Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-03-02

"Yon knit most admirably. Are yo'
fond ofit?"
ayes, quite; I like i better than any
thing else--that Is, | u'ean can churl
we'll"
"And do you read mush r l7rod's glanc'
had travelled from the corners OF his eye
over every table, shelfa,l corner. IN scarcl
OF some books or paper', but not page
nor leaf, yellow or rare repaid bis search
"0h, yes, said Helen, with satisfied
air.
"What books? permit me to ask =
II read the Bible gsst deal shesai,
gravely.
"Is that all?'
"All, Of course not; and what do we no
find in the Bible? History, poetry, clo
quence. romauce-the most thrilling path
os--blushine, and recollecling herself, sh,
added, with a manner as childish as i
before had been dguifed MS for the oihel
bo.ks, let me see, We got ia my library
there's the primer, Counting on her fin
gers) Second Ciass Reader, Robinson
Crusoc, Nur.ery Tales, Mothers Magazine
aud King William III. There, isn't thai
a good assortment
Fred smiled.
"Perhaps don't know as much as those
who have went To school luore," she added
as ii disappointed at the mute rejoinder
but in making bread. aud charming butter,
aud keeping house, | am not to be out
done" .t
The young man felt more in pity than
in love, but his Wits did not always 80
result. lie began to feel magnetic at
traction aud he mainly attributed il TO
IIolens beauty; but the truth is. her sweet.
ness aud nrilessness ofcharacter, engaging
manner aud di-po-i ion quite won the city
bred arstocratic Fred. Lane. There was
freshness about everything she said or
did. She perplsxed as veil us delighted
him.
Ofien ss he was wondering how some
homely expression would be received in
good society, some beautiful sentiment
would suddenly drop like pearl from her
lip;. more remarkable for originality than
for brlIancy.
"lfI should foil into the snare thought
he, II can educate her; it will be worth
trying"
IL was useless to combat his passion 50
at last he fell NJ IIcen's feet. fguratiycly
speaking, aud conIe s,j bis love for her.
II care not, Helen, only be mine,' was
hi, Unavailable answer 10 her exclamation
OF unworihinens, show sho would appear
In society @-ss-.s-7
They we;e married. had returned from
their wedding tour, aud yet 1T the expira-
ton Of their honeymoon, Fred was more
In love thun ever. Alta grand entertain
ment, given by the reniiyes Of the bride.
groom, Helen looked more beautiful =
Her husband did not insist that she should
depart ir,m simplicity. aud indeed. without
jewels, or laee-. with that fresh white robe.
simple sush Of blue, aud ornaments Of fair
moss rose. she was by far tho most lovely
creature IN the room.
As she entered the great saloon, buxing
with light, her heart failed her.
"Shull love him ~ dearly she asked
herself, "if fnd he is ashamed Of me?
can not boar the thought; but should he
overcome NIL conventional notions. then
have husband TO be houored, aud lhcu he
shall be- proud of his wife"
how shi watched him as he presented
her To one aud another.
Simple" whispered magnificent girl,
resplendent with diamonds. us she cured
her lips aud passed by. The observation
escaped neither IIe'en nor her husband,
She looked at him. lie SMILED u lovers
smile, aud only drew her closely 10 his
side. Many in that brilliant gathering
piticd poor Fred aud wondered why he had
mnrtyled him'ef on the shrine Of ignorant
ru,ticity.
But hel 0. joy he seemed orly to love
her the more as she clung TO his arm 81
:imidIy; his noble face expressed the pride
he truly felt; he looked as IL he would have
swept ok tho scurncrs with one mOiiOu
of his hand, hid they venture Que wave
TOO high on the shorc of his pride. lis
seemed 10 excuse every look, every word
not IL strict couf,rnity to Ell luetie; aud
IIclcn's hea I beat high, and tears ca,ne to
her eyes when she felt how noble heart
The had won. a
The young bride stood near her husband
talking IN low tone. when y n conner
She was beluiiiul slightly
formed creature, with naughty features.
Ill concealed scorn lurked IN the brilliant
eyes whenever she glanced towards Helen.
Once she held sway over the l~syt OF Fred,
aud hearing whom heshad.. iI>vied, she
iancied her time had coAE<s
"Do y.,u suppose she knows anythineY'
" hispelcI low voice near her.
iIclen's cycs.spal kled, her face flushed
Indignantly. She turned TO her husband.
lie was gone, <rcsking alta little distance
with friend.
DO you play, Mrs. Lane?" she asked.
There was mockiug tone in her voice.
!, - lil'le'" answered e", her checks
"And sing?'
"A little, was the half reply.
Then do MS n favor" exclaimed Miss
Somers, looking askance ut her ercompanions.
Come, |, myself, will load to the iusiru'
mont."
1ark whose masterly topch Instantly
was the half spoken word arrested, the
cold ear and naughty head were turned in
listening surprise. Such melody Such
correct intonationsl Such breadth, depth
aud vigorous touchI Who Is shel She
plays like IN angel
Aud again h rkl Avoice rolls--a food
Of melody; clear, powerful and passing
sweet nsion,hment gains mnny n fail
check deep scarlet. Thorc IL q dceT
silence unbroksp, and tho silver strains
Nout s,ns