Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-05-20

| quite well, the remarks Vi tue iuIo >,
of fashion upon the piazza: "Beautllnl !,
GEleganti" Deuced lucky fellow r. W n hal
figure p and other EXPLANATIONS OF alike
nature, reached us, as we seated ourselves II
the carriage When We were on the ROAD
he observed:
Chow gratifying that the beauty and grace
of my hetrothed wife should attract such uni
versal attention"
aDid you hear tho remarks of Miss Bar,
telle, as we were crossing the hall"
inquired. .+ ,.o,tb noticing
however" he said. After moments silence
he continued, 81 have always observed that
whenever one person remarks unkindly upon
the actions of another, that they are envious
or reveageful. Now, as Miss Bartelle cannot
be revengefui to you, she must be envlous
DO YOU leel sad that you are the possessor Of
something that excites the envy of woman
like Miss Bartelle 2" ;,
"No, dear Arthur; can never look with
out sadness upon any earthly circumstances
while have the br-efit of your dear coun-
sci and guidance replied.
ne ...o my eyes.a I raised them
to his face, and there I read all the devotion
of his love. At that moment there was
sudden stoppage Of all the vehicles IN the
street, from some cause at the upper end
and while waiting for ttem to proceed, l
CHANGED to glance at the people upon the
sidewalk. Close to the carriage was a we'll
known form. 1t was that of Abilene Monllll.
She was gazing into our faces, and bowed
she did not return the token Of recognition,
and heard her ask Of her companion:
"Who are those people ?p The man, who
was Italian, answered:
"Itis Signor Mayland an American, and
his beautiful bride. They are very iond OF
each other as one can see at glance. is she
not beautiful ?'
Abilene muttcred some unintelligibleanswer
and they moved OF. The Italian raised his
hat to me as they passed, and Arthur said
."What.an evil looking face for one so beau
tiful; who is she, love?
".Why, Arthur 1tis Abilene Monilli ; the
man is stranger to me-"
"He spoke in glowing terms of your beau,
ty, little one,p he replied.
81 wish l had worn the vo;li Arthur, am
afraid of that woman" | said.
"That woman, nor any other person, shall
never harm you, dearest. Think no more
about her." lie answered, quickly.
But could not forget the dark look upon
the face of Abilene Monilli. That evening"
as we returned home, met Miss Bartel!c on
the stairs. She exclaimed,
"What beauty Jour little friend is, Mr.
Maryland. You must be proud to take heI
upon the street She is the envy Of all the
girls in the house, while you are envied by
all the men.''
Arthur replied: '' Ny friend is Of too noble
a heart to be moved by envy or censurc. We
are deeply attached 10 each other, with scarcely
a thought CT wealth or beauty. The only
true beauty is Of the soul"
She did not appreciate his words, and turn
ing to me, said:
"Wha. do you think? A new arrival, o.
rather a rival. The most beautiful Italian
woman ever saw, perfectly splendid! Wha'
aapitv that YOU take all your meals in-yyo,I
room. 1t aust be stupid No chance fo'
gossip or Irritation. The public dinncrtab!e
for me goodnight" and she tripped lightly
downstairs.
"To think that she should call Cur coseJ
dinners stupid dear Arthur! when we s.
enjoy orr meals together. Im hali.vcXed,
said T, petulantly.
"Tnt, tut, my darling You must learr
to be Indifferent 10 whatever others may say
of you. Keep yoa- account between God ant
your own heart, and let not the meddesomt
world interfere. You are not moved by th'
llattcring words you have heard to-dayr
HYo,i know | am not,n replied, laugh
ingly.
aWhy, then, should remarks of aaotho
kind. trouble YOU? Ii is not what other
think Of us, but what we think Of ourselves
that affords real satisfaction" said Arthur.
We had now arrived at our quiet parlor
where the tea had Just been brought in. Com
ing from NY room, exclaimed
"What an appetite THIS sea ar gives NE
Are not you hungry, Arthur?'
"IIungry! hunger does not express II
Mother dear order another plate of hot rolls
and an extra chicken wing, il You please
Here's my little wife and myself, haIi'k'm
ishud," said Arthur, gaily.
"With cheerful conversation: we assem-
blcd about the neat tea table. Really o!c
CANT were the table appointments al our he
tel tic napkins we're always fresh, the slye
always glittering, and the china in pertet
order, while the most fastidious palate nee
not complain Of the quality Or quantity G
the food.
"Docs not this seem homelilsc?" aske
Arthur, as we sat over our evening meal
"Yes, indeed homclikc-I could nev,
| endure the noisy, crowded pubic-tabe
suppose you are thinking Of the time whe
, Agnes will be Mrs. Maryland, aud must al
:. dicatc the throne in her favorl
G "Dear Mrs. Maryland, wish to assume I
:. authority; do not wish to rule, shall onI
e obey and love, both you and Arthur" [ sal
glanciug archly at Arthur.
|. "Tou are a vcry sensible girl" replied Mr
|. Maryland, while Arthur smiled, and locke
very much as if he had ideas Of his own upt
the subject, which he chose 10 keep TO hin
:. self. did not grieve that had put aw'
from me my cherished first love dream, ior
o knew that my affection for Arthur was
r source of happiness to him, and in ail?rdl'
e happiness to others, the light is reflected upt
p. our own heart, warming it with eternal su
J. shine, and causing the healthy growth OF
v the virtues. i think no human heart know
/ true happiness. until it has learned to der
!, itself for others. 1t wanted but a'month
t. our wedding day. Arthur's bcalth had fal
ID perceptibly, during the last few weeks, and
Il think he began to consider his recovery
~ doubtful, although he spoke no word oil
r The pleasant drives were abandoned altoget
in er now, it being too laborious for Arthur
II climb the stairs. lie would sit for hours
n the open window, holding my hand and sa
n. ing but little. There gradually settled up up
,e his face, that incxpressibly holy, pure loo
y such as VIC might fancy the faces of the g
/. gels wear, and which We always see upon t
~ -, faces Of the pure-hearted who die slowly
u VI shadow of the approaching event, as II
~ ~ angel had swiftly descended and placed
40 40 impress of the fadeess crown there, a
~ would presently return to bid the soul We
u it forever His checks grew thinner, his eJ
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