Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1870-07-06
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commanded a fine view of the grounds
and the sparkling river which washed
the base of the lawn, just as the full
moon arose and flooded the scene with
an almost unearthIy beauty. And there
with the hush of evening around them,
Flora listened to the third avowal OF
ever constant love, and looking into the
clear eyes of Julian did not hesitate to
entrust her sOrely tried heart to his keep
ing. They sat long time together and
Flora kept nothing of the past from his
hearing.
He vainly pleaded that she would not
delay their union for. a period of two
years, but Flora declared that her prom
Use 10 Elinor must be sacredly kept, re-
minding him that the vision might be
fulfilled any moment after her return.
Julian insisted on accompanying his
betrothed bride to her home, and they
were not long in reaching it as during
FIora's absence, the railway connecting
Penway with the pain route through
the State had been completed. 1t was a
quiet summer morning when they ell
tered thrOugha swinging gate. into the
shady green yard, made redOlent with
the fragrance of the bloom from Meg's
f1Ourishing flower beds near by. As Mr..
Julian's hand touched the gate, the
young girl looked up to him with earnest
eyes and said; you must prepare your
self for a scene dear friend, for although
Ihave tried to give you an idea of my
aunt, you cannot yet realize her peculi-
arities, which fear may provoke a
laugh, which would deeply offend her.
Please to remember she is very dear to
me.u .
Before he could reply a flying figure in
white and red ribbons, came down the
path intercepting their advance, and
with little cries of surprise almost de-
voured Flora with kisses and caresses.-
It was Kate, butshe stopped abruptly on
observing the elegant stranger. Hardly
had Flora presented her when Aunt Pet
tibone's shrill voice was heard behind
them as she came through the garden
gate with basket of vegetables.
"I know better! I know better, she
cried" he! he! the lauk a me! And
where do We come from Flora and with
the first decent man I've seen for years
He! He. You'll excuse me sir but it
does my ole eyes good to see a rale gen.
tleman. Kate lead the way in and he! he!
you'd better skeer up Meg, and Katrine
Lauk They'll have fits sure and sar-
tain But as they entered the vine COW
cred porch honest Katrine made her
way out, her gaunt figure proudly erect
aud gathering Fora to her breast cried
out. My bairn my BARN come back to
me and my auId e'en never gle ye a bet
ter welcome. 'rWhat's this she cried
again as her eye fell on Julian. The
good and great mon what gied us help
in tribble. Oh sir Pm glad to greet ye.
COON in!
In Kate's pleasant parlor a happy
group was soon gathered around the
new comers and Flora was happy in
observing the readiness with which
Charles Julian descended from his state
Iy dignity adapting himself to the quaint
characters of her aunt and Katrine.-
She made no explanation of her sudden
arrival then, but promised a full recital
of her travels when opportunity should
occur. A plentiful and wholesome re-
past was soon spread before them, and
the day and evening passed delightful
Iy to all. $500
Not until the morrow's train had car
ried Julian from her sight did Flora re-,
alize how much she had learned to love
him and she almost regretted her hasty
promise to her Cousin ElinOr. But ex-
ercise and healthful employment soon
brought back her equilibrium and she
waited hopefully for the denOuement.
One day sitting in the shade porch
perusing again a long letter from
Julian, she was aroused from a reverie
into which she had fallen, by the sound
of wheels, and looking down the walk,
shesaw emerging from an omnibus the
familiar figure of her Uncle Charles st.
John, behind him! wonder and joy
her dear cousin GeOrgy, and could she
believe it Arabella st. John!
She rubbed her eyes a moment to con-
vince herself that she was not dream
ing; and the next instant she was clasp
ed i'll her Uncle's strong arms, with
Georgy's glowing face pressed to her
own. Mrs. st. John stood proudly apart,
with q sarcastic smile on her features as
Flora advanced to welcome her, and
waived her away with a naughty air.
"Oh don't expect me to forgive you
for such a wild goose chase, and l would
not be here if I had not come to please
your uncle" she cried.
At this juncture Katrine appeared in
the doorway grasping the Captains hand
she cried out.
"And am glad to see your guide face
agin Capen, and my bonnie bairn Geor-
gle. A weel and Mrs. st. John tool
leetle thought to see ye among us my
Iedie!
"What a disagreeable country place
this is 'said Arabella' as she cOldly return
ed Katrine's greeting.
Eyes my ladie It's quiet, but tits safe
bath for auld and young answered !
Katrine.
Arabolla flushed visibly, for fear of the
Captain had made her question her sis
5er about Flora's departure from New
Orleans, and Mrs. Hughes after receiv-
ng liberal pay, had told her sister the
ruth. Mrs. Hughes had at last come to
,he conclusion, that Flora must have
overheard the conversation between her.
self and Fitz Hugh, and Arabella's
leener wit suggested the library as the
young ladY's place of concealment.
Mrs. st. John, annoyed by Katrine's
Dlain speech, turned away only to face
mother Pettibone and her children. The
I'D lady had been making herself smart
With Il very elegant cap and a pair of
gold spectaCles, both gifts which Flora
lad presented her on her return, and
low came out in state to welcome her
,rother to her home. She had heard
rom within, the words of ArNbella and
lad determined to mortify the eX-mil-