Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-07-12


horse and Socius could have taken. After
sharp run Of many m;les BucephaIus was
overtaken. s cus, pale and trembling
with fear and WEAKNESS, could not speak.
He gazed at me with amazemeut and soiici-
tude. 7 snatched my watch from my pock
et. 1t wanted FIVE minutes to eleven. /
was saved. l was mounted and with a
glance at myself and horse, said cody.
'Sorius. von are good servaut-I will tie
ut hom. ut midnight, gave him coin,
and instructed him to have supper ready
ut midnight. felt imm-nsel happy as
the cool breeze famed my cheek, and my
beautiful horse bounded swiftly along the
smoo,h road. I was calm and happy
although had just emerged from conflict
with Socius, which would have ANNOYED
the consciences Of some but for every
frown of the morning now had two smiles,
Eugenie could not Imagine from my ap-
pearauce that possessed any temper not
praseworthy in the eyes Of those we love.
Eleven O'Clock foand tie in the parlor at
Mrs. T--'s. where found Eugenie, look
ing as beautiful as Hebe. -
'Ah, Eugenie,' I exclancd IN a low voice
Angelo would have stood amazed at your
loveliness.'
She poutet and replied. You were al ..
most too late
No. no, the pleasure anticipated would
not have allowed nfe to fail IN being with
you at this moment; but the party is leav-
ing
Eugenie took my arm, and we followed
the happy company Of boys and girls to
the spot where we are to spend the the day.
in fishing. 1t was pleasant place. shaded
By great oaks and naples. The strea,n was
large and clear as translucen, lake. and
abounded in fish "f sever,1 kinds. While
all were gazing at their hooks in silenre.
WAS only too happy in being beside Eugehir
who did not incline to participate in the
sport.
Why do you not fish 2 inquired she,
looking m. in the face.
I do love the sport, but when I remem-
ber that the innocent tribe is ut hn,ne, and
among those they love, think it cruel to
ent'ce them and barbarousIy snstch them
away to die. Do you not think so 2
Eugene did not reply, hht she apprecia-
ted my Kindness for all things, and gave
me look that repaid me for such mani
festation Of goodness Of heart. Great bea-
vens! Suppose SHE bad seen me inflic,ing
the chastisement upon the person of So.. .ius,
that had administered to him in the fore.
noon. NJ conscience sinniote ine ut.thanks
to my capacity for concealing my feelings,
Eugenie did no, know me.
That is pretty rose you have Eugenic.
Yes said she, 'but the reflections 1t
brings to ms mind are not as beautifu1 as
true
What are they, dears
The thought is from Festus:
Obi love is like the rose,
And a month it may not see.
Ere il withers where Il grows-
Rosnfei'
But, Eugenie, it is not true! Do you
think mr love for yotr could wither in a
month"; No! not in eternity. Protesia-
tions OF love may cease. but true, love viii
ever Leave trace of It's defigh. in the har
dest heart!'
Eugenie was silent. We watched In.
little waves Of the chtysiaI stream, as a
stray sunbeam played upon; them. Long
We sat beneath the old moss covered tree
inhali"g the breath Of bai'ny spring. ant
revelling 10 the piclufedhappiness Of futur,
life and tove. knew well that, Eugenie',
heart was wholly u,iDe. andI feIt,a pc
culiare selfish satisfaction IN believing tina
her love was Interchangeable.
Twas midnight, when reached home
and Socius could not be found. Ahe
using my lungs to the best purpose could
intrying to inform him Of nv return, 1 en-
tered my room. There 'ay sociua upo,
S'ny bed, IN a'iea.h.like sleep. Ny um.
breila and riding whip were aiterpatel
used iny sdispelling the rural charms Of mo,
pheus but.'to my ineffable horror, wit
one gSleap be fslf upon tie table. s
gfeat~as my passion; Followed Him. If
gained The door, and ID q few seconds u
we're last Leaving our rbene; but sociu
J kept a few .psees in5 5fto1s although / ose
= snpeshumsu, eseriisns TO oa,ssriphim. sol
s on. we 'aeg, II had almost, overtakan@ Il,
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