The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-10-04

Virtue "a bold, and goodness never fearful"
SHAKESPEARE.
Maple Cottage was neat, pictur-
esque place, almost hid from view by
the well trimmed shrubbery surround
ing it, the flower garden well filed with
Flora's rarest offerings. The creep
ing ivy vine, nearly covering the front
Of the cottage, added quiet, romantic
look to the snug little home. The in
terror was not less pleasing to the eye
than the exterior. The parlors opened,
the one into the other, extending the
whole length Of the house; wide,
airy gallery extended nearly around
the house, with large, oriental windows
opening upon tall that most fas.
tidious taste could desire was dis
played in the tOut ensemble of the house.
Tapestry of themost elaborate finish
covered every floor; statues of Pari-
sian marble, to attract the eye of
connoisseur Of art, adorned the parlors I;
while upon the walls hung pictures
executed by foreign and American
artists; lace curtains, lined with silk
contour de rose, shaded the windows,
casting soft, mellow tint upon the
objects within. The front room, upon
the second story, might truly be called
Titanias bower; the freely carved en-
M en- baiS de rose, draped in white, with
soft, delicate lace curtains hanging
from the tecster to the floor; the sofa
and chairs, covered with pale blue
plush velvet n large etegere, filled with
costly sOaVenirs, the receive many
miles from them, lent TO the brilliant
surroundings Of Maple Cottage, Such
was the place, and this the room which
Gena entered at eleven O. clock Mt night
on arriving at C. She suffered
much fatigue from her long journey,
and felt quite sadduring the last seventy
miles, since which time she had been
without Lucy.
MARTINEZ had said, that it was ne
cessary for Lucy to stop Mt III, in or
der to receive and recheck the bag
gage.
Said he laughingly, "do not be
alarmed, Miss Josephine, i am sorry
to tell you that your trunks are not
with us, by some carelessness of nine /;
they were left at the depot in New
York-hence l think it best for Lucy
to remain here at H., until the trunks
arrive, and from this place they will
be rechecked to c."
"Can Lucy attend to this properly ?"
asked Gena.
Certainly" replied Martinez; II
will engage her a room at the depot
hotel, as it may he necessary for her
to remain here tomorrow. l trust
that this little affair will not give you
any worrimcnt l assure you that
Lucy is safe
Gena, ever truthful herself, believed
Mr.. Martinez, and ceased to worry
about her faithful and beloved ser
want.
just before they arrived at c.,
Mr.. Martinez suddenly discovered that
Sena's baggage was with them Said
ne, with much pretended surprise, II
nave just learned that your trunks are
with us, and that my trouble in leaving
Lucy at H was needless; howev-
,r, l will telegraph for her to come on
Jy the next train"
Up TO this time Martinez had re-
'rained from saying anything in rela-
ion to Gena's engagement, or refer
ing to his company, which he told
Jena were already at C, waiting
or his arrival lie had been very kind |
md attentive TO her during the jour
ley, acting the gentleman in every in
tanee. Martinez desired to make a
OF Gena's affections, if such
thing was possible-he fancied that
Ter love would make him truly happy, !
he only pdsSioHaieiy ioped her,
'et his gross nature yearned for a re-
ponse, reciprocal feeling-either a
,ure or sensual one.
II mas been often said by some of
'ur hes. writers, that purity and the
of divine like nature has a
TO enchant and charm the
inful and gross. A magnetic power
Gems to fiji the very atmosphere
reathcd by the innocent and pure
attracting 10 their hallOwed
elves the admiration and curses of the
vil-disposed and Of the vile. Such
'as the influence and restless charm
'hich Gena exerted over Martinez; he
as determined to make her his, and
Nulted over the thought that she could
OF now escape him. Still, when in
er presence, he almost relented; but
he animal Of his nature predominated,
nj forced him on.
When the cars arrived at C
lere was not so much noise and con-
Ision as generally is shown on the
rival Of the mail train. But few
,ssengers stopped at this small vii
&c. Martinez waited on Gena into
Ie rustic sitting-room Leaving her,
order to attend TO the baggage, he
ION returned and said, in a cheerful J
ne, None Of my company are at
e depot 10 welcome us." " Perhaps
ey did not expect you to arrive 50 '
Re, answered Gena, not feeling At