The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1857-07-16

pared. Distance. and cold and fatigue
were alike forgotten as he hurried home
ward in strange tumultuous waking
dream, that lasted through the long night
as he tossed sleeplessy upon his pillow
The next morning his mother and sis.
ter wondered at his strange absence Of
mind and when they chided him merrily
for putting his egs into his coffee instead
OF the egg-cup, and turning the contents
OF the vinegar cruet upon his breakfast
cake, he only blushed and muttered, con.
iusedIy, something about violet eyes and
'Grecian profile They were still more
astonished when they saw him, a few mo
mentS after. go down the steps with bare
head and the servant running after him
with HE hat. One Of the cslers flew to
the door to beg him to remain at home if
he felt i'll, and they all discussed the mat
ter in family conclave amid gloomy fore.
bodings Of barred windows, and stright-
jackets, and lunalC asyulns.
Meanwhile Harry pursued his way
down town but not in the direction of
his business. lnstinctively his footsteps
turned toward that dim and ancient street
which he had visited the preceding eve.
ming, and soon he stood before the tall
dark house into which had vanished that
vision of youth and beauty. Again he
read the name upon the door which he
was sure was hers. Again he gazed up
at the time. discolored front, now made
CHEEKY by the sunlight that poured
through the open shutters, and, as he
felt, lighted up pleasantly the large lofty
rooms wherein his souls darling dewelt.
There were flowers and cages Of sing
ing birds in one window, and he fancied
that slender figure, and fair brigth face
bending over them, and he tried 10 pic.
ture her at her sweet household, ayoca-
tons, and sighed to see her once again
But that thick, dark door shut him out
into the dirty, noisy street, and awy from
the gentle influences Of that home; and
yet there were stronger barriers between
himself and that being who had thus sud
denly become the light Of his eyes, and
the desire Of his heart. There we're bar
rlers Intangible but strong-the bolte and
bars of world conventionaists.
Dissatisfied with himself and all around
him. he was about turning disconsolately
away, when the door suddenly opened, |
and she, looking. oh, so fresh and fair. in
tasteful though simple street toilet stood
within. Her small foot was hoisted above
the Threshold. and she was about to shut
the door after her, when Harry heard a
voice within call Constance, Constance,
and said she turned to meet the young
sister who had accompanied her on the
preceding evening. A few words were
exchanged and then she tripped down the
steps, while the dark door changed behind
her, and soon turned in the direction of
Broadway.
He had heard her name--a beautiful
name he thought, and he repeated it as he
followed her graceful undulting walk
Constance Snowdon.
lie watched her until he saw her disap-
pear in crowded Broadway shop, and
then, for the first time that day, the tho t
of business flashed across his mind, and
he hurried on 10 the store where partners
and clerks were already in state Of as
tonishment at his unwonted absence.
A search under letter S., in the Direc-
tory, soon put him in possession of the
business of James Snowdon, and then he
saw clearly his way TO an acquaintance
with the fair daughter of the said James.
You should have seen the energy of the
sly fellow that day. He no longer dream.
ed, he went to work in the most wideI
awake manner.
He soon bethought himself of a prof. !
table investment in Mr.. Snowdon's line.
of business, which he fortunately had it
in his power to put in his way, and that
in such manner as to seem to be seek
ing, somewhat, his own advantage. Then
he made a tour of the stores and offices
of all his Broadway street acquaintance,
bursting in and out like whirlwind, until
he found somebody who knew Mr.. Snow
don; and then he hurried that unfortunate
forthwith, TO the office Of his
elect, and 7aampelled him.
then and there, to perform such cefepe-
mony of introduction, between himseAf1
and that venerable gentleman, as caused
a vigorous hand shaking. after the over
powering American fashion, for the
space of about five minutes. And then.
when, the two had recovered from their
of delight, and had exchanged
he results of their meteorological obser-
gations for that morning, they looked at
zach other with the eyes ofmerchants, and
proceeded to business.
Within two days this interview resul.
ed in two desirable consummalions Mr..
Snowdon pocketed five thousand dollars,
md Harry Richmond received aPressing =
lvitation to pass anevening in the Snow =
lon mansion.
The, story might as we'll end here. ! /;
suppose, for not one of its readers is SO
stupid rs to doubt the announcement
Unless. indeed, it may be some of those a
rouble-borroving and unfortunate inoi- s
RITUALS. who are firmly persuaded that 7
The course Of true love never does run a
mooth." In this instance there was not I
wen ripple IN the stream. Harry's fine r
person and distinguished manners at once 1
made an impression on the gentle heart 1