Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-04-30
OLD SERIES,

still some hope
Z" None, even in the opinion Of the doc
tors" replied the feeble voice; "and but
for the attentions Of that kindlady, I should
perhaps now have been In my grAvew
( The youth glanced around aud perceived
the blushing fac, Of fair girl that in hi.
grief and agitation he had previously failed
TO notice. Ths beautiful being wa. nearly
bis own years, lArse FOR her age, but we'll
formed, symmetrical asa nice piece ofau,ique
sculpture. With all the fascinating charms
Of the lovelies, OF her sex, her countenance
presented the broad air Of queen, and her
eyes bcamei with Ere, denotiny the energy
Of an iron will, unaccustomei to any CON-
trol. save its own free and iet,erless choice.
miss Juliet Hale, how shall | thank you
for 50 much gooduess7" faltsred the young
man. almost unable TO cred, hi. own senses.
Her features flushed TO brighter crimson,
but she answered not. Then the dying mo.
ther bcckoncd the beautiful girl to the bed.
side, and taking her hand she placed It in
tha, OF the astonlshed son, murmuring as
she. did So" Ny dear children, you love
each other, and | give you both my last
blessing"
"0h, this must be madness 80 exclaimed
the astonishod youth. ~ have worbippcd
her as the magician worships the star, Tor
years. yet never dared aspire 50 much as to
touch her hand before; but she, the rich,
the alorcd idol Of fashion, cannot love the
poor, friendless teacher. Tho idea Is i'm.
possible"
IL have loved you ever since tho first mo-
mcnt We met, sighed y most musical voice.
Then be happy, my son and daughter"
said the sick woman, with an angel smile.
"Y, have no relative on tho earth be-
rravcd orphans Of the heart, see that you b
everything to each other, as my spirit will
pray for you in it, heavenly home" And,
worn out with the unusual effort, the pale
invalid dropped ID pto seeming ,lumbcr.
And thus those young and ycarning souls.
strangely plishtcd their fai,h-thcre by the
couch of death, before the dim candle flick
cring on the humble table, and beneath the
spectral shadows Of the midnight stars.
while the winds Of autumn moaned among
the Pine tops, and .trewcd withered leaves
on the roof above their heads. Was the
weird mage Of the hour. or tho silent sad.
ncss Of the scene, an eloquent emblem Of
the coming doom2 Alas everywhere, in
the most gloomy as well as the gayest sea-
son, the black winged fatcs hover in the air
around their chosen victims, nor give a
sound Of warning I'LL the thunder bolt
breaks. and the cleaning castle OF youth
and hops lies smoking In = mass Of fiery
ruins.
Al that nigh, the lovers watched, and
the sick mother slept or appeared 10 sleep
until the diamond dawn. But just Us the
FIRST reflected sunbcams began To sow the
I the azure fields Of air with raiated roses
and the flashing light Of oriental pearls, a
sudden change passed over the plllid iea-
lures Of the dyng-,he breast heavcd, and
a faint breath huttered on hrr white lips,
then hed forever with the parted soul! for
her. there was never more either OF time or
space with weari'omo cares AMI bcwilder-
'ns heart breaks, or pleasures OF the senses
nothing but the beauty oi Immortal be.
ins' IN the unknown land which lies beyond
the stars.
( On the following day, late IN the after.
noon, the funeral took place, attended hy "a
few poor neishbors, ani Juliet Hale. with
some dozen Of her slaves, from the large
plantation distant seven miles. But as the
first eloi Of earth rnmblcd on the coffin
with that dull, hollow sound, the most
unutterably mournlnI ever he'rd ny hu'
man ear, strange incident startled The
persons present. Five men. armed with
pistols and guns, galloped up to the grave
and one OF them pointing at the weeping
son OF the widow IN her bed OF elay' shouted
hcrcely-
There he is; that is the horse thieI "
Tho leader Of the band instantly present.
cd his gun. saying " surrender Wharf, anu
accompany Us asa prisoner" :"
Colonel Banks, what means this false
charger" said the proud Juliet, with dash.
ing eyes.
"Ah! Miss Hale, is that you9" replied