The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-16
The Mirror Sisters.
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The FIRST anniversary Of their coming to LochgroVe
had but lately passed, when Mr.. and Mrs. Campo re-
ceived visit that on account of its results only is
noted more than common occurrence. Ellnott at
this time holding proessorshp in college twenty
miles distant, had performed his Students course and
graduated a member Of thessame class with Campes
The quality and equality of talent which at first
thought it might be supposed with attending circum
stances, drew the young together, and which, in
deed created intermittent friendship between them
f the term does not destroy selfA favored rather an
unacknowedged rivalry, which, in instances swelled
on both sides into tide, falling barely below real bit
terness OF feeling. Since entering upon their profess
sion, the two had but seldom met and never where
there decided cashing of interest," and each having
succeeded to degree that answered 1his former amb
on The seeds Of evil which once threateIedto spring
up between them, seemed to have altogether perished
and given place TO purer growth. On the present
occasion Elnott SO fully hoaored the attainment of
Campe as to come to solictinformation upon point
for familiarity with which the latter bad been favored
with peculiar advantages. He found him at his office
in the city; Immediately invitation was extended to
pass the night at Lochgrore; and this the more
pressed when it elected that the gentleman
accompanied on his journey by his newly welded wife.
II met with cordial acceptance. The proprietor of
Locbgrove felt triumphantly happy when he ushered
into that paradise the distinguished guest, aud pre-
sented its mistress. ta4 .- at aa- .se .. E-a
greater contrast is scarcely conceivable than was
presented by the two brides. Mirror had changed
but Tery little; her countenancef was moro sviVacious
and her petite figure had been gradually rounding into
womanly symmetry. She had acquired only slight
knowledge Of the English tongue the necessity for its
habual use being obviated by her husbands aequan-
lance with the language of her tribe. She Tonight
blue robe of light, elegant texture simply
fined the waist by flowing white sash; her shining,
uxuriant hair which had never vet been dressed la
mode fell in its natural than half way te
the ground as she stood upon was crown of snowy
rSrrsFa 5tr1 orG$ $ah ha
est effect with which necklace and bracelets were
fashioned to correspond. Mrs Enott of majestic
form, stately, and fully proportoned; her face withts
features at rest must be pronounced plaini yet when
sh6 conversed-and here the lady possessed ready
talent either for leading theme or joining IN that Of
others together with fow of language quteremsrka-
ble-a beaming Intelligence lent it high attraction to
as many could appreciate superior mind. w hat
ever position she assumed whether sitting standing
walkuE she maintained the same easy dignity, which
alone could be accounted sufficient mark of character
Directly from the teaable Randolph led the visitors
to the Carden tue evening magnificent and stroll
through tie grounds was in contemplation perfect
delight. A variety of birds hoped tamely along the
grayeled walks, sang .neodiously in the summer
robed branches the deep flower borders appeared in
the perfection of ovenes variety of fruits in album
dance added their charm the eye and their perfume
to the air; and over all shed the ndescribabe
glory of the setting SUM- which artist has ever been
able to initiate from the first and greatest. -.-
They entered path, leaving the carriage drive at
right angle when account OF the narrowness OF the
way, the gentlemen fell back, allowing the ladies 10
precede them. ... ..-
What is that magnificent tree?" Mrs Ellnott look
Ing round to make the inquiry, pointed trunk Of
noble height and luxurantly crowned. .aE
Tits the terebinth y answered Campo. g.. r...s
"Ah! an oak of Bashan, the idol wood of the hea-
then" rejoced the lady with redoubed interest," "do
indeed behold it? Is mot the tree very rare in this
country? Pray sir do you know its age and history"
This is but about hundred years old-just In its
childhood; it was brought scion from Mesopotamia
by English travele who presented it his Ameri
friend residing here when these grounds only
pasture. It grew here, solitary tree for number
Of years enclosed by rude fence. That is as have
been informed
You are not observing it, Paul,just there-a tere-
binth said Mrs Enott pausng in her walk and laying
earnest hand on her husbands
Yes Norie, observe" was the brief response Of
that gentleman, by way Of gently annhilang his wifes
admiration, and he passed the object merely giving it
second Indifferent glance Immediately turning to Campo
with the interrogative remark: you have examined
silieates secured by major Longs expeditions"
The latter in turn, while he appeared to listen, paid
slight attention to the professional talk aolowed in
connection with the reference Just quoted. He was
mentally reverting to certain commencement, and
identifying the individual at his side with cIassmate
Who that OCCASION secretly managed to excite de-
rangement while Campo was dectaiming, with the un-
doubted design Of interrupting him, least calling
lsurels
''Ho is himself yet" thought he with curling lip
Envy Is in him big enough to swallow his soul easily
as q cachalot might catfish Jove believe the
fellow would pronounce heavens throne only galvan-
i5ed affair if be had to look past to see it. lie
appreciate"
From that moment, dormant and bitter feelings
aroused. Elnott, nc less quiek-blooded and sensitive
than the other, was likewise ndugng an undercurrent
Of unenViable thoughts and recollectons.
s,v vto
himself over on the ground Of his wealth | see
invitation here solely to crafty his vanity
and, by heayenl it's little it shall be gratied by me-
"Youder," said Mrs. Elnott, sparkling through the
branches, see the water which, suppose, gave your
ya its pleasant name We SHALL of course, take the
loch in walk?"
Randolph returned the lady bow and smile, when
Paul repeated
"Loch-- Lochgroye" and addcd-with laugh to be
sure but which intended to dyes his speech
Of its sarcasm yeu might have called the place Col
dengeaim-there il shining particle in the path
ahead" t1
Their path was crossed BY the outlet of the Fountain
mere thread, but in making and cultvating the
ground ts banks had been considerably elevated,
derng it matter of convenience to connect them by
bridge; they reachedt and Mrs. Elnott waspausing
to admire the 8orkmanshpof the lightstructure when
her husband in ostensble galantry offered to
assist her oseF Campo wiling 0 hgpS9E tbs d66ed
hIs example and with a mock courteous salute, ex-
tended his hand to Mirror. But she was gone. Sud
denly exhilirated beyond CONTROL by emotions which
she was unable to express inteigby to the guests as
they we're awakened in her natureloving 'heart she
brst from the silent tongue and stad manner and with
regounding 1hooP, loaded the channel, and disap-
eared on It's opposite side, her arms tossing above
head, and hair floating wildly on the air
The eyes Of Ellnot followed her lhdian fight then
rested for second or two or the empresshke woman
by bis side and lastly, those of Campo No word
vas uttered vet an expression passed lightning-ke
between them; on one part it was wihering humia-
tion mingled with dueistc rage on the other, calm
sar9onic triumph The former did not however, for
get or only for an nsan that the latter was bis guest
and eonquering himself By might when wopAu nave
on citv be politely addressed Mrs. Enott, direct
aA ...; - sonan -,rtra nrdinarilE fine orauges