Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-22

not anxious TO have the honour of that gentle
mans correspondence; and you will excuse
me, if say TO you, that your familiarity with
that gentleman, and the solicitude you express
in his behalf, is neither creditable to your
dscernmcni, or honorable to your Intelligence;
and what is still more, it is by no means cal
culatcd to elevate you in the estimation of
those, who have heretofore, thrown the veil
of partial friendship over your fobles, and
ascrlbed your impropreties, TO the cXtravagan-
ccs of an inexperienced girl, ardent in her
feelings, and governed by the impulses Of pa-
tonic love. You must nowallow me to speak,
freely, calmly, dispassionately and frankly,
Miss Villars; and will, in the exercise of the
freedom of speech, and in the lulncss of my
zeal for Your welfare, in word, undisguis-
cdly ayow, that your department, for the last
two months, and ever since this unfortunate
and miserable O'Connor returned from the
Indies has been exceedingly improper, indeli-
cate and unjustifiablc; and the time has now
arrived, when it becomes me, as a friend to
you, and your respectable family to say, that
my cxcrtons shall be made use OF, to put
stop to your oXtravagant conduct!
The amazed Rosalind, listened to the rude
language of Maria - the book fell from her
hands; a tear watcrod her soft blue eye, and
a half suppressed sigh, escaped her throbbing
bosom;-shc attempted to speak but could not,
whom she had ever looked up for consolation
and support, was too poignant TO be borne and
as she knew not how she had meritcd it, it was
rendered still more painful TO her sensitive heart
At length, however, recovering herself sufiic-
iently, to ariculate audible words, she bade
the courier return to his master;--and then
turning to Maria said to her, 4" in all my suffer-
mgs, sorrows and disircsscs, / had looked up
to you Maria, as my friend and solace; but
how sadly have been disappointed. In mo-
mcnt Of apparent excitement, have you in the
presence of this gentleman, charged me with
of which heaven truly knows am not guilty p;
and have placed yourself in the posture OF my
accuscr. How have deserved this; how have
| mcrhcd this unexpected unkindness! Tell
me Maria, for morcy's sake tell me, il in
the course Of my life, have committed any
act Of impropricty; or have ever done thai
which justly entities me to your Indignation, ol
disrespect."
eff must then be candd,'' responded Ma.
ria, md a naughty look of austerity bcclouded
her countenance as she spoke, " ever since the
return Of this worthless misanthropc, yet con.
tirmcd and artful lbertine, have watched
your actions: and have discovered that your
whole mind has been bent on a romantic
amour, and as friend to you and your family,
have felt myself bound to nip it in its bud
and though You may charge me with being
your accusrr, and dcspise nc ever after, now
alow, tl,t no effort shall be wanting on my
part, 10 pat an end 10 IL. lol must know Miss
what are the designs of your nts;-they
have designated gentleman, suitable to youi
age and iortune--hc is at hand you know the
rest" Thus saying she significantly pointed
10 the Jouug gentleman present; and would
have retired, had she not been detained by
Rosalud who begged her TO explain herself;
and added. " though my father NAV control
my actions, he cannot control the feelings OF
my hear they are governed by the Almgh-
ty only; and though regard tho wishes of a
fond and doating parent, cannot and will
not surrender 10 him the controul OF my heart s
best wishes. know not what are his designs;
nor do Catchy determinations are made
up, and they cannot be altered"
Thcrc vas an air Of iirmncss and homes. in
dcna',on in her manner, which Miss Hardy
had never before Witnessed; and though she
affected 10 look upon the Initiated feelings Of
Rosalmd with ineila!'c disdain, still she
watrY ed them Nth mdscrbablc interest. and
dreaded the oi'creyesercc they might produce
" As find Miss Vilars, that you are moi in u
suitable mood TO talk OF subject of SO much
Importance to yourself, as TIE ohc which
have perhaps indiscrcctly introduced" said
Maria, &C. will leave you for the monien, TO
entertain This gentleman, Mr.. Charles Sexton
and hope VIXEN next sec you, shall have the
satisfaction OF Iindingy you in Car moro COM
-,
TIC fatal consequences, which your adhesion to
Mr.. o'Conrer, r ust have on your happiness;
and now for q innncni | ND Nnn nlirn and