Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-01-27

''If LshOuld fall into the snare," thought
he, 81 can educate her; it will be worth
trying" 'l3 .a@
1t was useless to combat his passion; so
at last he fell at Helen's feet, fguratively
speaking, and confessed his love for her.
II care not, Helen, only be mine," was
his Unavailable answer to her exclamation
of unworthiness, show she would appear
In society" r.fr-
They were married, had returned from
their wedding tour, and yet at the expira-
tion of their honeymoon, Fred was more
In love than ever. At grand entertain
ment, given by the relatives of the BRIDE
groom, Helen looked more beautiful. Her
husband did not insist that she should de-
part from simplicity, and, indeed, without
jewels or laces, with that fresh white robe,
simple sash of blue. and ornaments Of fair
moss rose, she was by far the most lovely
creature in the room. ,
AS she entered the great saloon, blazing
with light, her heart failed her. Ir
"Shall love him as dearly" she asked
herself ''if find he is ashamed of me?
cannot bear the thought; but should he
overcome all conventional notions, thenI
have a husband to be honored, and then he
shall be proud of his wife," -
How she watched him as he presented
her to one and another. tl'
Simple" whispered magnificent girl,
resplendent with diamonds, as she curled
her lips and passed by. The observation
escaped neither Helen nor her husband
She looked at him. He smiled a lovers
smile, and only drew her closely to his side.
Many in that brilliant gathering pitied
poor Fred, and wondered why he had mar
tyred himself on the shrine of ignorant rus
ITCHY. H.!. ".' aa. ...
But he o, JOY! he seemed only to love
her the more as she clung to. his arm so
timidly; his noble face expressed the pride
he truly felt, he looked as If he would have
swept back the scorners with one motion
of his hand, had they ventured ore wave
too high on the shore OF his pride. He
seemed to excuse every look, every word,
not in strict conformity to etiquette; and
Helen's heart beat high, and tears came to
her eyes, when she felt how noble heart
she had won. .n....... ..... rsr r"
The young bride stood near her husband
talking in a low tone, when new conner
appeared. She was beautiful, slightly
formed creature, with naughty features.-
Ill concealed scorn lurked in the brilliant
eyes whenever she glanced toward Helen.
Once she held sway over the heart of Fred,
and hearing whom he had married, she
fancied her time had come.
"Do you suppose she knows anything"
whispered low voice near her.
Helcn's eyes sparkled, her face flushed
Indignantly. She turned to her husband.
He was gone, speaking at little distance
with friend.
'"Do you play, Mrs. Lane ?" she asked.
There was mOcking tone in her voice.
"A little" answered Helen, her cheeks
blushing.
"And sing"
"a little" was the half reply.
"Then do us favor" exclaimed Miss
Somers, looking askance at her compan-
IONS.
"Come, 1, myself, will lead to the instru-
ment
Hark! whose mastery touch! Instantly
was the half spoken word arrested, the
cold ear and naughty head were turned in
listening surprise. Such melody! Such
correct intonationl Such breadth, depth,
and vigorous touch Who is she? She
plays like an angel!
And again bark! A voice rolls-a flood
of melody; clear, powerful and passing
sweet; astonishment gains many a fair
cheek deep scarlet. There is a deep ST.
lence unbroken, and the silver strains float
up: H..r.. ..
AYE! care not for cold neglect,
Though tears unbidden start,
And scOrn is but bitter word,
Save when it breaks the heart.
.-. II one be true, #.... -.......
.,. IL one be true, .,..
The world may careless be, ., .... b..
Since may only keep thy love,
And tell my grief to thee"
"Glorious voice!" said Fred to his friend,
VINO with the rest, had paused to listen.
"Who can She"
The oris were suddenly arrested on his
lips. She turned from the piano, and the
unknown was his wife!
81 congratulate you, Fred" said the
young man at his side, but he spoke to
marble. The color had left his cheek. He
walked slowly toward her.
If he was speechless with amazement 80
was not she. A rich bloom mantled her
cheek, triumph made her eyes sparkle as
they never did before; they flashed like
diamonds. A crowd gathered to compli-
ment her. In graceful acknowledgment
she blended wit and humor.
"How well she talks; who would have
thought It'll" "He has found treasure"
was whispered all around the room.
Meanwhile, Frederick Lane stood like
one enchanted, while his little rustic wife
quoted books with perfect abandon, admir-
ed this one, condemned that.
A sedate looking student lost himself in
Latin quotation; Helen smilingly finish
ed il, and she received look of eloquent
thanks. Bon mots, repartee, language
rich, fancy and imagery, fell from her
beautiful lips, as if they had received
touch from some fairy hand. ~
Still Frederick walked by her side like
one in dream, pressed his hand over his
bewildered eyes to be sure of his senses
when he saw her bending a breathing vis-
ion of loVeliness, over the harp, her full
arm leaning on its golden strings, heard
again that rich voice, now plaintive with
some tender memory, rise and fall in sweet
and sorrowful cadence. 1859 I.a a.|
"Tell me-" said he, when alone, twhat
does this mean? feel like one awakened
from dream"
''Only a country girl" said Helen, then
falling into her husbands arms, she ex-
claimed, "forgive me, am that little rustic
that you would sooner die than we'd. Are
you sorry you married me?" .'67o4qrs
Sorry, my glorious wife. But, Helen,
you could not deceive. Did mot UNDER
stand you had never"
'"Been at an academy" she broke INK
"neveItook music lesson, never was taught 2
to sing, allvery. true, aud yet am all you,
see me here tonight, myself my own teach l
err; with labor and diligence, I hope L
am worthy. to be the wife. OF one SO good
and exalted as find my husband to be-" u
Reader, wouldn't you and like to be
there just now and hear oher story, the
laughing between smiles, her pretty faceq
and dimples, as she tells how she banished
the piano, books, harp, ,port-folio. music,
all in an empty room BY themselves, and
locked the door, leaving them to seclusion