The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-04-25

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/ Nonsense p returned Flora, turning away,
though not with, any displeasur; Some thought
| is enough at time, for my poor little brains
at least 81 3,s Israeaz asrf u IL 5as9er
dyes, but when we love, ? said Evelyn, gent
. w, our thoughts, like the swans on sweet st.
Mary's Lake, float double whatever idea oc-
cursito us, the one allPeryading one is blent
with it, esuraaal 5s3gacY-3 9t5 al &.
"You talk as if you had been in love doz-
engtimes at least, cried Flora, laughing, "but
T suppose you, being of a sensitive and poetic
temperament know rintuitiyely what people
feel under every circumstance I'm sure you
know more about it than i do.''l-as5. 3ss;fss
t There was q pause. Had Flora heensan
acute observer, which she was not, (there was
too much thoughtless selfshness and egotism
in her character for her tolber so,9 she would
have perceived the strange look that, for mo-
ment, overspread Evelyns face. But it came
and passed unnoticed. 4.i sei51lr8 sib /
at will be very delightful to go to London"
resumed Flora, sand my aunt is very gay, and
i shall have parties and balls to my hearts con-
tent. Yes, it will be very pleasant; shall
enjoy, all those sorts of things very much."U
"Is there nothing else, no other pleasure,
you look forward to in this visit p asked Eve
lyn, with a look of grave reproack in her eyes.
~ "Well, IF you must know every thing-and
it's no use attempting to hide anything from.
feel, or ought to feel, better than L do myself
If you must know, I do feel pleased to think
1 shall, in all probability, see Eustaee Fame
during my stay in town ss ad 1.dss.T
"You will both be happy" murmured Eve
lyn, "and you deserve to be SO. You love him
very dearly, Floral" she said, suddenly, and
she turned with an earnest anxious look to, her
friend. every dearly, and only him-you are
sure ?" 10 'h''.i1'i@ ~ 9--'''- -
"You are a searching catechist," answered
Flora, blushing and half confused, "and you
ask more than I, ought to tell. No words of
acknowledged love ever passed between u.s.
have no right, have /, to believe that he loves
me till he asks for. my hand, and till then it
would not be maidenly to say, even to you, how
much I-how very much l love him 2" She
concluded rapidly, while glow of enthusiasm
lighted her face, making it doutly beautiful.
But after she had spoken she dropped her head
bashfully, as if; half ashamed of the burst of
impulsive tenderness to which she had yielded.
at is all nonsense" she said, trying to laugh
carelessly, "and don't know my own. mind as
yet. Don't look reproachfully at me, Evelyn,
with those earnest eyes of yours. You know
can not, 1 ought not speak about this, even
to my own heart, till know. Had you not
been tiresonle, teasing, wheedling little friend,
as you are, no one would ever have guessed
anything. a.af
II muSL nave Deen very DHi sai0 E1Vetyu,
'enot to knew that you loved each other. There
is often more eloquence in a face than ever fell
from human lips, and the sweetest eloquence
of all was written in his eyes when he looked
at you. ,as aa..,,s I,
never deceived" cried Flora, eagerly clasping
her friends hand, and peering into her eyes
Then, remembering herself, she calmed, erect
ed her head, and quietly added, Every well,
it may be So" 80 s.H
Without noticing her last words and changed
manners, Evelyn went on speaking earnestly
and anxiously.
"Dear, dear Flora % she said, while an
wonted crimson spot arose on each pale cheek,
and her voice trembled, remember what no.
ly, solemn thing it is for you to have the hap
piness of one so great and good as Eustace
Fame in your keeping. Strive that you may
become worthy of him. Pray to God to give
you strength and fitness to be his wife, his
companion, comforter, adviser and friend. Do
not dare to toy with heart like his; it would
be his despair and your undoing. Great souls
ike his must be dealt with in kindred spirit
of nobility. Be yourself with him, Flora-be
true and faithful to yourself in being SO to
him., God guard you and make you both
happy - -,
whisper, ere she ceased speaking. Flora, af-
lfected=by her deep earnestness, remained 81
lent, and neither uttered q word during the
remainder of the walk. But when they arrived
at Evelyn's abode they stopped and bade each
ate impressiveness- .zsas <l.tstlt sll{ sI..s 4
"I wish / were like you, dear Evelyn" whis-
pered Flora, while sweet seriousness shad-
owed her face; "you are SO good. so true -
And will heed what you say, and try But
/ shall never be half SO worthy of him as you
are" sl...g s4a-- -
= Evelyn turned aside quickly, and shivered as
she trod the path which lead to the door of
her fathers house:
. At the Threshold she met her mother,
quiet, fair woman, with serene face, which
truly looked as though the spirit which shone
through it had been purified with much suffer-
ing. She passed her arms carelessly around
her young daughters waist, while she MUIR
INJURED some maternal fears about the chill eve
ming air. ..f. -. .srf. sls.... d. IL.
A bur of laughter from an adjoining room
nearly drowned her words. Evelyn started. z
ais there, any with my father p she
asked. But before her mother could answer
the door on the right hand of the corridor was
opened, and a lady came forth followed by
Evelyn's father, c.5. Ens s5
"Ah !,my young friend how are your" said
the brisk, pretty little Mrs Beresford, stretch
ing out her neatly. sloved hand to Evelyn. tsI
came to tell you all news which ]. am sure you
will be pleased at. Flora was walking with
you, 1 think Well, directly after she went
out, the post came in. We are going to Lon
don on Monday next H'osiie7 ~ 7ss5.'e
"Indeed So soon?" si'z' q, % s.1.oS.a =
dyes. Ny sister particularly wishes us to
come to her at once Pleasant, isn't it? 1t
wont bevery long, though. i should be very
sorry to think of leaving the dear place and all
our kind friends for very long time. But it |
will be delightful for Flora; in fact that recon-
Giles me for going at all Myown inclinations,
since the deaise of my dear husband, have
ever leaned towards complete retirement" 5e
- And the lady's voice grew plaintive, and she
half drew out delicate cambric handkerchief
from her reticule as she spoke, but then chang
ing her mood, she sniled brightly at Evelyns
mother, saying, "But what cannot we mothers