Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-08-02
PROVIDENCE, SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST p 1929

eyes of Angelina looked out from bereatl
their long lashes, adulation was no longer
deception, and the voice Of hattery breath
ed in tones Of such deep and fervid pa.
thos. that ono would suppose that the
trapPor had been caught in his own snare
Her form was all softness and delicacy. Her
manners were more easy than those Of most
city damscls and they possessed this superior
ity, they were not studied.
Can it be supposed that one so gentle, so
tender and versatile, possessed also great firm
ness and decision of character! Such was the
case with Angeina-From that path which
she considered marked out by duty. nothing
could tempt her. Notwithstanding her frank
ness and generosity, no female ever shrunk
from an indelicate allusion sooner than Ange-
lima Williams. She had several admirers who
prosecuted her with their addresses, and whilo
in the honesty of her heart, she babe them
desist, they fancied they saw enough in her
suavity and gentleness Of nature, to encour-
age them to perscverc. But theirs was a
hopeless case. She had too much principle
and too much good sense to marry the man she
could not love-and she had too refined taste
and too noble heart to become attached to
any thing bordering on mediocrity.
A woman may have sufficient kindness and
goodness of heart to treat all men with respect,
but, in spite Of her humility, her soul will never
devote itself to ono beneath her. She may
think herself the most insignificant creature in
the universe, and yield up her interests as
though she had 40 right to a standing in So
ciety; but in love, nature will assert her rights
and elevate her to the station where che be-
longs.
Lorenzo was q stranger. He had resided
in an adjacent village; but business called him
to W, where he anticipated spending several
months. Ho had been much abroad in tho
world, but had returned with an untarnished
reputation, and pure and feeling heart. He
was youth Of genius and much promise, but
like Angelina. possessed considerable ardor,
and rather too much romance to suit tho big
otry Of tho narrow souls who comprised the
principal part Of the natives Of W.. There
was too much honour and ch;valrous gallantry
in him, too much careless frankness, and pro-
fuse generosity to suit those mortals who think
themselves the snlt of the earth, because they
hoard their gains with penurious care, i, and doze
through two sermons every sabbath day. His
manner Of expressing bis adherence Of silded
vice and hypocritical mummery was intempc-
rate, and as he was in the hoart of the camp
where those failings abouuded, it may be
naturally supposed he had no difficulty in find
ing enemies.
The first evening Of his arrival, he bad busi-
ness with the father Of Angelina He called
on him at his house; was cordially received;
and tho family seemed highly pleased with his
conversation and appearance. Angelina ex-
pressed no opinion Of the young stranger.
which was thought extraordinary, as her wit
was generally elected by every tfiimg event
"How did you like the appearance Of Miss
Williams, last nght'' inquired young farmer
OF Lorenzo, on the ensuing morning
81 can hardly form an opinion Of her." ro-
piled tho youth--"she neither spoke nor look
cd up during my visit"
A loud laugh followed this declaration; and
Lorenzo begged his friend to explain.
"Ha! hap said the boor, showing his rusty
teeth-"ncver spoke! mover looked up' ha!
ha!-but seriously, did you ever see such
lively piece bcfore''
81 assure you," said the youth, "sbe did
not speak while was with hcr-my CONVERSE
ton was with tho old gentleman and the family
in general; but she might have spoken once
or twice very properly, yet she kept her eyes
fixed on tho floor, and uttered not word whilo
sat there"
"Thats odd" replied tho other, "upon my
soul, that's very strango-she is called the
most talka,ive, frce-spokon girl in the village"
They pa.ted-but Lorenzo determined to sec
her again and address his discourse immediate.
ly to her; and "if she bas a tongno," said be.
"she shall either use it, or treat mo with IN
cHity."
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