Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-03-06
ACROSS TIE STREET.

ACROSS THE STREET.
From my window l could see a large placaTd
upon the door Of the opposite house and the omnous
words ITO Rent" Certainly it was nothing remars able
70 see such placard with such words; but strangely
took interest in the house. Because perhaps had
missed the little boy that had seen every time looked
into the little porch fronting the street OF, perhaps be-
cause the large black dog longer upon the
doorstep whose voice so familiar and whose attach
ment for other dogs wanting TO such degree that
had seen him disregard all municipal laws and invade
neutral territory he street, for the purpose Of evncug
his pgowess IN manner not entirely agreeable 70 iuie
ror specimens of his tribe
And when, with my window raised could no longer
hear the sad voice Of song thst had ofre thrill
Of strange melancholy osrmy spirit was truly sad and
wished that my quiet neghbors had so far forgotten
or dsregarued my pleasure leave alone aud de-
prved OF the consolation felt N seeing and hearing
them
After had the curly-hared boy Of six summers
sleeping with his around the shaggy neck of the
huge dog in The warm sunny evenings Of August tel5
warm attachment tor that boy and that he
gone, could only hope that the occupants Of his
youthful home might be as quiet and beautiful be-
waited long time before the old brown door was
thrown open, and he faded window blinds cleaned of
their dust' but the day came and, morning saw
S OF apparently sixteen ysars Of age standing i'm the
little porch knew So well How gladly observed the
unutest article Of her dress LOuv golden curIs hung
over her beautifully chelgd neck aud her face seemed
the hUus5-tOps everywhere. In her hand she held
warm, dowUy hood, but she did seem anxious to hide
.
10 d. Her dress beautiful glossy blue and a black
CLOAK hung loosely arm Hers was a charming
i5r and had ever been ioath to part with my form
et ne h0ors was wholly Satisfied with tine exchange.
Every morning could sec the same fairy FORM but no
other being had seen enter leave the house Ger
tainly she did not live alone That could not be- one
So fair so rail would not willingly be shut up in great
house alone, and without friends
In many ways tried to satisfy myself that some one
occupied the house with the girl-yrobsbv a heipess
mother or kind father whose hairs numbered for
the grave, was her only friend
Sometimes could hear the low, mouruful notes OF a
guitar, accompanied with voice knew it WAS the
voice OF my unknown ueighbOr; for whose voice YVES
hat rich, full Of harmony and fselinrf whose
fingers could make guitar sound strangely beautiful
One evening was reading when light step caused
me to turn round Was not little surprised TO reeoq
nlze the face Of my little neghbor And she actually
in my office.
Il am happy to see youI" exclaimed with eager
ness Offering her chair She seemed be surprised at
my p0neness and blush srIfussd her white, rfis
faco as she tilnidly SAID: - =
Thank you
What in the world could such an exquisite being want
in printing office asked myself Can she have man
uscrptf Yes she has the eye Of an author5ss-proba
poetess- was curious TO know what her object IN
visiting an editors sanstun was but did not want her
to 60 away soon How glad was that the editor was
4 think you have not been in the city long" said
looking at her bright eyes She looked at me If She
would like to know how knew, and answered:
] have not sir Three months since came here
It is beautiful place, and ] hope You win ike it
/ am very hsppy if Z can serve YOU
IhanS YOU She bushed again. and drew from
under her CLOAK small package, wrapped IN neat brown
paper and gave it to me
1t is manuscript, sir II it prove worthy Of pubica-
ton shall be ever indebted to your kindness YOU viii
insert it in your valuable columns"
Do y0u set no pecuuiary value upon it 20 I asked.
None hat .s merit does not suggest" she answered
with a sad glance at the pages over which she had
thought and studied many a night.
It viii be examined Tomorrow and t0--Orr0vT even
ing VIII YOU
followed her to the street door where of course if
she thought Of it at ALL she expected to bid me gsod.
day but did not SO intend IT, To bid her aieu q her
own door was my wish, and, when were on the
street told her if she did not object would her
safely home
You very kind sir; but you viii be going out of
your way. she said, looking at me with a charming
smile-one that very well remember for have seen
the same smile Oftentimes since that evening.
Not In the least assure you 1t viii give me great
pleasure 10 accompany you" gave her my card-'No.
g. High street she read and, smiling, said she sup
posed, from that, We were neigh5ors.
