The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-10-11

que and gaunt appearance Of the youn,
man. He smiled sadly, as be studied tn
group in the mirror; and then, with tn
nervous tremor of his voice, and Hntterinl
Of the fingers which betokened has bashful
! ness, he said, in low tone.
Miss Haalet0n, I have come to you, a
your ur cle's request, TO tell you that leav
tomorrow, to ask you II may take will
the the hope that the engagement whicl
your father made with mine will be fuiallet
when return -
lie tried to speak calmly; yet, had Louis,
studied his face, she could have read Il
every line the longing hope. The deep low
which made his voice trembie and blanchet
his sallow check. .rss.
"f regret" she SAID. q,,ietly, yet no
raising her eyes. 9 that We were 30 strange
" hound 10 each other before we were olt
enough tn know what fhe contract imposed
You feel yourself obliged--" q
"You mistake" ne said, eagerly " ther,
wa. no obligation on either side. IL
-"
She had raisci h~ eyes to his face q,,ss
tioningly. and. while he colored deeply, h
stamnered and let his voice die away in
silence.
Something in the ,ook he gave her. In the
attitude he took. told the woman's heart his
love. This lonely bny In hts orphsnhood
suddenly brought, for the arst time. into
familiar Intercourse with q beautiful girl
L.ved her with the passionate ardor of first
love, intensified by his previous life
Touched with feeling ofpity,. Luly arose
and came to his side.
I" We are both young. Mr.. Carleton, and
It is better that we should be free for some
years at least win speak frankly dc
not love you!" The CHASTITY whiteness Of
his face almost frightened her. hut she was
acting noble. true Dart. and she continued
:" viii not triae with yon AMI when you
have met others with more power to win
your love than possess, YOU will thank me
fnr It. Let us part az good friends. and, be-
lieve me. you will carry nv most earnest
wishes for your speedy recovery and hap
piness."
"Stayone moment," he gasped, catch
ing her hand; "vcu love no one else :"
No one! have Just left school;
scarcely know W at love means" she said
blnshinc.
Then" he said earnestly. "will you let
the engagement stand as il is for one wear
I shall then return. and, trust me, if you
still feel as you 4" now, no word of mine
shall again urge you to alter your decision.
We are, as You say, young, and two weeks
is but short time to make a decision which
effects whole life time. Let me write to
you. as friend only IL you desire it, and
perhaps in year"
He raised his eyes again with pleading,
almost childlike look, which moved her
deeply. His love conquered his shy man.
ner, and the hope ofhia whole heart was
mirrored in his large dark eyes.
BE Il so" she said, gently. "I vii an
swer your letters, md i, year we shall
meet again. Only" she said, earnestly, "if
my heart remains untouched, you must ac-
quit me Of any charge of conqnetry"
Ia assaI hos T.. IA a. IL, Ex~s
Believe me-" he said, mo thought that
Is not born Of love and respect can ever
cre my mind regarding you" and rising,
ne left her alone.
I" And pray. uncle William, who is this
irresistible Adonis? quite long to meet
him."
E /" Your desire win be granted then, for
have invited him 70 pass some wrecks at Mil
ton. and he accepted any Invitation. He
will be here to-day or tomorrow. Take
care Of your heart, or poor Lionel will soon
have cause to be jealous"
Mr.. Carleton has no right to he jcai-
oas," said Lonisa Haxleton. quickly; "nor
is my heart as susceptible as yon insinuatc
By-the-way, Il is now eighteen months
since Lionel went abroad and II Is several
weeks since he has written. Can he be
coming home -
mot at all unlikely. He writes well
Luiy p
"Well! he writes the most charming
letters ever read. No published account
ola European trip that have over read,
compares with his letters for interest, wit
or grace. His familiarity Wit, the modern
Languages gives him an insight into the
manners Of each country; while his ready
pen. his keen observation, and alterations
Of gravity and wit. make his letters perfect
models Of composition. interesting narrative,
and graceful address"
"Well done. Lou.'' criel her uncle,
laughing. She bIushcd little, and then
said. s5s
"If he was not such fright ~ =
Well. you cant make that charge
against the guest I expect to-morrow. He
10 one Of the handsomest men ever have
secn. am not very expert at portrait
painting. Lou, hnt can give you some
idea Of him. He il tall. with broad should
ers. full chest, and an erect, manly carriage.
I = 4 j
A Symmetrical Herc,ilous. His features
are regular, and he has the most expressive
dark eyes. His hair is very dark. almost
black. and curls in thick. strong little curls