The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-03-01


she said or did. She pcrplexcd us well rs
delighted him
Often, us he was wondering how some
humciy expression OF hers would be re-
coiyrd in g""d society, some beautiful!
sentiment would suddenly drop, like u
pearl from Ter lira more remarkable for
originality than briliunce.
III J shouid fall into tho snare"
thought he, Il can educate her. 1t will
he worth trying
II was useless to try to combat his pas
sion; so at last he fell u, llcleu's feet, IT,.
nratively speaking and confessed bis love
for her. r'
u care not, Helen, only be minc,'
was his .invnrsbl. answer to her cxcla.
nGlion of unworll'iness, "how she would
appear in society"
They were married, and had returned
from tlrir wedding tour yet, at the cx.
pira'ion of their I,oncy. MON, Fred was
mnrein 1--we than ever. Ata grand en-.
terta'nmcnt that was given ~ the rc!n-
tives Of the bridegroom. Helen looked
more beautiful than ever. Her husband
did not insist that she should depart from
simplicity. aud indeed, without, jewels Or
laces, with that frcsl, white robe, simple
sash of blue, and ornaments Of fair urss
roses, she was by far the lovrlics, crca-
tnrc in the room.
AS she entered the great sal on. blazing
with light. her hear, failed her,
Shall love him MS dearly" She ash
ed herself, "lfl find he Is ashamed o;
me! cannot bear the thought; bu.
should he overcome Ill conventional M.
lions, then have I. husband to b. hon
ored, and then he shall DC proud Of his
wife"
low she watched lin as he presented
her to one and another.
Simple" Whispered pretty girl, re-
splcndcnt with diamonds, as she cureG
her lips aud passed by. a''I
The observation .scaped neither Helen
or her husband. She louked at him. lie
sn,ilrd at lovers smile, and only drew her
closely, TO bis side. Many III that bril-
liant gathering piicl poor Fred. and Won
defel why he had "ar'yred himself on
the shrine Ct isnuran. rnsticily
But he! oh joy! he seemed to love
her the more us she cling to his arm so
,in;dly; his noble ipcc expressed the
pride he truly felt, he looked as Il he
would have swcp. back the scor,crs with
oic lncsion Of his hand, had they ven
t,red loo high on the shore Of Lis milc.
lie seemed to excuse every look. every
word. not in strict conformity to etiquette;
aud lleIcn's l,ear, beat high, ana lca;s
came to her eyes. whcu she felt how no.
bic u heart size had won.
!, The young bride .too.l near, her lus.
baud la.kingina low tone. when Il new.
conner appeared. She was II beautiful,
slightly formed creature. viii, naughty
f;alGres. lll.cOllccalcd scorn lurkcd In
the brilliant eyes, whenever she glanced
towards Helen Once .l,c held sway
cr the heart Of Fred, and hearing whom
llc. had married. She faucicd her tine had
G me.
"Do yonsuptosc she knows anything Z"
whispered Il low voice near her.
lIclv,'s eyes sparkled, hey face flushed
indignantly. She turned 10 her husband.
lie was gonc. speaking at little distance
with II trend.
'Do you play, Mrs. Lane " she ask
cd.
There was mockiny tone in her voice.
"A little" answered Helen. bluslllng
And singy'
"a little" was the half reply.
"Thcn do.us d tiuvur, exclaimed Miss
Somers, looking .sk,,nce, at her eonpan.
ions. Come. myself will lead you to
the instrument Tl r.
lark whose mastery touch In.
s;altly was the lalf.spokcn word arrested,
the cold enr and naughty head were turn.
ed IN listening surprise. Such melody |,
..urll correct Intona,lOns. such breadth.
dsrti, an. sorous 'oueli WHO is She !:
ole plays Ike an angelic
Aid again bark A voice lolls;. Il
food ofmcIoiy. clear, powerful and lass.
ing sweet. Asionislnrnt give. many u
faint check II deep scarlet. There is Il
l,cp silence unbrokcn. and tic silver
strains float up.
Ay ca!g not for cod neglect,
Though tears uniidden start.
Aud stOinis Lu, bitter VOID
SAFE when II breaks the heart. .,.
II one be true, att
II tae Le tue,
The world may careless bc,
| n Since may only keep my love,
And tel! my giiri 10 the. .t
"GlOriuus voice" said Fred, to hi,
friend, who with lhe rest had pn1sed IL,
listen. WHO can she"
The words were suddenly arrested OH
his lips. She turned from tic l,iuno and
the unknown was his wife! VI .'
al congratulate you. Fred" said tic
yoling nj II Ut his side.
But he spoke to marble. The colo,
ltl left lis cheek US he walked slJwly to
wards her. '- .' - 4 .'
Ii he was specehlrss viii, amazc.ncn,.
50 was not She. A rich bloom MATTED
her check. triumph made her ryes spark,
as they never IND before tllpy ila.lnd
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