" i SIN happy 70 say We are. have seen you often
from my little window"
She seemed little confused and changed the sub
ject. Her modesty only equaed by her timidity
and beauty. How fair she seemed with those long
streaming curis fondly clustering sbout her brow and
neck. If / had thought she were not fatigued with
walking should have wished the distance home in.
. Do you write much p asked.
do not sir indeed My time is occupied with caring
for my mother, who has been i'll for many years"
She spoke tendsrIy Of her mother that imagined
could almost a tear in her bright eve felt Ike
gate that tosseparG,e
cannot thank you enough, sir, for your kindness
good evening
did not have time to make my best bow to my dear
little ueighb0r before the heavy door slammed, and the
s-uuy curls and bright eyes were hidden from
What dreamed Of that night, and what ] thought of
the days adventures when alone are part Of my
story, and viii pass them by. was early at my place
Of business and found my friend, the senior editor o.
bestoyiug his undivided attention upon the manuscript
Of any literary ueighbur did not disturb him, from the
fact that knew the composition wss above the ordinary
standard of Tales and Sketches or lie would have
thrown aside before reading three pages He had pc
rsed the pages, and sat gazing vacaury at the brc
fronts before him. Ny heart beat heavily, for knew
upon his decision rested the happiness Or tjme) OF
n whom felt no ordinary interest
"Whers did this manuscript come from, CharIesT he
sed- looking at and then at the pages he held in
1t was left here yesterday, by the writer, replied
What name q
Miss Laura Jermyn'
Eesdit if you ike and give youropinisn. Does the
writer contribute TO any paper resularly-or do you
'I imas.aa not; she sid she wrote very little"
" So much the better for il you think Z do
VIII pay her fifty dollars for this. and employ all her
spare moments Thar j. a good thing. think
To was indeed, COED thing. So much sn0wledge of
luua nature such spirited deIueatOu Of the clarae
worked upon and such beauty frshuess u her
word painting The sketch was truly picture, handled
by master mind, and one that would have done honor
60 "a writer tull of years and eXperenc How gladly I
should carry TO l-s Jermyn the intelligence Of her sue
would her bright eyes sparkle with happiness
fond little daughter whose tender care al-viatri her
sufeugs, and made bright her hopes Of immortal bliss
With a quick step i set out for home aud ars
Jermyr's. Night lowering the EARTH and the
fell thicS and fast almost binding me. had
opened the little gate OF Mrs Jeyns yard before was
aware that any one stood upon the porch Miss Jemyu-
face paler than usual except upon each cheek there
tnge Of excitement, which made her hauts0mer
shan ever seen her. i knew how much suspense she
enduring and before spoke passed roll of notes
INTO her snDw-whIe hand
" On sir you did not intend this for me- she -xclsa
Ff4 " f4rf
and suspense.
" Most assured y, did. andfo the manuscript you left
with me yesterday
Miss Jermyu hid her fac for she was not willing that
/ should see smile aud tear n the same hour
on, sir yon can not appreciate the joy feel You
could not be kinder TO your sister If could ]
would thank you, sir-but I cannot"
You mistake the cause Of your happiness, Miss |
Jermyn, ssid taking her white hand ia MINIS, for the
first time 1t is yourself that you indebted for
this happiness and not me. You under oblga- !
tons 20 me- -iss Jemyn,'
could have wished Eaat she owed debt Of love |
to be Cancelled by sn unconditional surrender Of her
heart but l was not so foolish 10 think it aloud
In few months, everybody full Of inquiries and
c0uiectures as b who contributed 10 the - under /
the nom de pt,aas Of Bella Jermyu" No knew !
every one con ectured
twas the ba Of the season. The elite and fashion
Of the city were assembled Life and happiness spark led
in every eye and flowed from every lip. Soft delicious
music rang through the crowded hall, and echoed from
to until every heart beat with wild delight
The TeYernerliug notes OF tne piano were sued and
every eye turned or Miss 4srIayn. Frai and fair
she seemed statue fge.h from tle hand Of a Veletr
Transparent blush vailed her pale, beautiful features
and her dmPed hands rested guitar. Many ieal-
eye glanced al her, aud many eye was wet
with a tear when her voice was still HOW beautif1i
" How angelic" What q pece Of Inspiration ." were
whispered from to another through the brilliant
hall
Many proud heart would have bent low for smile
from her lips but, alas her heart was not her own
dear readec for have moved across the street, aud
D. aura says must cease writing for tonight
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