Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-07-17

day almost without the whisper OF a negative
vote.
The real st tie of feeling that had existed
between Ella and Charles was not known to
Mr. LeRoy-indeed he was not aware at all
Of the painful incidents of their last meeting
and parting and which led to Summerfields
emigration from his mountain home. He
was as profoundly ignorant ofany unpleasant
feelings between them, and painted for an
opportunity to salute and congratulate his
young friend upon his success and bri liant
career, not douoiag that it would be equally
agreeably to his accomplished daughter to
meet with him no in life's carly morn she
had chased the gay butterfly, and strolied in
wanton freedom the bills and vallies Of her
native mountain home
Soon an opportunity gEHasfed Itself =
Passing down the long flight of stairs he
found himself side by side with the Lion OF
the day, surrounded by throng of his wor-
shipping satellites. 1t was an effort Of an
instant to seize him by the hand rapta ou>ly
and cxciaim with ardor-
''oummcrfied- Charles SummerIield-0ur
Charles Of the blue hills OF North Carolina
it must bet is he-we meet again in his
! far Western cliine-and feel proud 10 lay
my need of tribute at Your teet in this your
/ hour Of noble trumpfr and lofty rivalry"
And turning to the trembling, blushing Ella,
/ he said-"And here is one whom you have Of
ten crowned with the wreath of ivy and wo0d-
cine an jessaniae, she now in turn would
crown the Statesman, Orator, and proudly
hail him as noble brother of the coed Old
| North State
GrAsping the hand ofMr. Leroy, Summer
field shook 1t with feverish Joy and delight
bat finding himself 50 unexpectedly brought
MO the immediate presence of Ella, he gal
lantly raised IBIS hat and was giving the for
NAL salute Of refined etiquette, when.
Eye eteye; and glance its glance returned
Elias sweet blue eye was suffused with
trembling tcar-drop and look of ag-
ony calling Tor pity spoke cut through all
1t was enough-Summerfi saw It all-and
the elder Leroy was relieved of his fair
charge in his promenade to the Hotel
That night there was general entertain-
nfent given IN i.onor Of the success Of the
fdgoriJe measure. MatrOnS and Maidens-
grey heacel Sires and the manly form of
youth were ali there gathered in that festive
lhronz. And foremost among all shone the
gifted Suinmertield, at whose approach and
: address eyes flashed with unwonted vivacity
and faces wTeathed with smiles unusually
sweet But there was stranger around
! whom he loved to inger. and from whose so
ciety it was impossible to tear himself
: away.
"Oaly one--just one song, dear Ella, he
Wlnnlngiy said, as he led her to the magniti-
cent rose-wood piano. She claimed the
r privilege efehoo-ing h9r n4a seaa, and il
should bc one OF the olden times Al gathe. ed
= around, and running her delicate fingers
e over tue yielding keys she broke forth in the
! pure music OF the heart with
'OEt in the stilly n. .ght,
: Ere slumbers chains have boand me,
| Fond memory brings the light
" Of0ther days around me-" dc.
! She gaz-d up With intense interest into tht
: eyes Of Summlrsitli, her eyes swmmin!
: IN the liquid lustre OF the pearly tear-droI
and tn language Of the inner soul wa
expressed from each, and understood. BE
:, fore that g,y throng had separated Caares
= Summerneld ana Ella LeRoy had inter
:. changed vows, which woulI long since hay
e sbeen given but for the hollow deceptivenes
= OF It fa!se education winch had temporaril
gained the ascendancy over generous
= magnanimous and gaileless heart.
) Anl now reader We have done. Charlie
:, - and Ella were soon united in wedlock'
! = holy bonds-the triumph or trus love, a
- - his career had been the triumph of geniu
~ ~ and talent despite all opposing obstacles.
y SanmeItielI continued to rise In the sea
= of popula:i ity and renown, and the kindl
words of counse and admoniton of his ang
- Ella saved him from splitting on that roc
80 upon which Sc may gallant barks had bee
- wrecked
- Charles Summerlield knew not the taste
"A strong drink, and knew how gracefully
III decline the Wine emp even when proffered
10 10 the hand Of beauty.
no ,'o And Ella Summerfeid ignored the rul
va wine from the gay en- .ertainments in her e
~ egant mansion aud per consequence, g ii
- sons were as plants grownup in their yout
- and her daughters as corner stones polish
- alter the simitude of palace"
~ ~, And through her noble example fashion
80 90 Die wine-drlnNing parties We're unknown
mt the gay city Of =