Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-10-16
VOL. S---NO. 10

The uncle and nephew were not removed to
Holly, but, at Mrs Willard's request. were
buried in a remote corner f the Millville
grave yard.
The widow hastily disposed of her property
in Holly. and removed to an Eastern city,
where she had formerly resided. to meet her
friends.
AS the summer passed By. Frederic resum-
ed his medical studies, and William entered
merchautiie house in Millville. while Cam
erone still remained factory girl The
handsome little fortune that was left Hattie
Grey By her de al father, had been reckless
ly squandered by her guardian, and she
was now poor girl but she worked on as
cheerfully as ever. endeariDg herself to all
who new her by her sweet and gentle ways.
1t was in August that Camerone received
letter bearing a strange post mark, and di-
rected in a bold, masculine hand. With
tremulous eagerness she opened it, and her
cheeks grew crimson, and her blue eyes spar
kled with 10y as she read IT a world of
happiness was contained Ia that brief epistle,
and the reply that went out by the next mail
was uenned from the fullness of a heart over
laden with Joy
Ralph Graham had no forgotten her. and
be had seen the newspaper account Of the
death of Nelson Seofeld, so he knew that she
was free Six weeks later witnessed his ar
rival in Millville, and preparations were i'm
mediately made for a wedding, In which
Camerone was to act the most important part,
If we except Mr. Graham but every one re-
alizes that brides are of infinite moro lmpor-
tance than bridegrooms-
The ceremony took place in October. and
after short bridal tour. Ralph Graham IN
formed Camerone that he had sold his planta-
ton and purchased residence near her old
home in Holly. But to all other inquiries
he refused an answer. telling heT that she
woald become acquainted with its situation
when she arrived there.
He insisted that Mr. and Mrs. Southwlck
should accompany him and make their homo
with Canerone; and, after some words Of re-
/ luctance, they yielded, and the four set out
I together for their future abode.
1t was dark when the close carriage that
conveyed them from the railroad station drew
up before their place of destination. but. as
they alighted an exclamation Of delight burst
! from Camerone and, with the words Home
sweet Home upon her lips. she lunGed up
I the path followed BY her husband, father aud
mother
| 1t was Beeehnut Farm repaired and ele-
/ gautly furnished and, in the hall of the old
stone mansion Sabrina stood waiting to vel
come her old employers
a. Bless you for this" calculated the warm
hearted domestic to Mr.. Graham, after she
had greeted her former friends and an echo
went up from every heart, At her earnest
words.
- This is the happiest moment of my life, -"
I said Camernne. as she stood by the window
and looked out IL the moonlight at the ivy
mantled garden wall aud familiar beeches
/ that stood in front of the yard.
a. And Of mine also" rrjoined the husband
who was standing by her side.
a. My children. may We rightly enjoy the
I blessings God has given Us, and the remem-
I brance of our past sorrow add perfect felicity
/ to our future enjoyment" spoke ames South
wick In a voice of emotion.
- And in the midst of our enjoyment let
US not forget to thank God that the deep sha1-
ow that haunted US so long has at last depar
ted, leaving a subdued and peaceful sunlight
! beaming over our old and much loved home
stead, Beeehnut Farm" added Mrs. South
wick, thoughtfully
But Camcrane as she pressed her mothers
hand, wondered if such perfect JOY was ever
known before.
Years have passed since the marriage of
Ralph and Camerone, aud brought with them
w Dau SGlllel IN MILL
vile. and Hattie Grey his own little wife,
while Frederic is still unmarried, and a sue
cessful physician in Boston. Twice a year
he visits Beechnut Farm, where his parents
aad Camerone reside; and blue eyed little
fairy, with pouting cherry lips and soft chest
nut curls, climbs upon his knee and asks if
uncle Fred isn't old bachelor upon which
he tells her little girls should not ask ques-
tons
From the circle of her friends Caneroue
misses one face, and a grave in the little
church yard is marked by a plain, white stono
not far from the tomb of Carrie South wick
on which is carved the name of Ellen Cha
: pelle. Tho weary heart is at rest. and the
cluster of mourning vio!ets upon her grave,
show that she is not forgotten BY all
Dr. Lawson lives in the village of Holly
yet, but Fanny Is married to a promising g
young lawyer, and lives In the shire town
no. far distant, where her father spends one
half of his time.
Aud, as time moves on, building I'D the
New England village in which the SCI ne Of
our story IS laid. into large and fiourishing
town, the incidents l have related are nearly
all forgotten by the surrounding community
But in the memory Of the Southwick famil,
they remain firmly fixed. and from the lip.
of Camerone | received the story of Beech.
, nut Farm, or the Deep Shsdos. rs | have
written it here.
My task is done. / have traced the un
; fortunate family through the darkness an,
clouds of afiiction into the light of earthly
} happiness, and here 1 leave them, feelin!
: that higher power than any on earth mad
l their trials to result in good at last.
TIE END.