The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-07-15

keeping ii secret to myself she might live n
long life Of happiness with him for | knew
that he could be kind, aud knew that he would
If he truly loved her.
"And shall give him up without a struggle
sighed? Could live aud see Minnie become
his bride-see him bastowing fond words of al-
lection, aud the dear cNress of love on another,
that had once been lavished on me? Yes could
bear all this, for felt my heart grow strong un-
der its affection, and determined to brave it all
with stern determination. All my heart was
making great sacrifce-wis sacrificing
cherished idol, and life OF happiness. But for
my sweet Minnie, my darling pet, | would lose
! all.
! 1t was with a firm resolve, that seated my
self before my table, and cold chill settled
down in my heart, as penncd the following
words -
Mr.. LysLE Having changed my opinion in
regard to yourself aud your love, release you
from all further obligations and we will both
consider ourselves free again. LILLY.
"A very charming answer to the tender,
loving words just received from him. | said,
in hawking tone, as carefully folded this little
! note which was to sever me forever from my lost
idol. | hastily dispatched this to the office by
a servant, and then walked to the mirror, to as
sure myself that nothing in my appearance
should betray the dreadful secret had buried in
my bosom. My cheeks had regained part of
their wontcd hue, but a strange wildness S one
in my dark eyes. | smoothed down my hair,
and as | turned away murmured, Harry is
not so much to blame after all 1t is no wonder
that he should love the bright graceful, fasci-
mating Minnie, while am only plain, simple
Lilly. Oh he will have more beautiful bride
than could have made him. and with sigh
fastened away to find my cousin Minnie prom.
isng myself never to breathe his name again.
But it is useless to dwell upon all the weary
days that followed until the welding day arrived.
OF all the lonely hours while was striving to
forget him, and schooling myself to greet him,
when he should come, with cool indilftrenCe.-
Of all my sorrow during long hours of wakeful-
ness at night, when all our little scenes of pleas.
ure loould come, in spite of every effort to ban.
ish them. OF all the many careless words OF
Minnie, that sent thrill of pain through my
heart, as she would speak Of h-r dear Harry
how we'll she loved him, of the endearng words
; he had used when with her, and what happy
happy days were in store for her, and soon to
be realized. Thus the few weeks flew by and
the wedding day at last dawned. The ceremony
was not to be performed until evening, as Har
ry was not expected until that time. In the
first place had determined to absent myself on
the occasion but | knew | could not give a
sufficient excuse to Minnie, and would not
Harry think that | feared to meet him that
loved him still? Yes, would stay and md
though she 'pas being welded to one whose
image was interviewer INTO my very heart
strings. Minnie had prevailed on me to be
dressed in the precise manner as herself, with
the exception of string of pearls across my
head, in the place orange blossoms ard as
stood before the mirror, arranging my dari
braids around my head in the form of a coronet
cousin Minnie declared looked as stately as 6
queen | was glad then, that | had not my
| fail hat | mt hat
proud, naughty air. Ny countenance was pale
and calm, but my cheeks were tinged with
glow of excitement, and my eyes were lit uI
with the me Wild light that they wore on the
) day when that fearful blow first bafel me-
We sat by the window. Minnie and |, in the
, twilight, listening for the approach of the stag
which was to bring Harry. A last the rattlin!
Of wheels was heard it stopped at the door
and soon manly step was heard along th
hall, the door was opened aud Minnie spran!
into his arms, murmuriug dear, dear Harry.
: did not even turn my head from the window
where was sitting, until Minnie took my arm
> and turned me around saying cousin Lilly
! will you not bid my dear Harry Lysle welcome?
= mechanically arose and laid my hand in his
= which was outstretched to receive it. | calml
y turned my eyes to his but faint shudder raj
! through my frame as did SO, for they were no
= - the features had expected to have met-lt wa
= ; not my Harry that held my hand With light
er heart than had worn many long day, bu
/ with weary steps, to;tered to the door an
. closed it after nae just in time to be folded in
= pair of strong arms, to feel "a warm loving kis
\ on my lips while well known thrilling voic
- pronounced my mama.
. Dear, dear Harry forgive me- was Il cou
utter; my heart was too full and was so SUI
prised at the sudden turn of affairs, that coal
. = scarcely believe my senses. few words ex
plained all. They were cousins both wer
y Harry Ly8Ie, but very different persons. Min
= MICS Harry had written to her TO find out tn
- - cause of my conduct towards his cousin an
y she, the little sprite had found it all out b
>, . stealing glances into my daily Journal fo
. there had traced in burning words, all the s,
'r crets of my aching heart. And thus they ha
q prepared little surprise for me.
g But the picture p | asked.
o Was one that gave my cousin" said Hlr
:. ry, ~and he, to show Minnie what an ugly cou:
! in she was going to have, gave it to her."
y. lneed not tell you that thanked sweet cousi
: Minnie for her curiosity, and that there wer
two weddings that night instead of one.
PERRYsBURG, o.