Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-06-07
THE YOUNG MOTHER.

"Her little world of happiness L.
there - was the exclamation of Henry
Howard, while his friend was observing
the fondness of the young.mother to her
infant. "Where else should it be ~ re-
piled tho friend" for, in loving it, she
manifests her affections for you, her
husband she fastens still stronger the
ties of pure chaste esteem around
the heart" Think not" answer
ed Henry" that entertain any fears of
her infant daughter SO absorbing her
love, as that she should have little to
bestow on others who have an equal
right to possess it l made the remark
merely as proof Of my being blessed in
seeing her cherish the tender feelings of
which her nature is susceptible, Charles
you know not the bliss that have ex-
perienced, and the portion of good that
has fallen to my lot, in being united with
such partner as my Caroline. ." In
deed" replied Charles, "were to
Judge from your animation, and from
expressions Of Joy in your countonance,
my decision must be, that you enjoy u
supremacy Of bliss" would not
claim superiority in this respect for
myself" answered Henry" but yet she
is all that the most sanguine expectations
| can DESIRE"
Such was the conversation that passed
between Henry Howard and Charles
| German, the latter Of whom was on a
visit at the residence Of Henry. In for
mer years an intimacy had commenced
between them, and was continued and
strengthened by their pursuing the same
studies at college. When their research
es at the seat of science were finished,
Henry retired to the enjoyment of a
legacy bequeuthed by his father, and
Charles engaged in mercantile pursuits -
Thus situated, and feeling the loneliness
of his case, Henry resolved upon en-
gaging the affections of one who might
render his condition more joyous.
|; was not long before he was introduc
cd to Caroline Bently; favorable i'm
preston was tho result Of this meeting
esteem grew stronger, attachment sue
ceeded, and final " the tender passion
swayed the hearts Of both. Henry made
known TO her parents his situation: his
proposals were acceeded to by them, and
in accordance with their wish, in compli-
ance with his own feelings, and in obe-
dience to the timid assent Of Caroline,
the vows Of constancy and love were
signed and sealed at The altar. The sol.
itariness of his residence now gave way
to the blithesome notes, and, in the de-
velopement OF the virtues of his partner,
his soul was knit still closer to her, and
his heart glowed with gratitude to the
Providence that had assigned him such
u bosom companion The first pledge
of affection increased their mutual love
and all their happiness centered in the
little Mary. She had reached that age
when infancy is most charming-when Q
child is most endeared to the beholder
Tho mothers anxious care and solicitude
were displayed in teaching il to sustain
it's weight upon its little feet; and heI
Joyous pride was great when the chile
first essayed to walk; then tho mother
kindly watched her tottcring steps and
rewarded her efforts with kiss: thcr
the smile deporting over the features o
Mary, and the clasping together Of the
tender hands, in joy unspoakable, as sht