Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-07-18

whatever YOU may command me. But my
lady, must get me home; il YOU have aught
TO ask, do it quickly that may not be delay
ed"
20! have thousand things 10 ask, you lit
Mmcury, said Rosalind but first Of all, how
did Mr.. O'Connor receive my last letter. Did
he destroy it Indignantly, or did he receive it
kindly why as for that, my lady do not
know that ought to tell said the boy, 'but
I'll tell you, that though he seemed to be angry
! about something am sure the letter did not
make him mad, for he read it over and over
again, gazcd upon the signature, repeated the
himself, as lie paced the room, that he wished
you and he could live in wilderness, where
you might live, love and die alone; and then
he said il was all folly for one TO repinc, and
a thousand other words, which made me think
that lc liked my lady, although he pretended
| to hate the whole world. But then in a few
moments he became angry again, bade me
pack up his things, and prepare for our d.
parture; and as true as live my lady, he said
he would not longer dwell in such a ID
place, where lie was constantly annoyed; and
that If he could not escape the opportunities OF
the inquisitive, and the curiosity Of the impu-
dent, no would cut his own throat, and dsap-
point the whole race Of inquisitivo intrpders,
who, if they had their own way, would not al
low him to dwell in peace and solitude!
"He is a very wicked man." said Rosalind,
with smile, " and do you think that he really
| intends TO leave the town, or cut his throat!'
81 do not believe that he means to cut his
| throat" said the boy, "but know that he
before this, had he not been detained by the
sudden illness of a relative, who he says he
must watch until he recovers; and then we are
| to take our departure, and bid an eternal fare
| well to the town. " And does he remain
with his friend" said Posalind! "Hc does
responded the boy, but do not ask me where
that friend licvs, for I must not, cannot, and
will not tell you; ;-and should |, and he should
discover that had betrayed him, do not
know but he would instantly kill me-" "Be
not alarmed about that my good urchn," re-
turned Rosalind, "tell me his place of resi-
dence, trust TO my management, and be assur-
ed that no harm shall bcfal you;''--and gen.
ty patting his head with her lily white hand,
encouraged him to mako the disclosures she
so anxiously sought for. The boy, no longer
able to contend against the persuasio ions and
gentlcness of Rosalind, at length consented
and in his own and innocent manner, made
every disclosure which she considered essen.
tial to tho accomplishment of her wishes.
"At the northern extremity Of that street, u
said the boy, "in house which you will ea-
silly distinguish by its singular appearance, Mr.
O'Connor is now residing with his friend, and
if you should chance 10 behold him, and should
find it necessary TO tell him in what way you
discovered him, / bescech you in the name OF
all mercies, not to expose me; for should you,
I should soon bid an everlasting adicu to fu-
turc happiness"
Rosalind assured the boy that he should not
be committed on her account, and giving him
a small piece of money, he departed, after
having first blessed the happy day, that threw
him into the presence of SO good and so kind a
lady, and in an instant was far beyond the ken
of Rosalind.
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