Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-02-12

heard of anything so absurd--never.'
A hearty laugh followed this retort; and
Kate thought some Of them laughed rather
funnily. But the conversation took an
other turn, and ere long, Lindsey and Kate
were again conversing together. They
talked of various things; and after while
the young man told his fair companion he
had been purchasing piece of land in the
place, as he thought of making that town
his home.
Il have bought it of our friend, Mr.. Dun
klee, he said, at the same time drawing a
paper from his pocket.
He then showed her by the deed-for a
deed it was--where the lot WAS situated.
Insinctively Kate cast her eyes up at the
head of the instrument 10 see what his oc-
cupation was, for she knew that that
was always put down on deeds. She read
Charles Lindsey, Clerk
'Aha-he's a clerk she said 10 herself
And he mus& be good one. And he'll
most likely be a merchant one Of these
days
so ran Kate's thoughts, and they were
strangely Interesting to her. Several OF
the moe Observing ones Of the company
shook their heads Knowingly, for they SAN
plainly enough that Miss Kate Proctor was
already in love with her handso ss opinion
companion. And they couldI%t' thinl
much less of Lindsay, for he adhered tc
that particular chair, which happened to be
nearest to Kate with a pcrtinaciiy which
surely had meaning in it.
AT half past ten, Kate said she must g
homo. Lindsay Offered to accompany her
She accepted the offer, and when she die
50, she turned away her face SO that tho
others could not see it.
Tie evening was beautiful one; III,
moon was up and shining brightly, and III,
air soft and cool, and loaded with a CRATE
ful fragrance from thousand dewy flow
ers. Lindsay sail something about th'
calm and holy influence of quiet sum
mer'S evening upon those who were a
peace with the world and themselves, ant
who could look UP TO TIE giver of al goo,
with grateful hearts. Il was not spokel
simultaneously, nor yet with the least out
ward show Of pieiy. 1t was though
from Tie heart, warm and pure.
Kate made amodest reply, and con
versation followed.s In a short time tn,
fair, liyht-hearied girl was il tears, and al
from pure gratitude to God for the thous
and blessings she enjoyed. Her eompan
ion talked rs she had never heard any on
talk before. He presented the subject t
her so kindlysand sweeily, and MS word
were SO full Of love and devotion, that err
size knew.lt she found the whole them
of heavenly goodness opened to he
mind.
From this topic lie passed to The subjec
ger interest while he pointel out some .
the conscientious, and then related TO he
some Of the curious mythological s.olic
which the ancients associated with them.
They walked very slowly; and as Ka,
discovered that her companion did no
know the most direct way to her house
she led him a long way out of the ncarcs
route. But home was reached at last ant
: ere they parted, the maiden reminded tha
her parents had invited him TO call upo
them, and she hoped he would not forge
it. lie promised that he would not, AN,
then took his leave.
Without going into an extended show O
developments, we will simply say tina
Kate Proctor was in love. She love,
; Charles Lindsay with her whole heart: h
{ had taken 1t captive. He bad charme,
her fancy, and at the same time seized up
on her respect and esteem. She had no
only carried i'll her mind the imane of IN,
1 handsome young man, but in her soul sh,
iicIu ilic assurance ina. he was noble ant
: pule. % she not only loved, but her low,
was strongly fortified
On the following day but very little wa,
said about Mr.. Lindsay Kate seemed
to avoid the subject. On the day succeed
t ing that, when Mr.. Proctor came home i,
the evening, he brought Mr.. Lindsay will
, him. 30 Kate spent another evening il
his company. When the maiden laid he
head upon her pillow that night, she knew
that she loved She tried to,hide the fac
no more. She first examined her heart
and she found that "Charles" loved
that namc--had the whole of il. Tber
she examined her judgment, and she could
find no reason why she should not love
him, but she found hundred reasons why
she should love him, and cherish, respect
and honor him. too.
On the evening of the next day, NJ.
Proctor called Kate aside and told her he
had matter of importance upon which
he wished tossspeak with her. She gazed
wonderingly into his face. for he looked
very serious ard earnest.
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