Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-19

under certain circumstances, regard such q
course as manly. But to me it seems exactly
the contrary No course is so truly manly in
a young man, as that of yielding gracefully
and unhesitatingly to the authority of those
who by virtue of their Office have a right to
claim obedience from him. If the regulations
seem somewhat arbitrary, the manliness and
self-eommand which yields obedience becomes
only the more evident"
g But are there no cases in which arbitrary
rule should be resisted"
g | will not take it upon myself to answer
this question in the negative. Allowing that
such cases do occur, it does not seem to me
this is one of them. think that every mem
Der of the college who joins in this scheme of
resistance will one day regret it, More ma
ture years will show him that he was haSty and
impetuous." @
Arthur Dunning listened to Ellen's words
as to an oracle, though certainly there was
nothing Oracular in the manner in which they
were uttered for that manner was singularly
modest and unassuming, robbing her words of
wisdom of anything which could appear like
dictation. As Arthur remained silent, Ellen
continued
I" Pardon me, sir, if | have expressed my
opinions too frankly. My only excuse is, that
you asked for such an expression of them"
g And | thank you most sincerely for grant
ing that request" replied Arthur, warmly.
No further opportunity for conversation
with Ellen was presented that evening, and
Mr. Dunning parted with her without reveal
ing the fact shat he was the Arthur of by-gone
years.
But Ellen's frank protest against the pro-
posed scheme of rebellion was not without its
effect on Arthur Dunning. The plan was at
last carried out by portion of the students,
who hoped that their number and respectable
ty would shield them from disgrace But this
hope proved deluSive. The officers of the col
lege were not so easily oyerawed. Those who
enlisted in the scheme were driven to the al
tentative of making a humble confession of
their error, and promising obedience TO the
very regulations against which they had rebel
led, or of being expelled in disgrace.
But Arthur Duuning was not of their num-
ber He pondcred seriously the words which
Ellen had spoken, and the result was that he
did not do it, but at the expiration of his col
lege course graduated with distinguished honor.
Five years pass away, and Ellen Hastings
is spending some weeks at the house of another
one to which the brief visit just chroniuied was
made Here again it was her fortune to meet
with Arthur Dunning He was introduced to
her at large party which she attended soon
after her arrival. But she failed TO recognize
in the popular and pleasing young lawyer,
whose talents and eminent social abilities had
made him universal favorite, the high-spirit-
ed and mischievous Arthur Dunning of child
hoods memory, or the young collegian with
whom she had passed but one brief evening.
Not so with Arthur He was not now per-
picked by dim reeollectionS of the past as he
had been on the former occasion, but at once
recognized in Miss Hastings, the fair mentor
of former years Arthur now sought the ac-
quaintance of Miss Hastings, and fortune
seemed to favor his wishes for he frequently
met her in general society. But though he
constantly sought opportunities for intercourse
with her, yet his attentions were so quiet and
unobtrusive, that they excited no particular
observation. He was often on the point of
alluding to their former meetings, but some
:hing always seemed to hold him back and he
continued to suffer Ellen to suppose that they
had recently met for the first time
Ellen was herself much interested in the
young lawyer, whom she thought remarkably
agreeable. If any deeper interest was awak-
ened by his quiet and gentiemanly attention,
she was at the time unconscious of it.
Things were in this state, when, one even
ing Arthur aud Ellen chanced to meet in a
small and select circle Early in the evening
Arthur was called away by friend, who wish
ed to see him on pressing business 1t is re-
lated of an eccentric individual that he was
always observed 70 be the last to leave any
company il which he was fOupd At length
some one had the anxiety to ask him the rea-
son for this His reply was have always
noticed that each one, as soon as he leaves
the company, becomes the theme of converse
tion for those who remain" The company
which Arthur Dunning left that evening, prov
ed no exception to this rule
Dunuing is a fine, talented young man."
remarked one.
Yes, young man of rare talents, accord
ing to my Judgment remarked another.
md of rare social gifts" said a third
No social circle among his acquaintance is
deemed complete without him"
Too social, / fear" remarked fourth,
gravely. "Or perhaps | should say too con-
vivial. A Young man of his temperament is
in peculiar danger"
Very true" replied an elderly gentleman.
1t is greatly TO be regretted that Dunning is
falling into such habits"
Ellen started, and turning to an elderly Ia
dy who sat by her side, asked in whisper,
" What habits p
" 1t is said, and l suppose with truth, that
Mr.. Dunning is too fond of the winecup." was
the reply
a Young lady who had overheard the answer
to Ellens question, now drew near. aud said,
What pity, is it not to see so fine a
young man ruined -
Is his ruin then fact so confidently an
ticipated ?" asked Ellen, -...
!" All who know him must hope that he win
escape such a catastrophe replied the cider