The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-08-14

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not, my child p rejoiaed Dorothy, is there
ANY disgrace 10 honest industry! Edward 10
not proud; and wbep with somo juice of
Simplss which you, Ellen, shall gatnef, We
have bsthed his eyes, who knows but, By the
favor Of heaven, his sight may be restored
Thus Ellen, he will sssst our labors, soc our
cheerful sndeSvors 10 make him forget his
past misfortune, and NO shall be the hsppiest
family In this village" Excellent creature J"
cded Edward, "my whole life shall pass In
active gratitude. Bu, I must awsy, on the
6row Of tho hill I ief, Q weary jewellers ]
will bring him 10 isste a cup OF your beer,
and speed him on his journey. Ellcn wa,
unwilling that he should leave her 90 soon,
thosgh out Tor q few minutes--bu' when Ed
ward continued absent for about Two hours,
her terror was indispensable
The nigh, closed 10 and Edward not return-
ed. Elicn's couch was covered with tears,
end morning found her pale aud sad. She
waited OF tho door with anxious expectation,
snd with a scream Of Joy excrimsd, ne is
coming I" He was supported BY an elderly
man, and Elton hsstened forward 10 give her
assistance also, while Dorothy prepared their
hospsiy breakfast. Edward seemed bfeathless
with fatigue, and the stranger aecouutsd for
the delay, by ssyinR that he bad wandered up
the country, fearing his companion bsd forgot.
ten him. "You are cold and wet" ssid FL
Zen. "No my Iowa you SEQ have greet.
coat. found my little parcel a, the house
where ! res,ed last night" "And iha, hocss
which was once your own cruel fathers
should DO yours" said Ellen, Bu. no ho
rss not cruel, for no has given you to U.s.
"Come, come, this is hno talking" said ID %o-
thy, "whils tho poor youth is cold and hon"
Rry; sod sec the toars how they How down
his checks DO you' eyes pain you, Ed
ward 2 enquired he fair ono. let me wash
ihem with spring wstcr. 'They do, indeed,
ssid no. In tho teodefest manner she renos-
ed tho bandsge , and his expressive hazle eye
met hor's beau,ing JOY and iove.--she reced.
cd with scream OF joy and surprise. Ha
threw OF his coat and discovered his dress dec.
prsisd with every military honor" Fot give
this deception it wss my fathor's strsHgem |;
and here he is, q witness TO your disinte'e este d
affection. am no, dishonofed, but promot-
ed by my commander To q high military raok.
'N is trse, indeed said tho old gendomaD,
aB'suspected my son Of an unwosihy choice,
dictated this slrstsgom % means ot con!ir-
Ios,ion. Miss LyDdaii disdained poo' IN.
htn soldier and now my son has 10 500 you
tor your acceptance ot him. DUMB grant
hde seized the ogitated Ellen.
She foil al the feet Of Dr.. Ilsmi'ton, path
cd his hands with her toars, aed uied 10 vain
20 express tho sensations Of her hear. The
rus,ick breakfast passed acme ,irne unro.
guarded, ti,l composure was restored, and
tho generosity Of HI, attention, gave tho doc
Tor su increased rciish for the repsst. Your
roso.trso 10 withovee," said Ellen, "indeod
] coold not preserve It." Heed II not"
returned ,Edwa,d, "ii was . hot. house plant
and could uoi endure tho pinching breeze Of
mischance. You are the blooming wild.sose
QG tho valley, whose native sweetness Is but
ipcrsased by tho imperfec' culture il received.
LET se fransp,ons Mee 90 a richer soii.
.9nd u my yordsa Ss 'hs pride and joy"
E,eu, with joy tho most pure, gave hor
hand 10 Edward, who that day conveyed her
10 tho mansion house, whore the rejoicing
Inhabitants Of the neighborhood came to mako
their sincere congratulations and IN the hap
pines. Of the young pair, Dr.. Hamilton found
bis curo and tho sged Dorothy sunk in,o
pcscefui grave, beloved and rcvorcd by the
du,iful daughter; and to tho arms OF D..
Hamilton 10 now added with proud triumph,
.ths blooming wild rose Of tho valley.
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