Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-05-06

a most novel ecene. A more motley,
iucongruous lot of vehicles it were not
easy to imagine. Such life and hilarity
are always infectious. and Earnest soon
caught the spirit. He. TOO, would JON
the sledgers; but how?
He inquired at several stables for
sleigh. None were to be had. Yet he
was not easily daunted. and, moreover.
had an unusual share of perseverance,
He owned one of the finest horses in the
CITY: of that he felt sure. He remem-
befed, too, that in remote part of the
stable, where be had usually kept him,
he had noticed pair of wooden runners.
b He wondered if, in some way, convey
ance could not be planned. His Yankee
ingenuity must be brought into service,
He soon reached the stable. The run
ners were found, and in good order
But now for the other part. A hogshead
that. for soue reason or other, had been
sawed apart and nicely cleaned, stood
before him. Instantly, part OF 1t was
uuon the runners. In few minutes, a
comfortable seat was added, and he was
ready for dive.
But now arose another difficulty un-
!. thought of before. He must have COM
panion-a lady. of course-else half the
endowment would be lost ButWho would
f be seen, even with him. in such con-
veyance as that? Excuse his vanity, dear
reader. He knew he was afayorite. In
deed, he could not help knowing it. But
this ives special occasion. !" All the
= world'' was out. Who would be brave
enough to dare it? He would see.
There we're two or three young ladies
who had claimed his special regard, and
he fell sure he was not entirely indifier
ent to them. He had even been obserV'
ing Them of late, striving TO learn thu
- true character of each. How he yearnet
to see thrsagb the false surroundings int
the true and inner life beneath He
was rather old fashioned in his no
tions, II must be confessed but he dI'
care more for the real than the ar1hcia
more for the mind and heart than 10
the outward adorning. But how woul
it end? Would he be wiser than his sex
Il was, indeed, difficult question; bu
he did not quite despair.
Ella Campbell had long been one
the first in his esteem. But, recently, h
had thought her somewhat vain ana 81
per6cial-caring more for lhe outer tha
iO' the inner man, and he had been caution
@. in his attentions to her. He would te
her now.
~ -. Driving briskly to the door. ar
= throwing the reins over the horse,
' quickly rang the bell. A servant at on
ushered him into the psrlor, where
-, |, = the lady of his thoughts. She greet'
: him warmly, bat on hearing the obje
~ of his visit, and the unique conveyan
he had brought. she pleaded a PrevIO
engagement. and excused herself.
Earnest Hammon was gifted with
" good share of penetration. and Shen
Wv previously blinded read character we
w. Nov, instinctively feeling how it WI
~ he withdrew and, while be rode gsi
p away, Ella Campbell sat Pouting in b
room. unthought Of and uncared for
the moving mass without.
Earnests next visit was to the hoJ
~, of Squire Reed. Here he had long be
l''I frequent and welcome visitor, and v
y always received quite "like one of
% % family; as the Squire often said. lO'
'a' ing knowingly at his two girls. CharlO
and Bella.
N"O' Charlotte was the older and hal
> - somer of the two; and beauty is alw'
-. attractive, especially with the men.
- = =, was the fayorite. too, in society. B
= :, al times, Earnest had turned from hel
. M the graceful Bella, with her pure he;
~ and piquant ways, almost with feel
of love for the fair Bella.
head, 49,. .A.ro,oof .,,,
I" '"' Timid and retiring when in the prese
" of strangers, she was singularly art
Dt;rr and con6ding with those she best kn
- ,he There was dash of independence,
ood. and vein Of romance in her heart PIE
hr, ant and refreshing TO meet. She
pou graceful and plant, it is true, but ii
~ was character and strength there, a
-. Though her sister might best please
- crowd. she would be better known
,t;on loved at home. st
&C., All this Earest felt; sill, beauty fs
mated him. Not that Bella was ugly
~. Oh, no but she was not beautiful
"a ther; at least, save in the loving
st al ana -near's % 'nose WY
Earnest liked them both. 1t was
~, : cult, indeed, TO determine which of
ever -,
S own t"o ~~' ''o -, -. -. -. - +, .o;, =
losing A' nc 49, ~ - Ill a.
N and ni'nseii' = ' " ro.l 80.
ELF up oe'"eeu ~ LII :. r;rn thot
q day. rue s',n nv =. : - ..s...,a- r.
:. I Int who knows what may come of it?
=
. mn ltsenty-eight now; old enough, as
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