St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-08-04

some Harry Winthrop, and made him
dearcr than life to the blind girls
heart. All the tumult and fear of I'M
told love was past They were en-
gagged, and to Ermina no marriage tie
could be stronger. IF sometimes Har-
low felt slight attack of his old foe
ennni. if he longed for flashing wit
and brilliant repartec, instead of this
smooth stream OF love, he accused
himself of ingratitudc, and redoubled
his tenderness
They were walking out or the lawa,
ne talking eloquently upon different
subjects, she listening with eager
sense, when a carriage rolled up to
the door and stopped, its occupant
springing out, careless of assistance.
1t was Isabel Chesly who was ex-
pected, and had returned. She was
looking lovelicr than ever Her Lon
don visit had evidently been pleas
ant one, for she returned radiant in
happiness and triumph. She wore a
travelling dress of rich, dark cloth,
and on her brown curls was set jaunti-
ly the daintcst little hat in the world,
half revealing the flashing eyes and
bright red checks, and cherry lips of
the beautiful coquettc.
She ratified off pleasant greeting
to her cousin, who introduced her to
Mr.. Winthrop, and then ran gayly into
the house, to see hermothcr, and make
her evening toilette.
When she was gone Ermina said
Isabel has come back in excellent
spirits she will make us all lively
by her presence"
Is she not beautiful ?" said lIar-
low, enthusiastically "but forget,
dearest, you do not know. Ah how
much would | give that my darling
could sec"
1t was the first time this wish ever
crossed his lips, and it gave a sudden
pang to Ermina's heart, but she qucllcd
it and said,
For your sake wish it, dear Har-
low, but for myself, am happy, too
happy, | sometimes think, i'll your
love, which | see with the eyes of my
heart, and it makes my whole life
beautiful and radiant with light, but
for that should be- she did not
fnish tho sontcnrn, hnt cinnr pas
siorately to her companions arm, and
shuddcred inwardly. He pressed her
nearer to him, and kissing her poor
sightcss eyes, called her by every
sweet and endearing name.
When the light shonc in the parlors,
they rc-cntcrcd the house, and were
soon Joined by Isabel, looking very
lovely in rose-colored muslin, tor
> the evening was warm. The three OF
them sat together on the fauteuil, near
the open window, and Isabel gave a
= gay description of her London visit,
of the parties balls, concerts and
!, operas where she had shone among
= assembled thousands.
u 90, how dull it will be here now,
: she continued, without excitement
, of any kind to keep up ones spirits
:. nothing but those horseback rides ant
> tiresome walks. | believe, Ermy, yor
=, like them, but my tastes and yours
- are just opposite. Are you fond o
'" country life, Mr. Winthrop ?"
:, Yes, prefer it infinitely to the
= town, and allow me to say, wonde
. at your taste
Isabel was surprised it was some
q thing new to have any one differ from
q q her, but she rather liked it it gave
~ |, her room for argument. They entere,
!, upon spirited conversation, whicl
- Ermina enjoyed very much, for sh
l. loved to be near Harlow and hear hin
y y talk. After they finished their qnal
= rel, as Isabel called it, in which sh
y came off vanquished, she took dow
:, her guitar, and laying the broad blu
- ribbon about her neck, commenced a,
accompaniment to sweet air, whlc
she sung in a low, sweetly modulate'
J. voice. When she finished HarloH
ID said,
"a "1ou have talent, Miss Chesly
which always envy the possessol
y, | would give much to sing as you do.
in in AS he finished speaking, he rose an
m mnf said good night to the ladies, an
w. withdrew. He did not give Ermin
y, the customary kiss, for lsabcfs keer
sarcastic gaze was fixed upon hin
III but Ermina wept afterwards, so niue
M did she think of it.
ne Foolish girl did you never hear ,
r, writing on the sand
I'd An hour later the two girls sat t,
er rether in their own chamber. lsah,
OF was still talking of London, when L
e- nina asked.
"What of the artist, Isabel ?"
1T The girls cheek crimsoned as sh
=, answered. "Just as ] wrote to you
- he loves me devotedly, hut he know
rl what flirt | am, and that | onl
nv amused myself with him he does NJ
~ imagine that l shall throw myse
70 away, or if he does, he will be und
ar. ceived"
ar "But are you not engaged 2" i
nd aured Ermina, who listened to tn
ch recital with sort of horror.
|. And what of that? !? I believe
as did one evening, when he was ravin
&C. in moonlight eloquence, say somethir
IN about requited love, but it was on
ad for the entertainment it afforded. \
IN, no! cousin mine, no poor artist f
At me, if he is as handsome as Apol
he himself but am tired and sleepy
, a goodnight and pleasant dreams
on, your magnificent lover" So sayir
he she threw herself on her couch al
we was soon asleep. For long time ;
ty, ter, the blind girl sat by the OPT
lis, window, thinking earnestly of pl;
see she had formed in her own mind.
lin last she rose, threw light sha'
sly over her, and passed out into the CO
ridor, which she traversed, pausing
tut a door at the further end, upon viii
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