Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-09-15

I they both felt to be separated was indeed
misfortune to be lamented.
During the few remaining weeks that
intervened previous to their departure, they
were moro than usual together and ere
its arrival, Charles had whispered his tale
of love into the gentle maiden's heart. He
reminded her Of the many hours they had
passed together, pledged his undying affec-
ton for her, and begged an expression of
regard from her in return
Ella blushed with maiden modesty. but
gave no response to the enthusiastic express
sions Of love which flowed like stream of
silver from the lips Of Charles Summerfeld.
In vain he urged for one kind word around
which his hopes might linger and play du-
ring her dreary absence. But he urged in
yain-she listeped silently and blushingly
\ to LIS ardgat srs fsstttions OF love, appar-
emily without awaking oneresponsiye echo.
The evening Of the day previous to the
departure of Ella from her paternal man
sion at length arrived, and Charles, accom-
panied by his father and mother paid them
visit to bid her farewell. That he might
have an opportunity to whisper a few words
into her ear, privately, he ardentIy hoped;
and as fortune ever favors the brave this
wish was gratifed. Awaiting himself of a
temporary absence of the elder ones from
the room, he threw himselfupon his knees
before the idol of his affection and impor-
tuned for one fond token of remembrance
-one kind smile of promise to play like
ray of sunlight upon the desert of his heart
after he had bidden her adieu.
'Oh Ella, around whom cluster all nv
hopes Of life and happiness here and here
after
Say not that sacriligous word, Charles
said Ella, placing her hand upon his lips
Heaven is the only place of happiness
/ hereafter, and Christ the only fruitful hope
of JOY there. Do not let me lead you into
sin by usurping the place in your affections
these alone should occupy. Do not deem
me cold and unfeeling. You have aroused
tempest in my bosom to which | am a
stranger, and which feel l cannot queIl.
| dare not encourage that which may not
be congcnial to those to whom owe my
first and highest obedience nor would |
thoughtlessly give expressions to words
which in my heart may not fully COM
prehend. That l highly esteem you, you
, have had abundant proof, and that | may
} entertain feeling which a warmer term
: would more properly convey-it may be
But, Charles, / would give no delusivc
hope; | would not raise hopes but to de-
stroy them. Therefore, | pray you, press
me not further, but leave me to the school
e ings of time and my own heart, and if i
J be true to you, Charles then you shall fnC
: me no deceiver Talia the leo1-~4- -.7.sl---s
. tain it till called for by myself; and wher
: / ask its return, then may you learn that
: find it impossible to bestow upon you tn,
: treasure of an undivided and constant heart
e Charles seized the precious gift, and Vi
it olently pressing kiss upon the hand Of tn
n fair donor and then upon the much prize
l. soupenir, quietly resumed his seat, as tn
d sounds OF approaching footsteps admonisl
l. ed them of the return of their parents.
9 The next morning was bright and beau
h tifll April day-the birds were filing th
is woods with their rich notes, and all natul
4, looked cheerful and gay. Charles couI
id not resist the impulse to go and pay a fin
is adieu to Ella, but hastened over to the l.
Roy's Just in time to get parting wor
n Ella, accompanied by her father, toe
" their departure in their family carriage,
Mt mid the tears of Mrs Leroy and all Il
he household, with whom Ella was great
he vorite.
ld Charles stood and gazcd musingly al
RS. abstractedly down the avenue long after t
If carriage had passed out of sight; VIII
~ suddenly awaking from his reyerie, he tur
ed and walked slowly towards his oy
ers home. The shady wood did not look h
ed, so invitingly as before; the birds sang n
so sweetly-his heart was heavy-Char
Us, Summerfeld was unhappy.
pa Thoughts Of his last interview with E
rts, rushed into his mind-how he weighed a
OF sifted every word she uttered-did tn
at foreshadow hope or despair? A glance
ous the gift whispered some promise. Was
ed, poverty barrier to his acceptance?
The he dismissed that thought as unworthy
Try, her. Where had she gone, and for w
Ole purpose! Then the thought occurred
him that intellectual wealth was what
eld, had gone in quest of Could she aludt
OF his inferiority, his unftness for the &C
ltu- panion of literary woman? 1t may
nd If so, he determined to remove that OBJ
Gle; and we will leave him for the pres
an to determine upon the plan to effect it.
or : = =
Il When last we parted, dear reader,
ING had Just witnessed the separation Of
out1 1SIouthful lovers, Ella Leroy and Cha
ioryo noSSaSfeld- former to be the 0,
the ance sSsic halls where learning and
ana ond na;ne, epement were to be cultiv,
es ne Ionejy M ret;renA Aber; the latter left in
,eded @Ied and indulge in o9 9 roam the wild tcI
fawn day of meeting aga. nopGS % "a, " uis ls
d to heart But Charles ~ inc iuoi oi
and former delightful sports Az nnsPPy :
y de- ure now-his mind was wf7S5Gi no 7
" upon the absent loved one, and theeeSc
how her temporary removal from the pal
l;stnra mansion. And the thought would rus
- Won him-when Ella shall return, the
'"anco veted, gifted, beautiful one, will sht
A. Look with pity, and reject her humbl
tic mountain swain
0 SGeh suggestions breoded upon the
y NJ, of ChAFles Summer6eld, and many
|. asesS s , had noNelapsed ere his course was res
o.S:s" .Gr " upon. Ne, toe, would turn his tho
u.