Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-07-02
CHAPTER III.

ChAf ZEN LII.
Eearly on the following morning, the
two gentlemen arose and went forth to
enjoy the refreshing GOODNESS. of the air
before it is heated by the sun which, at
that point, does not succeed in climbing
over the summit of the mountain until the
morning is far advanced. They met at
the bath h-house, and greeted each other as
acquaintances; and that they we're not
Mr.. Berne was reminded by finding him
self at loss for title by which to ad-
dress the young man, and this difficulty
he set about removing, in this way:
"Well, sir, we have met again, and as
our intercourse is likely to continue for a
month or two, it is little awkward not to
know each others name; and being the
older man, will begin by introducing
myself as Charles Berne, of Augusta
county-an humble individual name
you hear, perhaps, for the first time"
The young man was taken somewhat by
surprise, and could not help smiling at the
oddness Of the introduction; though he
replied without hesitation
"My name is Henry Lee, Of Norfolk;
and if / am not mistaken, you knew my
father, for have often heard him speak
of n gentleman of your name, who was his
intimate friend at William and Mary"
as it possible" said Mr.. Berne-sha-
king him heartily by the hand, "that you
are the son of my class-mate, William
Lee? Why felt an interest in you, the
moment saw you, for which could not
account; but the likeness You bear to your
father, and which ! did not perceive, ex-
plains the mystery. 1t is long since we
met, but distinctly remember his hand
some face. loved him as brother, and
shall eyer cherish his memory as one OF
the dearest recollections of the past.
az thank you" said Mr. Lee, "for an
expression of regard which satisfies me
that you knew him we'll and permit me
to add that your feelings towards him
were his, towards you."
Thus they continued to converse with
mutual pleasure and constantly increas
ing interest in each other, until the bel
summoned them to breakfast.
In the meantime, Helen, who knew how
to adapt her manners and dress to the
tastes of those whom she desired to please
was busily adorning herself with that ele
CANT simplicity which bcspeaks refined
cultivation, and is often an index to char
acter. Her toilet completed, she turned
from the mirror with an air that said-re
sist me, who can As she was leaving hel
room, in obedience to the call to breakfast
her father met her at the door, and gav'
her playful rebuke for being so lazy
'Why." he said, "you ought to have beer
out more than an hour ago, enjoying will
Mr.. Lee and myself, the freshness of thi
beautiful morning"
"Then why, dear father, did you not in
vite me to join you2 Awalk before break
fast, would have given me great pleasure
But who is Mr.. Lee? never heard yo
speak of him before r.
"Why, my child, he is the young man W
met with yesterday afternoon but ha
forgotten that you had not learned hi
name. He is the son of my old school
mate, William Lee, and l verify believ
the son has inherited oil the virtues Of tn
father"
"Then I'm sure you must have take
his word for it, father, or you have an un
common share of sagacity to have faith
omed his character in two or three hoursl
II understand you, Helen; you hay
known me to bo deceived once or twice
and would intimate that may be in thi
instance. think not but breakfast
waiting and have no time for explanG
tion.p And without waiting for reply
he conducted her to the dining groom an
seated her at the table, Her entrance ha
not escaped the notice of Mr.. Lee, VIII
sat nearly opposite. Their eyes soon me
when he bowed politely, and she rcturne