Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-05-29

ing up the depths Of her clear Laughing
blue eyes. "Who can it bef''
Before an answer could be given
(hsd Il been IN her eompsnios's power
to do so. her question was satisfactor'
| lily answered by the appearances Of 4
lady and gentleman. xhs came stroliina
|leisurely around the point Of the road
The gentleman was tall. elegantly
formed and light complexioned. and one
look from close observer vouIa prove
him 20 be Carries brother. The same
clear blue eyes. light clustering curls
and effeminate rosy cheeks. all plainly
showed that he was no other than
George Elmer. the petted and only son
of the wealthy farmer. He and Carrie
were their only children. and from their
very infancy has been surrounded by
every luxuary of life. yet withal had
been taught habits Of industry, and at
this date George found himself an ac-
complisbed young farmer of twenty,
surrounded by an extensive train of
friends. and, what is very common for a
young man Of his age. deeply in love with
a very wealthy and beautiful beiress,
the same who accompanied him on the
evening previously spoken. Her name
was Helen Clinton, the only daughter
of wealthy parents, who were taken
from her at an early age, and she was
left in care of an elderly widow relative.
She was ever a wsyward child, and at
twenty-five she had nurtured such an
overbearing nature in her heart that she
could easily count the group of friends
which surrounded her patti, and had it
not been for wealth. they would have
been fewer. She was beautiful. haugh-
ty, envious and insulting, and freely
confessed that the only person she real
ly loved on earth was George Elmer,
and be was gen subject to many jeal-
GUS accusations and aggravating epi-
thets; but after all she loved him, and
he thought he loved her in return, and
just as they met Carrie and Sarah she
had rashly told him of her feeling to-
ward him. and accused him of coldness
toward her. George smiled. and that
smile deepened into a manly laugh as
he walked up to the girls, and cried
out in his usual playful manner, (Which
way, girls"
"Going to call on the Desteiles," said
Carrie. laughing.
"Will you accompany u.s." said
Sarah.
80. if Helen is willing. 1 am" said
George.
II don't wish to CO." said she, rather
pettishly, 81 don't want to see them"
"I do. and will go at once" said he,
providing you will go with u.s."
"Well. if goa sciH go. 1 will too"
said she, taking his arm, and according
ly they all proceeded up the path, and
in few minutes stood before the little
wicket gate. in front of Pigeon Hail.
The girls were all chatting away when
George said--"Hark." They listened,
and the sound Of a rich musical voice,
singing a sentimental ballad, reached
their ears.
"Fiel George, charmed slresdy?-
Why il that's 50 we had better 60 home
at once" said Helen, ironically. "Tbis
must be an enchanted spot" George
said nothing. but still listened. "Did
you never hear country girl singing
in the kitchen before?"
George disengaged his arm from her
and opened the gate, walked on slowly,
and the ladies with giggle followed
him. Helen was mortified at his con-
duct, but strove to conceal her cbagrin.
They passed silently up the next walk.
and treading the ancient porch, reached
the door. George raped boldly, and
trip, trip, came the sound Of light foot
falls, the door gently opened from with
in, and they stood in the presence Of
lovely girl. Judging from her appear
ance she was not more than sixteen,
small, vet graceful form. enveloped in
the simple folds of dark calico gown,
her large dark eyes were soft in their
expression as drops of dew, her dim
pied cheeks wore that rich red tinge
bespeaking health and vigor to the
young. her hair fell in soft dark wavy
curls over her delicate, yet intellectual
forehead. and her lips might well be
compared to bursting rosebud. Her
dress was cut low ia the neck, and her
sleeves tucked lightly over the faultless
shoulders. showing a most exquisite
pair of arms. So unexpected was this
charming sight. that an awkward pause
and stare ensued on part Of the visitors,
but finally George succeeded in stsm-
mering out a rough introduction. The
company were invited in and comfort
ably seated. and the lady-like politeness
Of Dora Desteile soon put all things to
rights, and George in his usual social
way, soon entered into conversation
with her. Dora. after apologising for
not being better sttired to receive COM
pany, strove with all her power to make
them feel at ease. Sarah and Carrie
made their words come true by the use
of their eyesight. Judging from their
scrutinising observation, they certainly
would have known the Desteiles thirty
years from that date without another
interview. ei'i
They found the Desteiles to be very
interesting and intelligent family, con-
sisting of an old gentleman and lady,
and their daughter Dora. In the con-
versation. they learned that one son and