Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-06-08

Chlde's absence. to-Sibys father The latter looked
ppou the Young warrior merely in The light of friendly
yisiter, cndeavorcd initiate hn the arcana of
agriculture, and teach him the value of p,ize OK
lectures which hero patiently endured for the sake
of Siby who had given him early hint of the old
mans bumour. But lie had more than This 10 endure,
for Sbyl, cxulting in the general homage which was
paid her charms by all the hunters of the country
around resolved TO torment her lover, without well
knowing why. The young soldiers jealousy up in
arms, and to keep the peace, Sibyi was obliged 10
accede 10 interview III her little boudUir.'
~, a fine housekeeping afternoon. The sweet
south murmuriug through the lattice amongst the
strings OF the guitar, and the golden s were sporting til
they almost flung themselves out OF their crystal globes
just the hour for every thing to be hao
nous-Sibyl was somewhat vexed, and the Childc was
some angry. lie Obliged her for meeting
him. he feared that he taking her more az
able occupations; and he was, Attained her
other visitors should want to amuse them. lie
merely wished ask if she had his
lily, for whom it was time tina, he should think of setting
aud when he had obtained lcm he no longer
teass upon her condescension. Siby lean; her cheek
Upon her hand, and regarded him patiently till lie had
done.
"'Nly commands she gravely said, confidential
nature, and cannot speak them if you Tar off,
"As she rendered her ltle hand, her features broke
through their mock ceremony into half smile, there
was an enchantment about her which could be with
"'Sihyl,he exclaimed, 'why have you taken such pains
To torment ,ne?'
"'And why have you i'll to the inanctions
which gave you:'
"'Ili!-Heaven and earth. Have no, lahourcd to be
agreeable till my head is turned ,op.3,-turvy:,
oh, yes and hind side before we'll for il is any
thing but right But did tell you pursue this autlab!e
work with umnmg and rownins, and doubling dcspe
ration ill was in agony lest you should die of your
eSertious, ana leave the willow
"Ihe cavalier stated his provocaiion with much elo
qucncc
"'Dear Shyl, he continued, have passed sufcien,
ordeal If really pussess your love let me decjare mine
at once, aud send these barbarianS their business
or rather be sent abou; your own il you have any;
Tor you cannot suppose that the specimen which you We
/ nf
much in your ia YOUR
"'Thcn why not teach them the presumption of their
hopes and tell them that you despse tlen.'
'Because they are my fathers friends, and because
whatever their hopes may be- they will Probably
encouragement hefore they ford opportunity of
giving my opinion thereupon.'
EBu has any necessity 10 give ,ia,p en- winch
you have bestowed upon me?'
"'And is IT you vsho ask this Observation-Disclosures
possible to mee our attentions those love with the
same indifference which towards the rest of the
wofid-" oud nothing, do you hint-no eli-tne coun-
ehahceho treaceous accent, betray the secret which
is oar interest to maintain? Uukud, make poor Sibyl's
pride confess muca!'
"fhe cavalier did know whether he OUGHT 10 feel
quite convinced He counted the rings upon the fin cers
which were still locked in his own, three times over
Sby he at last sa id, q them 10 tfin1h
over in their bright fances If YOU are sin
cee wan me- let US anticip the slow timet
US seek happiness by the readest trust me-
iii difficult to obtun Wishes you are TOO
dear to despair of pardon for having acted ,vi,lout IT,,
"'And you would have fly with you:, ShyI sbrao.
rom the dea;--her pride longer assumed in sport
You do WELL she resumed reproach with the dupii-
city which have practsed. 1t JUS, TO s,p,os ,a,
she who has gone far, would scrupe TO make the
love which has been avshed upou the Involvement for
her dlsohedlence that the pride which has yielded much
would be content to be pursued fugitive return
as penten''
"'Then, Siby, you do not love nne:'
81 not used make assurances IF tho, kind en,
than inclined submit, to- the cbsrsc of decor
"'Methnks, Lady SibyI, he replied, with Somewhat
OF bitterness you very easily take offence tonight II
! CFrf 9ipir re battor Ja
we upon another.'
'Sbyis heart beathisir, but she did not speak.
ii possible that may have mistaken your reasons
Tor H'J"ng me to silence; for is, doubt advisable
that yonf more eligible friends should have the oEporun
ty Of speaking first
Sbys heart trat higher and the &c 1r snrans To her
eyes but her head turned away.
1--WE Rave staih long, she said With an elgt at
coniposure.
al thank you, Lady sibyl, he replied, rising hat
" 10 depart, 'iof allowing me to right under-
Standing. And now
her anger never had been more than Rash-sl,e
could hardly believe him serious be was he would
Sonn repent
"'A"d now, she interrupted him, reIapsing into her
iavclies look Of racfy 'Chide Wiifu would be- glad Of
his picture AGAIN.
You certainly will oblge Ms by restoring IL
why do you moi TX Sir Iubn for ii?'
lazy oihyi, am serious; and mist beg to remark
l"' II can DC but an unworthy satisfaction retain It for
boast to Jour lover.
i do rot see that there is any thing 10 boast Of in il
The face is not particularly handsome one and a. "a,
MN Tor whom 1t is meant he has never made rure IN
any history excepting his own letters Here is one in INV
dressing easel pray you stand still while rcad
over the wondTou exploits which you performed in vour
last battle, for think have looked lust as YOU
do now -" - ''
"Ihcre is no saying hcilcr his resolution would have
neen hnl enough TO persist III bis dire had no, the
Lady Sibyls attendant that moment entered with Sir
Lubins compliments and it was mas, the honr v,,c %
lad engaged to ride with him. Childe WiIru' boar
armed with thicker Of mail than ever and his Inns
wriihcd into bitter smile.
DO not let ne dctan YOU Lady Sbyl he sal per
haps your genIewoman will be good cnourh 10 find mo
the picture amongst your csst-of nrnamen,s'
Tins was rather too MUCH to he exposed in her weak
ct point TO the impairment sUrpr5c of her servant
'hay--nay, she replied in confusion have done for
ic pescnt;-if you ask fo it norrow I viii return
vi shali nnt oehcrc Tomorrow aud ii is hardly COMBAT
'5c with Lady Sbyl's pride presents which the
donor would resume.1
"Her answer was little indi5nan--hi his rcioinder was
little more provokiug the maid began laugh in her