Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-03-18

LIGHTLY about. with her own hands perfectinG
every arrangement for the reception OF hel
lover, and the momentous event which was t(
follow. A few hours, and happy wife. sh'
pazed into her young husbands face with
look of confiding tenderness and perfect love
which told how truly she had given to his care
the keeping of her happiness for Lille. AND a
he folded her to his bosom, and called her his
own, Henry Browning felt that few men were
50 blcst as he, and that earth held not richer
treasure than his darling Annie.
The young couple were blessed with al
abundance Of this worlds goods, and as tliely
commenced their new life in the beautiful home
which had been theil bridal gift from MIR, Earle
the future smiled before them with cloudleSS
sky. One long Summcr-day oil happiness and
love seemed to lave dawned upon them, anu
they thought not that clouds might gather IN
the sunny sky, and wintry storms succeed tne
Joyous summer. 0, blessed trust that lives IN
the present. contiding in love for the iuturc
blessed indeed is it. when of its iillncss strength
is born within the soul, to goforward unslirlnk-
in~ly should the storms come, waiting IN paucnt
hone till the sunlight shines again. W eckS anu
months passed, and still the love-!iglt i'll Annie
Browning's house was undimmed, and nightly,
on bcnded knees. she thanked the Glver Tor LEI
full cup of Joy, and prayed that she might Wor-
thily fulfill Il wife's sweet duties And TO Hen
rv Browning, "the dearest spot OF earth" was
liomc and his gentle wife, the presiding genus
there, was to him the embodiment OF something
purer and lolicr than he had known III llic
before. .,
"Ann;c, darling, am almost provoked" said
the Young husband as he entered Anncs room
one bright day in the carly spring.
She looked up wonderingly into. .hs face, as
she inquired what had happened to distress him.
"Nothing, only tat our Paradise is to be i'll,
truded upon Read that" And he handed her
letter, and stood watching the varying eXprcs-
sion of her countenance, as she read.
| 1t was delicatcy folded and pcrfamed cplS-
tie, written in fine, lady-llkc hand, and an
nounced the intention Of the writer to do her
self the pleasure of visiting cousin Henry and
| his wife. 1t was signed Irene Cadel."
;And who is this lady 2" asked Annie, as she
| folded and returned the letter. " never knew
| that YOU had relatives Of that name"
"Nor !, either, for that matter. Annie; but
| Irene always insisted that there was Il distant
| relationship between the families that entitled
| her to call INC cousin. Some venerable great
| uncle of hers was fourth cousin 10 my great
aunt. suppose. or something OF that sort. Sir.
Ca,lcll owns one of the finest estates i'll Virginia,
and have often been at his house"
"But why Slloull his daughter: urinvi:c'l,
pay us visit ;" inquired Annie.
Il am sure ] cannot tell unless it may lie
that she is to accompany her father on one OF
Ills business tours to the North, and thinks it
NAV be more agreeable to pass tho time with
u, than IN the city. You will join me in writ
fn.- to welcome her, will -you rot. Annie It
will not ne for long. and then VIC shall so mnch
| the more enjoy being left to ourselves again.
"Certainly. Henry: any friend of yours Will
be welcome to my home" replied lis wife.
The letter OF invitation and welcome was
written AMI despatched, and in due time Mis-
Cale!l arrived at Browning Hail." as -Nli'ie
had playin!y cirriStencd their home.
It was a lovely evening in May, and The
Young moon looked down in quiet beauty. while
the stars were taking their allotted stations III
the heavens, aud the halmy air seemed laHrn
with messages of rest and peace TO soul and
body. 1t was Just such IN evening as We have
all experienced. whcn Tie extreme beauty ol
outward nature thrills tU the imnost core "I OH
beinr. and we feel it a Joy to live, that Anne
stool at her window ami watched the graceful
movements OF i>s Catlcll. u she advanced up
the broad avenue which led to the holsc Hen
ry had met their guest at the station. and til?
uncommon luvclineSs Of the night ha'! tempted
them to wall. home The lady had removed
her hat as they approached the house, and the
sweet moonlight rested like glory upon her
hcad. and lent additional lusre TO eyes OF the
deepest midnight hue. Annie thought she had
never looked upon SO beautiful creature: and
when light, silvery laugh rang out upon tile
clear air and sweet voice exclaimed, " W here
is cousin Annie ?-I am impatient to meet her."
she forgot her natural timidity, and bounding
down tie steps. she claspcd her in her arms,
and kissed her ripe lips with as much cnihusi-
asm as even lover Of the sterncr sex could
have done.
swell done little wife, laughingly en-
claimed her husbands "you have entirely Sll-
perscdcd tic necessity of formal introduction
However, it must be done. Miss Irene Cadcl,
allow me to present to you my dearly beloved
wife, Annie Browning, and may the star of your
friendship never wanc." And so, gaily laugh
iny and chatting, they entered the house.
"Henry, why did you not tell nc that Irene
was so very beautiful 2" asked Annie, as she
and her husband awaited the appearance of Miss
Cadell in the breakfast parlor, the next morn
ing.
J ;'Because little Wife" answered he, as lie
placed his arm about her waist, and drew her
! TO him; "bccausc never thought Of it. And
! then she is not 80 very beautiful, after ALL"
20. lIenry' exclaimed tie yong wife,
with look of astonisllment; not beautiful
| ti.iak she is really splendid. What magnsi-
cent lair anal eyes she has and her complex
ion is 50 rich an clear; and her teeth so white.
In short. think her the most regaly beautiful
woman ever saw"
':Why, little wife. how enthusiastic you are
| believe YOU have actually fallen in love with
Irene, at first sight. But to me, Annie darling
one glance of love from your pure eyes is more
precious, one smile from you more beautiful
and lovely than all her charms. | suppose she
is fire. looking woman, but hers is not tho
style OF loveliEc>s to win my admiration.
could never love such woman us Miss Cadcll
Give he my darling Annie" And he pressed
a fond kiss upon the pure white forehead Of hi,
wife, whose gentle loneliness appeared so mucl
more attractive from contrast with their bril-
liant guest.
Irene Cadcll stood Just without the open door
and listened 10 this conversation. Not wort
of the Wits encomums or the husbands crltI
ci,,ns lia been lost, and in the brief moment
which passed ere sic presented herself before
them, her plans were laid. But not trace o
an.ioy yancc or unusual emotion was visible upor
her features, as she rave and received the morn
inr greetings, and the breakfast passed pleas
antlv, Anne each moment discovering some
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