Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-04-18

america, perhaps more tlian any other
country, deprives the inheritors of their
CASTE. Only one person among the nu-
merous population, had contrived to as
certain tho real complexion that tho veil
concealed, and this was young gen
tleman that had lately arrived at the city,
and appeared to have perfect leisure for
love affair, as he often walked before
the colonel's house, and not unusually
met the lady on her little excursions. =
1t was not long after his first appearance,
that he entered shop where she was
standing; while transacting her pur-
chases, she pulled of her glove, aud dis
covered hand of snowy whiteEess.-
The glove, which has always been an
honoured agent in human affairs was
destined to act al important part on the
present occasion, it fell on the floor; the
gentleman and lady both stopped for il
at the same time, the veil was slightly
thrown aside, and lilies and roses were
seen blending in her face. 1t was evi-
dent that the lady was more affected than
surprised, as her emotion was visible in
her whole person, and she caught by the
unprecedented lady for support. The
gontlman had secured the glogs, and
presenting it to her, without sttering a
word, dared out of the shop The glove,
was hastily drawn on the fair hand, and
it was not till che had arrived at her own
room, and locked out her companion,
that she ventured to unfold little roll
that had found its way into her glove
The paper contained only few words,
but they were written in lover-like style
The writer conjured her to tell him
whether she was still free, or whether
the detestable UNION had taken place.
if it were indeed too late, one word would
be enough to destroy him;-if she was
still her own mistress, he would compass
heaven and earth to accomplish his pur-
pose. He then added that he would
cross her path till he received an answer.
The young lady did not keep him long
in suspense, as she passed him the next
day, paper fell from her hand, on it
was written in legible characters, IT is
TOO LATE"
From this time, colonel Morton be-
came desirous to introduce the young la
dy as his wife, into all companies, and
the copper-coloured lady took her place
as housekeeper. Society, however, has
its just claims and will not be triled with; /;
young and old drew back, with Miss
Irvington at the head Of them, and It be-
came necessary for the colonel to ex-
plain the apparent mystery. This ex-
planation was simple, if not satisfactory.
The father ofAgatha Copeland had been
by succession of misfortuncs, reduced
to absolute poverty; it was in this situa-
ton that colonel Morton found him, when
he arrived at Calcutta, and added to the
distress Of pecuniary embarrassmonts,
his health was fast declining. The pres
ence Of his early friend, whom he had
known in England, was the only allevia-
tion which his calamities admitted. -
When after residing there year, colo
mel Morton proposed marrying his beauti-
full daughter, the fathers consolation was
complete, as he not only secured TO his
child, protector, but to his faithful Bru.
ma, the copper-coloured lady } a home.
In the midst Of nuptial preparations, as
the colonel stated the matter his friend
suddenly expired Agatha's fila. aiiec-
ton would not suffer the preparations to
proceed, and he had thought it best to
remove her from scenes which only
heightened her distress. 1t was not till
they had resided some months in Ameri-
ca, that she had consented to tho ceremo-
ny being performed, and that the young
lady whom he had cherished as his dnugh-
ter, he was now permitted to present to
the world as his wife. There were many
who did not fancy either the colonel OF
his story, and were still disposedto stand
aloof from his young wife. In one re-
spect, however, she fully answered all
expectations; her pearls we've elegant
her diamonds splendid, and she actually
sported a"thousand-aoiiar can,eIs hGi,
shascl" If the superb regalia Of dress
was calculated to inspire envy, there was
something in her pallid cheek and Ian.
guild eye, which too truly inspired com
passion, and seemed to say call thi,
availeth me nothing" Even the hard
hearted felt that she was victim, though
they knew not why. Il was evidently
beyond her efforts to be cheerful, and
notwithstanding she had the fairest set o
teeth, and the loveliest dimples in tn,
world, she seldom gave either chance
for exhibition. There was in truth, bu
part of her story told. When Agath;
first learned that colonel Morton wished
to make her his wife, it excited in he
mind nothing but merriment:--it is tru,
| ihera UNA only thirty five wars differ