Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-08-15

EEsrGNATIoN-Ry LILLY


black eyes, the naughty mouth, broad fore
head, and dark brunette complexion, inter-
mingled with the color of the rose You
could gaze on it with rapture, never mistrust-
ing the wicked heart that lovely form con-
| cealed. Heavy locks Of raven hair, swept
back from the white temples, and were twis-
ted elaborately behind her head, without a
single ornament, save the japonica that nes-
tied in waxen loveliness within its folds.
| There was in that proud, black eye, deter
mination; and though the stately form
seemed unbending, there was deep spring
Of affection in the heart that beat within,
which welled forth to meet its object in
stream of gushing tenderness.
Long she stood there, without word or
sound, until evening began to throw her vail /
o'cr the earth: when starting from the sort |
Of trance that had fallen upon her, she MUIR
INJURED, in tones so deep as almost to frighten /
the pretty songsters from their leafy bow. |
ers:
"She shall not have himl To think the |
love | crave for is given to mere baby, who |
cannot appreciate it as do l''
She said it, and we will see how she sue
eeeded.
But who is this mere baby-rival of hers
A short twelve-month ago, Edgar Lincoln
young and handsome-came to Oak Shade
J
Suainted with Ella Dubois, whose father had
removed to the country to crafty his wiie's
desire for retirement. By degrees her bril-
liant intellect, her lofty mind, her coniding
disposition, and worthiness fascinated him;
and as he had touched her heart hitherto
beating only the calm, quiet throb of every
day life, they plighted their VOWS and were
engaged After this event, Ella seemed dear
er than ever to Lincoln; and though some
spoke Of her as too childish and loving he
had never to complain of it, for never was
being more devotedly loved than he.
Ella was beautiful, with her dark, melting
blue eyes, and her hair mass of shining,
ripping gold, which fell upon shoulders ri
valing the lily in whiteness
But happiness was not long for Ella. There
was new arrival in the village; and on a
party Of pleasure Edgar was introduced to
Helen Sinclair, a young lady from Richmond,
who had come to Oak Shade to visit her
cousin, Fannie Raymond, the merriest fairy
in the village, and the same one mentioned in
the commencement.
Helen was splendid, and Edgar, great
lover of beauty, could not resist the charm of
gazing upon her; and she was nothing 10th
to attract the attention of one she loved as
well as her selfish nature would allow, the
4 first time she saw him; and when she as
ed to win him from her. And after short
time he forgot his vows, deserted the heart
he had won, and dwelt solely on those black,
wondrous eyes.
second time he breathed vows Of love,
and was again accepted. Ella beheld with
agony, too deep for words his conduct, bat
J she refrained from speaking; and when he
} sought her to ask her to free him from his
plghted troth, calmly and coldly she ,ioke
the sentence which separated them forever
for Ella, dearly as she loved, felt she could
not again trust one who neld his vows SC
| lightly.
; 1t is thus the wicked sometimes gain theil
desires.
Fila, my child" And Mrs. Dubois laid
her hand upon the head that rested upon thu
d easement in the formers chamber.
"Well, mother" the words were low ant
:, hoarse
S You are killing yourself with this silen
anguish. Forbear, my daughter, It's Gods
: hand that has stricken; can you bear up p
r | know you deem these cruel words to speak
: but your mothers heart was keenly alive t.
y every grief that is wrestling with yoar own.
Ella raised her face, and what marke
change from the happy being whom we saN
e last! Her face was pale, but calm; her eye
e were dull her lips, coloTless, and her mas
/ Vi S5Ullti Hail DdCA nun CdSse
u hung loosely around her.
a. Mother, after to-day shall feel different
1t ly: then | shall-know that the love tha
1t would have made me happy is another's
u that the life should have guarded from al
ID care and sorrow is being buffeted by tn
i waves Of time and this wicked world-for
know she does not love him with as holy
n feeling as did. But Thy will, 0 Heavenl
d Father, not mine, be done
le hat time is it, mother p
'F 1.-TWO O'clock my child"
ne "Then must dress for church"
Il, "What! you surely do not intend to 81
ed them married?"
le II do mother, for it will strengthen me
% a fear n3t, my child, but you may go"
's The hapless girl arose and proceeded
s arrange her toilet
tie In the village church was collected ~ 6;
p party, who had assembled to witness the ma
riage of Edgar Lincoln and Helen Sinclair
~ At her uncle's request, her father had co
le sented it should take place here; and no
p[ all that was wanting was the appearance
ca the bridal pair. Near the altar sat Ella D
lsG Bois.
re The carriage wheels were heard, and t
DC next moment the bridal pair entered, pre-,
%h ded by their attendants. Never did Hell
In Sinclair look so lovely as on this her bril-
ns day her robe of white satin, sweeping t
oe floor with its folds, formed vast contrt
with the plain adornments Of the huml
ua edifce; her black, midnight hair, wreath
dy with orange blossoms, which looked like
vo- crown of gold; while over her matchl'
ld- form foated a gossamer vail, enTeleping
'Py as in wavy mist. Proudtand exultingly s
leaned on the arm Of Edgar Lincoln. an
proud smile lit up his face, as he saw the
miring glances cast on her.
10 1t was soon over. They were united 8
''.' friendly words of congratulation filed
Us air. The cheeks of Edgar Lincoln paled
and he behed Ella Dubois, with forced su
and on her face, minge her wishes for their h
~. piness with the rest. The next moment s
Ae was gone. Not sound or look had betr
he' ed the anguish she felt.
! as Let US pass lightly over a space Of
fee years, and peep in an elegant mansion in
l.. York There is a lady and gentleman sea
'es' there their looks are familiar yes,
for Edgar Lincoln and his wife Helen Thert
ugh petnlant frown on her face, and sharp,
low ter words in her mouth, as she gets up
leaves the room. Edgar Lincoln locks
as years older, although heis but twenty-ei
, by years old He has sincerely repented
anee rash step he took in proving false in his v