She was seated beside Mrs.
M-n who was arranging her beautiful
curls. The boy had brought the buggy TO
the door, and we were all ready to start,
when Alice asked for Edward.
"Do you wish particularly to SEQ him,
my dear" asked Mrs. Mn.
81 owe my life to him, and would thank
him for his timely assistance personally" !"
replied Alice, trembling like leaf.
81 shall speak to him, Miss Alice" said
|; "no doubt but what he will see YOU, if
you particularly wish it,"
FASTENED to his room aud deivece,. nv
message, but Edward could not be persua.
ded to come down, for an obstinate gloom
had settled upon his heart
Then you will not consent to Alice's
wishes" said |.
No, sir!' lie emphatically replied.
She will feel hurt, Mr.. Mn, if you
do not"
perhaps mott"
We'll, WELL" said l, shave your own
way"
stop" said he, placing his hand upon
my shoulder; leave me not thus, for would
not have you suppose me so arrant fool
MS to be beiniiuenced altogether by an obsti
nate spirit. You wanted TO reason me out
OF my woe this morning, and now ask
You IT Alice's request is reasonable. No,
no!-my heart is torn enough already but
u look from Alice would crush it in hope.
less agony. Leave mel"
IS my reader will very naturally sup.
pose--that is If he could lave seen the half
crazel countenance Of Edward rs he said
this--l tGt. Alice received my news of
Edwards refusal with digniied grace.
but made no remark. 1t was very evident
however, that she was deeply hurt aud NOR
titled by Edwards conduct, which, under
other circumstances, would have been ex.
ceedingIy rude on his part.
Come, Miss Alice, our friends will be
anxious about Your safety; let's go."
Bidding the old lady "gocd-bye," We
seated ourselves in the buggy, and drove
off at rapid rate.
Observing Alice'a low spirits, | made eve
ry effort TO cheer her, by aIluding to more
agreeable topics Of thought.
II tell you What, Miss Alice. YOU should
have seen MY horse when that rifle was
fired. lie made "a dead pause, nearly throw.
ing me over his head, and verify believe
that he is standing jus, where Left him"
why, thought lie threw yol," said
Alice.
Threw me! No, indeed; deliberately
dismounied, and ran after you as if ever so
many imps OF darkness were at my heels
SIS itpossible! How came You TO get so
severe fall ,hen."
"Why, Miss Alice, to speak the truth,
was SO ieariuily scared when your pony
took fright and dashed into the wood, ,hat
l lost all control over my nerves knew
that there was fearful responsibility rest.
Ing upon me, for had voluntarily taken
YOU out under my special care. What with
the state OF my nerves, and horrid forebo
dngs of know not what, became so over.
powered with exhaustion, that the first
thing knew was-nothing"
You tainted, suppose"
Now, Miss Alice, don't let such n tale
get abroad" said l.
p" Well, did you not faiutin
Well, no, don't know that | tainted,
but somehow made false step, and fell
against some hard substance, which depriy-
Cd iae I! a.. physical energy for brief
point Of time"
Il declare now, Mr.. T., YOU have labor
cd nght hard TO clear yoursel of my charge,
but must be excused if give the verdict
guilty
" surrender the case, and will pay cost,
Miss Alice, since everything has turned out
SO well after ALL"
1t grew dark when within half a mile Of
the majors house Is it no, beautiful to be
alone with beauty, And the stars
Shining N order, like a living hymn
N'uen IN light"
To my shame, be il said that allowed
the horse to travel just n, he chose, and
cared very iiile wha; time we reached the
MAJORS for | was perfectly satisfied with the
Sbclefv Of 4 loo