Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-06-17
NO. 81

on the dear old place, where he had spent
many happy days in years gone by. To
this proposal Mr.. Eversley did not like
to object, nor yet did he desire to visit the
homestead, as it would have a tendency
to arouse painful memories of the past,
such as he had so long been striving to
Danish from his mind. Hence be strove
to form a reasonable excuse why he could
not accept the proposal bis horses was
not IN condition, n of them was lame
and unfit to travel on the road, his har-
ness was out of repair, his planting was
not done, &c.
Charles remained a silent listener while
all these excuses were being enumerated.
when he assured Mr.. Eversley that he
could not think Of excusing him upon such
trivial grounds, adding at the same time
that his horses would not be needed. as
he had on the previous day ordered a
carriage from the neighboring village.
And, indeed" continued Charles. ait
should have been here now so I hone
you will recall those minor objections and
consent to accompany us, as Carrie is go
lng-l am confident that she will raise
no objections"
Carrie smiled at the latter remark. won.
dering from whence came the positive as.
%surance. Nevertheless, Charles conf.
denee was not shaken in respect to Car.
rie's accompanying him, and ere lono he
had gained Mr.. Evessley's consent also.
when preparations were immediatelv
made for the contemplated visit.
The expected carriage soon arrived
and having taken their seats, thew were
rolling away behind a pair of spirited
horses. In a little more than an bonr
they had crossed the river, and before the
sun had reached the meridian. thew came
in view of Riverside, at the sight Of which
a sadness, fearful to look upon. over.
spread the features of Mr.. Eyerslov
which had the effect of dampenino the on
Joyment which Carrie had fondly antici-
pated. But the incessant and lively CON
versation kept up by Charles somewhat
dispelled the gloom which had overtaken
his companions.
At length the carriage came to a stop.
and stepping out, Charles proceeded To-
assist Carrie and her father to aliobt-
10 the surprise of the two latter, the man
sion appeared to be deserted the blinds
were all closed, and to all appearance no
one was stirring about the premises.
This is strange!" exclaimed Mr.. Ey-
ersley, =" what can it mean?"
Had he at that moment looked into the
face OF Charles Qelafield, he would have
seen a m~lsehlevous smile lurking there
but he did not, and the next moment
Charles moved towards the house. re.
questlng the two to follow. Scarcely
had they assembled the stoop, when the
former drew a key from his pocket, at the
magic touch OF which the door swung
open, and the next moment he was stand,
ing in the hall.
For a moment Mr.. Eversley and his
daughter stood amazed, but Charles di.
vining their thouhts, turned to Carrie.
and said:
Here Carrie on this very spot I par
ted with you more than three years since
determined to peril my life, if need be
Tor your sake since which you have al
ready heard my history,-save that I
have returned with more than sufficient
to purchase Riverside. have purchased
1T and 1t Is yours, and may I not add,
that you are mine?n
Permit me, dear reader, to drop the
curtain DER this scene of reunion between
old friends, among old associations, mas
much as we know that happiness reigns
supreme within the time honOred man
sion.
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Years have passed since Carrie an
swered that momentuous question, and
yet she has never regretted having an