The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1860-06-07

was reading off list of executions and
attachments which he had in his hand to
serve, ana among them was one against a
lady at short distance. The amount
was not great, but enough to bring dis
tress upon family.
"Let me take that" said the sheriff,
with some feeling sit is out of our walk,
and | viii drive to the residence Oft
person tomorrow morning"
The modest vehicle of the officer stop
ped at the door Of a neat dwelling house
in retired, delightful situation where all
things told of taste and economy. The
sheriff opened the gate ascended the steps |
Of the house, and asked if Miss Morgan |
was at home.
The servant answered in the afirma-
tive.
As Mr.. Rhodes passed along the hall
he thought over the part he had to per
form-how he should introduce the sub
! iect-how, if the debt should prove to be
onerous, he should contrive to Tighten
the burden by his own abilities; and,
when he had reached the door, he had
| conned his salutations to the lady, and hls
opening speech on the subject OF his ottl-
cial call.
The servant.opened the door, and Mr.
Rhodes entered with bow. He blushed,
hesitated and at length took seat, to
which Miss Morgan directed him by
graceful turn Of her hand.
After few moments hesitation, Mr..
Rhodes felt that it was his business 20
open a conversation that would explain
the object of his visit so offered, by way
of preface, few remarks upon the cool
ness of the spring.
Yes" said Miss Morgan, "but yet,
cold as the weather has been, and even
notwithstanding few frosts, you see the
trees have the richest foliage, and the
: flowers are luxuriant."
"True," said Mr. Rhodes; Kit seems
that though there may be a great deal Of
GOODNESS. nature will have her own way
t and in time assert her prerogatiye-late,
. perhaps, Miss Morgan, but still the
l same"
5 Mr.. Rhodes felt startled at his speech,
and, looking up, was infinitely astonished
5 that Miss Morgan was blushing like one
? OF the roses that was hanging against the
; window.
1--WE are always pleased" said Miss Nor
!, gan, ''to see what we admire, breaking
:. through the chilling influences by which
l. they have been retained and satisfy oul
| hope of their ultimate disclosure"
} Miss Morgan was looking directly TOWARD
the bush on which three roses We're cius
:; tered in most gorgeous richness.
Mr. Rhodes put his hand into his pock
s ct, and felt for the official papers, to gathe
IS little courage from their contact.
r NI have an attachment for you, sal
+ Mr.. Rhodes.
Miss Morgan, this time, lent bushes
~ the rose.
"The attachment, Miss Morgan, is of
- distant date, and [ feel that too much tim
has already elapsed-that indeed, instea
ut Of entrusting it, as / might have done,
es another, | thought that in a matter OF s
IL much delicacy, it would be proper for II
ut to come in person
e. "For me, Mr.. Rhodes the attachmel
IN for me ?"
GAS I was saying, Miss Morgan, the a
at tachment l have; and L felt it a matter
p- delicacy to come in person, thinking tn
my own means might be considered,
ne there was any deficiency in The value
RS. this property"
in mir. Rhodes, you seem rather enigm;
ny ical"
10 nevertheless" said Mr. Rhodes ''me
to speak very plainly, when | say that wi
tly reference to this attachment, Miss Morga
i'd should you honor me so far as to acce
es- NY proposition, my pecuniary means wou
wn be devoted to the-the attachment.
~ was wholly unprepared for this
liza said Miss Morgan.
yer II was afraid that that was the cas'
M said Mr.. Rhodes, "and therefore | thoug
hat it more delicate to make the offer IN P
or SON"
,et- ~ You are very considerate, Mr.. Rhode
led cam then to understand, Miss VI
her gan, that my proposition is agreeable
you-in other words that it IS accepted
90 NMr. Rhodes" said the lady with mt
hesitation, 81 must claim little time
of think of it
Vas u will call then, on my return from
ook village beyond"
her LET me ask a little more time,
she. "next week"
nile Miss Morgan" said Mr.. Rhodes, g
= matter requires immediate answer; the
With taehment is of an old date, and time I
ent. is everything. My feelings are deeply
OK terested and may | not hope that W
Tor YOU are using so short time to consld'
subject which you are pleased to yleH
one of such great delicacy with regar
ting yourself, you will allow my wishes