Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-10-17

learned and her school is experience. Fairie
is eager to leave school and to merge into
young ladyism. She will be loved, caressed
and flattered. But ], with my timidity-
which the world calls pride-wll feel lone
ly and unappreciated. Strange that the
prospect does not sadden me now. An ! al
ready Q woman in sorrow, and in my affec-
tons. | know / am appreciated by a few
loved ones, and they comprise my worh.
july 21st.
School days are over. For the last time
have ] trodden those halls devoted to learn
| ing-halls endeared 10 me as the scenes of
much happiness as well as sorrow. Nv lot
it was to read the valedictory-how sadly |
felt as | rose before that multitude to fulfill
my duty. But they said l did it well and ap-
plause was given me, but none saw into
| my heart, how bitterly there the sorrow
which racked it, as l parted thus from
companions-from school.life and from child
hoodl Fifteen graduates there were, inclu
ding Fairie andmyself. Wildred's congratu
lations on my success drew tears from NV
eyes and brought happiness to my heart
de said he was proud of his Laurel, his
mountain Laurel" he called me, for he said
my aspiration were as the mountains ever
upward, onward" Ought not I to treasure
such praise, from lips so ~sincerei To NOR
row We start for New Port. / have piled
away my school books, shedding tears as l
did so, for oh in the gay world, which | am
about to enter, will / ever find friends so
true, so constant as they have been to me,
my solace and my Joy.
could not keep from laughing though,
when Fairie danced in, and seeing my tears
laughed till tears streamed down her cheeks.
9Actualy crying over Greek Lexicons and
naehh ura"~ Well, you Grelromantic.
formy part L dasnSl mine in a Corner, and
babe them a long And eternal farewell. i
am resolved never to look upon the inside OF
a schoolbook again." Dear, mischieyous
Fairie!
NBwPoKr, Aug. 9Th.
We have been here for a fortnight. II
seems but half the time has passed. / hav'
been truly happy, and find 1.-THE world i
not the bugbear, the h;deous thing | fanciet
it. l have Termed many acquaintance, SOM
of whom I like very much. JEANNE Bruc
is here, and we are much together. Her pa
rents and brother are with her. / never saw
Algernon Bruce before our arrival here, as b
resides in New York. He resembles Jeanni
very greatly, both in person and character
has the same gentle disposition, ana a heal
of charity and benevolence. ] have gained
friend in knowing him, and rejoice in it,
Among others, l nave formed the acquain
ance of Hon. Mr.. s.. When he was pr
scented to me, | felt half afraid of one VII
stood so high among earth's Auerati, an
whose ~eloquence had enchanted our country
most gifted sons; but there is about him
simplicity, almost child-like, and q deferen
to woman, truly fascinating; while his cas-
polished address caused me to feel selfpo
sessed and at ease. / admire him, and fe
much fattered by his attentions. His socie
pleases me, and his conversation charms awi
many hours. But there is one whose socie
is still dearer, whose lightest whispers CHI
ished by me. Weldred is never obtrusi'
He always gives way to others, and VIII
they approach, ever finds a duty unperforI
ed, or an engagement unfulflled; yet | Fl
no uneasiness. | know he watches over
with a brothers tender care, and studies I
happiness. Can | wish for more Be st
|, jealous heart be content!
l.. CONCLUSION IL OUR NEXT.