Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-04-21
ALYAH's LOVE AFFAIR.

ALVAH'S LOVE AFFAIR,
Elmwood was pretty little town, and its
large and beautiful grove, was the favorite
resort of picnic parties One pleasant after
noon, Alvah Everett, with his sister, left
their homes, and wandered towards the
grove, to see the merry party gathered there.
Alvah Everett was tall, well formed
young man, with a pleasing countenance,
and blue, expressive eyes. His blonde hair
clustered around his high brow in little curls.
and his features were good, if not hand
some. He was the embodiment of wit aud
good nature, and an especial favorite with
the ladies; but as yet his heart was un-
touched by the marriageable bellies. He was
the only son Of wealthy gentleman, and
himself the sole possessor of large fortune,
lett to him by deeessed aunt. His sister
was entirely different, being of medium size,
and brunette, with sparkling black eyes
denoting mischief and niirth, and ebon. black
hair which played about her head in natu
ral curls.
well Isabel, szid her brother, as they
walked along side BY side, do you know
aught of these pleasure seekers?"
Something" replied the merry girl,
with an arch toss of her head.
What is it, questioned Alvah, in a
mock tone of grave earnestness
We'll, they are party from the city,
and l expect to meet my friend Clara Marsh
among them, whose acquaintance formed
at boarding school. received letter from
her week ago and she stated that she i,,-
tended to join the party, and expressed a
hope that | would join her at the grove.
She is an orphan, living with maiden aunt,
who is rich, but excessively penurious, so
Clara privately informed me. Imean to in
vite her to visit US for week or two, and
when she goes away, l intend to address her
when We next meet, as Mrs. Alvah Everett, -
and the roguisL maiden glanced at her
brother, laughing gleefully.
You will never have that pleasure, can
assure you, replied the young man decided
ly. Il shall never fall in love with silly,
sentimental school GIRL he added, with a
positive shake of his head
1--WE shall see,' laughed Isabel. ''Ill
wager a ten penny, that you viii succumb to
her facinations
Nonsense, Isabel returned her broth
er impatienty, and they entered the grove.
They passed IN the gravelled walks be-
meath the gigantic elms whose shade was de
cidedly refreshing, and soon they had drawn
nigh bevy of fair girls, who were engaged
in an animated conversation, and conse.
quently were unaware of their approach
Isabel glided from her brothers side and
touched one of the young ladies lightly upon
the arm, who Immediately turned round.
Mutual recognitlons took place, aud soon af
ter Alvah Everett was introduced to Clara
Marsh, and despite himself his heart throbs
quickeUed as he contemplated her.
She had some pretentioDs to beauty, her
dark brown hair being arranged in glossy and
becoming bands, while the expression of her
soft, luminous eyes was particularly attract
i've. She possessed most bewitching smile
and a gentle manner, while her dress indi-
Gated modesty and good taste.
In few moments after the introduction.
Alvah left the group Of merry girls, accom-
panied by his sister and the lovely Clara.
He could not resist the temptation of look
ing at his sister friend, and watching the
varying expressions of her countenance as
the topic changed. He watched, too. with
evident interest, her sweet smiles, retiring
ways and the soft intonations of her gentle
voice. They wandered through the grounds,
and expressed themselves sorry when the
party broke up. Clara reluctantly rejoined
her city friends, and Isabel and her brother
returned to Il cir home, the latter ack nowl-
edging himself interested in the charming
Clara. His sister actually made him blush
by laughing after he had made the conies-
sion, and he secretly resolved to ke, p his
own counsel thereafter.
Isabel had succeeded in obtaining PROM
Use from her friend to visit her, and Clara
fulfilled her promise by appearing one morn
ing in the following week.
From a week or two her visit was prolong-
to two months, and then one day she was
surprised and pleased by declaration of
love from Alvah Everett. The next day a
telegraphic dispatch arrived announcing the
sudden death of Clara's aunt The maiden
retured to her home; but she
went away the betrothed wife of Alvah Eve
rett.
A month passed by and Alvah began to
grow inpatient as he had not heard from
Clara since her hasty departure A few days
later he received letter from friend in
the city stating that Clara aunt had be-
queathed her fortune to her niece The
writer then went on to inform Avah that
his betrothed was besieged by crowd of
sordid admirers, and report said that she ia
vored one.
He concluded by advising Alvah to marry
Clara without delay. The young man knew
comparatively nothing Of his correspondent,
having after their introduction which occur
red at the party in tie grove, exchanged on
ly few words with him. He found it alb
solutely impossible to believe that Clara was
false to him, and he concluded that the
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