The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1860-07-05

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Il A little while after his engaren,en
& fhe prevailed ON Ada to accompany hin
10 his fathers, that be'old man nigh
become acquainted with her. Charlie
had .desptiSed Der In glowing terms /
bis father;~and -dwelt so long and lov
ingiy on her beauty and her virtue, an,
siie many things which han endeare,
her ohiin, that tho oias man had be
come eDraptured with the description
aud could notsrest in peace till he hat
seen her. -.
f Old Mr. Reen. lived miles away from
Ada, so one bright morning Charlie,
drew up at hex door in one of ,ios,
sweet carriages that lovers so much ad
mire, for It aeefns TO leave them alon,
with themselves. That was happ,
ride, and in Joyous mood Charley and
bis youthful love aligbied at the dool
tof his fathers house. The old man
! gave them = hearty welcome, and greet.
ed tSe young creature, who was soon.
he tloa ght to become his daunhter:
with a .dehs ,ht aud pleasure that made
Cbarley's heart beat with happiness.
And all the day. the old man pet,etl
round Ada, caressing Ter. and listening
with the most intense RAPTURE 10 all her
rerharks. Wien. dinner was over.
Charley bade them adieu for. n. little
y'hile and hurried away, for be was not
one even TO neglect his duty. and bust.
Iness demanded his attention in neigh
boring rillage. AS he LEFT he kissedhis
hsnd yaily to Ada. and promised, her
he would soon .return-in few hours
\ at most.
When Charley was out Of sight, old
Mr:: Reen led her OUT on the shady
lawn tefore- the lovely cottage, and
Epoioted ont, TO her the beautiful scenery.
| us this' not tieIiigihiffl., eov;;ttsS1S eo;ttsS1Ss,
Ada T. he asked. . =
Beantifui}' she answered. in a half
dreamy rererie. ... - T., +,
=" w onld you not like to live here ~
he querjed, bending down his head and
looking inqlririnSiy into her eyes. /.
-,Cha,ley has iold, me lie would live
here" she answered, with sweet
blush. .'. -
Charley y exclaimed the old man.
why, what has lie SC &c with this cot.
tage y - * -'.
-" Whv, does it not belong to him 2"
linquired Ada, in surprise. ; -.
| : sNo, indeed; not bit OF it-C ,ar.
ley IS as poor asa church mouse. This
is.alt- mine--aIl," said the old man.
| craving himself up. . -..r
+, =. Iadeed;" said Ada, ,houghtfally.
Ada" said old Mr.. Reen, bending
down to her. and speaking almost in q
whisper, "if you live here you mus.
give up. Cliariey.h,~ -sls.- :
What do yoti, meant".. -
eI am an old dj,rnah4-past fffy-and
disease isas'n,sSe me a cripple; bot my
fheaft. Is young. Do you understand
me- Z" : :. . -.
= Nb," said She. facing him suddenly,
and loeklng. him steadily ,ia.tbe face.
"1liis cottage. and alf these fields are
mine.n, he .eoetiiued, Sand should !
ever marry, IN a few short months ny
widow would p6ssessthems slalllive
j:bnt q little fougers' 80 ,# $@aF
s..Helt,." said A da. inqniringly. 80
De youspot recolIeci, Ada, the old
saying that il. is better. 10 be an old
ss:mams darling Than aSyoung a inaa's
Sand il Is ifue; is il,not r 2 r
Perhaps. Do You think ofnarryingf"
? I" IL you Will, Aea." - =.
wh JMiIli,' -sr''
\" Yee, yoii.- Iook. rou are abonts 10
become the wife. OF a poor young man.
with ngti,ing to lock forward to beyond
your life with him. A.rich old man Of.
fers you bis hand lyon viii be his tlar
ling. and when life leaves him, viii lie
Che sole mistress tof all these beautiful
fcidsn !, -.
lsIusdsrsfana. a.how,a said Ada slow.
eyoa wisIt, me TO. break; Charley 5
heart apd marry! you."c,
Nos.no--he.is yoHng~1a few DAYS
twill .chee him eef his love marry
mes Think. think, Ada, yoa can live
1.at ease hereE 49, -. ,y :,
/ ".What are Jon Ihinking OF" con.
tinued 4he- ola nan. :jasier'a pause of q
Efey- -mihpiss. dpfing. wllicL Ala lad re.
snaiusd 'fesfectly silent, With ller eyes
| fixed stsaStfas,lv on the ground. - /.
:" was thinking. SAID she, half hes
4 iiatiugly, ,. what wofds could find &C
! expses. tosyon how heartily 7 de,esi
YOU and yusir o6er."-
!. Whss r. ,eliea be- win you no
accept ~. -
\ Tinks Ada, think. Look a, thi
b4auiifdI place.s -
WI ahase drought" she answered
coldly. ttt' -
!" Marry mo anait stall all be yours,
cried ke. ysl enen,ly.
4 sss cast her eses qpietly over tn
} bsaetifui fields and the home hke col
|sage- psstBng in the trees. bps answers
nosbiag. ~. ...ss. "a ia
|" Answer me. Ada--speak TO me.
cried he.s aaxiously. .ca1