Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-21
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pert, and you know was my fathers slave,
and again her tears gushed forth.
+" Never say it again, my Eulc, for piH not
believe it, there is some horrible mystery about
1t that will some day be explained. Dry up
your tears, love, and never think of that
again"
=" But must think Of it, and so must you,
for IL is 50, and" but the sound OF approach
ing wheels interrupted her attention, and rising,
the added, d" Mrs. Milton has returned, and
we must go mo, Gerald, Gerald, | am
their slave, and what pW they think, to know
y9n came TO see me
." Do not fear just introduce me, ard will
explain ALL
"Nay--"
Yes, Eulie, it must be, for shalt not 60
away without you, tomorrow, either willingly
or by force, shall take you,' he smilingly
added.
"Itwill be by force then for duty forbds me
90 willingly
Duty which is to break our hearts, must
not be adhered TO- Eulie.
" fear it must be- but come, must go in
and together they went towards the house,
where they arrived Just as Mr.. and Mrs. Milton
were going up the steps Of the piazza. Seeing
Eulooen so attended, they paused at the door,
and there, when she came up, she tremblingly,
mot knowing how they would receive hlml in
troducsd Gerald, as her friend, Mr.. Earle, from
t Va.
But Euloeen's fears were groundless, for Ger
AIDS frank, manly, Tearing at once proclaimed
= the gentleman and Mr.. Milton cordially ex-
q tended his hand to him, while Mrs Milton
# bowed politely to his salu'aton. Mr.. Milton
II then, with true southern hospitality Invited him
to enter, bat Gerald, before doing SO, thus ad
~ dressed them.
q. :" trust you Will pardon the intrusion of a
II stranger, when explain the reason Of my COM
\ ing. Having had the honor of Miss Merlyn's
= acquaintance and he glanced at Euloeen,-
At . when size occupied a position equal to our
own. and ere she was SO unfortunate as to be
# sold into Slavery, have, after long search,
r. succeeded in finding her 80.
@. .. CertatnlYN tDere IsfnOtnfn1 W 'f'~''.-1
=, Walk in. sir. :" replied Mr.. Milton, and turn
, y ing to Euloeen, he added
:. All Eulie, hope the mystery which has
h. so long surrounded you, is about to be explain
as ed, !" and then without waiting for reply, he
conducted Gerald to the parlor, while Euloeen
it followed her mistress to her chamber
O. Mr.. Milton then rung for o servant, ordering
ch refreshments and in the hour that followed,
it ere Euloeen came down, Gerald gave him
Is short sketch of her history, together with the
relation which had existed between them, and,
av also. was proceeding to make known his wish
sr to purchase her when Mr. Milton interrupted
to him.
" Do not speak of such thing, my dear s'r'
ou for as nv wife and myself concluded, almost
from the first day she came here, that she had
eve not been bred up in Slavery, we intended ID
T." give her her freedom ere she left She is tree
ow from this hour, but we are selfish, having be
IA come much attached to her, that we shall al
most regret your coming, for suppose you will
dr. take her away
low Il have not yet prevailed on her to say sh
her would go, because she thinks her mother was
'ry, slave, ana tha' Kho"ieuse '"o says "''' ..p"
ifI rate us, yet have not given up all hope
oh. In the meantime, while the gentlemen con
1me yerscd below, Euloeen was performing her usua
xav dntics in the room Of her mistress, though Ju
he line had told her that she would excuse her to
cely the night, and she might return to the paror
ron. But Euloeen had replied she did not wish tc
cred and had rather stay with her, and 80 she n
re. mained. Yet, though she moved about IN
was room with all her usual quietness there was
WHY tremor in her voice, and when she came to po'
nore out some drops, which Juline was to take, h
.nk. hand shook so that she found it impossible
and do it.
otel =" | see how it is, Eulie," said Mrs "''-o
sht, :, II YOU will not 60 down, you need to
.rac. alone. So Just ring for Cassy, and then 90
nted your own ROOM shall not take any deni
m to for she can wait on me the rest"
him And Euloecn finally complied Alone IN I
a 90 chamber, she knelt to Him who could ala
c,n guide her Alright, and prayed earnestly
the strength to endure the coming trnl-that
rain, might not wayer IN the path of duty and r'l
for au earthly love. As she rose, there WA
wo- gentle rap upon her door, AMI opening III
w. found Mr.. Milton, who Immediately said
N IN 81 lust come from Jaliue's room, where
case expec.ed to find YOU to tell you that from