Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-07-15

fiery trials of this world.n
There was something in the earnestness OF my man
and the guratve style ofmy language, that caught
the excited imagination of Leslie. knew the auditor
had TO deal with; and follow ing up the impression
had made finished by persuading him TO GO home and
upburden his sad heart to his wife.
must confess, notwithstanding all had SAID, felt
some little socitude for the result Who can calculate
on the fortitude of one whose whole life has 5een
round OF pleasures Her gay spiIts might Fevo at the
dark, downward.path of low humi sssdaDly pointed
out before her. and might cling tothe i1ny regions IN
which they had hitherto revelied. besfdes rum IN
fashionable lite saccompauied by many CALLING NOR
uhcations TO which, In other ranks, II is stranger
In Short could not meet Leslie, the next mornings
without trepidaton. He had made the disclosure.
"And how did she bearil"
Like an angel! Ii seemed rather to he relief to
he mind, for Sue threw her around my neck, and
asked iths was all that had lately made unhappy
but poor GIRL added he she cannot realize the change
we must undergo She has no idea Of poverty but IN
Tue absract she has only read of II poetry where II
is allied to love. She feels vet privaton she
perences no want of accustomed conveniences or ee-
gancies When practically TO experience its
sordid cares, IFS pary wants, its petty humations-
then will be the real tral.n
But" said /, snow that YOU have got over the
vcrest task that OF breaking 10 her, the let
the world INTO the secret the better The disclosure
may be notifying; but then il is single misery, and
soon over; whereas you otherwise suffer it. antcipa
ton every hour in the day 1t is not poverty, much
as pretence. that haiasse ruined manhis struggle
between proud mind and an empty purse-the keep
ing up hollow show that must end
Have the courage appear poor, and you dsarn power
~ OF It's sharpCst sting On this point found Leslie
perfectly prepared. He had false pride himself, and
as tc is wife she only anxious TO conform 10 their
altered fortunes.
Some days afterwards he called upon me in The
ing He had disposed of his dwelling house, and taken
small cottage III the country, few miles from town.
lie had been busted all day in sending out furniture.
The new establishment required few articles, aud those
Of the simplest kind. All the splendid furniture of his
late residence had been sold excepting his wfes harp
tCDr f.i,fa,I IN,
OF herself! belonged TO the little of their loves
tor some of the sweetest of their courtship
were those when he had leaned over that instrument,
and listened Ia the melting of her voice could
not but sm!c at tins instance of romantic gallautry
doatirg husband.
lie was going out to the cottage where his wife
had been all day, experimenting It's arrangement My
feelings had become strongly interested in the progress
OF this family story, and il fine evening, offer
ed to accompany him.
He wearied with the fatigues of the day. and as
we walked out, fell into lit of gloomy rnusng.
Poor Mary" at length broke, with heavy sigh
from his lips.
And what of herr asked l. has any thing happen.
ed TO heI:'
''What," said he darling an inpatient glance ss;s if
nothing to be reduced 10 this paltry situaton-to be
cageu IN miserable cot'ageto be obliged to toll al
most IN the mental concerns her wrechcd habita;iou'n
elias Sue then rcpined the clangc:n
''Repned she has been nothing but sweetness and
good humour. Indeed she in better spirits tn
have ever known her she has been 90 me all love- aud
tenderness, and comfort"
admirable girl!o exclaimed 7. You call Yourself
poor, my TREND; YOU never rich--you never
knew the boundless treasures OF excellence you posses
sed i'll that wonlan.n
"Oh but my friend ifhis first meeting at The cettaoe
were over, think | could then be comfortable. But
ms is her first day of real experience: She has beer in
troduced INTO a humble dwellng-she has been EN-
poycd all day in arranging its miserable equipments
she has for the first tic known the atieues of domestic
iePoymentshe has for the first time looked around
her on home destitute of every thing eega ant and all
most conY enicn and be sitting down ex hans
ted and sptteSs, broodng prospect offuture po
vcrtv."
There was degree of probability in this picture that
could not gainsay, walked on in silence
After turning from the main road, up narrow lane
SO thckIy shaded by forest trees it compcte
air OF secluson, came in sight of the co,tare If
was humble enough in its appearance for the most pas
fora! poet and yet it had pleasing rural look. A
wild vine had overrun end with proilson of fnI
age few trees threw their branches gracefully over
nj and observed several pots of lowers tastefuy dis
Pose anout the door, and on the grass plot in front
slhai wicket gate opened upon copath that wound
through some shrbbery 10 the door. Just as we an
preached heard the sound of crashed
my arm we paused and listened twas Mary's voice
IN style OF the most touching simplicity, singing
httle air q, ,"i"" her husband was peculiarly fond
felt bcsIics hand ifcnable on NY arm. lie STEW, ],
forward to hear more distinctly - node . noise
on the gravel walk. bright beautiful face glanced
out at the window, and yanshed-a light footsep was
heard-and Mary came tripping forth tn moot nc eo
1
were twisted in her fine hair fresh bloom was ON her
check; her whole counteuance beancd with smiles
had never seen her look so lovely
''Aiy dear George cried She 81 am so orlad vo oro
come: PYe been watching and watching for you ard
running down the lane, and looking out for Won. Ivc
set ont table under beautiful tree behind the cottage
and l'ye been gathering some Of the most delcious
berries, for know yon are fond of tlIe-and we
nave anch excellent crea-and every thing is so swee
and still hcre-Oh!" said she, putting her arm within
his and looking up brightly in his face ssOh we shall be
so sung"
Poor Leslie we cvcTcc:1e.--TTc caught her TO his
ooson--he folded his around her-he kissed her
again and againvhc could not speak, bit The tears
Sushed into his eyes. And Ie has often assured me
lat though tue world has since goue prosporousy with
l'n and is life has been happy one, set never has he
experienced moment of such unuiterable felicity
n DHmma-The celebrated Cibbon nowith,lsnd
ing his shorness and otundty, very gallant One
day being tcfe-dtctc with Madame de Cronza5, Gibbon
wished to seize favourable moment ADD, suddenly
dropping OIL bis knees ne declared his love in tho most
passionate terms Madame dc Cronzas replied in
tone likely tglprevent a repetition of such scene
Gibbon was H9ndersruck, but still remained on his