Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1859-04-30

aud purer than | an. Do not interrupt me. IL you
wero not, your life could not flow on so calmly, so
gently, | am a better man when near you, dar'
ling"
Oh, how like a bevillering, beautiful dream,
his words made everything to me! How rapidly
aud intoSicatingly the assurance Of his love went
through tn waiting chambers of my soul! flor
got everything hardships, privations, insults, sor-
row and despair, as for one little moment he drew
my weary head to his breast, telling me that
hencerorth and forever it should be my shelter,
resting place and shield.
"IIa, ha, ha % broke through my golden joy the
quick, musical laugh OF Lotitia Langdon. Real
ly, this is interesting How lucky for me that
took a freak to rise early this morning! This
beautiful, pathetic tableau. free Of expense! la'
ha. ha! Shall | summon spectators, MIR. How
ard 2"
Just MS you please, Miss LOngdOn," was the
cool, carelessly given reply, as he drew me back
to my seat. perhaps your enjoyment will lie
increased, however, il you have the selfish pleasure
Of knowing that it is unsharcd by any one else!"
Greatly, Charles, this is a little beneath you"
she replied, in a conciliating tone. Don't, | bog
of you, trife with this poor, unsophislicatod crea'
ture any longer. or course, it is perfectly czcus'
able, for gentlemen have a right to seek amuse.
ment as they choose tut this girl, this servant of
mine, really, she makes no blush that | am . wo'
man.
Come here. Letitia, and let me look at you
while you are blushing," was the reply given with
a light laugh.
"Well, yes, anything" said she. "Only lot this
girl be sent to her room. This IS no place for
her"
\ quick, fiery anger shone in Charles Towards
eyes at these words, such as | had never seen
there before yet his voice was calm as he said
aloud to her VERY well" and then whispered to
me, "Ill take care Of you, darling; do not fear"
Half an hour later, as | was pacing to and fro
across my chamber, Lctitin Langdon came to me,
her beautiful features darkenod by frowns. l did
not tremble at her anger, but stood up silently and
proudly before her, waiting for her to commence
the merciless TRADE which she had in readiness
for me.
well, what have you to say for YOURSELF" sh'
began, her voice q%uivering with rage, 'answe
mel"
But l did not care to spsak. and SO remained ST
lent.
why don't you answer me ?" she asked with
stamp of her feet,
First, l must know by what authority yet
question me-" l replied.
"Girl, are you not my servant, working for thu
home I give you? Are you not accountable to mt
fer your Department."
If l do not please you l can easily leave"
said, turning away from her.
Eyes, and leave me you should, but for Mr.. How.
ards kindness and pity. Foolishly enough, | have
promised not to turn you out of doors, How
ever, be careful how you conduct yourself, or you
will go now" she said, sweeping proudly toward
the door. She stopped suddenly, and added, 81
have a few dresses which you may as we'll max
for me. Mr.. Howard thinks you will please u
better than any one else"
= | could but smile at her presumption as sh
e clored the door after htr. 'Mr. Howard think
you will please u.s." l repeated to myself, thankfr
I that her insiauation had no longer power to ruff
: the calm JOY Of my heart.
Two or three days passed away, and did nj
: meet or speak with Mr.. Howard again. But f>
4 my trust in his love, my perfect faith in his ever
plan, l should have left the house Of tho LAM
dons, even though l was forced to sleep in II
streets. But he wished me to stay for some goo
reason, ard so | bore up bravely under insul
. that nearly Sordered on curses. Le:itia told n
: that he looked upon me with scOrn and contemp
while he pitied me because | was poor and frien'
= leas, and so she must, out of courtesy to him, il
sist upon my sewing in my chamber instead
;, the sitting room.
But one evening, when I supposed every mer
; Der Of the family was making merry in the parlo
! Istole down in the sitting-room for q book hi
= left there several days before. As / turned fro
i, the room to cross tho brilliantly lighted hall, l m
: Mr., Howard. A sudden light broke over his ia
as be saw me, and with his hands extended
came toward me, taking both my own in his.
81 must not stay" l said, attempting to dra
away from him.
"But a moment, DEAR" said he, II am prepa
ing q home for you. II will be ready soon. a
going away tomorrow. When / return | W
take you from this place. Keep up q brave hea
until then. I will be back again in three days
= AS he ben. his lips to mine, l saw at the OPP
site side of the hall, peering from a door, t
handsome. naughty face of Letitia Langdon.
had not time to signify by word or look to NJ
al llOhdIu ludt 70 Woo ahJ OhO "ulNhihH 10 OOAO
! he said, pressing my hand as he turned ava
"Tbree days, Nelly"
But his assurance did not make me happy.
l could have borne everything, knowing the sar
y roof sheltered US both but now for three To-
A. days, / was to be left to the mercy of the cru
d revengeful Letitia. What might not happen
that time! | wept myself to sleep. thinking Of
and all my dreams were Swallowed by the face
e. Letitia Langdon, wearing the same expression
W had worn the evening before, when it lower
ne upon my happiness. The following day thu
was this strange presentiment Of evil with n
lis which ] could not put away lightly. Letiti
Il. face was an unreliable one, yet when she spO
to me there was an air of triumph about her
ht vein Of satisfied revenge running through the VI
I'd tones Of her voice. f-
ny On the morning Of the second day OF Mr.. lie
Ith ards absence, while / was sitting In my chamb
lot 6nishinu n light morniny wranner far Iatitio