Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-07-12

yet but imperfectly restored, and fe''
behind her gayer companions. Again
her eye was turned to the last asylum oi
solitary mourner had leii
The spot, and, with u melancholy step,
was slowly returning to the village
Their paths intersected, and he was al
ready before her. He bowed, and both
were for some moments silent. He at
length said, in a voice Of suppressed
emotion:
The cause which brought me hither
is now terminated in the grave. leave
this place tomorrow. Suffer me, then,
Miss, even at This moment Of sorrow, to
thank you, for the interes. you have
evnced in the suAerings of my departed
faiher-for the soothing attentions you
have paid him. If the cup of afiiiction
is ever yours, may some kind spirit, gen.
tie as your own, temper its bitterness
some being, bright and lovely as your
self, hover round your pillow.
Isabel could not reply. Her party
had now halted, and as she rejoined
them, the young stranger uttered a sti-
fed farewell, and striking into another
path, disappeared.
On her return, the subdued Isabel
was pressed to the bosom of her father.
If any thing at this moment could have
given her pleasure, it was his arrival, as
she painted to leave spot that was now,
to her, utterly devoid Of interest. The
light adieus Of ceremony were easily
concluded, and early the following morn
ing she was equipped for departure.
As her father handed her into the car
riage, he stopped 10 speak with m ac-
quaintance, while a young man, who
was passing at the moment, suddenly
paused, and clasping his hands, ex-
claimed,
Mr.. Courtney, my benefactorp
Il do not understand you, SIR said
the astonished Courtney-I know OF no
one who can give me so flattering IT,
tle.'
'Ahp said the young man, whose
countenance and voice were but too IA
miiar to the trembling Isabel, 'am l
then so changed! l am AIvah Hamil-
ton, the soldiers son, whom, seven years
ago you rescued from extreme poyerty!'
Mr.. Courtney pressed his hand with
emotion
'You mean, my young friend, the
sco-nful boy whom l would have res
cued, but for his intolersble pride.
Oh, sir, evasion il unavai'ing. We
could not mistake the hand that relieved
us. Have you not, then, GONE interest
IN hearing-will you not suffer me to
tell you, what have been the fruits ol
your bounty
'I shall gladly listen to aught in which
you are concerned said MIR. Courtney,
and Alvah proceeded
1.-TWO days after you left US, my poor
father was removed to more comfort
able shelter, and was entered at school
l could yet attend 70 the personal wants
Of my father, and melted to exertion by
every claim of gratitude and duty, l coulc
but progress in my studies. | was soor
ready penman and accomrtant, and G
year afterwards was received into f;
wealthy mercantile house, as an undel
clerk. My wages enabled me to make
immediate provision for my father, ant
they were yearly augmented. And now,
he added, in a subdued tone, since he
is at length called to receive far higher
[ wealth than that of earth, my first exer.
tions shall be to discharge the pecuniar.
part of that obligation which has 81
greatly influenced my present destiny
/ The obligation which you speak of,
said Mr.. Courtney, does not exist. Al
ample equivalent was at once received
in the pleasure of assisting INDECENT vir
tue. Do not then wound nc again, by
50 unjust an allusion--but tell me,
your venerable father is no more p
Alvah briefly sketched the late event.
and Mr.. c. now shook him warmly b.
the hand.
Farewell, dear Alvah. My carriage
has been some time waiting. Believe
that | rejoice in your prosperity, nn'
remember you may always command
my friendship.
Alvah looked wistfully alter him
he departed but the form of Isabel wa
not visible. She had shrunk back il
the carriage at his approach. and ha'
thus escaped observation. From he
father who was himself too much excl
ted TO notice the agitation Of his chill
she now heard a description Of his frs
knowledge of Alvah Hamilton. Sh
made no comments, but every word wa
treasured up in her heart, and thoug
years passed away without a singl
event So recall his memory, every visio
Of her fancy, every idea of moral excel
leuce in the Imagination of Isabt
was identified with his image. Thi
imperishable attachment, however, pal
took of the high tone of her mind.