Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-16

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Iicitude did he lead her down the noun
tain; and after coldly thanking me for
ny assistance in his peril, seemed to for
ret was in existence. Well" added
she, ''Iet him go-are there not things
worth caring for on earth beside love
IRE there not religion, charity, friend
ship?-I will shake off this unworthy
weakness, and turn TO my duty. ] viii
visit the sick and poor, and no one shall
say" she continued, raising her head,
and shaking back her dark curls-'no
me shall say Virginia St Victor is heart
broken, and signing and mourning over
a faithless lover. One trial more--I will
Niite TO him letter Of dismissal, and
then farewell to all those dreams OF
hope-those schemes of happiness for
lie future, which have cheered me in
my sorrows for many lonely day"
4 5 She said this, the tears, in spite OF
herself, burst forth, and covering Il =
face with her hands, she wept in the an
guish and misery of her heart. But soon
recovering, she compressed her lips
lrmiy toge her, an! forcibly pressing
back the tears with her hand, she was
once more hfm and calm; and those
were the last she ever shed for julius
Marston.
The next day, as julius was ponder
ing on what had passed, and puzzled
how to proceed in regard to Virginia, a
letter was handed him; he opened it,
and read as follows:
Dear julius no longer mistake
the nature of your sentiments for Miss
yelling. You love her--and ] write
this to entreatyo not to let any feelings
in regard 30 me induce YOU to hesitate
in pursuing the dictates of your heart
From this moment you are free; and
believe me when | say, you have my
ent,re concurrence in any step you may
take towards gaining the affections of
the above mentioned lady. And that
you and she may always enjoy perfect
happiness, is the sincere wish Of
VIRGINIA.
Things went on briskly after this at
Beckiord, Every one was lively and
happy. julius and Henrietta were of
course perfectly so. Gertrude, Miss
Chapman, Easton, and Darford, were
happy because they were to be brides
maids and groomsmen. Mrs, and Mr.,
"arston were happy because their son
was TO be so well married. Old yelling
and Miss Kitty were happy in the hustle
and confusion of getting ready; and all
the rest of the village were happy be-
cause there was wedding to take place.
There was nothing now b at riding, " ak
ing, and fishing parties, and Virginia
was among them, the gayss, of the gay,
the life of the party. She seemed to
have been Iightened of burden or
grief which had long prayed on her.
All who knew her wondered at the
change, but thought the gaiety of a
dsshing wedding in their quiet little vii
Iage had reused even her. Six weeks
had now elapsed, and julius and Hem
rietta were married; and soon after Miss
Kitty gave out invitations for ball at
Locust Grove.
Every mantuamaker in Bnckford was
pat in requisition, every young heart
beat apxiously for the hour to arrive
At last il came-and at seven o'clock
the company began to assemble at Mr.
WeIling's. Atthe upper end of the room
the bride sat, on a sofa, with her brides
maids each side of her. Her dress was
simple white satin, and her pearl orna-
ments were the wonder and admiration
Of all the room. She sat looking down
ON her fan, and listening with grave
dignity TO the remarks ofheg bridesmaids
The guests had now almost all arrived
Atiast came Virginia. As he came in
the door, she was looking down and
smiling at some remark OF the grooms-
man who led her in; but when she en-
tered the room, she raised her head
ana as she gazed around on the compa-
ny, the bright flash of her eyes almost
startled them. Her dress was of white
silk, and showed her noble form, hei
smooth white neck, and round polished
arms TO more advantage than they had
ever appeared before. Her dark hail
was parted smoothly on her higt
white forehead, and she wore no orna-
ment on it except small wreath Of ma,
tural white rosebuds across the front
She walked up the room with proud
and graceful step, and after making a
low curtesy TO the bride, took her seat
As beautiful as the company had al
lowed the bride to be, yet they were u