Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-05-28


betrothed but you will mover bo welded
Your friends will assemble to witness as
they suppose tho union of two loving
hearts, but twill be TO witness tho death Of
one and distraction of the other, but hark,r
continued the sybil, "you will receive your
reward, for you will in time occupy the
highest station which your nation gives
lady, which is Presidents wifo."
She had spoken with so much sternness
and so ychemently that tho young ladies sat
in silence, impressed with kind of super.
stitous awe, ut her manner, and as tho rend.
or may wish to know something Of the his
tory Of the parties so unccremouiously in
troduced, we will improve the time by Civ
ing them an insight into their past life.
Alice Leroy, bright beautiful Alice, was
tho only child of wealthy merchant, who
by strict economy in business had steadily,
and by his own efforts advanced in wealth
and prosperity until he had been enabled to
retire from business a millionaire, he had,
however, spared neither wealth nor pains to
givo his daughter all tho advantages that
luxury could supply, and sho had fully re.
allied all his expectations.
To describe her beauty would bo diff
cult task, suffice it to say, she was beautiful,
and the beauties Of her mind corrcsponded
with those of her person, and it can not be
wondered at that at the age Of seventeen,
(hcr present age,) she was the leading star
of the circle in which she moved, and was
admired and sought after by tho rich and
| learned. However her heart had been un-
touched until lately she had formed an at
tachment for bold and handsome youth, Of
whom we have spoken previously.
At first sho had regarded him with in.
difference, but he possessed raro fascina.
tions of mind and person, and by assuming
demcanor foreign to him, ho had at length
found an entrance to her young and guile.
less heart, to the evident envy of hcr less
favored suitors who had aspired to gain so
sweet q prize. Alice loved him with nil
the affection of her gentle nature, and al
though she would hear occasional reports
Of his former life, she considered them the
result ofcnvy, and still loved, with all the
warm impulses Of her affectionatc heart, and
the day was now approaching which was TO
witness the celebration Of their nuptials.
Auntie as she was called was an old lady
who spent her time among her acquaiu.an.
ces, and had by her frequent migrations ac-
quired the history of nearly all Of tho fam
lilies, that sho favored with her visits.
Sho was descendant of gipsy who
had formerly visited the city which ac
counted for her rowing disposition, sup
pose.
She would often DO seen in assemblies o.
young girls, whom she amused by predict
irg their fortunes, and she had by this mean.
gained quite reputation as prophecies
Whether she made any pretension, herself
or not don't know, sometimes she would
from her knowledge of the parties, predict
events which naturally enough would trans
pire. How she succeeded in tho present
instance VIC shall SEQ.
20 dear, girls don't look so very seriou.
just as though it were very heart-rendina
affair to take peep into tho future ant
fancy myself presiding with great dignity
as mistress of the White House. Twill pat
ronizc you all when get there, como now
confess every one of you, that you wish yor
was little Allie Leroy" and the volatile cir
clapped her hands in great CLEO at tho pic
turo she had drawn.
"Alice," said her companions, ''look n
Auntie."
30 Auntio what is tho matter, said sh'
as she flew to her side, and wound her del
icate arms around her neck, for sho sat Their
J in evident distress, the tears slowly runnin,
down her pale cheeks, as she affectiona,cl
carcssed her "little darling" as she Gale,
Alice.
40 Aunty please forgive me-" I did no
intend to grievc you, but it was so funny
the girls all looked as though their heart
would break at the thought of nv brilian
future, but good bye Auntio and young la
dies, there comes Edward, please excus
me, and remember if you have any lovers
or brothers, or cousins, that want an office
to consider well your ways, and you will fin
! an admirable advocate in me, when I 9,
there, you know" and away she flew to mec
: Mr.. Morcland, who was leasurly saunterin
t up the avenue.
10 Ed, I'm so glad you have come" sal
8 she, as they walked toward the house, "'
i Emmons has just sent home my brid
, dress and want you to see it."
D "Why you little mink you, is that all yo
4 want to SEQ mo for" said he, STOPPING
Q give her an affectionate kiss.
10 no but then want your opinion on
it's perfect love, l know you will say so
said sho drawing him into her boudoi
: where it was lying in all its glory, "now yo
I; see what you will have the inestimab
b pleasure of standing beside to-morro,
but why don't you say something about
? you don't admire it bit, when went to
:, much trouble to suit your tastc," putting u
= her beautiful lips to have pout. "Wh
@ Edward are you ILL.," cried she looking U
o with frightened expression, as she notice
u his agitation, "what is tho meaning of yol
i excited manner"
20 nothing love-" said he soothingly, 20
: y it is such strange coincidence, the bo
i doir, dress, voil, everything precisely sin
Y lar to hers, how could it so happen, sure
it is an unlucky omen"
Il "Whose dress, Edward, whose veil, y,
speak in riddles
10 my sisters, sweet" said he, seeil
d how nearly be had committed himself ''u
}, only sisters, it called so wildly to min
# her bridal day, when she called mo to i
y spect he wedding attire, just as you ha'
done. Your dress is beauty, love, con
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