The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-01-08
oPKNHY,
FORTUNES OF JULIET CLAYBURT
ATale Of the Palmetto State.
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CONTINUED.
It was just nearing the hour of sunset,
when tho whistle blew OF Ashburn. The
faint ruddy glow. ooh! what beauti-
nation, straining her eyes from the win
dow. And so it is charming place, si-
tuated in the midst of the most exqui-
site rural scenery, with clean, broad,
well-paved streets, imposing churches
and colleges. and beautiful walks and
drives around the suburbs. On one side
OF the town is the river, compressed in
the narrow rocky bed, its rushing sound
audible to the ear, even on the noisy
public streets. Juliet continued to gaze.
She had almost forgotten this was the
place of her destination; but the sight of
her aunt, standing on the platform at
the depot. fair-haired boy at her side,
recalled the fact to mind. They we're
waiting for the locomotive to stop, to
make their way on board to welcome the
traveller. But the crowd was pressing
out IN such q current the old lady had
not courage to venture. Juliet was re-
volvlng IN her own mind the possibility
or making her way out alone, when she
ielt tlmld touch on the arm, and turn
lng' she perceived the little boy whom
she had previously observed standing
near Mrs: Thurlow. eff you are Cousin
juliet Clayburn, you are to come with
me to grandmother, he said, speaking
In low, measured toue.
Oh. suppose you are Rudolph Won
Oppenheim? How do you do, Rudolph"
zen Din nichtso recM a0ohl" replied Ran
doiph; whereupon Juliet laughingly as
surcd him che needn't talk German to
her, for she didn't understand word of
lt-not bit more than she did Esaui-
maux: They made their way out to Mrs.
Ihurlow, who greeted her niece in the
most atfectionate manner.
"A hearty welcome to Ashburn. nv
acar juliet" sue exclaimed, warmly en-
bracIng the young girl. "How much
you nave grown, and how wonderful YOUR
resemblance to your mother! Did you
leave her any strongcr?-and dear Bro
ther Joseph, does he continue weli?"'
rather was quite well, thank you,
whch lett home. answered Juliet; "and
mothers health has been gradually but
decldediy improving, during the last few
months. However,, she is still extremely
delicate" ''' Ca 'i'
ohe was never very robust" remark
cd Mrs Thurlow; "but nm trply re-
joiccd to hear Of her improved state.
Your father has given me full and parti-
culnr instructions regarding the proper
mode OF exercise and treatment. in order
to insure the continuance of your own
good health. He seems to be Something
OF n monomaniac on this subject. with
ont exaggeration, enlarging upon it to
the extent OF four pages of foolscap,
surviving to impress upon nv mind that
your health, and not your education. is
the paramount object of your coming to
Ashburn. | hope, my dear. there ;s no
real cause for solicitude on this noint."
mo, indeed" was the smiling renlv.
None ut all. / am never aick and
scarcely know the meaning of the word
:: nope you may ever remain Ignorant
IN that line OF human knowledoe ;, aa;d
Airs. Thnrlow, taking her seat ;9 Tho cor
rage and making room for her niooo he.
SIDE her. They sat awhile ot tho Iarot
awaiting Rudolph, who had oona ohaclss
IN hand, to attend to the baeoooo ~
You must be proud Of vonr ,,ttIe
grandson, amt" observed Juliet l"ok.
ing after the boy admiringly. "he has
such line face. and I should judat Jaust
be exceedingly bright and cleye.S .'a''
4 lie is GIe.pride of my heart, aua%er.
cd the grandmother, fondly, AMI after
musing few moments, she resumed. 81
was afraid he would not be able toGden-
tlfy you, although when the train drew
mp, ! pointed you ont at the window
But he is very timid with strangers, and
besides. speaks English 80 little, 1 feared
yon might not understand him."
II did not notice any popularity about
his English. remarked Juliet; "but I
observed, and Mt the time thought it
very strange, when L addressed him, he
answered me i'll German. 1 do not com.
prchend-why does he speak English
badly? Has he not always lived with