Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-01-15
The Bride of an Evening.
CHAPTER I.


.tN rHh ASTRotodtn'a rnEDiCTfoN
Reading few weeks since one NJ Do Quncey's papers
tThrtc Memorable Muttcrr "--rtcacd % my mind the
strange crcumstancos Of one of the most steous do
mcsc dramas that taxed the ingenuity Of man, or
ihe iocay ot our story es amid ono Of tho widest
and most picturesque regions OF the Old lomnion where
the Of the RppAhnnnock wash The base OF the
Blue Ridge.
The precise Crossland-isn sublime and beautiful
scene where two forest crowned ranges Of mountains
each other Mt oblique angles.
AZ tho intersecnr point Of these ridges nestles little
hamlet named from Its elevated position Atamont
AT the period at which story opens the four estates
In the four angles Of the irregular mountain cross wore
owned follows;
The eastern farm called Piedmont was the life property
Of Madam Audery, Virginia lady Of the old school.
The western and most valuable estate the nherit-
ance OF onora Paul. an orphan heircss granddaughter
and ward Of Madam Auderly.
The northern and smallest one called from being the
deepest vale OF the fourawe's Hoewas the property
Of old Hugh Hawe widower of gloomy tonper parsimo
nious habits, and almost fabulous wealth.
The southern farnamed from the extravaeAnt cost Of
the elegant elaborate out-budings and
highly ornamented grounds which hsd absorbed the
ymortgagcd patrimony of Godfrey Farquer Dula
nie the grandson Of Hugh Have, and now young asi
rant for legal honors at the University Of Virginia
But little benefit TO the heir TO be hoped frum the
inheritance Of his fathers burthened property In the
ars place old Hugh Have had bought mp in his
all the claims against the estate of Farquer's Folly
doubtless to prevent foreclosure, and to save the prop
erty for his grandson.
poc old man by declining an agricultural life and persist
Ing In the study of professional that had result
To mako this punishment more bitter to his grandson
the old man had taken into favor his nephew Dr. Henry
Have whom he had established himself at Faquiers
Folly.
At this time, the disinbeiied heir, having finished
term Mt tho University had come down TO spend part Of
his vacation In his native place.
1t uron the SATURDAY evening Of his arrival that he
found the little hotel, and indeed, the whole village Of
Alton in great state Of excitement from the that
the celebrated heiress Miss Honora Paue had Just stop
ped there and passed through on her way home.
Those who had been happy as to catch glimpse Of
other
while those who hsd not listened with eagernesa and look
e forward to indemniing themselves by seeing her a
church the next morning.
The next dav Godfrey nulanic attended church. where
he saw and fell in love IN the moot haautifnJ and intel
ual-oonF girl he had ever beheld From The cheap
and simplicity of he attire he supposed her to be
some poor dependent Of Madame Audoy's in whose pew
she sat Godfrey was completely captvRted and he
solved at once to and IL possible win this lovely e
ing for his wife. poor girl though she He was glad
she WIS poor because she could for that be
easily won. But on accompanying Mr. willouehby, the
clergyman, and his broer-in-law, Ernest Heinc home
after church, what bis as'oniShment and dsnay at
being introduced to the supposed poor girl whom he
found to be other than the celebrated Miss Honora
nobest girl in the State Of Virginia She greeted him
cordially and in rr minutes the company were busilly
ENGAGED in conversation The topic OF "cspita punish
mt having been started Godfrey turned to Honora and
said
81 take especial personal interest in having capital
punishment abosed-Niss Paue, do you believe in
trologyi'
HonorN started axed her eyes intently upon the ques
tioner, and then withdrawing them answered--
''Sr why did you ask eif believed in astrologyi"
''Because Miss Paue, shout TO relate for your
amusement prediction that was made concerning mysef
by professor Of that black ART"
"a prediction" exclaimed Mrs. Wloughby, drawing
near, with eager interest.
eyes, madam" replied Mr. Dulanie smiling ga predic-
ton which. If believed, would certainly dispose
vor the Establishment of the death penalty. Threo years
since. while sol urning for short time in the Ct
of Richmond, on my 10 the Unverrity cbanc'd 20
hear Of the Egyptian nervs Achssd who that time
creating quite sensation In the city Is wonderful rep
ntation was the theme cf every tongue.
denes and curiosity combined lead his
He required night 10 cast my horoscope He demanded
and gave him, the dav and hour of my birth, and then
took my Leave with the promise to return in the morning
"wel:" questioned Honora, earnestly.
"My horoscope was uoRRoR-sropc indeed 1t predic-
edfor mea short and stormy life, ard sharp and sud
den desth."
"Good Heavcni Bnt the detnisf"
prophesiedfour remarkable events the first Of Which
has already come 70 pass"
"And that was?-"
"The loss Of my patrimonial estoter
Singular concdenceI" interrupted Mr.. WillOughbv
he and joined his wife and tho 9TH
or end of the room
81 thought when the prophcsy was fulfilled" replied
"And the other three eventsi softly inquired Honora
happen within the next two years, before reach my
weniy-ff nhve,tAry The fst Of these is TO be the
expectel inleritsnce of vast wealth."
Upon hearing this bright smile played around the lips
of Onors ami bsnished the clouds from her brow She
waited few minutes for him 10 proceed but finding that
he continued silent she said:
"We Mr. Duane, 90 onl what was the third predicted
'Do you commend me to inform youi"
"No, sir beg you, of your courtesy, TO do so."
Verv we' he said, dropping his voice to low under
worship"
deep blush suppanted the bright smile that qnivered
over Honoras variable face. There suss broken
length by her voice, as she gently inquired;
"And the fourthf"
The reluctantly and in tones SO low as to
meet only her ear.
''Tbe fourth and Hast prediction wss that before M,
trenfyefth birk-d'yI shOnldperish on the seasoid"
A low cry broke from the lips Of Honors as her hand
flew up and covered her face. After minute two shr