Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-07-20

ever loved does not know how ore nhrase
or even a look viii iibger on the heart
/ forgotten, perhaps, while the loved one
/ is near us, ye; recalled and dwelt upon
when absence makes the idol still 'dearer.
| Though constantly employed, Marion
had found her new home a pleasant one:
but now, the return of the son and heir of
the house made her situation ferv disa-
greeable. George, thoughtess aud CAV.
did not dream that his attentions could be
unacceptable to any, and charged Mari
on's cold replies and guarded manner to-
wards him to her proper sense of her
position, striving, by renewed attention.
to make her sensible Of how entirely he
overlooked it. Marion, conscious of the
utter Indifference with which she regard
ed him, did not understand the praises
Mrs. Morton layishe1 uponher prudence,
or the cautions she piled her with, not TO
think that every fauering word from
gentleman Il serious admiration
Far away from home Harry Ashly was
wandering in the Highlands. when the
news Of his aunt's death reached him
II was when he heard of Marlon's con-
djti0n that he first thought seriously of
hls love for her. He had loved from the
first moment he saw her, though he would
have laughed, had any one ascrited his
interest IN the little girl TO such potent
cause. He was wealthy, and had often
dreamed Of making her his wife, but did
not speak to her. because he reasoned
that they were all very happy together,
and if she did not return his love, it would
break IN upon the home circle perhaps
she would leave them if he spoke of his
passion to her, so deprive him of her
presence, and his aunt Of a companion.-
50 he never spoke of it treating her al
ways like a dear sister Now that she
was cast upon the wide world, poor and
frendless, he determined to 90 home and
tell her how long and truly he had loved
her, and if she would not marry him, he
could at least, set aside some o. his aunt's
fortune for her. He was conyInced that
Mrs. Ashly had intended to provide for
the orphan bat like many others she de-
Iayed the time to carry this intention into
effect until ii was too late.
George Morton's attentions, in the
meaHtlme, had grown so offensive to Mar
ion. that she was looking out for another
situation, where she could teach, and be
free from him.
Again fortune favored her. There
was an old lady, Mrs. Grant, who was
about to travel South for the benefit Of her
health who eagerly availed herself Of the
opportunity of securing Mar1on's services
as companion. 1frnnp TO Harry, to
acqualnt him with her change Of pians.
Marion took a kind leave of Mrs Nor
ton and her daughters, and started for
Charleston, place which her new patron
was IN the habit of visiting every Winter.
She did not mention her destination to
Morton, fearing letters from George, and
when Harry returned from Europe, look
ing for her, she was gone none knew
whittier. While he was eagerly trying
to find out her present home, she was won
dering why all. her letters to Europe
were nanswered.
Two years Iaier, teo men we're seated
IN Q large hotel IL Charleston smoking
and chatting.
ss Come, Hurry said one Of them, lay
82g his segax. it is late. and
lIuSi show myself foxn few moments at
59fasaffs bati. 71twiiI he expected of
me. Besides want to- see this new pro-
t.rge OF hers, who appears here Tor the
hrst time ~ public, to-higkt, She was
here with her last winter, but in deep
mourning, aud did not 90 out. hoped
to see her at Saratoga, last season but She
kept very private; to-right she appears.
10y .he way, | heard nlaBy inquiries after
yoH at Saratoga. Whare were YOU ;"
. At The White mountains, Niagara.
and knocking about here and there
don't know what brought ne here this
WINTER exc punC this fashion have fall
en- into. Of nderIug over the face of the
earth. Ike vagal obd What is your
lar refuses name p
Harding :"
d" Well, I'll got''
The two started 1ogether and soon
reached their destination.
Ny dear, said an old lady. speaking
70 young lovely giri who stood near
aer, : your dressls caught up, You lad
better 90 and arrange IT.
The ycane lady o}eyed her. As she
stood before the long glass in the dress
lng-room she made beautiful retle ,tlon
upon It's surface Hen figure was of me-
dunn hight, aud. perfectly rouned her
bare neck and arms cleaned white as
snow, III bl ght contrast with her dark
dress; her features were regular: com
Piexion fair, but pale, and her large
brown eyes were full Of Intelligence her
glossy and abundant chestnut hair was
arranged III eurls, looped gracefully from
tue neck with concealed comb, and a
light garland of crimson fuschia was twis-
crimson silk, trimmed with black lace,
suited her style Of beauty perfectly. At
ter arranging her dress, She stood a mo-
meW before the glass, musing then,
with low breathed SIGH, turned TO ION
the scene of festivHy.
My dear said the old lady, meeting
her at the door. s' yantto Introduce YOU
to friend Of Capt. Rassell's. DR. Ashlv, !
Miss Harding"
AT last, afte- their long separation, they