Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-16

tho mild face of Rosa bore a sorrowful express
sion which forbade her companion the privi-
lege Of being too inquistiye.
g am passonately fond of the South
Samuel fairly charmd with his glowing descrip-
tions of everything in that climate ofstnshine
and flowers" commenced Ida. She contin-
ued-" he has many beautiful drawings and
landscapes which are really delightful.
will show you one of the most delightful coun-
try seats you ever saw-it was drawn when he
was very young and consequently does not
exhibit that artistical finish that his pictures
of later date do, but IT is such sweet place
cannot refrain showing it to you.i
The young girl hastened to drtwer con-
tanning number of papers and picking up
one she returned to her fair companion and
laid it before her. The instant Rosa's eyes
caught the outlines of the picture sudden
paleness overcast her features and her dark
eyes seemed to sparkle again. She gazcd
with all the intensity of one wholly wrapt up
in reflections that usurped the supremacy OF
every outward sense except sight and as She
gazed upon the outspread picture her hand
became tremulous--a tremor ran over her
fraine-still her eyes drank in the painting.
Every shrub and tree seemed to possess an
interest which something more than mere
landscape was calculated to excite. At
length, without raising her eyes, she IN
quircd;
"Young man. where is the real landscape
| tvI, l. inf da1 n
found am under the impression have seen
something like it somewhere ~
''Madam, replied Samuel that landscape
was taken when was on a visit to the South
several years ago.-it is very imperfect indeed
Il don't know how it is that Ida takes such
fancy to it.
/ tThe scene, at the time took it, belived
to be one of the most beautiful had ever be-
held, and to tell the truth about the matter
do not believe have seen its superior since.
| am going topay visit to the same neighbor-
hood in few days again, when with the eS-
perience have had at my business perhaps |
may make a more perfect drawing-at least
will attempt to do the coloring little more
Justice than that one received The young
mans criticism was interrupted by Rosa inquir-
ing what part of the South the landscape was
to be found iii, and upon his replying South
Carolina, suppressed screams issued from
her lips--but an instant of violent emotion
was suppressed by desperate mental effort
and she exclaimed in tones truly touching
My house
| At this revelation Samuel and Ida were
struck with ast0nislment. Although Samuel
had been at his uncle's short time, few
years before, he had not made any aoquain-
tances ESQ fond was he of his profession that
he spent all his time in roaming about the
country, drawing landscapes and viewing,
with all the ardour Of an enthusiast the var-
Gus sights that might present themselves in
his rambles. Many beautiful farms and ele-
giant country seats found their way on his
paper without his ever taking the trouble to
inquire the name of the owners. So it was
in the present case He had on beautiful
day rambled short distance from his uncle's
house, without any definite purpose except
ing the qualification of his passion for draw
ing WheH ms penetrating eye causht the
beauties Of the paradise before hlm' without
making any inquiry whatever about owner or
possessor he sat down ana transferred II 70
paper. TINS country seat, a. that tlihe' con
tanned, III all her chlldlsh loSeIhess, hoSa
Wlilis--it was the iesioehce ol her uiicle'-
HOW ainereht' perhaps, would nave peeh tlic
course OF samuel SHE had heaocluehtly peehre
ceived or introduced 10 the peautliul being
whowas destined to be the lady OF the mansion
he was sketching. But the fates doubtless ar
arnge everything for thebest. Perhaps psitmisht
have saved the young lady the shedding OF
many burning tears but whether 1t would
have added to the happiness OF another being
equally as fair and great deal more untor-
tunate is at present a matter OF doubt. Eat
to return to our narrative.
Rosa was SO completely absorbed III the
picture Of the scene of all the earthly happi-
ness she ever knew that Ida had to call her
by name several times before she was concious
that nny one had spoken to her.
I'LL appear wholly wrapped up in this
rude picture of Samues Miss Willis, | sup
pose it recalls "reminiscences of youthful hap
piness which strike anew those sympathetic
chords that link inseparably together child
hoods innocent hours with years ofmaturityH'
Every thing connected with this picture
has tho tendency to awaken rcmemberances of