Indiana American., 1868-04-17


dened with an engagement. indulging in
the fruitless hope that young Burton
would carve his way 10 fortune with his
sword. which is in these days the worst
Of all Instruments for making money
When ner father adveried TO The idea
of her going abroad, and leaving hin. and
her mother, Maria's tears fell fast, and
she romem bered that, amid the strong
feelings which had lately agitated her
brea /, she had never definitely thought
OF that event as forming necessary con-
sequence OF her union with Edward.
Besides continued The kind father,
syou are young, and ardent feelings of
youth are not always to be trusted. Bur
ton has been your only lover; your af-
feciions have yet to be tested by the
addresses Of others. You may yet
change"
Never" interrupted the young lady
with frmness.
Make no rash vows. my dear; "and |
trust you have made none. Unknown TO
you. witnessed the parting scene in the
garden last night"
At this announcement Maria started
aud crimson blush suddenly overspreud
her face
NAY. child, have no wish to re-
proscb you for your imprudence," Mr.
PSnson added; "you suffer enough al
ready, for ut this time believe your grief
aud the love which il springs from, to be
sincere Que thing, however. must for
bid, aud that is, correspondence; for un
dersiand that no latent hope Of ever gain.
lug your mothers consent to the match
IN ust linger with you. Remember, not a
letter must be sent or received from Ed
ward Burton; and this is the last time his
name shall ever pass my lips
Maria spent the rest Of the day in her
chamber, and IL was months ere she recov.
cred her wonted cheertulncss.
Ii is necessary to the true development
Of our story that the readers imagination
should help US 10 pass over space Of
changes had taken place; none more rapid
aud important in their consequences than
the position Of the Eastern Empire
Amid these Burton took not an inglorious
part. lie proved himself on several occa
-iors good and brave soldier. and GAL
antry was rewarded with promotion, which
he ctrned, however, not without some
sacrifice of bodily health; and after having
long endured the trying influence Of East.
ern climes, he obtained his majority aud
leave Of absence to return home.
Among all the changes which dozen
years had produced. the general appear
ance Of Princes street, Edinburg, was only
altered by the display Of few additional
shops. aud the hadsomo fronts of the club
houses which had recently been erected,
The trees In the garden had grown taller,
aud the ruins had received few more
strokes from the Legitimate artist in that
lipe-Father Time. Sill the street itself
was developed by gay company, elegantly.
atired ladies, military 6anelers from the
castle, and cavaliers from piershill abound
cd us heretofore,
On spring afternoon, quito as sunny
az that on which our story opened,
travelling carriage was drawn up by four
horses to the door Of Mackay's hotel Its
occupants were n gentleman whose COM
plexion belOkcncd u recent residence in
warm climate. aud lady who, as she
stepped from the carriage, was remarked
by The casual passer by who caught u
glimpse oi her face 20 possess great beauty.
Travellers who 20 about in coaches and
four are invariably INDUCED with the inns
best rooms, aud accordingly the lady aud
gentleman we're ushered inio the front
diawing room. the windows Of which look.
ed out upon the Princes street gardens,
Dinner. tirY' inquired tho water,
bowipg low enough TO lot the towel Of bis
Office touch tho ground.
"Dcoidedly" replied the traveller with
the unhesltaIing prompiiludc Of q hungry
man.
"For two, sir?'
"Of course, aud as soon as possiblel"
Meantime, said tho lady, "send up
my servant"
The waiter bowed low again, then
turned on his heel like an autouaton, aud
left the room.
"Well, darling" said tho husband,
here We are at last in my native city Of
Edinburg. shall almost dread TO In
quire after old friends; twelve years make
sad havoc amoNg them"
lie walked to the window and looked
at the passors by for short time.
"Yes-al new faces. Out Of the hun.
drcds OF acquainlances left behind me,
there will scarcely bo Quo to greet me on
my return
Yes onel" replied tho wife, placing
her hand on his shoulder. "Wolcome,
welcome, dearest Edward, back to the
home ofyour birth. lovo it Tor your
sake!"
This aDectionate speech was accompan-
led with little endorsement which nearly
the husbands lrmness but 1t
does not do for soldiers to be overcome,
so he answered quickly;
"You must love II for your own sake.
Milly. 1t is beautiful place. Look at
those 2ardens--aro they not refreshing TO
see in the heart OF a crowded city?"
The lady admired the slopes, the walk,
aud the bold rock shooting up perpendicu.
larly from the earth. At last her eyes
wandered 10 the ruins, aud she inquired
what they were. The gentleman was
little disconcerted, stammered, hut ut
length managed to get ou. that ne had
not the slightest idea. AT this moment
his eye caught the figure of an old friend
between the trees.
"Ah, he exclaimed, "there il Waterton;
l am glad lie is in town; he shall be
among the first will seek out You will
like him amazingly; ho is IN excellent
so drolll"