Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-11-02
CLEVELAND. TUESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 2, 1858

of the most skilIful masons in Syracuse, and
possessing fair knowledge of architecture in its
higher and more elaborate branches A genial,
comfortable disposition had led him into society
of his own choice, and an antipathy to turmoil
and strife, and an unwillingness to assume much
responsibility, had kept him from rising to any
! eminence in his profession. There may have
been another cause for his retaining his humble
position, though everyidesire of his social life
seemed to be answered where he was
The other Person-the mason's companion
was female. She had seen just twenty sum
mers, and was as beautiful as the poets dream.
/ In form she was light and graceful, her limbs
full and round, and her whole form full of life
and vigOr. Her features were of true Grecian
mould, with large, dark eyes, over which droop-
ed long lashes of silken texture, while mass of
wavy tresses clustered about her superbly round
ed shoulders. Beyond the few honest friends
who sometimes partook of the artisan hospi-
talIty, she was not known. Bellerus had guard
ed her with j misers care, and i;..y there were
in the great metropolis who knew Of the trea-
sure of beauty that dwelt within his walls The
humble craftsmen who shared her fathers con
fdence loved her devOtedly, but they loved with
aworshipping love, as the kneeling shepherd
loved his goddess; and they were all pledged not
to speak of her in their intercourse with the out
side world
Don't call me foolish, father" said the
maiden implOringly.
81 do not call thee so, Ianthe," the mason
returned. 81 only wish to help you over what
may prove most bitter disappointment. How
can you hope that Alaric will ever return I"
"AIy love tells me So"
'Ah-but love is blind"
"Then its feelings are the more to be relied
upon, for they come from the internal prompt
ings of the soul. But feel sure that he will
come back TO me. Only last night tie bright
goddess Electra appeared to me in dream, and
told me that Alaric should return At least l
will hope yet while longer; for it is sweet to
hope"
BelIerus could not find it in his heart to do
more towards dispelling the bright promise
which the maiden cherished, and he turned the
conversation upon another topic Only few
words had been spoken, however, when
loud rap was heard without, and the
host lighted torch and went to the door
When he returned, he made motion for Ianthe
to leave the room.
at is stranger" he said, "and it is not
meet that thou shouldst be present"
But the maiden neither spoke nor moved
She had heard the tones of the visitors voice,
and her quick ear had caught familiar sound.
Beerus would have reminded her again, but
the stranger was close behind him, and quickly
entered the apartment. Ianthe saw not the
humble fishers garb-she only saw the we'll
remembered features which she had carried
within the sacred repository of her affections
for SO long time. They were changed lit
tle-they had assumed more Of manhOod-but
not changed to love.
Sweet Electra, my dream is true!' she cried,
as she started forward, and put forth her hands.
'Aiarie has come r.
$50 heaven looks down with richest bless
ing J" the young man responded, as he folded
the maiden to his BOSOM
May the Gods preserve me !" exclaimed
the old mason, gazing upon the youthful pair
in wonder. g l hope this is no trick of Ihau-
mas to blind me- Alaric, is it thou!"
I" In truth, good Bellerus, it is" returned our
hero, extending his hand as he spoke. "Surely
thou shouldst know me-
"Aye, and 1 do know thee now," the host
responded, grasping the youth warmly by the
hand, and gazing eagerly into his face. " BY !
the crown of Pluto, l could not mistake that
face. Thou art grown wOndrously like thy
noble father"
The trio were soon seated, and when they had
regained somewhat of their cOmpOsure, Alaric
gave brief account of his adventures during
his absence from Sicily. Ianthe sat all the while
Will utI uedu upOu HIS DOSOLlt dllu ever duu
anon lifting her eyes to catch the warm glances
of his love.
At lenqh the old craftsman went out, and |
the lovers were left alone. They told over the
tales Of affection they used to tell in other years.
and tor an hour the world was shut out from
their thoughts.
"O!" murmured Ianthe, after Alaric had
imprinted warm kiss upon her brow in token
of the renewal of his most solemn pledges, |
now that thou art near me, and my fount of
love is full, l begin to fear the dangers which
may beset thee"
Let US not think of danger now, my be-
loved" replied the youth. "Tt is should be a
season Of joy and happiness unalloyed"
"Aye-but we should not forget that there
is a future, and that we must be watchful of the
joys to-day if we would have them with US
henceforth."
Thou art right, Ianthe; and will be watch.
ful. know there is danger in the way, but |
fear it not"
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