Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-06-24

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strictly beautiful; but the absence o
classical features is often more than com
pensated for b. that sparkling vivacity
which clothes the plainest countenance
with radiant beauty. Her eyes were of I
light blue, profusion of golden locks
shading her clear red and white com.
plexion, and pleasant smile ever lin
gering about her pouting lips. Passions
always leave their wrinkles early in life
but over such faces as that of Henrietta
Morley, years passed ike that of dove,
the surface locking softer from the touch
of IFS wings. Add to this the fact that
she was his affianced bride, and you
will not wonder that Everard Waltham
regarded her with jealous interest.
But his tavern friend never OWNED
what prompted his reply, and said in a
shalP voice:
1t does matter, though. Do you, a
pledged Rep blican, intend to let this
scarlet coated pOpinjay carry OF bis COW
eted prize?'
Not l." and, as he spoke, Eserard' 5
right hand instantly clulched at the hilt
of bis heavy sword-it was one that his
father had used valiantly in the cavalry
Of Cromwell.
"Thal's the spiriil Why fear the
light steel of the kings minion, when
there is such precious charge at stake?
Rather apply the torch and leave him
bat heap Of ashes for his prey"
"Whatl" exclaimed Everard. "Why,
that would be borrowing from the IrO,
quois.'
81 care no.; but 1 would rather hear
the skin crqck!e in the flames than see it
profaued by his hand"
"NO, no! He can, perhaps. make her
happy" replied, EverarI in a choked
tone oil voice, as the couple approached,
apparently in earnest conversation.
Happy" repeated the old man. gaz-
ing after Everard with a doubtful ex-
preston.
us the young man sane? Surely 1
do not see what happiness The royal gov
ernor can confer on parchment char
ter?" and putting resolutely at his pipe,
he continued TO Perambulate the porch.
Fool that l was 10 trust a woman's
vow," said Eyerarl TO himself, as he
bolted the door OF his chamber, TO which
be had resorted. "Here This maiden has
entWined her charms around my heart,
and now stranger usurps my privileges,
merely, forsoolh, because he wears
scarlet coat, and is perchance. like po-
tato-the better portion of him beneath
the ground, in the graves OF titled an
cestors.' And sitting moodily down
he brooded long over his faithless fair
one.
At length the bell rang nine, and Ev-
erard, when the last stroke had died in
to silence went out. The round moon
was floating in the heavens, ard the
shadows of the many gabled houses lay
darkly upon the foot ways, save where
the clear beams stole through the garden
spaces, checkering the beaten paths with
the mosaic light and shade of the inter
vening traese. All was quiet, for in
those days people retired early, 10 rise
with the sun, and Everard met no one
as his steps insensibly led him to the
residence of Henrietta Morley. The
plant of the whip poor will, and an oc-
casional hOot from some wandering bird
of wisdom, or the buzy hum of nocturnal
insects alone broke upon his ear.
But calm as was the night, it failed TO
socthethe excited feelings of Everard,
and when he approached the home of her
who had thus won his love 10 trail it in
the dust, he Witnessed a scene that gave
a demoniacal expression to his features
The door Of MIR. Morley's house was
open, and on the threshold, with candle |
in her hand, that Illuminated her lovely
features, stood Henrietta. Nor was she
alone. Standing on the door-stone, and |
thus with back toward the street, was
man, wrapped in long cloak, with whom
Henrietta was came tiy conversing.-
Everard felt an electric thrill of rage con
vulse his frame, for be had not the least
doubt as 10 the mans identity, and with
flashing eyes he clenched the sword hilt.
At last the interview was ended, and
he stranger walked rapidly away; but
EVerard followed, his cheeks ashy pale, !
and his lips savagely compressed togeth-
.r. He would obtain satisfaction, or the
nan who had thus stepped between him.
elf and happiness should die like dog.
But the unknown evidently heard pursu-
ag footsteps, and quickened his own in
o run. Everard followed, but, when
opposite The "Wylys Mansion" he lost
ight of the object of his pursuit. The
,reat oak stood clearly developed above
lis head, and the beautiful river, a short {
Iistance beyond, was plainly discernible
trough the openings of the trees, yet {