Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-11-10

CanuOk Thee he tired now, an thy
hands are blistefed. Thee be not used
to hard work, lass"
He took her right hand within his
own, and was astonished as he beheld
its whiteness, and the delicacy of the
flesh. She attempted to withdraw it,
but he only held it closer, and impul-
sively said: ~ -.
Gamma, am not Lancashire man
| am not ignorant-not what / seem TO
be, but have learned to love you, and
whatever the consequence may be,
must tell you. / have gentle blood in
my veins, but will risk everything in
your love. Tell me- will you accept life
with me-will you be mine before God
and man."
How the crimson tide ebbed and flow
ed over her satin cheeks; what tender
ness shone in her lustrous eyes; how
her fond heart throbbed beneath its
coarse covering!
go think-think calmly! Do you love
me enough to bear sorrow and care with
me-to drag on, hoping, praying and
struggingl o tell me trulyW
Eyes, Anna; yes, Hove you as l never
! loved before-as | never can love againl
/ cannot live without you, though our
life may be one round of privation.
You trust me?"
Forever and everl'
| There were tears on the beautiful
lashes, and as he drew her to his breast
and felt her heart beat against his, his
eyes grew strangely moist. A moment
later the reaction came, and he saw
himself the bethrothed husband of
strange girl whose beauty was her only
| NVoo ha ,,,o1o He
started back as if in shame at the
thought, for she was gazing upon him
with mild reproach, as if she had read
his inmost soul. No! He had done
right! Let come what would, he could
never regret this love which had sprang
forth in the midst of maddening adver-
sity. 1t was his only joy, and as such
should ever be held sacred. Once more
he held her hands, once more he kissed
her brow, and then they parted for the
night The next morning a letter came
| for Mr.. Job Lodge, the first one he had
received in his exile. With trembling
fingers he opened it, and saw that it
was from Philip, and contained two ten
pound notes. Calling Anna he made
known to her his good fortune, and re-
quested her advice as to their future
action. She blushed, but said nothing,
and then calling himself stupid
fellow, he proposed an immediate mar
riage, and migration to the country
district, where they could undoubtedly
! obtain situation in some gentleman's
| family She consented, and that after
noon they left Manchester in a carriage,
he attired in decent business suit, and
| she very lovely i'll a modest delaine
with white cuffs and collar. On the
outskirts of the city they were united
in marriage, and then proceeded on
their Journey Twas dream to Egbert;
not delirious, delightful one, but an
incomprehensible combination of cir
cumstances which gave a singular hap
piness and singular wonder as to the
| future. He saw his wife by his side
he knew he loved her-he heard her
voice, he asked not for more. At dusk
the vehicle passed before fine estate,
and Anna, glancing affectionately upon
her husband, said:
"Come, darling, think we are sure OF
a nice position here"
"You have been here before per-
haps3" said Egbert, wonderingly.
90, yes" she answered, with bright
smile, and extended her hand. He
clasped it, and they walked up the broad
aisle, and entered the house with very
little ceremony. The young husband
now became perplexed, and his perfect
confidence in his wife only prevented
him from becoming suspicious. From
the hall they proceeded to the music
room, and here Anna paused and point
ed to portrait.
at is your face; it is you! What,
what, can this mean?"
go, my husband; my Egbert!"
"What! you know my name!" He
started back and folded his arms.
"Do you love meP" The tone was
sad.
80 forgive me, darling, forgive me"
he exclaimed, clasping her hands. II
am in maze; hardly know whether l
have mind or not. l see you-Iknow
you are mine, my blessed one, but be-
yond that l am creature OF vision. y
"You will not think me immodest or
bold when you shall know all, my hus-
band?" She threw her arms around his
anxiously upon him.
"You? Oh no, never"
"Then listen. I-I-loved you Egg
bert, before | saw you-yes 'tis true.
; And so | came down there to Manches-
ter and-and worked that / might be
; nearer you, and-hoped that-that you
would love me, and you did-and-O
YOU don't think hard of me?"
"No, no, my noble wife"
81 thought you wouldn't, because
loved you. But you-you don't know
: who l am yet, do you?"
'I hardly know myself. l could i'm
agine this delirium, were it not for your
u dear eyes shining into mine."
= "Well-oh, Egbert, don't think me
4 unkind. am Cora-Cora ParkhurstP
! "Lady Cora Parkhurst!" His face
I grew very pale, and his chest rose anC
Il fell convulsively.
: "Oh, Egbert, say. you forgive me
say YOU love me again"
"And we were married as Anni
. Bland and job Lodgel'' he went on ex
e citedly, without noticing her pain.
u "No, no, the real names are on tn
n certifcate! she gasped, her hand
= pressed to her bosom. 90 my husband
u am | huIniliated, am | detested, am
Y dsgraced by my own heart? 0 spea
u to me, or shall die with shame"
;, She staggered, and would have falle
y had he not rushed forward and claspe
le her in his arms.
,e 80, Cora, my own, my darling, loo
le up! / love you! honor you! o, m
d wife, none but the purest of love coul
e seek its object as you sought me. Nor
rs but the bravest OF hearts could endul
y, what you endured for my sake, for yo'
iis own. o, Cora, only fear l am NJ
"a worthy OF this sacrifice, this unselis
10 affection"
as "Don't say so, Egbert," she murmu
elf elf ed, with sigh of relief. "You a
vs. worthy of anything-everything. Yo
IL care OF that child showed me yo
,at noble nature. But still, Egbert, fear
,ar your high spirit would lead you
ne scorn me when you should know a
re- And-and-can |, shall l confess it
,ed wanted you to be mine before ia
nse YOU, $3.50 you would not leave m
so so o, God my husband, you do not knC
,ed how love you-you do not know
ii and the tears burst in flood from L