The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-10-22

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for the locality thus specified.
In selecting Washington as my destination
I bad no very definite purpose in view; bu
in place of its sige had no doubt Of bein
able to procure some situation.
1t was nine o'clock the next day when tn
train stopped at Washington. l aligbte'
and was Fastening down the platform afte
my baggage, when saw young lady, in
brown silk walking dress, earnestly regard
ing me. As she caught my eye, she threv
up her veil and sprang toward me. AS th
veil swept back it revealed the loyefiest fac,
I had ever looked upon. had never dream
ed OF anything half so beautiful. Iu iryol
untary admiration stood STILL She threw
hersel into my arms-her arms fell arounC
my neck--her velvet cheek touched mine
and such a kiss she planted full on my lips
My face was in a blaze; l felt as if it hat
been ssewed in honey, with lavender for ia
voring. xs E sE
She repeated the kiss the munifcent lit
tie angel exclaiming:
Dear, dear Richard! How delighted ! an
that you have come at last!' E5tf"E
was dumb. My mouth was sealed W
with the sweetness of her kisses. dared
not speak, lest should dissolve the spell.
e I'VE have been expecting you for foul
whole days. Only think what a period o
suspensev went on the soft voice Of the lady,
as clasping my hand, she drew me unresist'
ing to pheton in waiting. Now make
yourself easy. l am going to drive. Isn't
it pleasant TO be waited on, RichardP, 3 r.
The arch eyebrows sought mine, as draw
ing up the iur lined robes, my companion
shook the reins over the white horses and
we were whirled rapidly away.
Papa is so anxious to see you once more,
but his rheumatism Is worse to- day,
and he could not drive down. William is
absent on an errand for the bride. But
would come!"'I 1 wanted so much to be the
first one to greet you, dear Richard. Alice
is so beautiful, and 50 happy. Richard, you
ought to be the most grateful man alive.'
IL believe am exclaimed I, as raising
her sweet face, the little enchantress lavor-
ed me with another kiss, which this time |
paid with compound interest, and tbon blush
ed boiling hot to think Of it. -.....T
At this moment we stopped at the door ol
a fine old mansion, and mechanically | alight-
ed and lifted out my fair companion. d
The hall door was swung open. The
clasping hand Of the young lady drew me
within the vestibule-her musical voice call
ed softly at the door Of boudoir:
4 Alice, Richard has come!' zsrrz,, IT,.
Instantly the door flew open, and dark
haired beautiful woman came forth. She
gazod at me moment with unutterable ten
ierness, and then emb,aeed me, with min
Cling of fervor and shyness, absolutely be.
wildeiing. .efrs. 8 a~v r.ss
Verify, was favored individual.
An elderly gentleman, supporting himself
by cane, now came forward and saluted
me, calling me his dear son., and cutting
short everything attempted to say by bis
jovial volnbility.
The folding doors separating the sitting
room and parors were thrown apart.
heard the subdued hum OF voices, the rust
ling OF heavy silk, and, waiting in the alco
we'd arch of an east window, saw clergy.
man in gown and bands.
The gentleman took the hand OF the dark
haired Alice and placed it in mine.
Take her. said be, with emotion. and
may God prosper you" We will have the
most important thing first, and dinner az
terward. The guests are already getting i'm,
PATIENT
BE- glanced at Alice's dress. It was bridal
white; and her beautiful hair was decked
with q wreath OF orange blossoms. e4sa 'aa
The sight gave me tremor. felt veal,
and faint. My pallor must have alarmed
Alice, for she clutched my arm wildly, and
gazed into my face with painful anxiety.
'Wha. is it, Richard? Are you ill?' Mer.
ciful heaven! Helen, lookst him--he is ILL.,
Itls nothing, gasped; only cannot
cannot marry you! Il 's'# ~
oh, heaven9 cried Alice, in hcrriied dis
may; and seeing she was about to iall, ]
put my arm around her for support.
At this moment the hall door was opened
and turning at the sound, I saw with mine
own eyes, my second self erter the room!--
my exact counterpart Richard Smith No. g
His fierce eyes took in the scene at one
sweeping glance. He rushed towards me
with wild ejaculation, and tearing the hal
fainting Alice from my arms, he planted biz
firm grasp on my throat. l put my hand or
the same locality of his body.
What are you doingr he ihundered il
my Ger. ~"s ss'a u =" b
! what are you doing?' I thundered in re-
sponse. r. -
your life shall pay the forfeit!' The mar
wan who has dared to win Alice Here iord'
love shall diel' Na.a L
Gentlemen interrupted the sweet voic,
Of heL whom they called Helen, be patient
there is some mistake. Which Of you is ma
med Richard Smith,
LAM replied |. ,aJ "
4 am replied my counterpart.
But which Of you Is Richard Smith--th
son Of Archibald Smith? ~. eagit1Fa rl
'Iam,' said my second self. e'a q
'And am not said l; my father was ma
med Robert i, t.s5., s
Helen looked at me moment, half il
doubt, evidently, how to treat me after wha
had occurred. Finally, she held out he
hand .aa7 ~ vi erA.E faa HtsE