Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-12-06
JRDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 6, 1923.

lnIe tn6 expfeSb'Ou o. intcIcet anu uppfOVatiou
with which Adelaide welcomed him. when he
eniered--'tis true site had never said she loved
but her eye, her varying smile oil spoke =
And Rosalvan-had he not proflesed her his
hand mo with all the ecceniricny .of his
amiable disposition. he had only sought TO win
her regard by endearinR attentions, aud un-
wearicd assiduity, and whom he did speak more
explicitly, il was mild and gentle. as one who
feared TO be abrupi, lost her shrinking delicacy
should tempt her TO reject bis dazzling pro-
posals. -F
One evening, when Mrs. Ormond and Ade-
iaide were sewing, and Rosalvan was correct
ing zone drawings that Adelaide had hastily
sketched, Mrs. OrG.ond abruptly exclaimed.
: Do you know Miss Mowbray That to.morrow
ends the time you had limited staying with US !
I suppose j need not order the carsisQs at an
early hour con; inued she, with an arch smile.
! must aOpe you are not anxious, for my de-
p%artUre, dear Mrs. Ormond,' was the blushing
yet playful reply Of Adelaide.
Why no, l do not p~ositivel wish it, Miss
Mowbray, only ! would be pleased 10 know
how long it has been since You have relinquish-
ed your former Intention SAID Mrs. Orinond,
with provoking calmncss.
Rosalvan had thrown wa his pencil at the
beginning of.ihis conversation, and was silent
~ utiiI Ink we ocuutHu COuiuSioH " utIuIN
her complexion var, ing through every shade
of roseatc hue. He now approached, and with
manly grace, assured Mrs. Ormond that Miss
Mowbray had kindly confessed her interest in
his alta chmeni, and ] only wait your nppro-
baton, dear Madam added he, TO render me
indeed happy
oh, | love Adelaide too we'll TO impede
her wishes in any respect said Mrs. Ormlond
l will not even desire her 10 alter her dotcr-
mination of returning home TO morrow, and
d /! l entreat you 10 spare your ~raIllcry,'
interrupted Adelaide. and ! will toll you all >
'On one condition | will, returned Mrs. Or
moud. Go and arrange your dress. my love,
aud then for a walk TO recruit our scattered
senses. Adisu, MIR. Rosalvan, in the evening
we will expect YOU
That evening Miss Percy called on Mrs.
Ormond at quito an Questionable hour = she
appeared uncon.e'only gay, and looked ms fas-
~cina,ing as ever. You soc | dislike etiquette,
my dear Mrs. Onnond.' said she, and have
come without ceremony. Will you believe
added she, after a pause, : have heard some
thing of an idle report about Mr.. Rosalvan and
Miss Mowbrayr
What can it possibly be- demanded Mrs.
OrmOnd.
.Oh! quite a silly idea replied aiiss Percy,
IduSHiuR- ~ was sulu WI. itos ilNdu III Nisc
Mowbray were positively engaged. and on the
eve Of marriage. Is it not ridiculous. my dear
Mrs. OrmOnd
As | am a party concerned. my dear Miss
Percy, ! do not like to pronounce 1t ridiculous
but Miss Mowbray will very certainly become
Mrs. Rosaivan.'
The most angry as,onishmrn. was depicted
OH the countenanrc Of Mas Percy. Yo" are
surely trifii,g with me- she at last exclaimed
: Mr.. Rosal,a an marry Miss Mowbray!'
Even So replied Mrs. Ormond. calmly.
Il cannot believe it, returned Miss Percy.
: Mr.. Rosaivan the rich, admirod Mr.. Rosal-
van!-be wed the humble, iowly Miss Now
bray!'
Most true,' said Mrs. Ormond, with infinite
sang frOid. Adelaide at this moment entered
the room, looking 80 innocenfly beautiful, that
Miss Percy could scarcely return her graceful
sdlure. Turning haughtlly from her, she took
up an elegantly bound book that lay on the tu-
bile, and turucd over the leaves scarcely know
ing she was looking u, it. But her attention
was unpIeasantly arrested by observing the
name of Henry RosaIvan' on the first leaf,
and underneath, written in the same hand
Adelaide Mowbray.'
Bless me, Miss Mo~bray,' cried she. turn
ing to the astOnlshed Adelaide Il had no idea
yOu WcTo So Hl'Illdtc Win WI. hOSdlVan. III i
mistake not, the first the he saw you was that
evening you were So pressed to sing. I de clare
| felt quite grieved for you j, must have been
very unpleasant before so manv strangers,
many of whom were amateurs 1T music I
Miss MowbIay is certainly much indebted
to you for your considcrate Kindness said Mrs.
Or;nond.
Miss Percy now looked at her watch, and
remarked it was tune to return home to dress,
as she had promised to g" 20 the theatre
: But, on my worG,' she added. here comes
the hero in question. Well, Mr.. Rosa!van,'
said she, after returning his bow with IA sweet
smile, : ! verify believe ! have only to call here
when | wish TO see you yoi. have be- come
quite domosticd,ed is it = Aladdin's wonderful
lamp or the charms of Miss Mowbray, that,
has produced this enchaniment 2
If tbs u charge worthy of remark | certain
Is owe ii TO HE rosisi less attractions of Miss
Moa.bray,' he replied, bowling TO Adelaide.
Il yield TO your superior decision.' SAID Miss
Percy. with mock gravity; and after mat
%ayo"al. none will dispute the happy taste OF
MIR. RoSllvan.'
None caa dispute il, my dear Miss Percy
exclaimed Mrs. OrmogJ.
How ihoug,tless | am interrupted Mss
Pe,c ~ to be lingering here when | know | aui
waited if aprOpos, Mr. Rosaivdn, do you at
teGd the theatre tins evenings
Il shall DC mosi happy 10 go, it Mrs. Or
mond aud Miss Mowbray will honor ne win
their company replied X ~,salvan.
am glad she IS gone sand Mrs. Orinond.
after Miss Percy's departures; I never saw a
woman so van OF her beauty and consequence
sine absolutely thinks no one is entmled 10
any attention but her divine self
%! pray excuse her lrtie iolllos.' exclaim.
cd Ad la de- M'ss Percy IL decidedly b. auri-
iul. aud being left un o%ntrolled mistress of
large iodluno at an oarly age, aud having 10
kind parents 10 dTeIi her, you must not, can
not blame her for being haughly, perhaps ca
prIc,ous.'
TIC soft and speaking counienance "f A,le-
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