Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-08-28

she was clad in homespun while the others were
attired in sweeping silks, and delicate aces, aud
soft floating gauzes, aud yet they seemed, but as
the dressed up wooden images Of the " havamal,n
IN comparison with the unsophisticated Skye
maiden
But it had never entered into Allan's mind to
ask himself whether the princess would bear trans
planting; he was at present in a state OF uncon-
scious appreciation Of the pleasure OF being listen
ed 20 by an intelligent and a1miring listener, and
OF seeing every emotion and expression Of the
poetry he quoted reflected in Christy's face. lie
was unaware that he had a rival, who was watch
ing him with the keen eye Of jealousy, aud quite
az a loss to interpret the moodness that was steal
ing over the young farmer, and making him less
cheerful companion than be had been at the com
mencement Of their acquaintance.
Jessie with a womau's instinct, read her broth
ers feelings Alright, and she read Christys heart
also aud with shudder recalled the evening Of
Allan Evansou's arrival, aud her own terror at
Chrsty's words She tried not 10 think Of It., but
in vain the ferry-boat looking like specter bark
az ainst the glowing sunset, and her cousins voice
and look haulf,ed her
And yet sh-rsid there's nothing wrong with
him. muruured j. Jessle to herself; ." but ah how
could She tell where the blight was 70 iallY l
wish had never gone down 10 the waters edge
that evening And then all the old stories Of
second sight that she had heard from childhood
came crowding into her mind and she watched
silent AS Donald
Allan was the only one who experienced no
change he was as gay and pleasant ever and
told bis stories and recited his iavorite passages,
while the island princess listened and lost her
heart, thinking that she was only learning the
sweet words Of an English poet, and drinking
deeper OF the fountain Of knowledge that had sud-
denly sprung up within her reach.
And so the days sped on until the last day that
Allan should spend in Skye ha arrived; aud then
Chrisiy woke up from her dream and knew the re-
atty and saw the hopelessness of the love to
which she had been so blind. She did not deceive
herself; she knew that Allan Evanson guessed not
her secret and that his feelings went deeper
than a mere passing interest She felt that the
barrier placed by society between his class and
hers had, all unknown to himself, protected hun
from any other sentiment than that OF appreciation
OF an unexpected intelligent companion. For AL
Ian Evsnson young, aud full Of the buoyancy
of youth aud happiness; the world was before him,
it was too early for him TO sit down and count
costs, or too look very far beyond the present
moment lie had formed no plans, he had no
definite aims and objects in life. Had he been
older man. it might have been different as 1t was,
he simply regarded Christy as one OF the most de-
lightfI and freshest girls he had met with. and
with whom he hal spent many an happy hour, that
in years to come he should always look back upon
with pleasure.
lie took leave of the family at Glencraigie with
the warmest protestations Of continued friendship.
and the warmest thanks for their hospitality, lie
promised to send Christy copy OF Tennyson's
poems and went away, promising one day to see
them all again. And the ferry-boat bore hnn
from the island, he waved his adeu with merry
smile and a cheerful heart, all unwttlngly of the
weight OF sorrow he was leaving bshlnd.
And Chrsty, after her waking up, fell again in
to a dream. and went about her work mechanically,
L.. H. -
through it, and halt made Jessie believe that Ten
nyson and Allan Eyanson were fading from her
mind
And Christv tried TO drive away the memory Of
the past. 10 quench her love through shame, but in
vain. A revelation of light hal been vouchsafed
to her, aud she could not forget 1t in the darkness
that succeeded
And none but Donald guessed the struggle that
going on but he, from knowledge Of his own
heart, read hers quite clearly and when her
checks were dyed with a deeper hue, and her eyes
sparkled with unwonted luster, he gave credit to
no bright flush of health the cause, and mourneS
the day that he had met Allan Eyanson at Glenelg.
He did not look upon him as rival now, and AS
he gazed upon Christy he would have been con-
tent to have had him for one, il 50 she might be
spared the conflict that she enduring.
] lie spoke no word OF love TO ChrIsty, but he
was very thoughtful for her, and anticipated unob-
trusiyely her every wish, and sort Of sympathy
sIIhlH up DclNttu iuthl uhl bpldAA hhNN boo
well that 1t was not love.
They had stroed down to the shore one still af-
teruoon in December. The day wonderfully
fine for the time OF the year, and the sun was set
ting in stately magniicence. The sky was cloud
less, aud the faint blue shaded into saffron, which
lost itself in a hue that deepened nto crimson
behind the purple hills. few fishing boats
moved slowly over the sea. Suddenly Chrlsty
grasped Donald's arm
The ierry-boat!f y
"wherepa asked Donald, ashs eye swept the
expanse OF waters, but could not perceive it.
There there!n exclaimed Christy, Z" its max
ing for the shore, and I'm on board. Donald =
its myself this time, it's myself Jessie would be-
lieve me il she was here. Can't you see? Cant
you see9 There therel' and she pointed to a
blank space on the water.
There is no boat, Chrsty,n answered Donald,
looking down anxiously at Chrsty, who was cling
ing to his arm for support. . There's no boat,
Christy. Oh, Christy, my darling, you are i'll =
Aud Donald gently placed her on tue ground and,
kneeling beside her, raised her dropping head
d" It's gone now she said, with gasp; " but
| saw il quite plainly, aud was on board with a
long white dress, and / was smiling as have moi
smiled for many day. looked SO happy, Dom
aid. quite happy. | am now, Donald, she contn'
tinued, lifting up her head and looking at hun
4" You must not grieye for me. I've known it Tor
a long time-eyer since Jessie aud came down tc
meet the boat that evening. II was the first warn
, ing aud now the time has come. And we shal
be parted, but not for eyer-we shall all mee
again, Donald, in land where there will be ne
, more sorrow and no more tears. I'm tired now
take me home," she added family, " take INT
home"
Aud the strong man took her in his arms ant
carried her as though she were little child bach
, to Glencragie.
She rallied once, aud took leave OF them all
aud then she lay quite passive with her eyes closed
{ still clasping Donald's hand though she coui'
not let him leave her
, Aud he sat watching the life ebb away. Faint
er and fainter came the breath, when, suddenly
. she opened her eyes aud gazsd wstiully upon him
aud her lips moved. He stopped down to catc
the words that came 50 indistnctly-
" Donald keepmy secret /" aud her eyes locke
A wistiully into his.
, ''For ever aud ever answered Donall.
r A smile broke over her features her finger
. loosed their hold one gentle sigh and death ha'
gained another victory over the children OF earth
i The following letter from Georgia will show 10
4 spirit OF the Union men Of that section ana IN
difficulties they have to contend against
q Three months ago, five Of us uncondiiioni
Union men met at midnight for the purpose 9
. taking steps TO develop the Union sentiment here
: We have hhorsd ght aud day, aud now show
r. membership Of three hundred. Have had no Out
d side aid OF any kind, except half dozen speech,
4 sent US by friend AZ Dalton. Every officer
A.. a,...t.. H. . r.k.1 LAVAL man have much