Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-11-11

the vast mnshine, in al its wonderful
revolutions, moves on in its grand per-
feciion, without one breath to disturb
their harmony Of action. Yetman, weak,
foolish man, is ever intruding on his fell
lows path; their interests become en-
tangled; evil passions stalk like gigantic
demons over the earth, till it becomes
like battle scene of tumult and storm.
"Oh, Caroline, but for thee" he CONT
nued, as he mounted the steps and APP
piled his hand TO the bell, IL would fly |
this disgusting scene. Thou canst hall
low It and make me happy-but if | am
unsuccessful in this last attempt--theD-
then" He shuddered and entered the
house.
Oh how he cursed the guilt into which
be bad permitted himself to be involved
as he stepped over the richly carpeted
floor, to meet the lovely girl who held
SO strong sway over his destiny. She
blushed as he took her white hand and
conducted her to her seat. There was
nobody in the room, and 50 completely
was every other feeling absorbed in
love that be forgot, for time, his mi
series and his guilt. There was rich
voluptuous ecstacy in the privilege of
being near and gazing upon her. Her
voice went home to his heart than other
voices. Aye, into the very recesses Of
bis soul-he was happy-perfectly hap
Ply his soul and senses were almost lost
in luxurious dream of pleasure. He
revelled in all the soft anguishments of
love the emotions gancinS from heart
to heart, the soft, sweet words that were
loaded with affection, and the looks that
cleaned with soul.
Almost had she consented, when the
entrance of her brother interrupted the
delicious interview He had always
conducted himself gently towards Harry
but this evening he gazod upon him
with flashing eye, and a peculiar ex-
preston of hatred. Mr.. Woftlington
soon after came in, and after little
private conversation lie too caught an
expression of fierceness unusual to him.
For some time little was said between
the gentlemen, though Caroline and
Harry continued to talk fondly and play
fully to each other.
At length Mr. c. turned full up
on Harry, in the very middle of sem
tence---
"Pray, Sir, where were you brought
upp'
81 was born in this country"
''You will believe me, presume,
when | declare feel an uncommon at
tachment for you?n
"Certainly, Sir--but why do you urge
il now"
because now is the time when you
are to prove whether my friendship is not
betrayedw
Betrayed! Sir, | do not understand
your
"Can YOU read, Sir, or have you
been taught deceit and iniquity by ear
only"'
"Hr. c." said Harry, rising in
alarm, "you are sick-wnat is the mat |
terip
"Nothing, sir, except that | have dis
covered plot to ruin you, which will !
give you an opportunity to expose. Read
this letter, sir, and answer me-"
Harry took the letter, and read in o. !
Fanagan's hand writing
"Mr. c. had better be on the ,
watch for Mr.. Williams, il ne wishes to
preserve his sister from shame. No !
more at present. But if this is doubted
let Mr.. Worthington look upon the |
scoundreIs finger, and he will see that !
which may incite him to a brothers re-
venge. FRENDo
The first impulse OF Henry was to de-
stroy the note but Worthington pre-
vented hinl, and read it aloud.
"Where is your fnger-what does it !
mean?" broke from his lips, when he |
caught sight of ring which he had sent |
to bis sister Elizabeth Worthimgton, of !
whom we have before spoken, andwhieh |
she had presented to Harry.
"The ring--aye that accused ring"
said Worthington, ''you are--to me, sir,
shall you answer for your insult to
my family, particularly TO my sister in
- have heard it all and
| know you"
"W orthington, Mr. Ransom, since that
is your name," SAID MIR. c., "is not
the only one who viii punish you for a
sisters wrong"
You mistake me, gentlemen" said
Harry, every moment becoming paler,
SvOu mistake my pliynose -