Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-08-28


pele ushered in young lady, warmly dressed
and wrapped in furs. and with a smile the
| young man advanced to greet her.
Ny dearest Camerone am at loss to
imagine what could bring you to town in such
! severe weather as this. " said he, clasping her
hand, and drawing her towards the fire.
! g You must be nearly frozen"
- am not in the least affected by the cold.
though it is fast increasing, for I could not be
while walking" replied the new conner.
q Is it possible that you have walked from
Beechnut Farm ?" exclaimed Mrs ChapeIle,
as she assisted the young lady to remove her
wrappings.
g Certainly" was the smiling answer
'' Bravo. nay queen sister, my heroine, my
fearless CameTone," calculated Frederic, gaz-
ing at her with admiration.
She was slender and graceful in form, with
long black siikcn riuglets, that dropped around
face az once handsome and expressive, A
clear, rich complexion, deep, dark blue eyes.
shaded by long jetty lashes, and perfectly
shaped nose, with a mouth of exquisite sweet
! ness, formed the contour of style of beauty
that was stamped with firm self-reliance and
high intellect. And, as Frederic Southwick
cast his eyes admiringly upon her, it is no
wonder that she was the embodiment of all
. that is lovely. There is no affection more
pure and holy than that which, when rightly
cultivated, exists between a brother aud sister,
and this was the tie that bound the hearts of
Frederic aud Cameroue Southwiek together
tie SO closely interviewer with all that was
lovely and endearing in their lives that it
might not be severed even in death
1t would seem that the sight of their affac-
ton and happiness in each others society
called up sad thoughts and associations to the
memory of Mrs. Chapelle, for she sighed hea-
vily as she looked at the two youthful faces
before her, and tears gathered in her dark
eyes. But her sorrow was uuheeded by Ca
merOne, who sat with a smile of grave sweet
ness on her lips, listening to Frederic's lively
sallies and witticisms ana if he observed It,
there not the slightest betrayal in his de-
meanor of such fact. He only ratified on
more lightly in the gay tone that he had as
sumed in his first greeting to his sister until
Mrs Chapelle left the room Then. as If
suddenly relieved from an irksome restraint.
he arose and came to the young laly's side
What is it, Camerone 2" he asked, car
ncstly. " Is there trouble at home -
. Sit down and will tell you. " replied she
gravely. He obeyed. and in = low voice Ca
merone resumed.
6. We have been sadly troubled by an en-
counter with Mr. Willard this morning"
" Mr. Willard - repeated Frederic. while
a flush mounted to his forehead. How has
he dared to disturb you. By leavens ifthis
is his revenge he shall pay severe penalty
for :t!'
Ny dear Fred. dispense with excitement,
and hear NE through before you threaten"
smiled Camerone. q suppose You know
that father started carly this morning for the
capitol, on business of vital Importance ~
8 Yes; that is, 1 knew he was intending to
do So" said Frederic. thoughtfully.
g Carrie and accompanied Lim to the de-
pot in the single carriage. Of course acting
in the capacity Of driver resumed Camerone
after a moments pause I'VE were return
ing through Maple Hollow, aud had nearly
reached home when we met Mr. Willard. As
[ had seen him at uncle's I bowed, but he did
not return it, no= in any way acknowledge
the salute till he had almost passed by; then
he suddenly wheeled his horse and spoke in
deep, strange voice, Miss Southwick, tell
-your father for NE that the clouds in the sky
be5oken 4 tempest-the enemy would warn
before the time comes to Destroy I was so
startled that did not at first think of Carrie :;
but, as he rode away low cry from her lips
claimed my attention, and [ saw that shewas
fainting urging the horse to its utmost speed,
| soon cleared the distance that lay between
us and home. hoping to restore her to con-
sciousness and soothe her excited mind before
the effects were serious but, no sooner did
she revive than she evinced the most abJect
terror and anguish, calling for you, and in
sisting that some evil had befallen you , so
that, at last. to relieve her anxiety, Promis-
ed to come for you and bring you home as
quickly as possible" "
'sAnd that shall be very soon. Poor little
Carrie if my presence will have the slightest
tendency to lesson her sufferings [ stall be
amply repaid for going. But, Camerone, is
there not a mystery in the manner and words
of Noyes Willard that your mind cannot
solve ?"
Camerone hesitated for moment. and then
answered slowly,
% Yes but the most mysterious part of 1t