The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1860-03-21
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H0RSEMAN.

Ger we 40 not attempt TO explain IL
was related as fact-aS such we re-
peat it, with such additions in relation
to other matters connected with it, as
fancy may dictate The mighty visl-
tant here mentioned, who rode his
cloudy steed for so many years, at regu-
lar intervals, through fair and thro'
foul through rain. sleet, and snow
moonlight, starlight, and the dark
ness of midnight, viii probably be well
remembered by many persons now liv-
ing
With these preliminary remarks, we
proceed, begging the reader to remem-
Der that imagination must supply most
of the material aside from the wonder
full phenomena Of the flying horseman.
The indulgent reader will please go
with us to small town in the vicin-
age of Boston. 1t is not needful that
we name the village whittier we are
going, tell its origin, antiquity, popu-
lation, or describe its appearance at
the present day.
At corner where two streets inter-
sected each other stood the dwelling
to which we now call attention. We
will suppose it was built in the old
style, somewhat darkened by time, and
rather gloomy in its general appear
ance, and that the sitting was so
situated that the front was towards
one of the streets, and the side to-
wards the other.
It was at the close of a cold Janu-
airy day. There was a cheerful fire
blazing upon the hearth, that sent
forth its congenial warmth despite the
shrill pipings of the wintry wind with
out. A young lady was seated near
the window. She held a book in her
hand, and though her eyes were d.
rected towards its pages, it was evil
dent that she saw not 9 line Of what
was before her. She was quite young
but her exact age we are not able to
tell, for our informant forgot to en-
tighten US upon that subject; she was
probably somewhere between eighteen
and twenty. She was very pretty,
and was neat and tastefully dressed.
1t was easy to perceive that she had
been weeping profusely ; for her eyes
looked red and swollen, and on her
knees lay wet pocket handkerchief
She was startled from the reverie into
which she had relapsed by the sound
of a horses feet in rapid motion. A
sudden blush suffHsed the cheek of FL
len. She looked into the street and
saw young man ride by the window,
preceded by small terrier dog; we
speak of the latter for reasons which
the sequel will ishow The horseman
entered the yard, fastened his steed,
and Ellen soon heard his footsteps up
on the threshold.
ooh, Edward, why have you come ?"
she exclaimed, as the door was thrown
open, and a comely, though care worn
young man, came in without cere-
mony.
"Do you reproach me, also Z" he
replied sadly though somewhat proud
ly.
Heaven forbid, Edward. Ispoke
only on your account. You know the
danger you incur by coming hither, and
you know how hopeless are our mutu-
al wishes. Do not blame me-.
What is danger, since life can no
longer be precious to me ?"
" Hope, Edward, h9pe'!"
But why should / hope I? Your
father still continues immovable, and ]
am well persuaded that in this respect
he will never change If, then, you
wait for his consent, we shall never be
wed. I feel as sure of it as if an an
gel had told me.
But I dare not disobey him an
under a solemn promise "
"Then we must, indeed, part forev
err"
Ellen averted her head and sohheC
audibly.
"The period may arrive when yol
may regret this STEP" replied Edward
sorrowfully.
q | regret the necessity that bids u
part as deeply as you can possibly do
and as truly as it is possible for an,
human creature to regret any unfortu
nate event. To my father owe Ger
tain kind of obedience, and / must rem
der it to him, though the overtaske'
heart break in the effort"
"This is your final decision ?"
II feel that it must be So"
Edward walked the floor for mo
ment in silence, wringing his hands
/" Hear me once more, Edward
Come to me when year has passeo
perhaps some changes in my father
views may have taken place, /" said 81
len
So shall 1t be, " be answered. !"