The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-03-26
THE DAILY EMPIRE.
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PUBLISHER AND PROPRIETOR.
ONLY A COUNTRY GIRL.
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lips; more remarkable for originality than
! brilliancy-- l - l7l'''
'"If should fall into the snare thought
he, II can educate her; it will be worth
| trying.n @
Il was useless TO combat his passion ; 80
at last lie tell at Helen's feet, fguratively
speaking, and confessed his love for her,
Il care not, Helen, only be mine.o was
! MS lnayallable answer to her exclamation
/ OF unwortiiiness. ''How she would appear
J -
! They wer@ 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 rom 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.
' ''Shall / love him rs dearly,r she asked
herself. ',lf l find he is ashamed of me {?
eau not bear the thought but should he
overcome all conventional notions then [
have husband to be honored. aud then he
shall be proud of his wife"
How she watched him rs he presented
her to one and another. fj f.
simple, whispered magnificent girl.
resplendent with diamonds. as she curled
her lips aud passed by. The observation
escaped neither Helen nor her husbond.
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
! nad martyred himselfon the shrine OF ig-
norant rusticity. lH tH fHt
But he! o, Joy he seemed to love her
the more Ms she clung to his arm so tim
IDLY. his noble face expressed the pride he
truly felt he looked as II he would have
swept back the scorners with one motion
OF his hand. had they ventured one wave
TOO high on the shore OF his pride. He
seemed 70 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. 7'0
The young bride stood near her husband
talking IN low tone. when new conner
aappeared.. Ske4 was r. beautiful slighly
formed creature, with naughty features.
III coneealed scorn lurked In the brilliant
eyes whenever she glanced towards Helen.
Once she held sway over the heart of Fred,
ana hearing whom he had married, she fan
cied her time had come.
'Do yon suppose she knows anything"
whispered low voice near her.
helen's eyes sparkled, her face flushed
Indignantly. She turned to her husband.
ne s. was gone speaking at little distance
DO you play, Mrs. Lane ?" she asked.
There was mOcking tone in her voice.
"A little" answered Helen, her cheeks
"And sing"
"A little y was the half reply.
, "Ihen do us favor" exclaimed Miss
Somers, looking askance ut her compan-
Come, !, myself will lead to the inst, a.
Hark whose mastery touchi INSTANTLY
WAS the balf-spOken word arrested. tie cold
ear and naughty head were turned Ia list
ening surprise. Such melody I Suck cor
rect intonations! Such breadth, depth, and
vigorous touch! Who Is shef She plays
like an angel
And again harkl A voice rolls--a flood
OF melody; clear, powerful, and passing
sweet; astonishment gives many a fair
cheek deep scarlet. There Is = deep ST.
ience unbrokeD, and the silver strains 6oat
up:
Ayel care not for cold neqleet .-
.f. Though tears unbidden start
And scorn is but bitter word
save when IL breaks the heart M q
e one be true. .I.J
The world may careless be- |H
t.... since may only keep my love . ..
And tell my griefto thee
GLORIOUS voice ~ said Fred. b, hls friend
who l.3vsO With h the rest had paused to listen. Z
The words were suddenly arrested on his
lips. She turned from the piano. and the
unknown was his wife.
81 congratulate yon Fred" said the
young man at MS side. but he spoke 10
marble Inc color had left his check. He
walked slowly toward her.
II he was speechless with anlazement. 20
was not she. A rich bloom mantled her
eheek, triumph ieade her eyes sparkle as
they never did before; they dashed like
diamonds. A crowd gathered 20 compli-
ment her; In a graceful acknowledgment
sue blended wit and humor. iI
"iow well she talks; who would have,
thought it!" He has found A treasure, ,.'as
whispered all around the room.
Meanwhile, Frederick Lane stood like
one enchanted. while his little rustic wifi,
quoted books with perfect abandon. admiz
red this one, condemned that. ill
a sedate looking student lost himself In \
Latin quotation Helen smilingly finished \
L, and she received a look OF elo0nenti
thanks. Bon mots. repartce, language rIrh 1
fancy and Imagery. fell from her beautiful |
lips. as II they had received a touch from
some fairy hand. 80
i Still Frederick walked by her side IKE /
one IA dream, pressed his hands over his
bewildered eyes 10 be sure of his senses
when he saw her bending, 3 breathing
vision Of loveliuess. over the harm her ftIil
arm leaning on It's golden stfings, heard
again that rich voice, now plalntive With
some tender memory, rise and fall In sweet
and sorrowf1f cadence w
,esTell me.n he said when alone, what
does does, thls Iie,n, Ifeel like one awakened
affi i 1rH fIfr nar..lsf .at