The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-06

with him in feats Of carriage. On such
topics boys are generally emulous. and by
the time we reached the opposite bank, i,
was settled that the point should be deter.
mined by our singly bearing Helen across
the ford in our arms. 's'' 4ia .
Helen was to determine who had car.
ried her most easily, and settled with
myself privately in advance, that the one
who obtained the preference would really
be the person who stood highest in h.r
affections. The reflection stimulated me
to exert every effort, and verify believe
to this day, that l could have carried Dom
aid and Helen on either arm like feathers.
But must not anticipate.
We suffered all th1 rest Of the party to
pass QUIETLY aldkg, aha then returned to
the ford. l lifted Helen with the utmost
care, and carried her like an infant to the
middle of the water. Jealousy had in
spired warmer love, and it was with feel
ings unknown before that embraced her
lovely form, and felt the pressure of her
cheek against mine. All went swim.
.-ingly, or rather wadingly, for minute.
But alas, in the very deepest part of the
ford. l trod on a treachorous piece Of wood,
which rested, suppose. on smooth
stone. Over I rolled, bearing Helen with
me, moi. did we rise until fairly soaked
from head to foot. Id. r; G's .aE&
| Ineed not describe the taunts of DON
aid, or the more accusing silence of Helen.
Both believed that had fallen from mere
weakness, and my rival demonstrated his
superior ability, bearing her for long
distance on her homeward path. As we
approached the house, Helen feeling dry
and better humored, attempted to concili-
ate me. But preserved moody silence.
was mortified beyond redress. 81 an
That night packed up a few things
and ran away. My boyish mind, sens-
tive and irritated, exaggerated tie mega
ton which it had received, and prompted
me to course which fortunately led to
better results than usually attend such ir-
regularities. Iwent to Edinburgh, where
l found an uncle, kind hearted, child
less man, who gladly gave me place in
his house, and employed me in his bu:i-
ness. Wealth flowed in upon him. !
became his partner-went abrosd-resid-
ed four years on the continent and finally
returned to Scotland, rich, educated, in
short, everything but married.
One evening, while at a ball in Glasgow,
was struck by a young lady of unpre-
tending appearance, but whose remark
able beauty and high-toned expression,
indicated mind of more than ordinary
power. l was introduced to her, but the
Scottish names had long been unfamiliar
to my ear, and could not catch hers
1t was Helen something, and there was
something in the face, too, that seemed
familiar something suggestive of plea
sure and pain. j. .4e s,t .3aasEg
| But we became we'll acquainted tha,
evening. / learned without difficulty her
history. She was from the country, had
been educated, her parents had lost their
property, and she was now governess in
a family Of the city. .. T.. ...-af.r
l was fascinated by her conversation,
and was continually reminded by her grace
and refinement of manner, that she was
capable of moving with distinguished sue
cess in far higher sphere than that which
fortune seemed to have allotted her. Iam
naturally neither laxative or prone to con-
tidence but there was that in this young
lady which inspired both, and l convers.
ed with her as had never conversed with
any Her questions Of the various coun-
tries with which l was familiar, indicated
a remarkabled knowledge of literature
and an incredible store of information.
We progressed in intimacy, and as oul
conversation turned on the causes which
induced SO many to leave their native land
l laughinsly remarked that l owed my
own travels to falling with pretty girl
into ford. }a '7f"a5'# @T#A 49,
had hardly spoken these words, ere
the blood mounted to her face, and wa.
succeeded by quite remarkable paleness
I attributed this to the heat of the room
laushed--and, at her request, proceeded
to give the details of my ford adventure
with Helen Graham, which did, paint
ing in glowing colors the amiability o
my love. t... ,.s.
Her mirth during the recital became
almost irrepressible. At the conclusion
; she remarked Yaa ~ e Ea
"Mr. Roberts. is it possible you have
forgotten me 2"
l gazed an instant remembered --ant
was dumb founded. The lady with whom
had become acquainted was Helen Ora
, ham herself. 8g fkar4c.s
l hate, and so do you, reader, to need
lessly prolong a story. We were sool
married Helen and made our brida
tour to the old place. AS we approache,
: it in our carriege. greeted stout fello,
working in the field, who seemed to be
: better sort Of laborer, or perhaps smal
farmer, by inquiring some particulars re
: lating to the neighborhood. Heanswere,
/. well enough, and was about to give hin
: a sixpence, when Helen stayed my hand
! and cried in the old style--
"Hey, Donald, mon, dinna ye ken ye'
] old irons 90 Y N7ty'f 'f3" 1
The man looked up in astonishment.-
1t was Donald Leon. His amazement q
= our appearance was heightened by it
? style and it was with the greatest diff
cultv thuf vvn cnuld ;nJroo NJ ~ 49,