American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-09-02
WILMINGTON, TUESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER, las.

feeling need not tell you more than this lie la
been deceived in me-his seemingly virtuous wifi,
has been false to the vows she plighted 10 lin be
fore God" Helen dropped her head upon he
folded arms, anu sobbed aloud. When she had re
covered herself she said, SCI have told you mi
guilty secret, sir the worst seems over, for fee
strength now to tell my husband. Might I reques
you to come and pray with me tomorrow evening
by that time shall have seen my husband he ha
promised TO come here Tomorrow, at s o'clock
Mr.. Curzon had been at Grst inclined to dissuad
her from this confession to brutal and profit gate
wretch, who had himself violated every duty OF
husband. He thought of her declining health. an,
feared lest the trial should prove too great for her
ne said something on the subject, but Helen wa
determined; she told him that she felt as if powe
would be given her. He therefore agreed to he
request--lt was long after three O'Clock when tht
husband appeared Helen turned very pale, as he
,carelessly touched her hand. "Who is this with
your" he inquired in loud Whisper, looking rount
on Mr.. Curzon with bold and scrutiniling glance
The old gentleman instantly replied 10 his whisper
surveying him with calm, but earnest look !; "MJ
name is Curzon, and am clergyman. heare
that your wife was dying woman, and came I,
read the Bible to her, and to pray with her. I'll,
man grumbled out few indistnct words, and ixee
on his wife suen scowl which seemed to threaten
that his dlspleasure should be more plainly declar
ed at future time. Husband" said Helen, quite
calmly, in feeble voice, i" understand you !; bu
allow me to SO to my grave in peace shall no
Ibe long here, and / cannot consent to trile any
longer with my soul. must think Of God ane
therefore Go not now fear to speak of Him to you
Husband, husband ~ she continued, perceiyinf
that the savage expression Of his countenance re
NAMED unchanged, let me be heard for once
You will think of this unkndness when am dead
and be then sorry.--What, have we both been with
out religion T'-The man sat down in sullen, care
less silence. Now, will speak, said she. look
ing up with her face deadly pale :" Richard" -th,
man did not seem 10 notice her" in the presence
OF this gentleman, hear me speak. have sent 70
you, TO tell you what has been too long concealed
You have thought me viruous wife, know 20,
have in all your unkndness, you have had tul
confidence OF my innocence. ] confess that hav
deceived you, that ! am guilty creature!'-"It i
lie" said the man, Indignantly, startled into atten
ton by her words. The blood rushed into his face
and he struck his hand almost nriously on the table
" it is lie, Helen, and no one shall dare to tell nj
otherwise" Poor Helen sunk back in her chair
and covered her face with her hands, colouring s.
deeply, that her cheeks and forehead deepened int
crimson, when opposed to her pale fingers. M
dear Richard" she continued, in ialtering voice
leaning forward and looking earnestly in his face
| I" before God, and as dying woman, | declare tina
am ; no, not am, hope | am not now it wa
many years ago. have been Y n. Do not as
any particulars but forgive me before die"
| " The man met the earnest gaze of his wife,
seemed, very sernly at first he heard every wor
she uttered and still sat with his eyes fixed on hei
and then on vacancy. Helen moved slowly from
her chair she approached her husband, her kne
trembled beneath her as she placed her hand on his
and said, meekIy and entreatingIy, will you iorgiy
such creature" His chest began to heave VIC
lenty, storm seemed convulsng his frame, it wa
the storm Of passionate grief he could not controu
bit; the large tears gushed into his eyes-the boil
and profligae sinner wept
! :" Helen did not move, her hands were clasped Of
his knee, her face had fallen on her bosom.--The,
feared that she was insensible; she any thin!
but insensble, her whole soul was wrapt in trans
port of prayer; her husband lifted her up, and places
her tenderly in her chair He sat down near her
still weeping, and holding her hand. Oh how dill
ferent did she look from guilty creature how pur
and how touching was the expression OF her counter
ance the fair lids yelling her soft blue eyes, from
which the tears quietly trckled over her pale cheeks
! her lips moving in prayer. My love, my dear in
4 iured wife, said her husband-the very man who's
appearance had seemed to declare that he was los
TO every sense and feeling, sit is who should ssl
\ forgiveness, Ii you are sinner, what, what am
You have my forgiveness freely. Can you ever for
] give me?' As hope God, for Chrisi's sake, viii
forgive me- she replied. Il cannot bear 1t any
ltA GER said the man will come to you agar
soon, | must go for short time Richard sh'
said. The man stopped Helen did not speak, bu
she looked towards the Bible which lay open upot
the table. 81 know what you would tell me- SAT-
he; that book has taught You to act thus; | car
never forget it, 1t is the book Of life exclaimed
i Helen. The man came back from the door, HI
placed his hand upon the Bible, and then looked a
Mr.. Curzon. Take it, it is yours said the oh
clergyman, and may Gods blessing be with it.
Richard Gray took up the book--the door closed OF
him."
! Laura is prevented from visiting Helen for time
after this trying scene: she is then hastily calico
j upon TO see her before she dies: