The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-02-19

arm! But there was no time for conjecturrssnd
beftre we could collect our scattered faculties
the Rector had pronounced them man and wife,
I'm lie Ben giving away the bride. The cere.
tmony being over, the old gentleman stepped
briskly forward and taking hand Of each Of
the welded pair; proudly introduced them to
our sstonished company as George Maynard and
the Eva Of his stoty,--the groom's man and the
bridesmaid were Aubrey Vernon and Clara
Maynard, Georges younger sister; the elder
one as also Eyas mother being escorted by Mrs.
Anderson. the lady Of the house. As soon as
the greetings were over, Uncle B.n sstonished
us stll more by proclaiming tha, he had that
day, made Mr. and Mrs, George Maynard his
sole heirs. and in their nama he now invited all
TO partake Of the hosptalities which were now
awaiting us in the great dining hall Of this
pleasant mansion, ,-henceforth their home and
his, with them. ...
y, "Said not we'll, ye were strangers TO my lit.
tie heroine7 For several years has she lived in
your midst. silently working out beautiful
and holy romance. You have all read the bril-.
isnt productions Of her pen anl wondered who
the talented authoress that led all hearts captive
by the glowing genius of her earnest mini, and
even in her presence have you complimentcd
her by generous praise. Would re have done so,
had ye ever gusssd the TRUTH As came in
this evening heard Mr. Beaufort reading one of
her latsstspoems TO bsvey Of ladies who listened
d-iIhtedly to the eloqent strains so sweety blend
ed with pure womunly love; and blessed her in
my heart. and you for admiring her. Then
4 IL
came to know her. An the jewel, Humility,
have you not found it7'
i Unknown TO all except lhos, who acted as
his agents. Uncle B.n had purchas,d this noble,
spacious building; fitted tup, aud furnished it
in elegant and sumptuous styl.. for one who
had been passed by, summer and winter, by us,
all OF whom deemed ourselves superior in ev.
cry respect. to the retiring, unassuming, plain.
shy Emma Vernon. Yet, how infinitely superi.
or was she to US all Yes, Uncie Ben, we HAVE
/. found the JEWEL. and he it our aim to set it
! round with many bright an kindred virtues!
r During the gcntleman's narrative, Charles
Manly hadlis,ened very atten,ivcly, and when
, the folding doors were thrown open and his eyes
rested on the blnshing bride; sudden palcaess
swept over his features conclusive quivering
I ran through his frome. Gliding noiselessly to
F.; his side, we presented him with gls-s of wa.
! ter, when he soon rallied. and his emotion was
unnoticed.
} And yet half suspect Uncle B.a was not
E over blind, for h. soon presented him TO Miss
Cora Maynard, AMI Charles clsim.d the honor
i. OF escurtins her 10 the dining hall. Thithcr We
8 all went and despite the many morlifying cir.
cumsianccs, seldom was ever a mrrrisr, happier
: group gathered arounl NOR, sumptous or ce-
CANT repast. Supper bling over, Uncle Ben led
t the way to the ma.ic room, AMI George May
nsrl seated his young wifi. b.fora splendid pi,
= ano, and solicited one of the favorite airs she
4 used to sing to him in the little parIor Of th.
4 little brown cottage Her fingers trembled a
$ nom nj above the polished keys--lheu gliled
4 gracefully over them. as none but skillfu hand
| can do. II was simple ballad. but the full
i rich ton IS Of the instrument, blended so harmo-
niously with the clear musical voice Of the
perform 1r thst lstenad en,rsucel as the thrill.
X ling mleody rose and fell with The varied emo
o lions OF the accompanying words. and as tic
last echoes died away instnctively all brushed asdt
x the starting tear Uncle Ben bespoke merrie
tune and the joyous swep, like magic strains owe
o the company and light hearts lent wings to flying
>. feet as they foated adown the may dance
ii But there were none more graceful, more beau
1t tful more brilliant amid the merry dancers. thai
h sweet, gentle, loving Emma Maynard.
~ Mr. and Mrs. Maynard proffered the hall Will
II so much earnest hospitality, warmly seconded b
the old gentleman, that it was accepted willing J.
lail thofxu hnIc naI
he society. instead Of losing as we had SO rchl
ct deserved 10 do. .r T.-A "'
IN But" said Emma sweetly, "@il not Uncl
I'd Ben tell US his own fchistory as eloqlently as h
'y has done mine am sure it would be interesting
le. and have so wished to hearit" A cloud swep
10 over the ample brow, and unshei tears which ha
d. long lain upon his heart, keeping fresh one deu
,r- and cherished image there, now trembled in h
n voice as he replied" Yes, darling, -some tim,-
lis not now-not now u Emma wound her arms abou
al his neck and tendery kissing his cheek aid-"fo
ur give me. Dear Uncle. | did not think to give 20
pain--it was an idle queston,--forget it."
ny MAY, Emma, for while it would give me ppi
ng it would also afford me pleasure to turn back ii
closed leaves of the past, and Loo. once more W
IN. on their tear. stained records. Indeed owe tn
DIE tribute to you all. and some time will crafty II
little pet here, but not now y ...
nd Many of the guests were spending lew weei
es- at the Hall and each evening was amerry fesivi
,ut and SO, lightly but fervently wero tho " goo
an. nights" spoken by happy. grateful hearts
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