Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-04-08


$ of the dancing dervishes when people &c
e whirliug and tripping about the room tc
the sound of music. 1t isa heathenish
t amusement and should be left to keep time
a to the warwhoopgof the savage, or the
: howls of deryish priests" replied Elyira.
'I suppose you intend inviting the new
r starr" c A.. .f,..- I'D, Is ,.....I .....
} Certainly; the picnic is given to enable
the young men to form her acquaintance.
care you acquainted with herr Briarly, "
inquired Walter, .tr.,. ....,-e..
"No. | only saw her once, but that
glimpse was sufficient to exci.s strong
!. desire for a better view. do not wonder
at the enthusiasm manifested by the young
men in their admiration for it seemed as if
the clouds had been rifted for a moment
revealing an angelic visitant then envious-
ly closed to veil the lovely being from our
sight" ..rg,.f
4 The roses faded from Elyiras cheek and
\ lilies blossomed there. Walter attributed
the vexed feeling which disturbed his own
heart to sympathy with his sister and in a
retaliating spirit replied. rrr
"Indoed, l am not surprised that your
wonder should not be excited at the feel
ing in another, entertained by yourself"
81 do not understand you Walter ex-
plain"
"Your very fattering eulogy of the
lady savored of enthusiasm, or stronger
feeling rl .as
! 81 have always regarded pleasant party
grouped in our halls at home as far more
agreeable than rambling through the woods
and eating off the grass. irreleyantly re-
marked Elyira,y t.-is -...- III
81 thought you loved nature, and ma
ture's scenes" said Thornton, his dark
eye resting inquiringly upon her pallid
face. He perceived that her spirit was all
untuned, but knew not that his careless
tribute to another's charms had rudely
Jared upon the chords Of more than one
heart harp and elected a harsh response.
"Who is to be Miss Aylmer's cheoaher
serrante at the picnic? Briarly." 5d
Gas no gentleman, but yourself, has
had the pleasure of forming her acquain-
tance, l suppose your lordship must be
delegated to that honor" m 1859
Suppose my lordship' should decline
that honor?' III s-t
"Such dereliction from the Mayhue
chivalry is not a supposable case."
"Indeed, 1 think you are the most suita-
BILE person, Walter, and / congratulate you
npon your fortunate privilege, said Mrs.
] Hartwell, for with woman's tact she had
OWNED Elvira's feelings from the sudden
paling of her cheek and knew that, should
Walter refuse, Thornton must be his sub
"Well ifI must, must and there's an
end ont, replied Walter, Struggling his
shoulders and assuming mock air of
martyrdom, that, his sister laughingly de-
clared, made him wonderful facsimile of
deacon lamb, and fairly succeeded in de-
ceiying them into the belief that he was
sacrificing some secret preference of his
own to comply with their wishes, while he
mentally triumphed over his unexpected
good fortune.
"Au reroir, fare ye-well, said Thornton
to Walter and his sisters as they assembled
the marble steps of their elegant mansion.
80 come in, Briarly. There's no use
hurrying through life, we'll arrive at our
destination soon enough without" Walter
invited, with his hand upon the silver
door-knob, gazing earnestly down the
street at cloud of floating muslin.
"Thank you; I have not time to spare.
l have stolen these few moments from my
client; his papers must be examined and
, my brief prepared tonight" replied Thorn
; ton, yet he fingered to whisper as-he clasp
ed Elvira's hand,
I "Smile more brightly when we meet again
for the sake of one who cannot see cloud
upon that brow without corresponding
shadow DER his spirit"
Like oil upon the troubled oceans wa
ters fell these soothing words on the con
tending waves of passion that rose and fell
in Elyira's breast, -threatening with ship
wreck the white barge of peace that tossed
upon its tumultuous bosom,-and stilling
their surges, the rescued vessel foated
gracefully upon the placid surface with
hope at the helm.
IA sigh to The past is given.
hope for the future springs"
hummcd the invetcratc tsase as he admit