The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1858-05-15

charm|large, lustrons, dark, beautiful orbs,
flashing at times with such dazzling light,
they almost blinded the gaser. But they
did not quite blind me, though at times
when they flashed . look at me, I was forced
to turn my head away, and whisper to my
self: Never yield, Bob, you have duty to
ssDays passed on, Frank G had Of
fered his heart and hand to the beauty, been
rejected, procured q bottle Of laudanum.
which still remained untouched in his room.
and scores OF other unfortunate youths were
dying for her, but was still safe. The
brightest glanees from her eyes fell harmless
on my stony heart, which refused to be
softened, even.by the beautiful waves Of her
dark hair. But soon made a discovery
Eleanor Gray loved mel knew it; never
mind how. had found her heart; should
! break it? When / entered room where
she was, her eye would seek mine and
brighten as it met them. When she talked
with me, it was in q gentle tone, and have
heard her voice tremble when she sang to
me, and seen her cheeks flush, and her silk
en- lashes droop when gazed upon her face.
some evening glorious moonlight even
ing-I was walking with her down by the
sea. We were talking Of a soldiers life,
and | had been telling stories of the camp,
the field, and deeds, done in battle-her eye
kindled as l talked, and she cried, sHow
should love to be soldiers wife, to follow
him to battle, SO as to watch, if even from
afar, as he plunges into the thickest of the
tight, face to the foe. should thank God
that l had been his wife, and that he had
died glorious DEATH 4, ...
"sOh, you could never endure the hard
ships Of soldiers wife, l said. Gould
you travel through snow or ice, or over hot
sands Of weary deserts, or CROSS stormy
oceans?'
"sYes, yes' she cried, Il could do all this
and more-with one, for one love.'
81 looked down into her eyes, flashing
with enthusiasm, and said in low, earnest
tone: '..
"sWith one you love! Will you ever
love, Eleanor Gray? Does any mortal live
who can obtain that priceless gem-your
loye?'
"She dropped the lashes over her eyes
those beautiful eyes-for a moment; then
looking up, said: -..' 49,.
Yes, Robert, can loves
"She threw one glance from those eyes,
and my courage faltered; but had resolved
and, laughing loud, scornful laugh,
said:
"'Why, what scene we are having !!
Private theatricals! When shall We perform
in public p
81 thought she would have killed me with
the lightning from her eye: it uttered bitter
words, which silenced me forever. But
what do you think she did, Tom? She look
ed me full in the face, and in the moonlight
saw tears in her eyes. Slowly they gath
cred there, and she did not wipe them away,
but let them fall one by one. The light in
those bright eyes was softened. She looked
sadly-reproachfully-at me and fell at
her feet, implored her forgiveness, told her
l loved her, and in minute more l was
kissing those very tears away, and calling
her my own-for she had promised to be my
wife.
$50 you see women can weep real tears,
Tom; and melt a mans heart with them,
too!''
"But, Bob, where is Eleanor Gray now :?
Did she die after that wonderful effort %
"Why, no, not exactly, Tom; the fact is,
she Tilted me in week. But what did you
make me spoil my story for? You'll never
believe those were, real tears now!"