Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1883-10-27
LOVE REWARDED.


a world wide reputation for hospital
ity, and it was extended with open
hands to all. Nowhere in that land
of sunshine was it more fully ex-
tended than at the magnificent resi-
dence Of Judge Nichols.
The Judge was splendid type OF
the true old southern gentleman;
and being blessed with immense
wealth, hs spent it lavishly. He had
married early in life, and one daugh-
tor had been the result OF the union.
Mabel Nichols was indeed worthy OF
the alteration with which her father
regarded her. Slightly above the
medium height, her figure was
rounded to perfection, and her clear
cut features the acme OF brunette
beauty.
The residence OF the judge stood
on the old post road, between W
and NJ. Perched on high en-
inence, it overlooked the beautiful
Chattahoochee river. No wealth had
been spared to make the house and
grounds beautiful, and it was a at
setting for the priceless jewel it con,
tanned.
AZ the days of mirsclss are passed,
| il is not wonderful that Mabel Mich
ols. rich and beautiful should count
her lovers by the score. But amongst
them al Adrian Arden seemed the
one preferred. And a fit mate he
was in the wealth OF his noble young
manhood. The son Of Col. Resdy
Arden, a rich planter, in point OF
wealth and family he was Msbera
equal.
On a bright summer evening. In
tho year 1850. che residence OF Judge
Nichols was filled with guests. Fair.
est in all that throng of beauty Mabel
Nichols shone bright, particular
star; and Adrian Arden realized a.
he had never done before, that his
life would be a blank without the
love of this peerless creature. he
had strong hopes of winning this
fair girl for his bride; they had
known each other for years; Mabeps
manner was more gracious toward
him, he thought, than toward the
other young men who followed in her
train; and be determined to risk his
fate this very evening. It was some
time before be obtained the desired
opportunity of speaking to Mabel
alone, but it came at last; and with
the soft moonlight tinging every
thing with silvery radiance the fra
GRANGE of countless flowers perfum-
ing TIE night wind, tho echo of de-
licious waltz pulsating through the
air, he asked her to he his wife
asked tho momentus question the an
swer to which has made this dull,
prosaic world q very Eden for some,
and for others place OF torment
that no words can describe. Softly
and sweetly the answer came that
gave the heaven-laden gift OF pure
Woman's heart into q mans keeping.
Let cynics say a. they will, love
purifies the gr0sser elements OF our
nature, and We become more lie per.
feet beings, a. our love is holy and
exalted. -.
Adrian sought an interview with
the Judge the next morning, and the
engagement was ratified by parental
consent and blessing.
Al the days went by, the faint
murmurs Of war became louder and
louder. Little heed did the fond
lovers give to these angry muttsringl
at first, but % they became more
clsmorous, Adrian became interested
in the great question that was agita
tine the whole civilized world, and
he determined to take up arms fol
the South. Those were stirring
times, whom grim visaged wal
sounded its fierce alarms over 9
country but recently 20 peaceful, and
the youth and chivalry Of the South
eagerly responded to the cry 'To
arlnsT
Mabel Nichols saw all these prepa-
rations with . shrinking heart. She
knew Adrian would have to take up
arms, and that their contemplated
marriage would probably be deferred
II will not ask you to be mine
Adrian said, "until this eDevitable
conflict is ended. Ny life belongs t.
my country, and I viii not bind you
by Q wife's vows and perhaps leave
you q widow" !.
aDo not speak thus Adrian dear
Nabel murnured, tears rising % nel
- II lGyo y0u. and separation