The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-16

hare been many hours after them. As she
wondered at his non-appearance, she was
trouhled and not little vexed, for il was
one Of the pleasures Of their courtship this
tes-G-fae homewards on fine market days.
As she was walking along, her pensive
mood was disturbed by an object before
her, II was man reeling from one side OF
the road TO the other. Annie recognized In
him the village tailor, shocking drunkard,
and with sensation Of loathing she flew
past him. As she entered the village she
observed bis wife and three young children
standing at the wicket gate OF their humble
cottage, evidently waiting for his coming.
What q coming! Annie's heart sank as
she kindly bade the woman good night, and,
when she had proceeded so ne distance, she
looked back aud saw the poor wife still
looking for the coming"
N Annie did not sleep soundly that night.
Aa .snaioe. laseheding xeighsd apar> lasss
Aenses, and when she did slumber she saw
10 her perturbed dreams a pale, withered
face at Q wicket gate, looking down the
road through scalding, binding tears, for
60me one coming.
In the morning, Harvey called and found
Annie in the shop serving some customers.
She returned his cheerful salutation with
that reserve customary with young ladies
when addressed by their lovers 10 the pres.
ence Of others; but when they were alone,
she reproached him for his neglect on the
previous evening. Harvey, with q slight
blush, said be had missed the train.
Won p,oof have t,,soos.I tun ~ ca;I A.
ME, quietly.
"0nly one 10 fact, was detained by
business beyond my usual time" was the
hurried reply. What broad shoulders that
same " business" must have TO bear the enor-
nous load that Is placed upon them.
Annie looked her dissatisfaction as her
father emerged from the little parlor behind
the shop, and in hearty English way, inyi-
ted Harvey inside. The old man loved TO
hear all he could about the market be had
ceased to attend, and what was stirring in
Liverpool
Harvey, for q man, was an excellent
match for Annie In appearance. lie was
tall, manly, goodIooking fellow, Of about
four.and twenty, with slight dash Of rus
ITCHY in his manners, and that rather en-.
HANGED bis bonhommn. His features were
regular and shone with rude health, while
his dark eyes and black curly hair caused
many pretty maid to wish she had such
beau"
Forgiveness for his first transgression was
not hard to obtain; but as the summer
months wore On II was 30 often repeated,
that the once delightful meeting at the rail.
way station, was at length wholly relinquish-
cd That, coupled with other matters OF
grave importance 10 the tranquility Of An
MES pure bosom, caused her to feel very
angry with Harvey, and she expostulated
with him on his conduct In warm and severe
terms. In truth, she had OF late begun TO
observe him very narrowly. He was fire.
quently incoherent in bis language, very re.
miss In his engagements even with herself,
and sometimes absented himself from bis
farm for whole days and nights. Rumors
also came 10 the shop that he had been seen
returning home on horseback in very un.
safe condition, and that occasionally there
were reyelries at the farm until On advanced
hour 10 the morning. .
Filled with intense alarm-for Annie Low.
ed him with an entire devotedness-
stroye by every winning and persuasive way
in her power TO lead him back 70 his former
self 1nstinctively she perceived the black,
yawning gulf to which be was rapidly has.
tening. Her heart leaped TO keep him from
the horrid brink.
Dear Frank" she would say, you are
not the same az you used 10 be. Your face
Is paler, and 10 the morning you are fut-
tered. You know we women are quick 10
detecting changes 10 those Tor whom we
have any regard"
ssI am not changed" be would carelessly
reply. What makes you think sos'
Annie shook her bead and intimated q
good deal that made her think 70. At
length, irritated beyond endurance, she
openly accused him Of being addicted TO
intemperance. This brought the blush Of
shame to bis brow; but instead Of bringing
contrition TO bis heart, be wilfaiIy rnisappre.
ciated Der motives.
am not 10 be schooled before marriage
time enough after" he said with asperity.
thine enough, certainly" replied Annie,
calmly, that ia, when you are married"
This somewhat staggered The reckless
yoang man, aod be asked. IL not our we'd
ding day fired Tor New Years day next"
at ieas," said Annie. "but have altered
my mind. and shall speak 10 father about IT,"
Harvey had been drinking that morning,
and was not 10 81 state 10 either reason or
listen to reason, and, a. usual with sueh men,
be few into passion. and charged Annie
with loving another.
Il do DOT love another, said Annie, viii
some scrn IN her manner. ~but viii ssvG
marry drunkard p
Harvey regarded her with some -
ment for fee secpods. and tkeu bu1(Iav
into eoarse laugh, uttered some mAsdiis
NONSENSE and tried to tske her baud, but
Annie firmly rrruksrd lin. and Lsft him 10