The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-07-16
ApiseeItalleous ArtieIes.
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The following curiiou. circum.,ance, which
,eaIly. iosk place few days ago, is said to bo
,he subject Of conversation among the COS.
sips of Lewisholm shd SydeDham aud the vi.
cini,y. A young lady Of g,ea, mental and
personal attractions, was bctrothed TO young
.:nan Of her own rank in life. The day was
hxcd, and the ring bought which was to unite
phcp. In the interim, the lady had 10 visit
friend at Walworth, and availed her self OF one
Of the days upon which Gambler well Fsir was
held, fos that purpose. The kindness Of her
fiends, and tho sdsussmenls of the fair, dc.
tanned hor longer than she intended. BuI
siili shs was determined TO get to Sydenhsm,
and proceeded homewards. She was shortly
oyertskeo by a stou, young man, in the work
d,oss of brick.layer; and /, being now DARK,
she determined TO keep ap with him. The
brick layer addressed her civiIly, told her how
far he wa. going, sod offered her his protec.
non, which che accepted. In short tho lady
arrived safe at home, and the honest layer of
bricks snd mortar proceeded on his journey.
The evening previous to tho knot bsng TO be
tied between tho horoioo and her intended
husband, while walking together in the field
perhaps laying down plans for their future
young gentleman unknown 10 either OF them,
who sccosted tho lady by name, inquired after
her hoalth, and hoped sho felt no Ill effects
from Camberwell Fair few nights ago. The
address greatly embarrassed tho lady, and
threw all the thoughts o. jealous Olhello into
tho mind Of her lover, who abruptly question
ed his bride ss to her having been at tho fair
without his knowledge. The lady could DOT
deny the fact, but denied ever having seeo
the stranger; while he persisted that he no,
ooy saw her at the fair, but conducted her
home from 1t.
Tho green.eyed monster had now Got COM
ple,e possession OF tho bridegroom and after
upbraiding his bIide with in6deli,y, end
threatening tho stranger with vengeancc, be
rushed away, leaving her 10 tho care Of the
gentleman. Tho lady's distress was really
iodesct,bable. To DO suspected of improper
conduct, could not by any innocen, mind be
hrooked but to be so by her future husband,
aWd left by him under the care OF q strangcr
was beyond suffering. The s,rapger, after
soothing her mind ss much rs possible, is re.
ported 10 have said" The person who has
row left you, Madam, is undeserving of your
hand, since no doubts your honor. I have
seen and loved you for two years, although
my humble rank prevented me tho happiness
OF converting with you, until my escorting
you home from Csmberwell Fair. For you
must bs pleased to know, that was tho gal
liant brickIsyer, as you kindly termed me,
when you took we by the hand on your get.
ting ssiely TO tke gate on that occasion. The
young lady had now perfect recollection Of
his voice and person, although tho lsuer was
altered by different dress---but sill her
Iuind was greatly sgi,sted; and when she was
about to speak, her protector intercepted her {:
Since conveyed you home from Gambler
~el,, my uncle, who was builder, died, and
left me seven hundred pounds por snnum.
an besides we'll acquainted with his business.
You arc bride now, and were to DO married
Tomorrow. You must continue 90 Tor two
days longer than was intended this morning,
10 enable me 10 get q license with my name
inserted therein - the bridegroom. On sc-
couot Of your character, the delay cannot ex.
coed the time l have mentioned; I shsll not
Sako any denisL | shall see you home to
night. add explsin myself si large to you and
10 your mother" All which wss done, and
the gsllsn, brieklsyer is now tho happy hus.
band Of sn excellen, young lady; while the
eriginsl Bridegroom must chew the cud Of
disappointment Q, his own imps,uos'y.
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