Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-06-16

'We must run that rlsk; besides, we ca
at any time administer the corrective of
little wholesome neglect, if she begins
feel her OATS
with that, the ends of two cigars fell ,
my feet, and the speakers walked into th
house.
81 can by no means affirm, that the fee
ings awakened by the remarks | have re
peated, were Of the kind Christian Friel
should cherish under all circumstances
The human heart, especially the youthful
human heart, is prone to sudden anger; ant
on this occasion, am sorry to say. mad
. resolution to be revenged, which l en-
deavored to carry out.
Il very soon began to perceive such as
siduity on the part of the young men. il
helping me at table, as left me in no pres
ent fear of starvation. By this, and othe
indications, | was made aware that tn
campaign-to use a worldly and wicke,
eomparison--was fairly opened; therefore
though strictly a peace woman, did, il
spiritual sense, fOrtify my strongholds
little.
The next morning being second day
Philip asked me to go TO ride with him, ant
having always found that recreation salu
tary and peasant. when enjoyed reasona
bly,, acceded to his wish.
Having made mother comfortable, ant
put some flowers of modest and homely
kird, such as she liked, beside her chair, fol
company while was gone, tied on my
little bonnet, trimmed with white ribbon,
which though plain in fashion, was not un-
along the smooth beach faster than ever
rode before. The sea breeze was coming
in fresh. and that, and the speed with which
we went, soon brought bright color into
my face, which my companion remarked
upon more aatteringly than wisely.
sand surely the young man did seem to
be putting himself to much pains to be
agreeable 10 me; therefore thought it but
right to take like pains for him. And truly
| think the ride was pleasant unto his spirit,
as well as, doubtless, beneficial to his
health.
This was but the first OF manv such en-
for Edward end Philiu, both,
w ere SO frequent aud pressing with their
invitations, that if had listened to their
should have left my poor mother
oitentimes neglected. Fortunately | had
grace given me to avoid this sin; would
only consent to leave her when it was pro-
per | should go; but perhaps the very diff
Guilty attending my going, made them more
eager for my company.
On iarther knowledge of them, found
Phillip to be very different from his friend.
He was gruver and more silent; also more
hasty and suspicious in temper than Edward;
for the latter was kind y and light-heorted
youth, who was seldom sad or out of tenn
pnr He had a merry fashion of telling
stories o. so marvellous and humorous a
sort, as it was impossible for me TO hear
without laughing. especially as had never
heard any such before; and the seeing my
merrimen., which ] could not always re-.
strain, even when M reason commanded,
seemed TO divert and please him not little.
sFor many weeks these things continued:
and truly, in may ways the yeung men were
so kind and pleasant to me, that could not
but oftentines rejoice greatly, that chance
had instructed me as to their real meaning;
for they both acted their parts so skillfully,
that knew not how an innoceet, nnsuspi-
cious girl could have guessed they were not
in earnest.
'lt was not long ere perceived that the
plan of co-partnership did net prosper as
had been ihoped. IF one of the, youths
chsnced to ask me to participate in aEy
pleasure, when the other had mentally made
a different plan, t ere seemed to spring up
much heart-burning and ill-will--so that
more than once thought it well to deal
with them for such unchristian conduct.
sOne day. Edward had been fishing, and
having been very successful, he called me
on his return, TO see his long string of fish.
] had Just said to him.
Friend Edward, | know not how thee
can find pleasure in such cruel past,me,'
when Philip came up with his bag fall o.
little birds that he had shot He had one,
pretty, red win ged blackbird in bis hand
to show me. Its little head hung dangling
down, and blood was on its breast. turned
my face away. and said,
'Oh! ye, friend Philip! thee is even cruel
Ter than thy friend. 1t pains me to look at
the innocent victims of thy cruel sport,
even more than to see these poor fishes, for
| loved them better while living
'Can it be believed that these words OF
we'll merited rebuke, offended this unchast-
ened spirit so CRAFTY that he sulksd, mood
lily, for the space of three days. refusing the
commonest civilities from the hand Of his
friend meanv hile! Had not known. for q
certainty, that the whole thing was jest
7 should have thought the youth was tor
mented by the evil spirit of jealousy.
The pleasant summer days sped on, and
it was near the end of eighth month. when
one evening Edward met me, as came in
fron the garden.
You have forgotten your rose tonight
Lefty said he; 'let me get it for you. Shall
it be white or redl'
Il was going to say white, but Philip
suddenly exclaimed:
Wear red tonight! To please me- he
added, in a whisper.
Meanwhile Edward had returned with @
wtite rose. which he gave me. Philip, per
ceiving this, exclaimed angrily. wait 6
minuter and he ran in great haste IL the
garden. and returned with red rose, which
he also put in my hand.
Wear the red!' said he. No, wear the
white" said Edward, as they looked at eaci