The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1858-04-29

make his present rash act, aimless, and
as saw him start from his native vii
lage, thought, where will his journey
end!
Some hours after, wended my steps
to the cottage where dwelt the faithful
Amy Lee, aud her old grandfather. |
found her very pale and sad, but still al
her duty. She had just wheeled the old
mans chair oul upon the verandah, where
he could feel the morning sun and genial
air, and his lap was full Of flowers. She
smiled family, but wslcomely, as ap-
preached; but when l handed her the
letter, she turned to an ashy whiteneSs,
and hurried into the room. She was
not gone long, and returning, came up
to me with her form apparently rigid as
a stature. She looked into my eyes, and
took hold both my hands; her own were
cold as ice.
and he has gomez che asked in a des-
pairing voice.
He has, Auy!' replied with emotion.
'And do you know
Everything, Amy: but not from him
How then?'
| pon'ed silently 10 the arbor She
did not answer, but stood, for a mment,
like stature; then clasping her brow,
rushed wildly into the house,
| passed few common moments with
the venerable grandfather, and took my
leave not wishing to intrude upon the
holy grief Of the fair being who had been
SO deeply wronged.
Months passed on into year. l had
never visited Amy after the day | pre-
sented her the letter of Edwin Harris
But had met her often in the street, and
At the village church. had watched
The lustre slowly fading from her cheeks
and eyes; had seen the smile vanish from
her face, and the buoyance from her
step; these had seen with a panied
leart When she met me, she smiled
ilndly, but there was a sadness in it that
vas appalling. Often, as | passed the
cottage OF an evening, could see the
I'D man through the window, sitting in
lis arm chair, where the last rays of the
un fell upon his venerable face; and
moment lfler l imagined him repeating
lis fdyorile phrase;
'Sundown!'
But | said that year had passed
way. The first of a new found Amy !
zee pale, wan spirit of purity-tne I
hadow Of what she was. The old man t
ill lived, and when look upon them a
9th | feared that he might even out. 5
We his faithful, sacrificing attendant a
len thought ofher words on that fatal h
Ight, when all her hopes were wrecked.
4 will fulfill my duty, though | bear, s.
ON this moment to the grave, an ashen
eartl' ..... n
About this time, some business of i'm. :,
)rance called me to distant city ll
topping at one Of the principal hotels, l o
as not little surprised, on looking over
e register, to find among the recent ar n
walls from Europe, the name Of Edwin u
arris. | inquired for him, and they ID
rected me To his room, Knocked at a
e door, and hollow voice said
Come in.' NJ
i entered, but started back as if l had y
en received by an apparation.
MY God!' exclaimed Edwin, can IN
is be your al
A faint smile stole over his thin and uo
ggard features, as he arose and extend le'
his hand. He seemed a man of ice; DE
thing could destroy the breadth and mi
ljesty of his manly brow, but it seemed
mmy as death. His checks were sal Ou
V, his lips riuid. and his sunken ewes sig
'amed like balls Of fire. da
4 am glad to see you,' he said, in a WI
', graye-like voice. 'Are you from the
age recentIy2
/ eft it three days ago. replied.
lie paused for some time, and wishing to
relieve the painful silence, referred one
his trip to Europe. tie answered only his
nonosyllables, aud with a manifestation her
pain. hal
How did you leave the people in the hac
age' he presently asked. Amy Lee, Out
oppose, is-married? not
Yes WIN
lie started, and the fire increased in mes
eyes, wnilea bright hectic spot flush sell
lis checks. wht
10 sorrow | added. hol.
lie breathed quick sigh of relief, and be a
ed; as v
Why is she welded to sorrow? Has ,
grandfather died?' Il
No, / answered nuS'
Why does she sorrow, then" ',m.s'
Why do you ask that, Edwn?' l re. a'ne
d Hooking in his eyes. Il have not mos
ID you in what dime, or by what ooot
ase, that manly fern of yours has OF g
wasted, your face n dde ghaslly, no'e
your eyes sup atlrally bright. you
v full wsll lbd use. Look within, any
ysu vill 6nI answer to vour gest
'''oa. "
I BIT bis lips ntrously, for few with
a deep Layh sutIused his stsn
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