True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-12-29

rance of his love weas-shrough the wait.
ing chambers Of my soul. forgot eve.
rything, hardshipS, privations, insults,
sorrow, and despair, as for one little mo.
ment be drew my weary head to his
breast, telling me that henceforth and for.
ever it should be my shelter, resting
place, and shield.
'Ha, ha, ha,' broke through my gol-
den joy the quick, musical laugh of Let
itia Langdon. Really this is interest
ing. How lucky for me that took a
freak to rise early This morning. This
beautiful, pathetic tableau, free of ex.
pense. Ha, ha, ha. Shall ] summon
spectators, Mr.. Howard ?
Just as you please, Miss Langdon,'
was The cool, carelessly- given reply, as he
drew me back 10 my seat Perhaps your
enjoyment will be increased, however, if
you have the selfish pleasure of know
ing that it is unshared by any one else.'
Really, Charles, this is little beneath
you,' she replied, in a conciliating tone,
Don't, beg of you, .riae with this
poor, unsophiSticated creature any longer.
Of course it is perfectly excusable, for
gentlemen have right to seek amusement
as they choose; but this GIRL this servant
of mine, really she makes me blush that
| am woman"
Come here, Letita, and let me look at
you while you are bIushing,' was the
reply given with light laugh.
'Well, yes, anything said she. Only
let this girl be sent to her room. This is
no place for her.
A quick, fiery anger shone in Charles
Howard's eyes at these words, such as
had never seen there before yet his
voice was calm as he sid aloud to her,
Very we'll ; and then whispered to me,
It'll take care of you, darling. Do not
fear
Half an hour later, as l was pacing TO
and fro across my chamber, Letita Lang
don came to me, her beautiful features
darkened by frowns. I did not tremble
at her anger, but stood up silently and
proudly before her, waiting for her to
commence the merciless TRADE which she
had in readiness for me.
well, what have you 10 say for your
self" she began, ber voice quivering with
rage. 'Answer me
But did not care to speak, and 30
remained silent.
Why don't you answer me = she ask.
ed. with a stamp Of her foot.
First, must know by what authority
you question me- | replied.
Girl, are you not my servant working
for the home | give you I Are you not
accountable to me for your department ?
If | do not please you l can easily
leave, said turning away from her.
Yes, and leave me you should, but
for Mr.. Howard's kindness and pity
Foolishly enough, 1 have promised not
to turn you out of doors. However, be
careful how you conduct yourself, or you
will 60 now she said, sweeping proudly
towards the door. She stopped suddenly,
and added, Il have few dresses which
you may as we'll make for me. Mr..
Howard thinks you will please US better
than any one else.'
could but smile at her presumption
as she closed the door after her. Mr..
Howard thinks you will please u.s. re-.
pealed to myself, thankful that her insin-
uations had no longer power 10 ruffle the
calm joy Of my heart. ...
Two or three days passed away, and l
did not meet or speak with Mr.. Howard
again. But for my trust in his love, my
perfect faith in his every plan, should
have left the house Of The Langdons, even
though I was forced to sleep in the streets.
But hs wished me to stay for some good
reason, and so | bore up bravely under
insults that nearly bordered on curses
Led.a told me that he looked upon me
with scorn and contempt, while he pitied
me because | was poor and friendless ;
and so she must, out of courtesy TO him,
insist upon my sewing in my chamber
instead of the siltingIoom.
But one evening, when supposed
every member of the family was making
merry in the parlor, stole down in the
stting-room for a book which I had left
there several days before. As l turned
from the room to cross the brilliantly
lighted hall, met MI. Howard. A sud.
den light broke over his face as he saw
me, and with hands extended be came
towards me, taking both my own in his,
Il must not stay said, attempting tc
draw away from him.
But moment, DEAR said he. i am
preparing a home for you. |, will be
ready soon. am going away tomorrow,
When return | will take you from this
place. Keep up brave heart until then
l will be back again in three days
As be bent his lips down to mine, |
saw at the opposite side Of the hall, peer
ing from door, the handsome. naughty
face Of Letita Langdon. I had not time
to signify by word or look 10 Mr.. Howard
that there was any one watching us be
fore he said, pressing my hand as hi
turned away, 'Three days Nellyp
But his assurance did not make m,
happy. | could have borne everything
knowing the same roof sheltered US both