The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-05-08

an instant NOei was DJ tne Slue oi III
pony and lifted from tl,e saddle the youn!
girl, who, more dead than alive, cou!,
hardly speak, He gave her a draugh
of cool spring water from his hunting
flask, and in a short time she recovered
aM said to him:
"How good you atS' to me, sir
should have bsea torn to pieces had i
not been for you;' and leaning upon hi
shoulder, she burst into tears.
Suddenly recovering herself, however
she exclaimed:
Poor Reindeeh | wonder if he i
much hurt Will you see, sir?''
r The pretty pony had stood by trem
bling, anG as Noel gently cmessed him
put his head against his breast, as if t.
show that he knew that he had saveC
bis life
Reindeer has three wounds upor
him, but not vcrj; severe ones, hope
but allow me to sec you home," saiC
Noel, turning to the young girl.
Il am Judge AlIyn's daughter, and
my home is only a mile from here through
the woods. | can easily walk there, tol
| would not ride my poor pony" she
replied; and leading Reindeer, they
proceeded together towards the elegant
mansion Of Jud re All vn, situated within
two miles Of Bedfordvllle. Belle Allyn
was girl of twelve years Of age when
sheso opportunely made the acquaintance
of Noel, and being the only child Of
wealthy parents, she had her every wliim
gratitied. Yet she was not spoiled, for,
possessing a lovely disposition, she was
easily taught right from wrong, and
though knowing she was beautiful and
an actress to g. eat wealth, she assumed
no manners that would render her disa-
greable to those with whom She came
in contact.
When Judge Allyn learned from his
daughters lips her narrow escape from Il
horrible death, he was overwhelmed with
gratitude to our hero, and knowing that
he was poor, made him many offers OF
pecuniary aid, which were politely but
decidedly refused Mrs. Allyn and
Belle called upon Mrs Vane, but as the
former again attempted to repay with
money the value OF their daughters life,
Noel begged his mother not to return the
visit; aud as few days after he lett
for college, the affair almost passed from
the minds ofthe towns people. Often
the girlish face of Belle Allyn would come
before Noel when devoting himself to
his studies, and cause him to apply him
self with greater ardor, in the hope
shat some day in the future he might
win a name worthy Of offering to even
the daughter OF he wealthy Judge.
Upon his second vacation, Noel fire.
auently met Belle, and between them
childish love began, that promised to
ripen to a Sincere and lasting affection.
Two more years rolled by, and Noel
graduated with the first honors Of his
class, and returned to his home to re-
ceive the congratulations of his friends.
But, alas his poor mothers health had
failed and a few days after his arrival,
her spirit was called from its earthly to
it's heavenly home.
The distress of Noel at the death of
his mother was very great, and he de-
ermined TO sell his little home, and
eaving Bedfordville, 60 to Philadelphia
md continue the study of law that he
lad commenced the year before.
Before leaving, he called upon Belle,
ind told her of his devoted love from
he time he had saved her life, and asked
Ter to remain true to him while he was
for wealth and fame away
rom her. Belle had ever entertained
or Noel devoted admiration, and had
leard of his distinguished career through
ollege with the greatest pride. She
old him she loved him with all the
trength of her girlish nature, and that
ime nor distance should cause her to
orget him. But she continued:
"Oh, Noel, how can [ make you any
romises for father is bitterly opposed
0 our intimacy, and only last night told
1e not to permit you to come here again.
II have thought of this, Belle. and
intend going to your father and speak
ng to him on the subject"
The interview between Noel and Judge
Allyn was a stormy one, and the result
vas that Noel left Bedfordville with a sha-
ow upon his young life, and ringing in
lis ears were the insulting words, Had
'ou asked MT for my thousands of acres,
n return for saving my daughters life,
would have given them to you; but to
SIX for her hand-a poor starving un-
:nown boy seek her hand in marriage
ever, sir! meuer !"
Five years were lost in the vortex of
ime, and again Noel Vane comes before
IS, but greatly changed from the boy OF
wenty, tor his extraordinary talents and
Intiring energy have won for him a po-
ition as one of the most prominent