Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-20
MISCELLANY.
THE ELOpEMENT.

Emily p. was the only daughter Of
respectable and influential merchant,
who at the time to which our remarks
relate, age had numbered with nearly
three score years, the hoary locks were
visible about his head, and the marks of
time wrinkled on his brow the daugh-
ter was just blooming from childhood.
and appeared upon the stage of life as
young and tender plant, springing up,
and encIrcling around all that remained
Of the once sturdy aud manly oak;
whilst the faculties ofthe old man which
had been wont to brighten up his coun-
tenance, were now rcceding to second
childhood, those ofthe daughter emerg-
ing from the first, animated and enlive-
ming, were the comfort and solace of
his declining years, and the prop Of his
now almost tottering and enfeebed
trame.-Nature had been pro in her
favors to Emily, added to which was a
mind cultivated and refined; all the ac-
complishments Of the day had been be-
slowed on her education; her amiable
disposition and manners attracted around
her innumcrable friends, for she was
beloved by all who knew her-s,ich was
Emily =. when about to enter her sew
enteenth year Henry r. had Just re-
turned from a long tour, taken for the
benefit of his health and Improvement; !;
the pale face and feeble frame of the
boy, now wore the robust masculine ap-
pearance OF the man. The enlarge
ment Of mind the graceful manner, the
animated countenance Of Henry did not
escape the notice of Emily; whilst the
the fascinating and interesting appear
ance Of her whom he had left at school,
and who now graced the circles Of The
drawing rooms, enraptured his thoughts,
and impressed upon his feelings all the
ardour of youthful love The acquain-
tance which existed between Henry and
Emily, did lot long conceal their mu-
tuai feelings and the interest inflamed
each bosom, but disclosed an attachment
which strengthened at every interview.
Henry having gained the affections and
confidence Of the daughter, strived also
to secure the favour of the father; in this
he was not so successful; he solicited
his consent to the engagement of his
daughter, but to all his entreaties he re-
ceived positive denial. lie waited
long and used every exertion to alter
the stern infexible decision Of the faith
or, to no purpose; l cannot pourtray
his feelings on the occasion, | will how
ever relate to you in his own words, the
following
"All was quiet, the lights were no lon.
ger to be seen through the windows; the
the inhabitants had retired TO rest, anc
the clock had told the hour Of midnight
nought was heard but the howling OF tn.
dogs or the distant voice of tho watch
the moon gradually rising from the hor
izon, its gentle beams opened to view
the surrounding scene, and seemed bu,
to impress more visibly, the stiffness Of
the hour. | approached the steps Of
the dwelling, gave gentle tap, tho vel
known signal to summons forth the ob.
ject that caused visit at so unusual ar
hour. As if in waiting the door gently
opened, and the sylph-like form Of EN-.
lily presented itself; the light of the
moon exhibited a counte enance distressed
much agitated, she stretched forth heu
hand, and with smothered accents fee
bly, exclaimed. Henri, I had hoped you
would not come, we must not 90; my
father. what will be the feelings OF my
fatheri
Touched with the apparent distress
and anxiety Of her whose only look