The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-11


r Helen across the ford in our arms.
& Helen was to determine who carried her
most easily, and settled with myself pri.
! vately in advance. that the one who had obtain
ed the preference would really be the p.rso,
| who stood highest in her affections. The
} reflection stimulated me TO use every effort,
and verify believe to this day that | could
have carried Donald and Ellen On either arn,
like feathers. But must not anticipate.
We suffered all the rest Of the party 10
, pass quietly along. and then returned to the
ford lifted Helen with the utmost care,
and carried her like an infant to the middle
Of the water Jealousy had inspired warmer
love, and it was with feelings unknown before
that embraced her beautiful form, and felt
the pressure of her cheeks against mine. All
went swimmingly, or rather wadingly. for a
minute. Bnt alas in the very deepest par,
OF the ford, trod on a treacherous bit OF
wood, which rested ! suppose, on smooth
stone. Over rolled, bearing Helen with me,
nor did we rise until fairly soaked from head
to foot
need not describe the taunts Of Donald
or the more accusing silence Of Helen. Both
believed that had fallen from mere weak
ness, and my rival demonstrated his superior
ability by bearing her for a long distance on
our homewarI path. As we approached the
house, Helen. feeling dry and better humored,
attempted TO concllate me. But preserv-
ed moody silence. was mortified beyond
redress.
That night packed up few things and
ran away. My boyish mind, sensitive and
irrtated. exaggerated the indignty it had re-
ceyed, and prompted me to course which
fortunately led me 10 better results than
usually attended such Irregularities. went
to Edinburgh, where found an uncle, a kind
hearted, chlldless man, who gladly gave me
place IN his house. and employed me IN his
business. Wealth flowed in upon him. | be.
came his partner-went abroad--resided fuui
years on the continet, and finally returned to
Shetland rich, educated, in short, everything
but married.
One evening, while at ball in Glasgow,
! was struck BY young lady Of unpretendIng
appearance, but whose remarkable beauty anu
high toned expression indicated mind ol
mure than ordinary power. was introduced,
but the Scottish names had long been un-
familiar to my ear, and could not catch hers
II was Helen something. and there was some
thing in the face, too, that seemed familiar
something suggestive Of pleasure and pain.
But we became well acquainted that even.
ing, and learned without difficulty her his,
tory. She was from tile country. had been
educated, her parents had lost their property,
and she was now the go,erness OF a family
Of the city.
1 ! was fascinated with her conversation, aud
was continually y reminded by her grace and
refinement nf manner that she was capable uf
moving with distinguished success IN far
higher sphere than that which fortune seemed
to have allotted her. am naturally neither
laxative nor prone TO confidence; but there
was that 10 this young lady which inspired
both, aud conyersed with her as had never
convcrsed with any. Her questions Of the
various countries with which was familiar.
indicated remarkable kuo.ledge OF lltera.
ture and an incredible store of information.
n We progressed in intimacy, and as our
conversation turned on the Causes which in
duced SO many to leave their native land, |
laughlngly remarked thai | owed nv own
travels to falling with pretty girl into
ford.
\ had hardly spoken these words, ere the
blood mounted to her face, aud was sue
ceeded by quite remarkable paleness.
attributed this TO the heat Of the rOUn-laugh.
ed-and at her request proceeded 70 gave
the details Of ms lord adventure with Helen
Graham, which did, painting 10 glowing
colors the amiability Of my love.
Her mirih during the recital became almost
irrepressible. At the conclusion she remark.
ell !:
mir. Roberts. is il possible that you have
forgotten me r.
gazed an instant--remembered- was
dumbiuunded. The LADY with whom had
become acquainted was Helen Grsham her.
self.
/ hate, and 50 do YOU reader, TO nee,llessly y
prulong story. We were suun married.
! Helen and made our brihal tour 70 the old
place. As we approached il in our carriage,
. greeted stout fellow working in the tirld
who seemed to be q better sOrt Oi labVrer, OF
/ perhaps small farmer. BY inquiring pirticu-
. lars relating 10 the nsighborhoOd. HE an.
swered well enough, anil vas about 10 give
, him a sixpence, ahen Helen stayed ny baud
. aud cried in the old style
/" Hey, Donald. mun. dinna We ken YER old
friendsi"
| The man looked up in astUnishment. II
was Donald Lean. His amaxement IL OIL
! appearance was heightened By It's style aua
! Il aas with the greatest difficulty that W,
: could induce him to enter our carriage aud
/ answer our numerous queries a. to oil
friends.
} Different men = start in life Jifercnt wa,s
E believe, howeter, tiat mine Is the uniS IN
{ stance on record Of gentleman who nwe,
/, wealth aud happiness to rolling over silh I
pretty glrl 10 stream uf water.
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! BORN TO GOOD LUCK.
The ST. Louis Leader tells he following
story:
Not over dozen years ago, merchant o.
! this city. well known aud highly respected