The Van Buren press., 1859-08-17
VAN BUREN,, ARKANSAS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST II, 1859.


few weeks. Do not let any feeling of deli
cacy induce you to refuse this temporary
home | am at present staying at q hotel,
and would feel grstifed if ypu would only
allow me to convey you to Evergreen Cot
tage this evening" ~
Ella felt uncertain what to do. She did
not like to refuse Mr.. Stanley's offer, he
seemed so earnest snd respsce{d m HE de-
sire to serve her, and she finally consented
to remain with his mother fot the present
Mr.. Stanley said he would come for her
in an hour. Accordingly, at four O'clock,
much to Mrs Aliens annoyafce) carri-
age drove up to the door, and Mr. Stanley a.
lighting, inquired if Miss ST. George was
ready. And, having takensleaye of her
young charges, and promising to write to
them, Mr.. Stanley helped her ihso the carri-
age. and they soon found themselves in the
cheerful little parlor of Evergreen Cottage,
his mothers pretty residence. s.
He introduced Ella, and 2xf.lained the
circumstances that had tram I'd 1T Mrs.
Aliens. The old lady welcds her with
great cordiality, and assured hcl eshe would
feel happy in her company aslong as she'd
tea, and 500 after, Herbert, booking at his
watch, said he had an engagement, and said
he must leave them 3 but he i.wouId call to
see them in a few days. esszsa i s. =.
hen Ella came down the next morning,
she found Mrs. Stanley sitting at the break
fast table waiting for her.
g Good morning, my dear; how did yon
sleep ?'' - -.
"Soundly, madam. hope /. have not
kept you waiting for breakfast f".
Not at all my dear"
just then the servant entered with a beau
tul bouquet, of the rarest flowers. There
was slip of paper attached "For Miss
Ella. with Herbert Stanley's compli-
ments.''
"Oh, how very beautiful ~ exclaimed
Ella +" how l love flowers i's i1 55.
Mrs Stanley smiled, and remarked that
:" Herbert was always fond of flowers"
a week had passed away, and Herbert
Stanley had not been to see his mother cot
tage, but each morning he had sent bou-
quet for Ella. 1t was fine evening and
the ladies were seated at the window, pleas
lngly conveIsng, when barouche drove
up, and Stanley bowed and smiled, as he
aiighted
Well, ladies, how do you get on . Ah.
Miss Lila, you are running your complexion
by staying in the house VIII You not
ride with me, this lovely evening :? come, it
viii do yon good - and coming nearer to
her said have something particular to
say TO you. and ] may not have another op
portunIty, as l leave for the South in a
fortnight
Eila'S cheeks were rosy enough as she left
the room to prepare for the ride She was
soon ready; Stanley assisted her into the
barouehe, and waving their hands at Mrs.
Stanley, were soon out qfssighs. For some
the sceaery, and Herbert apparently lost in
thought, at length, al oasing himself, he
said
Miss Ella, told yor / should have to
go South il a fortnight / shall probably
remain. two or three years but cannot go,
without saying how much esteem-how
tondly love you. Dear Ella, will you bo
my wife, the light of roy Southern
home? Ii you refuse, life will indeed be
dreary blank - and he looked anxiously for
an answer
Ella trembled and said ''Mr. Stanley.
you forget the difference of our situations
IN life. Your mother--"
4" VIII be delighted" he said. Dear
Ella, say at once that you will accompany
me to the South, as my darling WIFE
She was confused, but Stanley construed
her silence favorable TO his wishes, and
drawing her shawl more closely around her,
turned the conversation upon Indifferent
subjects. and they were once more at Mrs.
Stanleys. They entered the parlor togeth-
er. Herbert's countenance was radiant
with happiness. Ella was going to run up
stairs, out he, gently deta;ning her, said /.
Dear mother, allow me to introduce you
to my promised bride p
The old lady was very much affected, and
said: >
"God bless You. my dear children -
May you ever be happy" aaas1ita
And now. need we say how beautiful Ell
la looked. in her bridal robe of satin and.
white lace, and the violet and lilies in her
hair? Or how proud the bridegroom look
ed of his lovely bride ? and how the long
looked for brother returned to witness their
happiness.
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