Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-09-26

thy care" l feared you was Ill, and
came 20 see you, and do all for you am
able; you arc very ILL" "No, my dear,
but too weak to 20 abroad to taste the
beauties Of the morning, or to see the
smoke rising from thy dwelling. Thou
ant well come, for l shall never more
descend the mountain, or wander in its
forests. My days arc numbered, and l
must soon 60; end l have nought to dc.
lay me, save my regret to leave thee,my
sweet rose Of the mountain" "Why,"
said Harriet, whose tears were fast flow
ing, "wby do you speak thus' trust
you will soon be well, and person like
you must have many friends, with whom
to part must be bitter. Have you none
you loyci" "I once had, but they are
now no more. Sit down, and l will tell
you ALL" She sat down by his bedside,
and with her hand composed the locks
on his forehead. The act was followed
by smile Of complaccncy, which bro't
the tear again to her eye.
When," said he, "my heart was
light as thine-when novelty threw its
charm on every object, and the romantic
vielons of youth fitted before me, my
hours were saddened by the death OF
those whose arms had protected my fee
bier hours, and whose care had aided the
development Of mind. But time, the
comforter, assuagcd my grief; objects
again wore their brilliant hucs, and al
lurcd to the pursuit. But the bright WIS.,
ions Of youth are seldom rcalised-the
frost-work Of fancy is dashed by the
collisions of interest, and we arc often
taught that 4" man was made to mourn" +"
Disappointment oft assailed me, and
thwartcd many of my enterprises and
schemes of enjoyment. A vision OF
beauty crossed my path, bound me with
its spell, and wished not to be releas-
ed. was united to Emily, nor did re-
gret ever follow. When the bloom Of
her check was faded, moral beauty more
than compensated for tho loss, and her
society caused me to disregard the tria!s
Of life. We had an only son, whose
youth gave high hopes of promise, and
who, we fondly believed, would smooth
our passage to the tomb. His country
called him to her defence, and he fell
on the field Of her glory. When the
battle of B was over, he was not to
be found among his countrymen, nor had
l even the satisfaction of Distinguishing
his grave. His mother withered at the
stroke; and not long after the tomb
closed on all that was dear to mo on
earth. l could not remain where every
thing reminded me Of my loss, ard / re-
moved to another place; but the society
of the gay and careless was irlssome.-
Conscious that / could no more engage
in the cares of this world, resolved to
retro from its hustle, and employ my
remaining hours in preparing for the
change Of worlds which was sensible
must soou take place. chose this spot
having seen it in my carly youth, and
marked it then as delightful spot to
spend the evening of ones days in.-
Here have I lived; and though sorrow
has been my companion, yet it has moi
produced that gloom which ban,shes
from nature all that is fair and lovely;
but tho quiet and beauty around has
soothed my laceratcd feelings, and the
Bible has taught me resignation to the
will of heaven. Such is my story; not
long, and you will sec the cottage ten.
antless." Harriet was overcome by tho
artless tale: increased in effect by the
trembling tones and pallid countenance
Of the narrator. She spent the day in
cndcavouring TO administer to his CON-
fort, and left him at night, promising to
return atmorn. Ere the sun had gilded
the mountains top, she was at his side,
and daily did she renew her Offices Of
kindness; but all did not restore health
to his dccuying frame. With sorrow did
she watch his daily decline, and thought
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