Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-06-17


invited TO join them, which invitation he
accepted, but owing to a peculiar timidi
ty, such as every young person has expe-
rienced to some extent, he partook of but
a small portion of that which was set
before him. Nor was he disposed to con
verse much, save by monosyllables in
answer to questions put TO him by Mr..
Eversley. And only once did he venture
to turh his eyes towards the end of the
table at which Carrie sat, and then-their
eyes met. Why a Simultaneous blush
stole over their features, deponent saith
not, yet such was the fact, and somebody
has said that truth is stranger than fiction.
During the evening Charles received
his instructions in relation to the NOR
rows work, and at an early hour retired
to dream not only of crops, stock and
farming utensils, but of a pair of black
eyes bent intently upon him.
1t Is not our purpose to enter into a
minute description of all which transpired
at Riverside during the ensuing Summer,
but would briefly say that the time passed
most agreeably to the residents thereof.
In that brief time there had arisen in
Carries bosom feelings such as she had
never known previous to her acquaint-
ance with young Delafeld. And indeed
there had a kindred feeling taken pos
session of the young mans heart but
there was an element in his nature which
precluded the idea of his aspiring to the
hand of one so far above him in a pecu-
mary sense, and hence in consideration
of her social position, from the stand
point on which he stood, he saw, or deci-
ded he saw, an impossible barrier.
Prompted by this idea of the inequali-
ty existing between himself and Carrie,
Charles conceived the idea Of leaving
Riverside, to seek his fortune among
strangers-hoping that something might
occur which would watt him on to fortune
that in a few years he might return.
standing upon a level with her who had
become essential to his happiness.
In vain did Carrie plead that he would
forego the anticipated step, but his pur-
psse was firm. However painful to both.
he still felt it his duty to k0.
The time of his departure at length
arrived. He had chosen to leave al
evening, and without the knowledge of
his employer. Carrie had kept his secret
inyiolate, and now she was about to part
from him for whose sake she had risked
her fathor's displeasure. Charles and
carrie stood upon the piazza; their hands
were clasped, and the pale moonbeams
as they struggled through the great elm
tree IN front, revealed two sorrowful
young beings who seemed too young to
be thus cast down. Yet this was the
first great trouble in their young life's
experience, and hence the darkness which
had gathered around them seemed more
intense to them than it really was. For
awhile they stood in silence-then they
spoke of the past, and then of tie future,
when Charles at length began to falter,
but Summoning to his aid all his remain
ing courage, he whispered !:
Only a few years, Carrie, it won't be
long" and pressing her small white hand
to his lips, he uttered a fervent /" God
bless you Carrie !" and the next moment
he was Como, and she was weeping over
uho oCPd1 tulO.
Long did Carrie stand weeping, her
head resting upon the balusters, while
her heart futtercd wildly, yet in the
midst of her strong emotions she breathed
an earnest prayer, asking, in the sim
pllcity Of her heart, for the protecting
arm OF Heaven to shield him in his wan.
behring's from dangers which might beset
him and from the depths Of that aching
heart came swelling::up the simple words.
Grant his safe return to Riverside I"
When at length she had dried her
tears, preparatory to entering her faith
erAs presence. she was conscious hat miles
interviewed between Riverside and the
OBJECT of her devotion. She had watched
the receding boat which bore him to the
opposite shore, until it had faded from
view, and then the shrill whistle of the
approaching train assured her that he
would soon be hurrying towards the EN-
pire City.
The moment she entered her fathers
presence, his quick discerning eve told
him at once she had been weeping, and
immediately he enquired the cause
Carrie had never been a dissembler, and
true to her nature she explained all.
"Humph!" CALCULATED her father the
foolish follow Did he suppose that be
cause he was poor, that for this | would
refuse him my daughters hand No.
Carrie when you marry, let your choice
fall upon a man of principle, and be he
rich or poor I would place your hand in
his, and bid you be happy. But when did
this madcap conceive this notion ?"
He has been contemplating it for a
month at least SO he informed me, al
Though it is but a few days since he com
municated his intention to me-and then
only on the express condition that until
hls departure [ would not reveal bis
plans. Thus far | have kept his secret
inviolate; but my probation is now ended,
and being at liberty to speak | have re.
vealed all. And now, dear father, can
you forgive me 2" and throwing her arms
about her fathers neck, she plead to be
forgiven.
For . while the two were conyersing