The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1859-04-01

to be levellod at the tender heart Of jennie
A few moments were sufficient for the
of tho toilette, and Alonzo and |
Fannie started for tho ball. to which it is .
quite unnecessary for us to follow thon I;
suffice it to say. that having whirlod through /
tho mazos of the dance until lato hour in .
the morning, they returned to their homes, |.
certainly not improved in health, and with |,
minds in no fit state for the business Of the
day. But, dear reader. lot us follow them
on their way homo. Mcthinks from the
slow stop and tho whispering conversation,
that Fannie has at longth succeeded in
bringing her lover to that very embarrassing
but interesting moment, when it is ncccssa.
ry, nay, imperative, that he should oflor
to devote tho remainder of his life to the
furthorance of her earthly happiness, claim.
ing the like boon from her in return. But
listcn Alonzo speaks:--
"Dear Fannie, you must be aware that
have long aud tcnderly loved you; that l
would willingly lay down my life to secure
your happiness; and in return for my love
and devotion, crave from you the fixing OF
an early day for the celebration Of tho nup-
tial rites"
Fannie, so soon as sho could recover from
the necessary amount of bushes and hcsi-
tation, said:-
Il think tho first of May, dear Alonzo,
would be fully as soon as | could prepare. "
At this moment thoy arrived at Fannos
homo, and Alonzo, thinking his happiness
complete. rushed cxultantly home to snatch
an hour or so of reposo previous to tho
hour OF commencing his daily duties. while
Fannie retired to her chamber, rejoicing in
tho victory she had gained.
While Fannie is sleeping and dreaming of
perhaps, II happy future, let us return to
Jennie, whom we lett busily engaged upon
work necessary for tho support of tho
household, and SEQ how tho evening passed
with her. Some half an hour had elapsed
after tho departure of Fannie aud AIonzo,
when another rap was heard upon the door.
Jennie rose from her work, opened tho
door and admitted George Talbot; but on
this occasion there was not tho least appear
anco in his face of his having beon indulgiug
in that beverage which is the ruin of so
many who, but for its banoful effects, might
be ornaments to society and bo spoken OF
with honor and admiration by the whole
family of man no, now quiet, manly smile
bcamod upon his cOuntonance, as no stretch.
ed forth his hand and said -
Good Evening, Jennie; have done my.
self the pleasure of calling this evening to
enjoy an hours ch at with you, if am not
too much trcspassing upon your timc 2
"Goorgo, you know that your visits arc
always u pleasure to inc; moro especially
when, as tonight, they arc umaccompaned
with the disugreeablo odor of intoxicating
| liquors" said Jennie, and one of those pc
culiarly happy smiles, which only tho limo
cent and yrtuous of the female sex Cal
wear, shone brightly upon her face.
"Well, Jennie, have some news that will
please you to night" said George.
Indeed, have you once more taken tn,
pledge and foresworn Intoxicating drinks:
asked Jennie.
"No, Jennie; havo not taken tho pledge
but have this timo placed myself in The
hands of tho Almighty, and with Ills as
sistanco | rW resist tho temptations of my
evil panions, and conduct mysoIf up
rightly and honorably for the rest OF my life !!
"Oh, George. happy, thrice happy doe
it make me to know that you have come It
this determination and daily and hourl.
will | offer up my humble petition to tn
Supreme Ruler of the Universe to strength
en- you in your resolve, and that he will Civ
you tho aid of His Holy Spirit to ,enabl
you to hold steadtast to the end" said JcG
ny, as tears of joy flowed down her tai
| check.
For some moments they sat in deep 81
ence then George rose from his scat, ant
taking Jcnnio's hand in his, said, as u hope
fu smile played upon his foaturcs:-
| Jennie, dearest, it is the 18th Of Janu
! airy shall the same page on which is rcgi:
D tered my resolve to forsako the wine-cu
l. and my OWL companions, contain also you
n pighted vow to become my wife Sa,
s dearest, that it shall be SO, and then truI
i. can look back upon this day as tho mos
: happy of my life"
She looked up solomnIy into his face, an
+ without any show of fegned modest,
S steadily and determiuedIy Said:--
@ George, truly as Ioyo you, on one col
dition only, will consent to become yol
It wifc-and that is that you do sorouS
n keep your promise, and when l am full
s. satisfied that your reformation is cOmpot
r then, and not till thon, will | become yours
l. Then, dearest Jonnio, short indeed shu
n be the limo before you will become satisie
S aud be able to ask, without fear of refusu
the fufIlment of your promise of tonight
!. said George confidently.
h For some minutes they sat musing, whe
George roso to leave, but as Jennie graspe
tho protfercd hand she said, whilc tho tea
of Joy wero streaming down her loYel
check,
|. George, let us, ere We separate to. nigh