Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-07-07

up and fairly awake at the news. Are
you ccrtainl How did you find it out ~
Have you seen him 70
Seen him! of course l have, and his
cousin, Osmore Pierce, who is with him.
They have come to fish in the lake. There,
l thought that would rouse you; so up
and make yourself as fascinating as pos,
sible."
obcycd f; and when brushing my hair,
said to my friend, 'I do not understand
at all, your being in such a furry at this
new arrival for verify believe you would
shut yourself up in a nunnery, rather than
firt tile Least bit"
She did not reply, bat turned away to
hide her blushing face.
Can it be possible" said !, to myself,
sthat she loves Harry Gordon 2"
/ had firted with Harry Gordon, all
last winter. People said that we were
rightly matched, for he won hearts, only
to cast them from him. and l was called,
and unjustly, coqucttc.
met Mr.. Gordon and his friend. They
had come for week, he said but the
lime passed away, his friend was gone, but
still lie fingered. lie was ever by my
side. We walked and rode together; long
drcary rides on the shores of the beautiful
lake, although l think l cared more for
the stately form at my side, with the
proud head, with its wealth of raven hair,
bent low and tcndcrly to catch my faintcst
accent, than for the beauties of nature
spread out so bountfully before US. Ma
ria sometimes accompanied US in these
walks and drives, but lovers are usually
too hsppy in their own society to care for
the presence of a third party.
And SO the hours sped on, and we were
engaged. l loved Harry Gordon as
never loved another; and | believe my
love was returned. One night Harry was
away on business, and ], feeling rather
lonely, had wondered away, some distance
from the house, to the orchard meadow
| sat on the ground, at the foot Of tree
that grew on the side OF hill huge rock
that by some acci cnt OF nature, had been
left il this position, lay under the tree, SO
that approaching it from above, it formed
delightful natural seat. Maria and |,
when We wished to be alone, often brought
our books or work to this place.
l had approached it from the lower side
and seated myself under the rock, and the
dropping branches concealed me entirely
from view. The sound of voices hcaraldcd
the approach of some one. | did not feel
in talking mood, and so kept quiet
They came forward, and seated themsclve,
on the rocl; above me. recognized the
voices Of Harry and Maria. lie had re-
turned, then earlier than he expected.
felt little jealous that he should be in SC
much haste to walk with Maria, AID {
little anxious to know if he would triht
with her. He went little farther than
had anticipated.
" l thought we should find Kate here,
said Maria, as they seated themselves.
bent my head to catch the answer. Itwas
in slightly impatient tone.
do let Kate rest for a moment, it il
i always so, | can never see you alone"
If " But | thought you liked her company
! better" was the low reply
It "No indeed, do not, but l am Away
y obliged to take up with it; you are Away
|, engaged, or if find you alone you are a
&c now in search of Kate. But my fair Ma
: ria" said he changing his voice to thos'
d low, rich soul thrilling tones | knew 81
we'll, 81 must speak. l love you, be m,
l. wife Maria, | will be to thee faithful ant
a true"
', The answer was toe low for me to'hcar
l. but | learned what had thought before
that Maria had long loved Harry Gordon
re Long they talked of their mutual happines
D, and future prospects. While ! lay o.
the damp grass, with my hands clasped O.
st my bosom, suffering what one only knows
S. had loved Harry Gordon with all tn
u depth and sincerity of my passionate ma
&c ture.
The coquettc was punished. If ha'
c. caused tears to flow or hearts to ache 70
III my trifing, they were all avenged. Th
,p lovers left at last. / waited awhile, the
IL took different path to the house. l kne'
II Harry did not love Maria Merrill, but
IN was resolved that he should not go unpur
ished, and formed my plans accordingly.
at As Iwended my way under the shadow
id of the spreading trees, | met Harry Go,
IL don, he had accompanied Maria to ii