Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-07-28

; experienced pang, as she felt the sharpness o
the contrast between their two lives, she checke
it as unworthy Of place in her heart.
) "Do take tea with me this evening"" sail
Mrs. johnson to Irene one afternoon. "I an
anxious to introduce you to particular frient
of mine, Mr. Princeton"
But Irene politely declined. Since her dis
appointment, which had taught her the vanity
Of bestowing ones affections unsought or ever
sought, she had absented herself from the so
4 ciety Of gentlemen; and consequently she de
clined the proffered introduction One afternoon
however, she was oyer-persuaded by Mrs. John
son, and consented to remain. She was dressed
most becomingly in simple pink muslin, with
flowers in her hair; and looked as she always
did, sweet and unpretending.
Just as she had received her cup from Mrs.
Johnson's hands, a young gentleman entered,
and walked to the upper end Of the table Irene
started, his was superior face-of a cast seldom
seen, and displaying intellect of no common
order. The forehead was fair-thc hair dark,
rich aubuln-the eyes black, clear, and earnest
| the mouth winninsy handsome.
Who,-who is that ?" asked Irene quickly.
Mrs. johnson smiled quietly, and replied
archly, "Why, Mr.. Princeton, jamie Princeton,
of course" Irene colored as she remembered
her former remarks, but they said no more just
then. After tea Mr.. Princeton came to the
parlor, and Irene was formally introduced.
What charming conversationalist he was
every word had its own peculiar meaning; and
Irene was delighted in spite Of herself
"superior even to Clement Stanley" whis-
pered her heart; and the "still, small voice.
replied, "What false already 2"
Mrs. johnson would have her sing for him
she desired to "show off" her protege as much
as possible. Her young clear voice, sounded
particularly, ye wondrously sweet, as she sang
to the piano in simple, unaffected manner,
"Call me pet Names darling" And as the
notes died away in gentle accents. Jamie Prince
ton canghthmiclfsaying with pardQnablc vanity,
81 wonll if dared"
1t was lovely night; for the moonlight lends
chaun to all. jamie Princeton walked home
with Irene for the first time; afterwards Lie
walked with her often.
I am one Of those unromantic persons, who
believe firmly in second loue. expect to be
haunted by the ghosts Of murdered, suicidal
heroines. for acknowledging such an unpoetical
belief; -butT must brave their wraths -
lreNc IUreu again, aud t'.s L-re ivre haopor
purer, holier than the first
When they left Mrs Jolnson's, on the eve.
ming We have mentioned, that lady looked after
them with smile, and said to herself, there
being no one else near,
"It has happened just as wished-if there
ever was an unmistakeable case of love at first
sight, l have seen it this evening"
And Mrs johnson was right.
They stood beneath the stars, Jamie Prince
ton, and Irene Clyde The moon cast upon
their brows its calm, holy light, and the whole
earth was bathed in beauty.
Jame's handsome face was flushed with
was it reader? leave it to
those Of you, who are so unfortunate, or fortu-
nate as to lie in love" to answer.
Irene was very calm, and pale, yet her heart
vls beating wldly-her pquvered convulsve-
y; and the hand, which jamie heldin his own,
rembed perceptbly. In reply to something
le asked, Irene repeated,
mo: thou art not my first love-
| had loved before VIC met,
And the memory of that summer dream
Is pleasant to ME yet.
But thou-thou art my last love,
Ny dearest and my best;
My heart but shed its outer leaves,
To give thee all the rest.
t.,
Ellen Clyde returned home-disappointed with
he world-dissatisfed with herselt-despising |;
Il things, loving none. There were hard lines c
bout the fair young mouth unlovely to see and i
worldly look about the pretty, girlish face pain.
II to witness.
She hated poverty, and she learned to despise r
cr own home. Irene tried hard to conquer i
lese feelings, to win her back to gentleness but
rain-the malady was too deeply seated-the $
oung girls once innocent heart had grown hard, !,
roud, vain, and worldly. Irene had feared the
fects of a gay, city life on the young aristocrat,
I'D her worst fears were realised. o
Mr.. Lindsay-'cealthy Mr.. Lindsay, came to =
wn-he had heard Of the arrival of the young =
'lle, and beauty, and lie wished to punish Irene.
he man had always been the evil geniuJabf the Il
mily; and Irene both feared, and scorned him. IL
He offered Ellen his hand, and fortune. The :;
oud, worldly girlwas pleased-it was what she 81
sired. Irene demonstrated with her but Ell. a.
n replied coldly "Anwhing is better than my p
csent home-my present porefy! Why Irene, o. .,
mpleton, the man as rich he will give me .
carriage and horses, and house in town.
We no fancy for your 'lovc.in,a.cottage,' non.
nse-that may do for such as YOU" W
So she gave him in return for the diamond et
,g he offered, peGured co,r! r
The sisters were married on the same day a
e made a marriage Of lore; the other union tr
convenience. Irene was welded to youth and to
ppiness Ellen to old age and misery.
Mrs. Clyde was delighted-she and Tom re. 81
'ved Immediately to the handsome residence or
the younger sdaughter-thc laughter,loving oil
nnie remained with Irene. We
Jamie Princeton and Irene were happy .IG
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1t is asserted that man marrying nowadays -
Irries great deal more than he barganed
!. He not only weds himself to woman, but 90
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