The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-06-15

upon Ter who seemed most to need them
Calling for water. be raised her slight form
ITO the very place which Louise had occupied
moment ago, for in truth, the face was 8,
youthful and the figure so slight, that C.arenc
Moore believed that he was holding child
the fellow pupil, perhaps, of the little Louise
whom bis extended arms, at the moment o
falling. had happily saved from death or som,
fearful calamity
The water was brought, the blue eyes open
led as 9 few drops touched their white lids, anc
soon entire consciousness was restored. Sht
heard deep yet sweet voice say-.Are yor
better, dearf' and as it melted on her ear, shs
closed her eyes once more, as if to shnt ou
everything from sight or sound or sense. ex
cept that voice from her ear
You are IN luck TO-DAY. Young soldier said
another voice. 4 perceive Won are gaining
victories nv deeds of armsi and Captain An.
derson pointed TO the arms of Clarence, which
were stili wound around the seeming child.
She started up. Something in the last voice
struck her sensitiveness. 1t had sounded slight
iy ironicai and she felt at once the ridicule
which might apply to her position With
some difficulty. owing to her shortened limb.
she slid from her shelter, and walked a few
steps, turning half round to thank him and to
call Lonise.
Ihat look so pure, so sweet, SO blended with
gratitude and sort of holy resignation at the
misfortune now so apparent melted the heart
OF Clarence Moore. He saw not the droop
ing figure, but the sweet, intelligent intellec
tual face, the. noble head with its corouaI of
soft brown hair. the subdued .lustre of the
blue eyes. That heart, hitherto clad in armor
against tie charms of women, and secure in
Its fancied panopIy. was fast yielding to ten.
derness for the little lame schooI-teacber who
now slowly walked mp the stairs with her.
charge, and presented her unharmed to the de
lighted pupils
Clarence Moore had lived life of perfect
ease from his birth He had never known his
father who died abroad in his sons Infancy
Hence he was left wholly TO The care of fond
and indulgent mother, who did her best TO
spoil her only child. There are, however.
some dispositions which cannot be so spoiled
and that of Clarence was one of these.
He was handsome, well educated. and had
a strong poe'ical nature which his position al.
lowed him to cultivate to certain extent
Various we're the wiles set for him, TO entran
him into marriage, but he had broken them as
easily and gracefully as he did everything else.
and IN a way peculiar TO himself, without
wohnding or leaving occasion for blame.
More than once he had urged his mother to
give up all thoughts of his ever being married
'0r, il should ever do such mad thug he
added, it may be ehall select one who has
never heard of the gay world in which you
and live, mother Sometime. | NAV bring
home little heath flower, and TRANSPLANT il in
our richer soil He sighed as he said this for
he did not really believe that he should ever
nnd his ideal. But come, mother. don't let US
talk of the wife who now seems such an apoch
ryphal parsonage, but prepare yourself to see
me In my new regimentals Anderson has al
ready formed his independent company of vol.
nnteers. and we are TO make a pleasant excur-
corporal; SO you see am already in high
ranks Is
clarence, is this fitting association for you?I
thought You too aristocratic to mingle with
The vulgar men who delight in military shows '
Are not they generally low set2' h
With all OF Carence's deep respect. for his h
mother, he could hardly restrain low whis C
lie, at this speech. -z-s. d
Make yourself perfectly easy, mother he II
aid. with dignity that always kent Mrs.
docre i'll check, when she talked fooIishIy.-h b
Graham and Anderson and Clarence Moore n
IAN, think, redeem any association they NAV c
hoose TO form. from the cargo of low breed a
ng or vulgarity. Ii
ph! did not mean to offend you, my son, b
but thought-' I,
GU thought, mother; that your son was o.
ot quite perfect-which he is very willing to hi
'wn; but allow me to judge for myself in this, el
9 you kindly do in other things hi
Certainly-certainly, my dear Clarence; on. hi
don't forget what said to You ubout Fan tr
y Harwood.' q,
Fanny Herwood be-blessed with a a,good 10
husband, mother. l shall rejoice when she is, tn
am sure; for am sick of her uame.' b,
Now. Clarence, you are really rude.' re
i fear shall be. mother, if You tease me hs
ny more about that painted piece of waxwork ri,
hIch you were fondling so uninterruptedy all be
lst evening. Do let me rest from Fannie so
nd Sophies, and the whole set Be satisfied kr
18th me single, and devoted only to my moth.
r. And now must prepare for our march sh
'-morrow.' And the handsome youth gal. hi
lntiy kissed the cheek of the still blooming gr
idow, who looked really proud of her SON
'emember, mother, Napoleon was once only an
corporal Who knows to what greatness / se
ay yet attain2' sc,
When the little Louise fell from the balco. tui
=, at Charlton, the next day, it was Clarence az
loore's arms that received her. She was
yeet, interesting little girl, and the Young ric
ian experienced thrill of delight at having toi
we'd her. sin
Thank heavenf he said inwardly, Il have the
one one deed.that is not wholly selfish. If I ma
ve, I will do still more for others, and not grs
ve such useless, Improbable life as I have
one.' or.
The child pleased him, and he held her fast ho
It'll new object of compassion appeared, in ho
e person of Helen Audley. When she went at
way, he felt as if star had been suddenly =.
from b;o eLy Noro - L.