Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-01-29
VOL. XII.
LIEN CLAY VILLE;
Or the New schooImaster-
BY WIN. EDWARD KNOWLES.
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1t stood somewhat back from the road
luxurant hedge of well-trained orange
shrubs. The shaded garden walks were
lald out with the unvarying regularity that
marked the whole premises
Winding with many a graceful turn, they
led the visitor among oval fiower-beds; ar
liiciaI ponds and shaded arbors; everywhere
the same neatness and good taste prevailed,
and told, even to the most casua. observer,
that the proprietor could net be otherwise
than intelligent, educated and wealthy.
And Mr.. Clayville, the owner of this tasteful
residence, possessed all these qualifications
nav, even more. To these were united be-
nevolence. Christian philanthropy, unaffected
goodness of heart. The stranger and the
houseless wanderer ever found welcome at
his door; and the needy were never turned
away unsatisfed.
Mr Clayville was wealthy. In the height
of mercantile prosperity he had retired from
business, and purchased the neat cottage
near the small village. While preparing to
settle down in the full ejoyment of life, his
beloved wife and companion was taken from
him as speedily as trembling dew drop is
exhalrd before the morning san.
Business now became more irksome than
before, and with his only child, Ellen, be
! lived almost in henlit like secIusion.
Not that he had suddenly become mis-
anthrope, but this recent and unlooked for
bereavment had partially destroyed all rel
ish for society.
This melancholy soon wore away, howev
er, aud lie again appeared occasionally among
his friends, and rustic neighaors; chatting
freely with them, and even consulting them
! in the laying out Of his grounds around the
cottage.
His time was devoted to the care and ed
ucation Of bis daughter, who being an on-
ly child, was of course pct;ed aud honored
by an indulgent parent.
One afternoon Mr. Clayvilie sat in his
library, alone. He was fine specimen of
gentlemen. hale and hearty, though his
once raven locks were now slightly rFrinkled
with grey.
| His features were regular, and were marked
| by a spirit Of determination--a spirit of stern
ness, yet mingled with and soltened down
1 by smile OF kindly feeling. He possessed
the rare faculty of gaining his ends by
pIeasantness of manner that not under
stoud nnlil they were accomplished
! As he sat half dreaming in Il high backed
chair, in his well filed library. his eye kin
died up anew, and his smile grew more pleas
ant as the light step of his daughter was
heard through the hall.
| Many said that Ellen was beautiful And
! these people spoke the truth. Her dark hair
! hanging in ringlets over her rounded check,
aud her still darker eyes peerng from be-
meath that wreuth of curls, won many Il
heart, and waked many thrill of unspoken
love- Then she was good as sine was
beautiful; and had such winning ways that
it was impossible not to love her.
True she was little self willed; but her
induaent father good naturedly let her have
her own way, and smiled away her peevish-
ness, till it vcrged into tears and kisses OF
kindness,
| ssFather,'' said she, as she entered the a
partment, "we have new schoolmaster at
the village school; and he wishes to board
with us-that the longer walks may give
him more exercise than nearer residence
But he must be disappointed. must be not =
"N'by!" asked the old man good humor-
edly.
because we can live more happily alone
and know that | can never like him. she
replied half angriIv.
But, Nelly, let that not trouble you in the
least,'' replied her father with one of hi>
sweetest smiles "Y ou need not speak Il
him or lock at him: besides our maid viii
no. have to labor any harder for the ad
dttion of new boarder. He has spoken tc
me about coming here, and | have partly
promsedt that he might"
Il know shan't like him; and will lei
him know that | do not," said the beauty
half PouHng.
.sWell well'' continued the old gentlemen
"You need not like him without you have
mind to, but am told that he is accom-
pshed, and we'll fitted to take charge OF ou
school. 1t may be, that he can teach tht
languages. II SO you can recltc TO him IN
stead of me.''
Ellen did not answer. There was some
thing in her fathers manner, while speak
ing, that completely puzzled her. She coul
not solve it, and the fl st time in her life sh
was unable to understand his meaning b
his words.
g "Well, Nelly, we will drop the subject
e lest some one should suddenly appear an
G surprise us.in family quarrel. Let the frs
5 impression with Mr.. Evans, the new teach
d er be good ones; otherwise. we may have
n strive long time to make up for our itnprt
J, Gence.
e While they were speaking the servar
:; announced Mr.. Evans. He had come
is perfect arrangements, and to take up his /
e bode with them.
|, Il am glad to see you again." said M
e Clayville, raising and taking the extende
: hand Of the new conner.
st ssMr Evans this is my daughter, Ellen
r, he continued, turning and introducing him
g, his child.
I'd Ellen welcomed him with sweet smil
of although but short time before she had d
clared that she would not like him. In ia
she had nearly forgotten that she had sa
ut so; and was half trying to forget it alt
It, gether.
is The new teacher was between twenty a
ne twenty-five years of age, rather slim b
ne gracefully proportioned, with deep, earne
is, eyes and an intelligent look stamped on
w finely formed features.
He was dressed plainly, though neatl
unl his hat though not in the extreme OF t
N L., fashion, was neverthe less careful
l hrnsbed ,n,, presented glossy appearanc
= More than all tnie., there was nooiene
b. visible in all his actions aia woros lhus
seldom found beneath SO plain an eAler1oi :
", 1t was seen in the manly bearing the cA'
lis Ted lips and sparkling eye.
ch Ellen was completely captlvated WI
Howarq Evans general appearance and 81
prised at his lofty dignity and polished ma
en- ners. And at the tea table she could not |
ost notice his perfect ease and manifold accO1
re. ,,l;sh.nents. There was such high soul