Smyrna times., 1862-04-03

was then twenty-five years old, and he had
lett 10 me all his property, Including the house
70 which am taking you, and this property,to
our great surprise, was a very handsome one.
He was my god father as well as my uncle, and
bachelor. my fathers only brother, and be
left everything he possessed when he died to
me. vi course, sent for neither and the girls,
ana settled an income upon each of them. Ma.
ria, Helen and Lola, are all older than am;
but my little bird Minnie is only seventeen,
and for her bespeak the warmest place, next
mine, 10 your heart"
"And they expect us 2"
40, yes! wrote before we started for Nj
agara, or mother would have been uneasy at
nay long absence. They will have RECEIVED |
The letter early this morning. as they send in
TO the city for the letter every Thursday when
am away"
30. Hal, I hope they will like mel" said
Elsie, earnestly.
merry laugh and look of fond appreciation
were the reply. and then the hustle of arrival |
made both leave their seats.
Else's heart sank as her husband Ushered |
her into the dTawing-room upon their arrival. |
Four more solemn-looking women Mrs. Grey
and her three older daughters ceuld not well
be imagined; and as each one coldly bowed and
spoke few words of greeting, Harry felt the
little hand he claspsd grow cold in his, aud
saw the little figure tremble. His own heart
was thrObbing with hot indignation, but the
hahllual respect tor his mother, and chivalr0us
brotherly love for his sisters, kept him silent
on the subject OF this insulting conduct.
Mother, Elsie is fa.gued with our long
ride from the city. and | am as hungry as a
hunter; may trouble you to order an early
supper!
Maria. tell Ca.harine your brother desires
supper Immediately"
Maria went out. and Helen 70 lowed her.
Lola looked up from her crochet work, and
something IL The little shrinking figure soften.
cd the W. alh against the porter's daughter"
for she sald
"Mrs. Grey, will you sit here by the window:
II 10 cooler after your long, hot drive than the
sofa.
Harry sent a grateful glance across the room.
and, removing Esie's hat and cloak, lei her
.e soft bright curls fall around her neck as he
loved bes. TO see them, and then led her TO his
-z sister. sz<ss s.
"Her name is Elsie, Lola. and am sure she
wishes her sisters to call her 500
Indeed do." said Elsie, gently. What
are you making Oh! one of the new fashion.
ed purses! saw an improvement upon those
We medallions 10 New York; you must let me
cb SHOW you how to do it,"
to Eoia's heart was bent upoa fancy work and
she was completely modified at the prospect o
IN. a new stitch; and leaving them deep in th'
cb mysteries of hooks and loops, Harry went Il
find Minnie. ltils sobbing figure in he
IA, own room she was when he knocked there.
IN. "Why, Minnie, what's up! Mother cross!
ar, "No, Harry; but-but-" 5-'"
He /" but what! Now, Minnie, they are all a
ugly as furies down stairs, and poor little Elsi
vas is halEfrghtened 10 death. | was dependIn
oss upon yen z make il seem like home to her
sad "Yes
aaa gYee shs loves yeu already becau use,' and
laughed, {" she fancies your brother perfection
id and she soon found out who was bis pet. That
Il. right, cheer up. never mind the trouble, you ca
said tell me about that tomorrow. ~.
rry. an Is gone! ! was afraid, Harry" and sh
,rry came close TO bin. that little sister would
loved less when you were married. There,
,nly is all out! Scold if yon will, but love M
said Hart" "G,E =.
had Harry's lip quVered, for under his tall 6gu
,eu, and frank, open face, he carried tender, Sc
,ere stive heart, and he was deeply moved. sScfl
was he slroked back the fair eurIs, aud in the hi
rry. he pressed upon Minnis's lips she read tru
ned. that MS new love eniy deepened 'ne anecVo
her aud she gave him her hand to go dOwa stai
,cIo- with wonderful bright face. ....
sere Elsie. this s Minnie!" 'es.
nnie Elsie felt two loving arms enciTcling b
aght waist, and saw two large blue syes looking in
= hers with wislful tender love. and thus
pady ceived her first true welcome. te..|l. !.
they al am sure you want 10 take of that dus
the dress and brush your hair" said Minnie, "a
will Ke you TO my room, You are too til
ce," TO unpsek. but can lend you something. '
fol. are nearly the same sise"
: the "rwin giautesses said Harry. "Ta
good care other, Minnie ~
oea 81 How lovely you are !" cried Minnie, as
fe of smoethed the folds Of full white muslin frt
come her own wardrobe and fastened il around Eisi
was waist. "Ain't it funny that we are just o
, bad size That dress 6ts you beautifully
rry's Harry said il was his sisters blue eyes d
eIish made him first look into mine, said Elsie.
their Don't you believe word of it," said n
soma ME; men doa't look after their sisters p
ly 10 fections in such cases ~ but, she ,took
n an speech into her heart TO dream over and
been happy. ~r,,5suN a.at,s f,ue a7g.Ft.f
good Tea time sent Harry up stairs TO find
u in sisters with their arms epcircling each oth'
e ieft waists, school ion, talking with low
'et freedom, and he knew that Elsie had won
imid, heart from amongst them steeled against
had Little did the BRIDE guess the bitter feeling
her. her mother ,in-law. as she took the sea
rness which Harry led her at the head OF the Ia
er to one quick glance arrested his mothers pr
lation ress toward the same spot. he swallowed
ter 10 the wrath of his heart, but he resolved mr.
their that Eisie should have his will TO MAINTAIN
arry'sI in her rghis;the lore he hoped she would
little without any aid from him. -asa
I and Two months passed, and the family reno
olste- 10, their city home for theownier.f All Eli
place, gentleness, her beauty. her timid. sienI
n and tempts TO win love. had fallen pswerless be
ARE. the sngry, bitter jeaonsly ether a'oiher.in,
angry and ths three elder daughteTs. She u
asked them all. She was happy in Hsry's warm
e see aud Mnne's earessing affection but the 4
TO be log ofinirusioao was forced upon her every
4 you 10 cold words. sneering remarks. or ssrc'
seven illusions to her obscure birth. fetnos
o, and word of complaint ever met her husbands
While | or one sad look her eye. He believed
pposedd happy, and as The vrSpss wsre guarded d
lcasien him, he saw no Gauss for anyth'ne out ~
10, aud ness. 1s Minnie was silenced by Eisie's
day he ,resties, 'ae ss 49, 80