The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-04-08

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sponded the small voice of the infatuated
youth.
Splash, splash. went the horses through
the mud. and the rain battered steadily
on the carriage top.
Il wonder where on earth we arc go
ing?' said Helen to herself, and after n
moments silence, dear Herbert when
shall we get thcrc?' she whispered
for she dared not speak aloud lest. her
voice should betray her.
.In about IN hour, my own sweet love.
Pearville is about five miles from town,
is it not? twill all be rs we arranged,
when first gained thy dear consent;
the minister Is to await us Mt the village
hotel, ut half past ten, and then q few
moments and we shall bc man and wife!
All, canst thou realize It my precious
onep
The precious one thought she couldn't
but contented herself by remarking, oh.
what will my sister sayr
Thy sister is n prudc. She has cold
and stony heart that knOweth not the
soft power of love. Herself unyicldlng To
its rosy touch, she would have Othors so
rs well. The sweet blossom of the
spring, and the chilling snow wreath OF
winter are not more unlike than are In
heart thy sister and thyself! Thou art
"A shadow Of some golden dream; splendor
Leaving the third sPhorc IilOtles; . tender
Under whose % motions Lies dull billows move,
A Metaphor OF Spring and Youth and morning.
Here poor Helen was Obliged to take
| r., ,rn In t,. tho nyarenat
'Ah, do not shun my kisses, timed bird = TO
monstrated the unsuspecting youth. Hide not
thy lovely face upon my breast, but raise those
wells them from my sight. yeti feel their glances
burning into my very soul !
Il wish they'd dry his clothes on the way
the olor Of wet coat Is SO unpleasant, Thought
Helen, with sniff.
'Ah = continued Master Sceley, unconscious
Of this application Of his remark. Now am
repaid for all that l have ever suffered In this
dark struggle that we call Life. At last are the
dreams Of my youth realized" lie was nearly
eighteen years Of age, and cultivating an infn.
itesimal moustache.) yes, thou didst dawn
upon my longing eyes, Us the glorious orb of
day rises upon the cold and sleeping earth, to
arouse, to cheer and to reviyify. But how poor
and feeble seem my words, fool that am !
(This with extreme comp placcncy.) 'Oh, would
that thou couldst read my heart Thou
shouldst be able since we are one.'
Z" 'we-are we not formed q, notes OF music arc,
For one another, though dissimilar,
Such differences without dscord, rs can mako
Those sweetest sounds, In which oil spirit shake
As trembling leaves In continuous ARR" -
'wcll, I've had about rs much Of this sort Of
thing rs can conveniently stand, said his com.
panion TO herself at this point; 'and it's high
time now for me TO think Of tearing myself
away from my amiablc and interesting young
friend
She let down the carriage window and leaned
out. regardless Of the fast falling rain.
'whA. = tho matter, ny preciousi y anxiousiy
inquired Herbert. -, 80.
Il am trying to see where VIC arc, but It's SO
dark that can't be sure
we must be about three miles out OF town,
and at this moment thy cruel sister searches for
thee in vain. In ono short hour thou wilt utter
those words which will make thee mine for
ever,
The minutes ny on golden wings
'Oh, Herbert stop the carriage quickly
I've lost my bracelet II slipped over my hand
and must be at some distance behind now, we
are riding so rapidly. All, seek for 1t If thou
lowest me Seek csrefully'
In an instant the carriage had stopped, and
the too trusting victim was splashing of through
the mud, on his hopeless search. No sooner
was his figure lost to view in the darkness, than
Helen leaned forward and said in low tones TO
tho driver, "what does Mr.. Seeley pay you for
taking him TO Pcarville!' .
Five dollars, num-
IN give you ten. IL you'll turn about Instant
ly and take me right back TO town.
What, AN lave Misther S,leyf'
'Yes; decide mmciiately-you'vc not Sec
ond to lose. Go on and get five dollars or return
sna get tcn.'
Faith, the temptations too great intirely,'
quoth Pat, as he headed his horses in the other
direction, 'but it's mighty quarc thrick to
play on the young gentleman, sure y
Halo! What arc you doingl Come back
Coufound you. come back, l say' cried the
youth In question, suddenly and unPlessantly
recalled to the prose Of life.
A loud .Git-dap' accompanied by q crack Of
the whip, was the only answer he received; and
rs the carriage rolled rapidly on, his angry
shouts grew fiintcr and fiinter until they died
away in the distance. Helen put up the win
dow again, and settling herself on the comfort
able seat, remarked, pcnsvcly,
'Poor little fellow, hope he won't take
cold =
Il was nearly eleven o'clock when she reach
cl home, and entering at the door which opencl
into the garlen, stole softly up the back stairs
10 her room, where she found Annie snxiously
awaiting her.
Congratulate me = cricl Helen, throwing OF
her wet cloak, and giving her frienl an enthu-
siastic hug. 'Ive succcciel admirably In car
rying out my programme. Not hitch any
WHERE
And Master Seeley is len-f'
Standing in the mud, and cooling his ar,ior
in the rain, half way between here and Pear
ville.'
"A rather violent remedy for his little all
ment.'
.Oh, I.go on the kill or cure principle =
laughed Helen, as she dried her long hair.
well. how did Minnie take her disappolnt-
menti'
She stayed out In the garden until after ten
o'clock, and then went after her and with
some difficulty, persuaded her to come In. She
Was thoroughly drcnohcd, poor child, and shiv-
ering from heal to foot, with cold and excite
ment. was really frightened about her, 70
gave her hot brandy sling and put her to
bed
1T seems that am not the only one who be-
lieves in violent remedies said Helen, with
smile.
well, I fancy that our patients win both re-
cover
And 30 they did. Indigns-
ton and wounded pride took the place Of their
sentimental attachment, and when. by accident.
they met again, few weeks aftee the occur
rcnces just narrated, they refused even to REQ
ognile each other.
Several years had passed, and Minnie had
become happy wife and mother, when Helen
one day laughingly related to her the history Of
Master Secley's elopemcnt.
FREEDMEN's SAvINGs-Ever since the
colorcd people Of the South obtained their
freedom, their enemies have persisted IN
declaring that they were shiltless, improv-
idcnt and unable to take care Of them
selves. The logic Of events, however, Is
fast disproving this assertion and showing