Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-11-11

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| The plot disclosed by Ellery was not en-
II.tirsly revealed by Jeannie to her sister-ir
law at bed-time; although she obtained froi
hersthe somewhat re luctant promise of al
lowing hef to personate the sosdoo fora fe,
days, the farce beginning the next 'morninl
with an excursion planned to the country
81 do not ask you to f6, sister Juliette,
said the merry girl, "only not to unmask me
| wish to tease that young fellow, somehoy
or other, for pretty little speech of hi
that has come TO my ears.p rrese II
"But Twill not lend my aid in the lzast
if any one will be injured by your fFolie.f
said Mrs. Martin - 5-.sl-.-.sss 81 :
81 beg you not 10 frighten yourself in thu
slightest" /" returned Jeannie. mo one, / as
sure you, can be harmed s-ss. + :
/ -Weli. ecly1 for s1ssw dsys, Js1ssis. 4
think. however, you should let me into the
secret, when you .ake my name. ~. .si'as
"No! no! bide-a-wee," said Jennie. 81
will promise you merry laugh. one o.
these days. for its use." ssiss.
| Thus ended their conversation The next
morning Ellery came before breakfast, to
beg leave to bring friend to take the fourth
seat in their carriage; which was the more
readily grated, as Mrs. Empton had already
started with little Annie Martin and the
essentials to where the picnic was to take
place. Dear old Mrs. Empton! she was
certainly the incest old lady on earth for a
picnic; always rea dy to attend to that most
necessary part the 'eatings;' but, withel.
so deaf, that never word of anything did
she hear unless shouted through her ear
trumpet.
About ten the ladies were awaiting their
beaux. Ellery soon arrived, and oh, .mirabIe
dictun accompanied BY Shirley, whom, by
some powerful eloquence, he had pressed in.
to the service. In the hurry of setting, out,
and misled also by EEery's, description, it
is not 10 be wondered at if he mistook jean
ME for the widow; whilst the girlish-looking
blonde answered his own idea OF Miss Mar
tin. He. therefore, true to his prejudice,
left 10 Ellery the task of entertaining her
the widow with the merry black eye
whilst he was himself enjoying the bewitch,
Ing smiles and sweet-toned warbling of his
fair ris-a-vis Juliette. - -
81 am sorry that we can only offer You
such poor fare, for your first dinner party
With US, Mr.. Shirley" said Jeannie. in her
assumed character, but hearty. welcome
ind our company is the extent You must
expect '..t e.. 80 ss@'ss.-i
This, of course, brought forth a polite
disclaimer from the gentleman, ard With
n ore truth than the generality of such
'peeches, for in the. mile over v hich they
lad already passed, he began to think the
pidow's sister, at least, was particularly in
eresting. AT this crisis, the sudden stop
,age of the carriage, and the hurried excla-
nation of the driver of "open the door, Mr.
sIlery, quick, please, and get the ladies'
'ut!" showed that something was amiss.-I
rhe widow screamed as she clung to Ellery's
.rm; and even at that time of danger, Shir.
ey could not but admire the calmness of
he beautiful Juliette, for SO he had heard
Ter called, as she endeavored to. soothe her
lister. saast-.- s4.s5- s.ss
1t was found that one of the horses had
rot his foot over the trace, and was already
caring and plunging. SO as to make the
arriage very unsafe. After some trouble
hey succeeded in extracting him; bat as
10Th the horses continued very unruly, the
aides proposed walking to their destina-
ion So forth they set, en- route; the widow
no tenn on the arm of Ellery, ind Juliette
ollowing, with Shirley. chatting and laugh
ng. ~ s'..'f.lt 5'.za -tt
Insensib'y Shirley's conversation with
is fair companion took deeper tone, for
heir path led through a thick forest, where
he tall, stately trees, like the pillars in
ONE. old hallowed minister, shed their pecu-
lar fragrance on every passing bre eze that
wept through ther- shade. Ellery and his
ady were far ahead. Shirley felt surprised
I himself, at this very first Interview, at
ee ling such tender sentiment springingl
rom his heart for the fair young creature
Gaming SO confidently on his arm in The
epths Of the forest.
allow glad am" soliloquised he, t"that
he widow did not fasten herself on me, in
tead Of her enchanting sister; for, joking
side, they are always 50 exacting, aud BY
10 means dependent. There is certainly an
x xquisite charm in the timid reserve of This
air Juliette. Methinks | shall begin to
LAY the Romeo in very truth; fer 1 wish,
ven now, that might be a glove upon that
,aud, SO that could kiss her Cheek"
And Juliette, 10 judge from the bright
miles dimpling her soft cheeks, and the in
e rested look which she turned upon his
ace ever and aron, was equally well pleased
With her escort. What delightful listener
,e found her. He felt so pleased with her
with himself with the whole world when
hey arrived at their destination, that Shir-
ey was ready to declare it perfect Par
disc, and felt himself tempted to utter some
uch nonsens;cal speech to her, SO entirely
,ewitched was he by the charm of her man.
Ter. =" fact, woman -hater. as his friends
tyIed him, there was not more susceptible
,eing on earth than this same retiring young
nan; SO he played the game into their own
lands, merretHs. They found Mrs. Emp
on, son hospital thoughts inteut,' busy in
etting out to the best advantage their din
Ter; whilst near them lay the little cherub
Annie, fast asleep. Shirley the more readily
answered the question iDid you ever see
,uch a little 5eauty!' from its supposed
mother, as he imagined he detecte d strik-
ng resemblance to Juliette, who was
sneeling to kiss the soft lips of the sleeping
babe; and his look and tone would have
satisfied the fond heart of any mother, as
ne renljed sshe is an appel.' and also stoop-