Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-04-07


you must know, only far too fond of he
scamp of nusband-as to her looks, yo
can't expect me to say anything, for she al
ways looks lovely 10 me- .ges s,.s
"Bravor' SAID the pretty girl, with a ma
licious smiles"but about my dear aunty'
rheumatism?" 81. l.,..-,-... -.-,7.t
"Miss, mean, of course, Mrs. Beman, j
very we'll" Lao ,--..- tI.. s-.. ez d.
"Welli'' said my fair questioner, regard
ing me with surprise, 81 thought she hadn'
been well for years." --.5 st1s
Il mean well for her," said /, in som
trepidation; "the air of St. Louis (Which
have since found is ofthe misty -moisty order
has done her wor Id of good. She is quite
a different woman
81 am very glad" said her uiece. She re
msined silent for few minutes, and taen
CLEAN Of Amusement began to dance in be
bright eyes. sai -sla 17 Ts' q.
"To Think said she, suddenly turning t,
me with musical laugh, "that, in all thi
time, you haven't mentioned the baby.'
| knoD gave violent start, and him
I turned pale. After had run the gauntle
of all these questions triumphantly, as
thought, this new danger stared me n the
face. How was ever to describe baby
who had never noticed one! My courage
sank below zero, but in some proportion the
blood rose to my face, and think my teeth
fairly chartered in my head. s
Don't be afraid that shall not sympa.
thize in ycur raptures." continued my tor
mentress, 81 am quite prepared to believe
anything after Jenne's let.er--you shou ID
see how she cares about him."
Him. Blessed be goodness; then it rlust
be ooy! 5,- ...5 s--sa.... ..a.5-HJ .
"0f course" said /, blushing and stam-
mering, but feeling il imperative 10 say
something, "we consider him the finest fell
low in the world; but you might not agree
with us, and in order to leave your judgme Mt
unbiased, won't describe it to you.''
'Ah. but know just how Re looks, for
Jennie had no such sample-so you may
spare yourself the trouble or happiness,
whichever 1t is-but tell me what you ms an
to cal. himi'
''We have not decided upon a name"
''lndeed! thought she meant to give him
yours!'' 'i''' ,~is..7+'' '-S-..
'The deuce she did," thought |. "No; one
of name is enough in family" answer
ed. .-..-.
The demon Of inquisit:ves,t s,that,to my think
ing had instigated my fair companion, hereto
fore, now ceased to possess her, for we talk
ed of va-ious ind ifferent things, and | had
the relief of not being compelled to draw on
my Imagination at the expense of my con-
science, when gave the particulars of my
recent journey from Boston. Yet was far
troni feeling at ease, for every sound of her
voice started Inc with a dread OF fresh ques-
tions, necessary, but impossible to be an
swered. and elt guilty flush stealing Up
my temples, every time met the look OF
those beautiful blue eyes.
II was late when we stopped for supper,
and soon after | saw the dark fringes of my
fair companion's eyes droop long and often,
and began to realize that she ought to be
asleep. knew perfectly well that it was
my duty TO offer her resting place on my
shoulder, tut hardly had courage to ask
that innocent face to lie on my arm, which
was not as she thought it, that of a cous sin
and a married man. Recoliecting, however,
that it Was my duty to make her comfort
able, and that could scarcely deceive her
more than had already done, proffered
the usual civiliy. She slightly biGsheJ,
thanked me, and accepted if b. leaning heT
head lightly against my shoulder and ioJk
ing up into my eyes with smile. AS you
are nv cousin she said. Soon after her
eyes closed, and she slept s%ee;iy and calm
ly; rs il resting in security and peace. |
looked down at the beautiful lace, slightly
and felt Ike a william | dared not touch her
with my arm, although the pounding OF tn
cars iostled her very mu ch. tu, sat remorse-
full until the sleeper settled ihe mater Dr
slipping forward, and awaking She opened
her eyes instantly and smiled. sit is o. no
use for me to try to sleep with my bonnet
on she SAID, "for it is very much in the
wav for me, and am sure it troubles you"
So she removed it, giving me the pretty
little toy, with its graceful ribbons and
flowers, to put oD the rack above US. pre-
ferred to hold it, telling her it would be safer
with me. ard alter few objections, she re-
signed it, beng. in truth, 100 sleepy to
contest the point; then tying the blue silk
veil over her glossy hair. she leaned against
nv shoulder, and slept again. This time,
when The motion brgan to ST. ke and annoy
her | stiff d the reproaches Of nv couSc ence
and passing my arm lightly round that
slender waist drew her head up n ny breast;
where it lay al night. She sept he sleep
of innocence, serene and Petce;ui, but II Is
needless tu say that could not close my
eyes or quiet my conscience. | could only
gaze down on that beautiful st,il face, ant
imagine how it would spring up and con-
front me, if she knew what | was, and how
had deceived her, or dreaming more wild
ly still. reproduced it in hundred scenes
which had never before paused to imagine,
as the face OF my toits. had never loved,
unless the butterfly loves of my Summer So
iourns al Newport or Saratoga might be so
dignified, and still less had ever dreamed
or thought OF marrying even as a possible
and far off contingency Never before, |
so!emniv aver, had seen the whom wish
ed to make my wi e-neVer before had 50
longed TO call anything my own, as | did
that lovely face lying on my heart. No; |
could not sleep!
In the morning We reached Buffalo, and
spent the day at Niagara. If had thought
her lovely while sleeping, what was she,