Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-10-09
EBENSBURG. PA. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9, 1861.


lounge where she had been placed, and sat up
right, fixing her eyes upon Williams face with
| strange intensity.
Camerone." he spoke in tender, soothing
voice, as he approached her and laid his hand
upon her forehead. :. Lie down my darling;
you are chilled and fatgued by this horrid storm.
| did not suppose you had left Mrs. Chapelle's
when it commenced, and thought YOU would stay
there to night. when you saw how severe the
storm threatened to be. You must never expose
yourself in this manner again.
| ''I have not been to Mrs. Chapelle's 20 night,o
said she in a voice scarcely above whisper, yet
painfully distinct. :. Pity me William oh, pity
me for l going mad. 1 am burning up with
the fire that blazes within my soul''
William sat by her side and encrcling her
waist with his arm, as he said
g You are il} Camerone. Lean yonr head up
on my shoulder, and try to forget your trouble.'
Forget, All ! my soll, would that l could
forget Would that could steep my senses in
the waters of Lethe till had no more remem-
brance of the past But cannot-I cannot ~
And she pressed her hands across her brow,
shivering W ith emotion as she leaned heavily
against William.
:. You think 1 am ILL., she continued; and
well you may, but it is illness of mind and heart
not of body. Nelson Scofeld is in Holly, and
to morrow he is coming to see me and claim his
rights"
'' Are you of this Cameronc % asked her
brother as a doubtful shadow overswept lis
face.
8. 1 am sure oft" she repeated, in thrilling
tone. All my soul if could only doubt it, how
hoppy should be. William. my brother, speak
| to say something that will subdue the NOR
al storm that is raging through my heart and
brain, or | shall die, If l could 90 away and be
forgotten-ifI could suffer alone. should be re
signed but l am destined to bring misery and
disgrace upon you all, for you all share in my
SORROW"
s. Camerone you arc stunned by this shock"
said William gravely. :. You forget your cour-
age, your hope, and the sublime faith in God
that can lead you through all this darkness into
the light of day Do not let your faculties be-
come stupefed and your strength inactive. Ar
ouse yourself and shake off this deadly agony
s.Oh, if l could! III could-but 1 cannot,
The torpor of despair is setting down upon me 50
heavily that my life is benumbed,'' and Gamer
one wrung her hands in anguish.
Is it possible that have over estimated
your frmness and courage, Clmeronc ~ ask
ed William in a tone that conveyed reproach.-
- Look up, and brave the evils of life like a
hero, The way is not quite dark, few CLEANS
of sunlight are visible yet, and you will see them
if you look up"
There was a moment of calmness and then
Came-one spoke more calmly.
:. ! will try, William, but wish to ask fa-
vor of you. 1t is that you will 90 to our parents
to night, wit hout any delay. and tell them the
story of my misfortune. Tell them all and crave
their pardon, if 1 have acted unwisely keeping
it from them thus long Will you go? 90
{" Yes dearest. will go and while | am with
them, do you remain mere, for L wish to see you
when | return.'
Pressing his sisters hand between his own VII
liam left the room to seek the presence of his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. S)uthwick were seated
by the cheerful blaze of fire that had been kin
died in the CRATE to warm the chilly atmosphere
of their sleeping apartment, when rap at tae
door interrupted their conversation, and in reply
to their summons, William entered the room.
All, William, is it you?' said his mother.
making room for him at the ireside. 50 Sit down
my son l feared you would be lonesome with
the society of Camerone.'
So If she WAS at any other place than Mrs
Chapelie's, should be uneasy about her." re-
, marked Mr.. Scuthwick. But she would not
| think of Drawing the rain to night, and Mrs
Chapellc will insist on her remaining until morn
| ing"
Father and mother Camerone has returned"
raid William, in a husky voice.
8. Returned" !" echoed Mrs. Southwick in aston
ishment. :. l am surprised at her imprukence;
really, William.
| She stopped short as she observed the singular
expression on her sons face, and asked
"What is the matter ~
1t is long story and strange one, but at
Camerones request, will tell it to you," said
William Five years ago, when Camerone was
thirteen years of age, you well remember that she
! went to New York City with Uncle Meredith, TO
attend boarding school. She was there year
when. at the close Of one of the terms, the pupils
got up a sort of evenings entertainment, grand
fete; scenes enacted. coIloquies rehearsehed,
and among the rest, was the farce of the inter-
cepted wedding. In this piece Camerone was
the bride and Nelson Scofield one of the teachers
cousins, the bridegroom, and the OF her charac-
tiers were the minister, bridesmaids, &C., and the
brides father. who step in and arrest the cere-
mony before it closed"
"The pupils met several times, at various pla-
ces, to rehearse their various parts, and, one
morning, two days before the entertainments
Canerone was not surprised at receiving note
from Mr.. Scofield, telling her that the party
were going to meet to practice in Oid brown
church, that stood in remote part of the city,