Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-26

ru1g with the story of his mad pranks. and
that whispers of deeds dishonoring his man
hood had privately circulated -
At first be refused to consent to the mar
riage, refused to see Mr.. Darlington when he
came to plead his suit, tried to reason and to
coax Lillian out Of what he deemed childish
preference. Bnt all in vain. All the wisdom
of all the elders is but useless words, when
opposed to the unthinking, undsciplined pas
slons of youth. Lily loved Mark; he craved
the portion of her uncle's property, which, as
CO. heiress with Margaret, was understood to
be designed for her. sI,s,f 80. -,
But at-last Lilys tears won the old mans
consent He would not listen to Marks en-
treaties for an early marriage, but made his
assent conditional on a delay of two years
I Lillian was young, and two years might pro-
duce some result to save her from most
unhappy fate. Alas, little did he dream what
that result would be sa5 +. gss-...4
! Margarefs quiet JOY in her new hopes had
meanwhile, been greatly marred by the sight
| of Lilian's sad face. But now that it had
! grown radiant again, now that her voice rang
out once more In musical tones and melodious
I laughter, the expression of her intense hap
pihess. the last shadow left Margaret's brow.
! And Arthur Lovel looked upon the precious
| Pearl he had won, and saw her again in all
her calm serene beauty. f .+-.J ls Easisi
His was toilsome life. His large parish,
| with widely scattered inhabitants, full of the
abounding needs of poor, rural population,
formed for him most arduous field of labor.
Margaret had always been his coadjutress in
all his parish work not strictly clerical -
| When he should wear this pure pearl upon
his bosom, he felt tha. still more would his
tolls aud cares be lightened by her ready aud
constant sympathy, her efficient aid and couu-
! sci. r..s .-..-
He well knew that it was humble fate to
which he was about to consgn her. but mu-
tual love. mutual hopes, and mutual faith
like theirs depend not Oh external circum-
stances or high station, for their full and
happy fruition. r--, ..--
|. Very happy were all at Paramount and
looking forward with the brightest anticipa-
tions. when suddeAly the storm broke upon
: them. One biow-a stunning Strickland
their fair fabrics crumbled to ashes. @
The family were aroused at daybreak by
screams aud the ringing of bells. Hurried
. feet were heard in the passages, doors creak-
J ed and slammed-there was all the confusion
of some unexpected and fearful event. Lillian
8 and Margaret, summoned from sleep, hurried
: 10 their uncles room. silent, awe-struck
group vas already gathered there. Every
n eye turned upon the still sleeper, lying there
= amidst the rich drapery of the bed.
{ Margaret was the first to approach him
: she laid her hand upon his owu-there wa:
e no answer from the silent lips. there was nc
r answering clasp from the chill hand. He wa!
. dead IL the silent night-watches the mes
t senger called him, and the spirit of Lemue
It Bruce had gone forth into the unseen life.
: DAYS passed The dead had been inferred
! ~ bo hat hef feC
: his vast wealth. Then came the bustle o
o men of business; then came the greedy heirs
!. There was searching among all the -eposito
II ries for the will which the deceased had mad
}, His lawyer had drawn it, scarce month be
'e fore; it had been properly executed, and, b
It's provisions, Margaret aud Lillian were sol
l. inhcritors of his wealth. -,
g But no will could be found. In vain wa
the protracted search. There were heirs-a
:, law, nearer of kin than the Orphans broth
~ er and sister, with whom the deceased ha
r for years held no intercourse. The property
VI in the absence of any will, was undoubtedl
=. e theirs They came at once and entered upo
- possession The orphan girls, so lately locke
upon as heircsses of ali the wealth arouu
90 them, suddenly found themselves homele
of and penniless. rss ... ....-..
- True, Mr. John Bruce pompously offere
or tnem home in his house, nntil the marriag
- Of which he had heard should take place; an
~ his sister, though careful to say that your
,.s people annoyed her, ungraciously secondt
:, =; the invitation Mr.. Darlington and NJ
- Lovel were called to a council. for the gir
=, could not decide, without their advice an
IN approval, on any plan. sa5 1a5a.a5- .asa
&C. Unknowingly they had produced test f
the characters of these men. Darlington b;
a H. y L.
IRE went 70. beauty, all her lovely traits we
be powerless to biud him to his promised all
OTIS eiance. With many awkward excuses, t
so he had the grace to be ashamed of himself.
tie contrved to make Lillian understand that
od no longer desired the proposed alliance. S
,at proudly assented to the dissolution of the e
ir- gagement, and he departed, feeling, if o
,er might Judge from his appearance, like m
ar who had committed most dishonorable a
use ton. -.
Ar- But the pure gold of Loveps character cal
ar brightly through the trial. His home,
humble parsonage, awaited its mistress,
md said. And he urged her consent to an lmn
re- diate marriage, that both herself and Lii
son might have its Litter and protection.
,rt. But Margaret refused. Lovel was pot
re- His large parish afforded him much labor, /
small remuneration. She well knew he q
ebt afford no luxuries, not even that OF chalsi
ere She would not burden him with Lila
lew maintenance. The child was her espec
ms charge from her dead mother. iss
bed And here the strength of Margaret's CHI
ger acter was displayed. She resolved to sac
'ra- ice her hopes, ner ease ano 70 euteE uPo
life of toll. and thereby provide for hers
Of and Lillian an independent. if humble, 81
ave sisteucc. She gently put aside all her love
ark arauments ana entreatlea. Sne MADE