Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-06-29

the real distress Of the young mans mind,
the inconsruity and absurdity Of the VIII ole
matter would have overpowered her self.
control; but her quick sympathy with all
kinds Of suffering took away every incli.
nation laugh. Ralph at last spoke, with
forced smile upon his coun,enance, and
a voice trembling in spite Of himself.
II may seem. perhaps, premedita,ed
insult, Miss Har,on, when tell yon tha,
the handkerchief thought had with inc
has been left behind by some careless
mistake Of my own. have once again
made mysel: ridiculous in your eyes, bu:
promise you this shall be the last time.
Your property s'.all be sent Immediately
by post, il / had no other motive than
simply to Indicate my own sincerity,
should be concerned to see it restored. IL
you will only have the same charity for
my last misfortune which you have SO
generously expressed for its predecessors,
| will take pains never to need the same
indulgence fifth time"
So saying, he took up his hat and rose
to go, but Isabella eagerly beckoned him
| to remain.
Do no. feel so kesnly about a mere
nothing, | entreat you, Mr.. Barker" she
said, with genuine Kindness in her large.
beautiful eyes, 1" | shall never forgive my.
self for having been the innocent cause
Of SO much chasrin, il you persist in
viewing this idle matter through micro,
scope. Pray laugh at the whole affair
with me, for we have both been equally
| placed in a ridiculous light and, believe
me, 1t is true wisdom no, to waste feeling
on snch undeserving objects as little mis-.
takes and accidents
The unaffected kindness of her tone
and manner went to poor Ralph's heart,
and as we often feel more gratitude for
little nvors than great he felt that her
beauty was the least Of her charms; for it
was only the transparent veil through
which shone her true womanly nature in
all its loneliness As he again rose to 20,
she extended her hand towards him he
took it in his own, and, bowing his head,
was on the point Of imrsrtins kiss
upon the white taper fingers. when the
door suddenly opened. and Mr.. Har'on
entered Isabella hastily withdrew her
hand, and colored deeply, said to her father
lie. me Introduce you to Mr. Baker, papa
The largo stout gentleman advanced,
and offering his hand, said. " | am always
glad to welcome my daughters friends;
how do you do, Mr.. Bakery
Ralph stammered out something abou,
tho weather, and was evidently in no little
confusion when Isabella came to his res.
cue, and said with quiet self p session.
Mr. Barker found my handkerchief in
the street, papa, and was so kind as to
, come on purpose to restore it. Ifeel very
much obliged to him indeed for his po.
| litencss."
Barker, Barker" said Mr. Ha.ton, re.
pea'ng the lame abstrac,edlv, he saw
there was embarrassment on both sides,
and having unlimited confidence in his
daughter, wished to ex,rica,e them from
it.) IAN old s,Eoul.'ellow of mine was
named Barker-Ra'ph James Barker
Perhaps you are re.a,on Of his, sir 2
THAT WAS my fathers name, SIR an.
swered Ralph, Internally thanking the old
gentleman for his tact, "bu, he d.-d sew
eral years ago"
Then upon my word. said Mr.. Iar,on,
warmly, it is the luckiest chance in the
world that brought you here. Mr.. Barker.
Your father and we're friends Of long
standing, and for years aud years We cor.
responded together but after went to
Calcutta, | suddenly ceased to hear from
him, and never knew where he was or
what had become Of him. You must stop
and dine with US this evening; have q
"e"N'Sa Hu-StiouS " usN. "lSul nave
known you we're Ralph's son." he added,
looking III the young mans face same
eyes, same hair, same everything Well,
we'll. it will be my turn next"
And with these words the old gentleman
left the room.
The two young folks remained in silence
I =
for some time. alph at last broks the
pause, saying. May consider that
have Miss Harton's permission to remain.
as we'll ss her fathers 2"
~ shall always welcome my fathers
friends, she answered, evasively, ard a lit
tie distantly, adding, i'll more cordial tone,
IL am sure nothing has happened to make
your visit other than acceptable. Be.
sides" she continued, little mischiev.
ously. when you next call, you may as
we'll bring my handkerchief yourself, in.
stead Of sending it,"