East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-08-02


ried in, and she was soon comfortably
established and in lively conversation
with the talkatiye landlady. She en-
tered on her school duties next day.
A young and beautiful lady like her
self could not long remain in such a
village without being known, by sight
at least, to every inhabitant She Gre
ated quite a sensation, and was soon
an established guest at all the socia-
bles and Parties given. AT several OF
these affairs she had met Gilbert
Hesrtley, and although she listened
with indifference to the compliments
and batteries, of the gallant baux
who were ever present, the words OF
the young lawyer always sent thrill
through her heart; and it was with
thoughts dwelling on him that she re-
tired on those nights. And he was
not the less Indifferent to her sweet
charms and delicate beauty. At least
so thought she, and so said the gos-
sips. .g, u..,
There was party three evenings
ago at Squire Armstrong;, and as
usual Amy was invited. The party
was given in honor of the beautiful
Miss Arlington, relative of Mrs.
Armstrong, who had lately come to
pay them visit. She had all the
arts and charms of a city belle, and
had made good use of them. Partic-
ularly had she made an onslaught ON
Gilbert Heartley, and apparently with
some degree Of success. He had hung
over her while singing, danced with
her, talked with her, and cruelty neg
lected poor Amy, as it seemed to her.
There was to be another soiree to-
night at the house of Lawyer Curtis,
and il was expected that Miss Arm
strong, Amy and Gilbert Heartley
would be present; the first as mat
ter Of courtesy, and the latter two as
n matter of course. Amy had been
revolving in her mind all day wheth-
er she should go or not Jealousy
and sorrow said "stay at home" while
pride, love, hope and a spirit of reso-
luton said "go"
At the visit of the school Commits
sioners yesterday, Gilbert had con.
Quoted himself in a manner becoming
q member of that august body, and
only on departing had ventured to
press Amy's hand and give her look
of more than official regard. Upon
this and other circumstances related
to it Amy's thoughts dwelt. The time
for the dismissal of school came and
found her still undecided
Lawyer Curtis parlors were billiant-
ly lighted, the guests who had arrived
were alrea& engaged in lively con-
versation, and others were thronging
in. Miss Arlington stood, surround
ed by an admiring throng, emitting
brilliant sallies Of wit, and giving
to her conversational powers. She
seemed determined to astonish the
country people among whom she was
visiting, and succeeded, at least in a
measure. The conversation turned
upon music, painting, sculpture, fash
ion, and other kindi o ! topics, in all Of
which Miss Arlington seemed to te
fully at home. She charmed all, and
eager were the young men to obtain
one Of her languishing smiles or mel
ting glances. At last the dancing be-
gan. Mr. Gilbert Heaitley led Miss
Arlington out upon the floor, and the
two graceful figures were soon gen.
4 eral theme for admiration.
"How GRACEFUL said one.
I "How we'll they appear together J"
"What a good match they would
make ~ .l3zi
ayes, and If I were disposed to
prophesy, / should say what a good
match they ,ciU make" chimed in an
other. fa
appearance certainly tend that
way" remarked another.
"Yes, and i think it is a perfect
shame. Poor Amy"
At this moment, the dance having
concluded, the subjects of the remarks
passed along arm in arm. Gilbert
! Heartley seated his fair partner, and
stood tanning her. With highly col
ored cheeks, eyes brilliant with excite
ment and sparkling with pleasure, she
was certainly an object to be admired.
'Iet us move to that window" said
she, 'those curtains waving with the
breeze look tempting"
They moved behind the rich lace
curtains, and enjoyed the slightly STIR
ring wind which played among the
shrubberry. The moon was halfway
between the horizod and zenith. 1t
was rising in all its glory. {.
"The queen of night shines bril-
liantly on us mortals here below" re-
marked Gilbert. al'4
ait always reminds one Of peace,
as it appears now. DO you not think
so ?" said Miss Arlington.
,"What kind of peace do you
mean ?" said Gilbert; "that word
suggests many different IDEAS"
81 can hardly toll that which sug-
gests perfect rest, perhaps"
"You do moi Set my idea. Let me
explain myself. There is a peace
which implies freedom from Gaze, sat
isfaction with surrounding things,
and, to use q plain term, apathy
There is another which consists in
solitude, repose, liberty to allow the
thoughts their widest flights of fancy.
This does not imply contentment or
apathy, but gives the most troubled
soul opportunity TO dwell on sad dis
turbing thoughts. There is yet an
other peace that is more difficult to
describe. 1t is sort of trance-like
spell, which some influence seems to
cast over one. Gazing on the
moon then, it seems to have lost its
identity as moon, and TO facinate by
t. q wierd, personal influence, as it looks
down upon us from the clear sky
Perhaps this is what you refer to-"