The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1857-12-10
"Pray proceed" said Lionell eagerly.

Iray proceed, SAID lionel eagerly.
SWELL" continued Desmond, IL finally
thought that had forgotten all about
Lula, and become quite Il graduate in the
woman hating school, Ny whole soul was
bent on the determination of making nv
heart proof against love; aud books, music,
wine and company were resorted to for this
purpose"
"No wonder you failed in your efforts"
said lionel
"My health began TO fail me again" con-
tinued Desmond, not noticing his friends
remark, "and was just wondering whe
ther should vacatc the seat in college,
when | received intelligence of the death
of my uncle at Woodvile, and that he had
left me sole heir to his valuable proper.
ty. As soon as | could Go so with prorrie.
,y, resigned my seat at college. and re.
turned 10 Woodville in single bessedncss.
and took possession of my property Rent
ing out all my larger houses, retired, as
Tom would say, i'll dlgniiied disgust to this
cottage, TO which, my dear Lioncil, you a~e.
most heartily welcome.
"But, Loncll, amidst all the evidences Of
wealth and luxury, which YOU see around
me. found that was, after all. destitute
Of something, knew not what; yet the all
sence thereof made me poor indeed. Twas
sitting in my library, about four months
ago, with the very worst case of blues with
which an old bachelor WAS ever afflicted.
when | accidentally discovered small
package upon the mautel." Desmond ,hon
related what the reader has already heard,
about the discovery Of Lula's Ambrotype.
his visit to the artists gallery the next day,
The discovery OF Luia's whereabouts, his
visit 10 C, and all that there occurred.
IL tried to persuade myself that | was
but trying to better Lula's condition, sim.
ply as Il benevolent and disinlerestcd action;
but my heart tells me now, Lioncll, that
such was not the case. When | returned
TO Woodvile after my unsuccessful attempt
10 see Lula al 9, and saw her ad.
verlisemeut in the Evening Mirror" for a
situation rs governess, called upon the
editor, who gave me the name of the ad-
vertiser, which, rs | suspected, was Lula
Wordsworth. immediately, as YOU know,
paid a visit 10 your uncle, and afier much
persuasion, obtained the place for her; your
uncle promising not 10 mention. what hand
| had in the matter. Lula's sweet little
daughter, though almost too -youlg to at.
tend any school, had sent 10 Mrs William
sons Boarding School, where | know, in
charge of that admirable lady, every care
will be taken 10 ins,iIl into her now plan,
mind and heart those dispositions and
traits of character which dignity the sex,
and hest prepare them ior .her quiet, but
important duties AZ ..,e.
Lionel, my pure.hearted boy, it is no
use TO disguise the truth from you-all this
have done 10y and under the influence of
a love Tor Lula tha, masters my very soul,
and makes me a slave at her feet"
"Oh, Desmond! there is subiimi,y in such
a love-" exclaimed lionel. with much feel.
ing. "Eut why have you kept i, so long
u secret from met Desmond, | may-I
Mo"id-nay. wILI.--do my utmost for YOU
IL this matter And the beautiful face oil
the youthful poet beamed out eloquen,ly
with sympathy, love, light and genius
"God bless your young heart, Lionel,"
replied Desmond; but what can you do
Tor me!"
"Wi!i You accept of my servicesl"
"Gladly, and gratefully too, will DO so,
dear boy" replied Desmond.
Then Lula Woodsworlh shall be yoursw
cried the youth, striking his list upon the
table, 10 give emphasis to his words
"Lioncll," said Desmond, "may I ask,
how you are going 10 bling about so desi.
rabIe an end:'
a and cousin Leoline will manage it,
replied he.
"lut howl"