Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-15

life he was truly uretched. Then, too, g
new feeling was born in his soul, fresh, sub.
lime and beautiful. Fresh as Gew upon
flowers; as the sweet rain in spring time,
Love. How the thought startled him, wha'
should he do 10 retrieve himself in her now
dear eyes! He rose land found himself alone
he would 60 and seek her, and apologize fol
never occur again.
Quickly he FASTENED into the hall, and
heard her voice upon the porch: there he
followed. What he saw was not calculated
to make him any the happier. John and
Jenny were standing at the end of the porch;
Johns arm was wound about her waist, her
face hidden on his shoulder. Poor Lawrence.
there was DO hope for him; yet, praise be
to him, he did not hesitate as to his duty;
with steady step sounding on the iosr,
he approached them; h:s face looked flushed
and handsome with good impulses. They
started; John drew away his arm, and Jenny
half. turned her head.
"Jenny, cousin Jenny" said Lawrence,
in a kind. gentlemanly tone, and with sor-
rowful earnestness, 'can you forgive me!
John; intercede for me. ! have been un-
court eous, ungenerous, and ] confess il,
which is the least can do
He held out his hand to her. A glad
smile broke over Jenny's countenance; she
took his hand in both of hers.
"Cousin Lawrence, have nothing to for
give, nop, although few moments ago
thought l had; have judged you too hasti-
ly; we have both been to blame"
Thus peace was restored, and they were
all happier.
| CHAPTER Nv.
"Cousin Lawrence!'' called Jenny, one
morning, two weeks after, at the bottom of
the staircase, .l'm going my charity rounds,
would you like to come with met
"Yes, only too glad! will be down d.
rectly."
She waited; presently he came clatter-
ing down in farm shoes. Could this be the
dainty fashionable Lawrence Vane, in rough
brown home-spun; ringless. jewelless, and
d:vested Of all superfuitiesl Jenny showed
her amazement in her face
at looks rather tarmerish, don't it!" said
Lawrence, with genuine blush.
"Why, it's The very thing!" replied Jenny
frankly. 81 wonder you Eever adopted 1t
before"
s'You see," said Lawrence, rather hestu-
tingly, "I'm going 10 work some, Jenny
Old Jeffry and are setting out trees on the
back lot. Oh! shall get along beautiful
ly, dare say"
Jenny walked on silently, thoughtfully.-
Lawrence carried her basket, and they went
arm in arm.
Oh, what wonderful morning that was
TO Lawrence; seeing Jenny 60 about, like
au angel among the sick, the manned and
the blind. Every one blessing her, every
one gladdened at the sound Of her gentle
voice, consoling, eBgthening. He de-
plored, more than ever, his utter unworth-
iness.
"What is it you read so much of evenings!''
he said TO her, after tea, finding her alone
by window, reading. She handed him the
neatly bound volume, quietly. 1t was her
Bible. He took it, and she, having some
thing 10 look after, left him. So he became
absorbed in those beautiful truths, which he
blushed to confess, even to himself, he had
never read before. He found much of COM
fort, much of encouragement therein.
"It is not too late, then, for me to do
good" he murmured. .'Ah, Jenny, Jenny,
blessed one, with this Book for my guide ),
and you, dear one, beside me, what might
not have been, what might not be, "She
will marry John, and he-he will wear an
angel in his bosom, while l. In my pa
tience, possess my soul. Courage! will
at least be worthy of her esteem, her friend
ship"
He kissed her little Bible, then finding
her handkerchief upon the floor, he pressed
that also TO his lips and heart.
Going into the parlor to seek her, he found
Uncle Jack alone, reading his paper. "John
and Jenny are out in the moonlight" ne
said, Children will be children"
Sand lovers, lovers sighed Lawrence.
He went to his room, and leaned out of his
window. Yes, there they ere, under the
lilacs, walking hand in hand, and talking
very earnestly. They were out late, and
when they stepped upon the porch, he heard
John call her darling" and distinctly saw
him kiss her hand.
CHAPTER v.
The next morning, Lawrence appeared
restless, nervous, and perhaps little moody
1t was natural, considering he had to stand
by calmly and see his one great hope-the
best and truest he ever had in his liie-reft
from him.
AS soon as breakfast was over he rushed
out into the field and worked for two hours,
digging tree holes, until he was completely
worn out. Then he came back, heated and
out of sorts. He threw himself into an
armchair, near by where Jenny sat sewing.
"Working has made you very tired,'' she
said, kindly, seeing his languid altitude.
"And iil-natured," he returned, rather
curtly.
"Ah, YOU have exhausted yourself; | can
make YOU some delicious lemonade. Shall
l!" rising.
"No, thank you, am not in need OF it,
said Lawrence, coldly.
Jenny looked at him with distressed air.
"What has happened, Cousin Lawrence
has any one hurt you in any way!"
"No-yes-l don't know, believe have
outdone my strength, that's ALL"
She came to him, and laid her cool, white
hand upon his forehead; the touch of il
thrilled through his frame electrically. He
dared not let it rest there, lest he should poul
out his feelings, and be rejected like fool
So, with hurried movement, he shook i
off. jenny
His tone was peculiar; he looked up a
her suddenly. Her face was suffused will
color, she turned to 60 away.
"Oh, stay!" he cried, vehemently, seizln!
her hand. 81 want you to help me--yol
alDays do! have never done any good il
my life, want to do something, nop. Cal