Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-03-23
An Original Story,
The Brothers Revenge.
Written for The "Fnn:Ht Jound." BY Leila.
(Continued from last Ueek.)
CHAPTER IL.

CHAPTER II.
Some two wears previous to the opening
of our story, Frank and Minnie were spend
ing a vacation at an uncIe's, with some
cousins. 1t was in tho pleasant little vii
la of C. Soon after their arrival,
Charlie, particular favorite of Minnie's,
came in one evening bringing with him a
very fine looking young gentleman, whom
he introduced to them as Col. Lincoln. To-
Minnie's inquiries respecting him, she was
told that he was a distinguished young law
yer of fine family, unexceptionabe char
acter, and universally esteemed by all
Charlie added slyly:
Now cousin, take care; this is just the
fellow. Just the one 1 have been all along
telling you about, you know. Amt he re-
ally handsome, though? All the girls
around here are dead in love with him
But never mind; all have to say is, take
care! I've not half made up my mind to
losing you yet
why whatasilly boy Go off with your
self, you are intolerable! Ill
why! You know you promised long
ago TO be my little wife, and
We'll wonder if you amt terribly afraid
I'll stick TO my promise. Oh, I'll release
you at once. long since concluded I'd
make such nice old maid
Nice old maid! Humphp says Charlie
sneeringy: Il declarer
what is Mr.. Dunmorc getting so excited
overF asks the Colonel coming forward
Really, Miss Ashberton, you seem to need
some assistance. Permit me; he adds with
a graceful bow.
'Oh there's not the slightest necessity
Col. Lincoln! cxclaims Charlie. 'Tis al
settled. We are not employing lawyers, we
aint. Are we MnnicF
And half blushing, half laughing, she
says modcsty:
No, thank you, Col. Lincoln. AS Char
lie says, we have already adjusted our diff
fculties. We never have any very seriou!
quarreIs. Do VIC Charliep
No indeed; I'm not such an ogre as tC
quarrel with any lady, much less with my
fair little cousin. But say, are We not al
going ont for ride tonight upon our littl'
lake, 'Ts glorious night, and the lax,
will be smooth, with just sufficient breeze t.
watt us lightly over the bright blue waves
our little yacht will glide along so airiy
Oh cannot tell you half the enchantmen
Of ourSylvanlake. We have just been Civ
ing the 'Ladie Adela' now dress; fittin,
L her up in grand style! Oh but she's nice
Well, do VIC go? I'm sure you'll never re
gret a sail under such moon =.
, Oh yes, cousin Charlie! Don't stop t
tell US any more. We are all for sail {
courser cxclaims Minnie. Amt we, Clar
and Fanniel Frank, you are on hand ain
i'd you9 Oh it will be grand r and she dance
around with delight.
But are you not going to invite the Co
y onel 2 asks Charlie. is he not going t
make one of our paryF
ss Certainly. Col. Lincoln canwe have Ii
to pleasure of your company? We shall /
IS highly gratifed;' said she, making a slgl
gu curesy.
And l shall be equally gratfed, fair Il
ri dy,' he answers, 'to accompany YOU
u They were all of TO the lake in trio
- and a gay time they had. Fannie enhance
D the loveliness of the scene with her son!
ii, and guitar, which are never so delightful
y exquisite as upon the water, and in sue
a moonlight. They all enjoyed the rid
-, and were in fine spirits when they reachc
- the shore and started for home. III
Colonel politely offered his arm to Mimi
Zee but she declined with roguish laugh, al
,s4 sG bounded away to have a race she said wi
lrt Charlie.
be you know I am as feet as a fawn, al
can win nine times out of ten. Iwould n
= you, Colonel only know you would so hs
to be beaten
And a merry laugh echoes far away ov
NV the bonnie blue lake, as she skips light
Nv Nv down tho slope, and looking back, waves b
nd hand as if bidding them goodnight. 81
/ looks, the Colonel says, like some brig
fairy in those snowy robes wreathing b
y sylph-like form, as soft feecy cloud. IS
is very, very, lovely, this little cousin
yours, Clara; with her winning, child
ways, and sweet simplicity. See, shes stan
there waiting for us now. A pretty lit
iSes caprice
in 'Ah! l believe you have her right
see named now, Colonel said Clara. She i,
1GT ,IiI caprice truly, but dear little one, thong
of and we all love her. fitful and waywa
r,th as she is. She is kindness and gentlenC
. itself, and so pretty We all think h
: very near perfection, and maybe are spo
ing her But let us hasten, else VIC sh
cry not overtake them at all. Wild little ri
e. e. sy-I wonder she dare treat you so unce
moniously. She is seldom rudo to strar
,., ers. think / shall have to chide her a
tle,' added the sedate Clara.
No, oh no, Clara, not for the world,
my account; l like her thousand tin