Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-10-15

sons. The hrst WAS the daughter Ct the
proprietor OF the estate. AS 10 her fea
lures. suffice it to say the world called
her beautiful. Her companion was a
young man. His features were regular.
and would have been called handsome.
were it not for their sinister expression.
He was dressed in the complete uniform
OF His British Majesty's service. he being
lieutenant in the army Of the crown
The interview tween the two was evi
dently embarrassing. for the countenan.
ces of both were flushed. and on the face
Of the maiden there lurked an expression
Of pain. For while neither spoke. and
the silence was becoming painful. when
the young man, at last. exclaimed
"And SO your decision. is fnal-you
reject my suit 2"
Il do" was the reply.
For what reason 2"
IL love you not"
Hs you love another 2"
"I do"
"Tte lucky one is Charles sommer-
field, is he not?"
"While doubling your authority to
question. will admit that he is the one :
and now leave me, sil. would be alone
this interview has been sufficiently
painful for me not to wish il prolonged
further"
Lieutenant Bonde intrudes not long
il his presence is not desired; but. before
he leaves. he wishes to say few words
to her who has unmeshed his SOUL" re.
piled the young man. passionateIy.-
Rose. for your love l have strove ma
In lfNnu nd h
sometimes dispaiting. still have ever
hoped. The thought, the hope. Of call.
ing you my vile. has been that which has
buoyed up my sinking spirits through
many bitter tolls; aud now to be supplant.
ed by graceless rebel. almost drives me
mad. Rose" he added. with startling
vehemence. "you shall be mine your
father has consented TO the union. and
mine you shall be. though all the fends
conspire to battle me. Asto this Charles
Sommer6eld. am aware OF his having
entered our army in the capacity Of a
spy. and. it ever he comes within my
power. I'll crush him as would a viper.
He shall rue the day he eve. crossed the
path Of
-" Leave me. sir leave me-" cried the
maiden. :" Your language is insulting.
your presence insufferabie." and suiting
the action 10 the word. Rose Linden LETT
her seat. and moved haughtily into the
house. leaving the discounted youth 10
his thoughts.
AS she did SO a small slip Of paper. un.
known to her. fell from its conceaIment.
II caught the quick eye of the officer.
who hastily picked il up and eagerly
scanned its contents. It was note from
her lover. Charles Soumerfeld-a few
words merely expressing his regard. and
informing her that he would visit her on
the succeeding night. But however in
significant its contents seemed, the officer
regarded them otherwise; for as he Pc
rused the words pencilled there. demo-
hiacsl smile fitted across his face, and.
placing it in his bosom. he determined to
make the Information therein found the
basis of his revenge. With such thoughts
coursiug through his brain, be left the
mansion and strobe rapidly toward the
encampment Of his companions in arms.
Another day. with its lights and shades.
its joys and sorrows. had passed. and an.
othrr night. calm and beautiful as iss pre>
decessofs. was ushered in. Rose Lindun
occupied the yersndah OF her mansion
home, as on the evening preceding. but
now she was alone. Eor while she sal
thus. deeply merged in thought.
She dweIt upon the scenes so shortly
passed. and strove to augur from them
her future life. The ga!Ioping OF horse
suddenly attracted her attention, and
turning to where the noise proceeded. she
saw single horsemsn rapidly approach.
ing. The one who rode thus rapidly was
foe and comely youth. a noble speci'
meO Of mental symmetry and grace. Fol
a while he thus dashed along the road
until. arrived opposite the mansion. be
suddenly checked his horse. and vaulting
lightly from his saddle. revealed TO hel
gaze the features Of Charles Sommer6eId
A hasty ejaculation. 9 mutual embrace
spoke volumes OF the love existing be-
tween them. and long separation.
Oh. Charles" )" exclaimed the maiden
how dare you seek me thus how dsr,
you trust yourself among your foes 90
l To see thee. my love. partly was th'
!, object of my visit, 90 venture thus anon!
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