The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-07-15

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would hesitate 1 moment about referring him
to 'pa' or 'ma.'" ca. l...
The girls laughed, and did not deny the
soft impeachment. For in truth, very few
Of the village bellies were inclined to allow
either of the Judges daughters 10 win the
prize without az effort, at least of riValship.
Many were the plane laid, many the little
"feminine srtS' put 10 practice, but alas
without effect-the handsome Seutherner
pursued the even tenor OF his way, polite and
courteous to ell, but, apparently, as umim.
pressible as the most cool, phlegmatic Nor.
therner. I say apparently for. to let my
readers into ga secret" Alfred RAmsey'a
heart had already taken captive; but not BY
Lillian or Emily Lewis--nOt by any other OIL
the young beauties whose bright eyes 60 Of
ten glanced smilingly up to his. No, indeed
On the very first Sunday OF his soiOurn al
Mapleton, his attention had been attracted
by voice of surprising sweetness and ex'
! preston among the choristers. Eagerly
searching for the owner Of the fine voice. he
found that her personal charms were of quite
as Pleising nature; not so striking or bril-.
liant perhaps as those Of some with whom
be was already acquainted, but hers was a
style Of beauty just suited to his taste. Ev.
cry succeeding Sabbath he feasted his ears
with her sweet, melodious tones, and stole
an occasional glance at her pale, spiritual
countenance; but through the intervening
days he saw her not. The festul scenes
"got up in his honor" were never graced by
her presence, evidently she was not one OF
the ton. d. was provoking; but Mr.. Ram.
sey, though chagrined and disappointed on
these occasions, acted quite reasonably for
one 90 much in love as he really was with
the fair unknown. Unwilling to excite no.
lice by direct inquiries regarding her, he
trusted to chan CO to befriend him, and ere
long chance very obligingly came to his
aid.
There was a picnic in churming grove
near Mapleton. All the village beaux and
bellies were there, and as matter Of course
the Souiherner, who was on this occasion
the favored cavalier Of the Judges daugh'
ters." Sauntering with them through leafy
aisle, he espied at q distance cluster Of
brilliant wild flowers, and wishing to give
the ladies a pleasant surprise, he started to
gather the blooming treasures. On return.
ing, he found thut they had joined scme of
their acquaintances, who were resting on the
greensward beneath some spreading oaks.--
Emily Lewis voice raised in uttering IN ex.
clamatiun of surprise first made him aware
Of their proximity; and while yet few PAGES
from them, and screened from their observa.
tion by the thick foliage, Lilliun's reply fell
upon his eWs. .....
IL told you how it would be. knew that
Mrs. Morton only consented TO come SO that
she could bring that girl" (the last words
spoken with bitter, scornful emphasis.)
Alfred glanced in the direction to which
the group were looking, and beheld lady
whose features wore an expression Of touch.
ing melancholy, and beside her--imagine
his delight-was his unknown charmer -
He saw her to advantage now. Her small,
graceful head had no covering but it's wealth
OF gelden curls; her face, usually pale and
pensive, was flushed and frightened with
pleasant excitement; and as she moved on.
ward with light, easy grace, he watched her
with admiration till the intervening trees hid
her from view. Bringing his eyes then to
"ob)ects nearer home," they fell on the lit
tie party under the trees, who were now
chatting on some pleasant theme; and no
tones were more cay and modulated than
the Lewises, but recalling the contemptuous
allusion to shat girl" he turned away, and
II am ashamed to record against my hero
an act of childish petulence--he flung far
from him the bright flowers he had gathered
with so much care, as If they had been to
blume for the words still ranking in his bo
som. A short walk, however, served to dis
sipate bis 6t Of anger, and retracing bis
steps he was soon beside Lillian Lewis, who
was sitting in ''sullen solitude" Tha.
young lady, irritated at his long absence.
received him with cool dignity; but his frank,
pleasant smiles and words restored her good
humor, and they were soon chatting as so.
ciably and ag.eeably as was their wonted
custom.
81 observe there are some ladies here
with whom am unacquaintec," said the
gentleman, after q time. "Will you do me
the kindness Of introducing me when Oppor-
tuDity ofiersl In frolic of this kind it is
pleasant to be on speaking terms with the
whole company" .raa
IL do not think that 10 always desirable"
said Lillian, drily. "And ] believe you ere
acquainted with all the ladies here, save
one"
"There are two walking beside the stream;
that tall lady you perceive"
"That is Mrs. Morton. She was one Of
our gayest bellies, but since the death Of her
husband, which occurred very shortly after
their marriage, she has lived almost secluded
from the world. l will introduce you to her
With pleasure" s.r.,. !
"Many thanks, lady fair. And to her com.
panionl"
Llllian's brow darkened. "Pardon me,