Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-09-27

"You need not look surprised, nay young
gcntleman-it's oil Out-the whole village
knows about it, and at suitable time III give
you piece of my mind upon the subject" re-
piled the dame.
No time like the present." said Drelin-
court; "if you have indeed discovered the
truth. will moi dissemble- am not ashamed
to acknowledge that have paid several visits
10 Lucy Haviland-do you know any reason
why should discontinue theml'
, "Wcll, well!' cried she, staring in surprise at
his ingenuoueness, and at the same time throw
ing up her spectacles and drawing her chair
more closely 10 him" you must know then,
that have been acquainted with the whole
matter from the beginning"
"Who could possibly nave told you!" asked
he.
"Why you see," she continued, happening
one afternoon TO be down at Sheldon's, we had
considerable company there, and the conver-
sation turned upon you. There was nothing
said in disraragement Of your character. I as
sure you, and should be afraid to tell you all
the fine things that were said about you; but
at length Miss Sheldon mentioned your par.
tialty for Lucy, and was much surprised when
told her that had never heard the subject
broacbed before. treated the matter very
lightly and took the liberty to hint my fears
that your designs were =
"And why did you thus presumed" interrupt
ed Drelincourt; "what right had you to suspect
me of such peridy' had rather you had call
ed me thief, cut-throat, auything Lucy is al
ready sufficiently alive to such suspicious. with
out hearing them from other mouths, and above
all, with your sanction"
"La! don't make yourself uneasy about
that" rejoined size, ." charged them all very
particularly not to mention such thing for the
world, told them did not know any thing
for certain, twas only surmise, and they one
and all promised me that not a word on .the
subject should escape their lips"
"Fudgew circulated Drelncourt, with q
contemptuous smile.
"You have nothing to fear" continued the
"There's the very point" SAID he s." am
by no means satisfied that have won hor af-
fections, save now and then a low sigh or a
timid glance, ! have received no assurances
that the attachment is mutual; her words are
as cold as ccles. and she seems to regard me
very much as the old rat in the fable did the
powdered cat! Should any Of those foolish
surmises reac ch her ears, what am to expect
but that she will shun me as though my eyes
were thse of basilisk, and my breath as pes.
tferous as the Arabian Sroc"
"Woll, and what of that'" replied the dame,
"There are as good fish in The sea as ever was
ketched," you will find no difficulty in getting
a wife. But if was much surprised when ]
first heard OF your attachment, am now more
surprised than ever"
"How so?" inquired he.
"Cons;dcr, Alexander, your are the son ofa
wealthy merchant-you have been brought up
in the first syle-y are young, handsome
brave and accomplished, and have you come
into The country TO get wife, would you de-
sert those charming city ladies to we'd simple
villag maid' What would your father say, if
lie were apprized of the circumstance
eco on" said Drelincourt, "you have told
me wly you were surprised on first hearing the
subject; now let me know what has happened
10 increase your wonder"
"Bv your own confession" continued she,
=. IL. Il s,0r,
and treats you with coldness. | am astonshed
al your perseverance, under such circumstances.
Whn. incra,i,ude! what inscnsbty must she
possess, thus to use one who intends her so
great an honor! But don't be deceived.
have considerable experience in these matters.
She thinks to make you more secure-hcr al
rected Indifference is assumed TO draw you out;
and by nvrng she thinks to increase your a:dor
in the pursuit. The family to which she be-
longs have always teen noted for their calcu-
la,ing. oontrving policy. They always look
out we'll fol number one and you may be as
sured that Lucy Haviand has no idea Of losing
30 fine an opportunity of bctering her condition.
| therefore advise you to deal plainly with her
10 give her to understand that your love is
not to be bestowed upon any one who cannot
make return. DO this and you will soon per-
ceivc an alteration in her conduct towards
you"
"Thank you, for your advce;" said Drc!in-
court, hurrying into his apartment TO conceal
his agitation.
Mrs. Adams had no, wasted ammunition
She had aroused the pride and awakened the
suspicious Of the youth. Although somewhat
intoxicated with his early passion, Drelincourt
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