Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-03-17

tent uoless iDhaling the same air thai
he breathed. There was scarcely a
secret which she kne ~ that she did
not entrust to him, and she believed
his as constant as herself.
EvenArithea had advised her friend
not to connect her destiny with a man
of 50 light aud wavering a disposition
as Der brothers, and so ~streuuously
did she bcseach her to break Oft all
connection with him, that Marmenia
took it as an insult, and would no lon-
"a hold acquaintance with her. Arr
thea pitied Marmenla's weakness, but
il was out Of her power to alter 1t.
As Mr. Miihmour and family were
one evening sitting at the table, Henry
told his father he had some thoughts
of taking a tour through Europe, to
improve his mind aud health. He
could nos have propo5edany thing more
acceptable to his father. Mr.. MillimOur
readily gave his consent, and he, JOIN,
ed by Eugene and Arllhca, urged him
not to abandon so good a project Tn
cause of their anxiety was veryevident
Henry had become associated with
m ny very wicked companions, and
the love they bore for Marmenia was
another great inducement 10 have
them separated, for they well knew
that she was worthy a better husband
than Henry would make her. AL
things were soon arranged, and 10
three days Henry embarked on board
IA vessel bound for Europe.
Eugene and Arithea had already
breathed their vows of constancy to
each other. He studied night and day
and devoted all 1.-The time he could spare
from her to acquire his profession.
Henry had been gone but a few
days, when a servant brought a note
directed to Henry Mililmonr. That it
was from marmenla wss very evident
by tbe&riting. Can it be possible
said Mr.. MiElsnour, ''that Harry has
not told her OF his departure: GOOD
Heavens! what can the note contaiB?'
Mr. Millimom broke the seal, & read
as follows:
Dear Henry-Your long absence
is so unaccountable to me thai | know
not to what cause to attribute it. A
foolish thought that Henry mlghtprove
false rushedupon my mind, but | would
not harbour no uDgenerous an idea no
my dear Millimour-I choose rather
to think you are ipdisposed. Oil Hen
ry, you caAuoF, ysu dare not he a de
c%eiver: your oatns are already register
ed in Heaven. Oh! thit.k ofmy 81
taation. In a tender moment | trus-
tsd my al! TO you Dear Henry, my
fault is ii loving to much. What have
| written? My fear and anxity have
made me say o than | even
thought, for to believe you false would
be believing you the most perjured
wretch that ever existed. Not being
used to pass a night without seeing
you, your absence has almost distrac
ted me. Send me word by the bear
er what has been the cause.
Yours for ever, MARMENIA."
Mr.. Millimour trembled as he read
this note. He stood few momenrs
with the letter in his band & exclaim
ed, cts too true: the scoundrel has
seduced her, and this is the cause o
his departure. Oh! that | should ever
be a father to a wretch who thus could
take advantage of tie affections of so
young and beautifuGa creature; who
thus could seize upon so tender a plant,
and, under colour of transpIan,iug it
in a more genial cline, tear ii from its
n%ourishing soil, rifle its sweets, and
then cast it away, like a ~loathsomr
weed. What shall | do? Poor girl!
she has so keen a scnslbiiity, | fear
twill break her heart"
Mr.. Millimour addressed a note 10
Marnenia, informing her that Henry
had left town on urgent business, and
would soon return, when her note
should be given to him.
"There," exclaimed MIR. Mill
mour, rising from the table, 81 will
send this TO her, and east her mind for
the present. In the mean .ime | will
write to the william that unless he i'm
mediately returns, and makes her his
wife, l will no longer call him a son
of mine. Give this TO Marmenia,"
he, addrcssinghimse to the maid who
brought the note.
The servant, as she was bid by her
mistress, received the answer, and,
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