The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-19

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And they hurried down the garden path. and
out the gate, on . very undignified and ucro-
mantle trot. Another moment and they were
seated in close carriage, rapidly driving through
the rain and darkness
Delightful situation I" said Helen to herself
resignedly. sr
my queen my fairy! art thou ny own u
last /" inquired Nj. Seely, with what the French
call effusion.
''Oh, Herbert, I'm 60 frightened" whispered
the ''fairy," burying her face in disaereeable
wet overcoat, in order to escape q more disagree
BILE shower of kisses
Fear not, 1 will protect thee! I feel that
have the strength of q lion !" responded the small
voice Of the infatuated youth.
Splash, splash, went the horses feet through
the mud, and the rain battered steadily on tho
carriage top.
II wonder where ON earth We are going 2" said
Helen to herself, and after moments silence !:
''dear Herbert, when shall We get there ?" she
whispered-for she dared not speak aloud, lest
her voice should betry her.
"In about an hour, nay own sweet love. Fear
vile is nearly five miles from town, is it not It
will all DO as We arranged, when first gained
thy dear consent; the minister is to await us at
the village hotel, at half-past ten, and then
few moments and We shall be man and wife.
All, canst thou realize it, my precious one 7"
The precious one" thought she couldn't, but
content herself by remarkiag, "Oh, what will
my sister say?" ,l., :,
stony heart that knoweth not the soft power of
love. Herself unyielding to its rosy touch, she
would have others 80 as WE'LL The sweet blossom
of the spring, and the chilling snow.wreath of
winter are not more unlike than are in heart thy
sister and myself Thou art
"'A shadow of some golden dream splendor
Leaving the third sphere plotless; tender
Reflection Of the eternal Noon CT Love,
Under whose motions Life's dull pillows move.
A metaphor of Spring and Youth and Morning"
Here poor Helen was obliged to take refuge
again in an overcOat
"Ah, do not shun my Kisses timid bird !" re.
the unsuspecting youth Hide not
thy lovely face upon my breast, but raise those
beautiful orbs to mine. True, the darkness wells
them from my sight, yet l feel their glances
burning into my very soul "
II wish they'd dry his clothes on the way
the odor of wet coat is so unpleasant" thought
Helen, with a sniff.
"Ahw continued Seeley, unconscious of this
application of his remark. "Now I am repaid
for all that have ever suffered in this dark
struggle we call Life, At last are the dreams of
my youth realizedw Gle WAS nearly eighteen
years of age, and cultivated an infnitesinal
ooh, would that thou couldst read
my heart! Thou couldst be able, since we are
one,
" 'We-are we not formed as notes of music are,
For one another, though dssimilar
Such difference without discord, as can make
Those sweetest sounds, in which all spirits
shake
AS trembling leaves in a continuous air."'
"Well, I've had about as much of this sort of
thing as l can conveniently stand" said his com.
paniop to herself at this point; land it's high
time now for me to think of tearing myself away
from my amiable and very interesting young
friend"
She let down the carriage window and leaned
out, regardless of the fast falling rain.
what is the matter, my precious? y anxiously
inquired Herbert.
x am trying to see where we are, but it's 30
dark that can't be sure"
I'VE must be about three miles out of town,
and at this moment thy cruel sister searches for
thee in vain. In one short half thou wilt
utter those sweet words which will make thee
mine forever.
"The momentes fly on golden wings"
ooh, Herbert, stop the carriage quickly. I've
lost off my bracelet! 1t slipped over my hand,
and must be at some distance behind now, we're
riding so rapidly. All. seek for it if thou lowest
me! Seek for it carefully"
In an instant the carriage had stopped, and
The too trusting victim was splashing off through
he mud on his hopeless search No sooner was
MS figure lost to view in the darkness than Hell.
IN leaned forward and said in low tones to the
lriver: 'What does Mr.. Seeley paw you for
,akng him to Pearville?'
Five dollars, num-"
''I'll give you ten if you'll turn about instantly
and take me back to town.
what, and lave Mishter Saley ~
eyes; decide immedately-you've not a sec.
md to lose. Go on and get five dollars, or return
md get ten."
Faith, the temptations toe great intirely,"
1uoth Pat, as he headed his herses in the other
Erection "but it's mighty Quare trick to play
IN the young gintleman, sure!"
"Hallo! What are you doing? Come back
Confound you, come back, say" cried the
youth in question, suddenly and unpleasantly
ecalled to the prose of life.
A loud "Git dap !" accompanied by a crack of
lie whip was the only answer he received and
the carriage rolled rapidly on, his angry shouts
grew fainter and fainter until they died out in
he distance. Helen put up the window again,
md settling herself on the comfortable seat, re.
marked, pensively, "Poor little fellow, hope
10 won't take cold
It was nearly eleven o'clock when she reached
nome, and entering at the door which opened in.
% the garden, stole softly up the back stairs to
1er room, where she found Annie anxiously
waiting her.
Congratulate me - cried Helen, throwing off
,er wet cloak and giving her friend an enthu.
'iastic hug. II have succeeded admirably in
carrying out my programme. Not hitch any.
where
"And Master Seeley ia left"
standing in the mud, and cooling his ardor
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