Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-08-06

profound bow introduced himself The orator
quailed beneath the bold eye of Lorenzo, and
retreated to his chair, while Angelina felt
ready to sink into the earth.
MY friend," said the youth, ego on with
your harangue-I have been highly edited by
your discourse, and am sorry if have inter-
rup:ed you-go on and finish, if you pleasc."
"I-I-was-only." stam,nered out the fell
low, giving my opinion Of such principles as
I understand you advocate"
"What you have said respecting myself"
replied Lorenzo, Z" freely forgive-I attribute
it to your ignorant zeal, and 1 can overlook
your weakness. But. Sir, unless you imme-
diately make an apology to that young lady
for the manner in which you have treated her,
I will chastise you on the spot!"
The man Of grace demurred-he looked at
Lorenzo-he saw he was in earnest; hut while
he trembled, he still hesitated, and looked on
the company, as if to implors their interfer-
ence. Lorenzo approached him, seized him
by the collar, and bade him make no delay,
but be quick in the performance of what was
required Of him. At length he arose, and with
quivering lips stammered out an apology to
Angelina; when Lorenzo gave him a look Of
the most ineffable contempt. and bowing to
the ladies. retired from the room.
Amer this event. it may be supposed q mu-
tual understanding took place between tho two
principal subjects Of my narrative.
| "I cannot believe" Angelina once said to
him, ~ cannot believe you are SO bad as some
persons pretend-and if you are, l think you
must alter"
"would you like then to see mo altered !"
said Lorenzo earnestly regarding hsr-she
bushed slightly and replied: II should like to
see you happier; l do not think you seem to
be happy at present."
"Alas!" replied the youth, al cannot be
happy until you alter somewhat YOURSELF"
"Me!'' cried she-"Tell me-wbat do you
wish to see altered in me %
"Your name'-replied he.
A little further conversation took place,
and they separated.
Frequent were the visits of Lorenzo 20 the
| cottage Of Angelina-their love had become
strengthened by farther acquaintance, and
they were now every thing to each other
Mr.. Williams baheld this growing attachment
with evident dissatisfa ction, but never opened
his lips upon tho subject until the rumour Of
| their approaching union was widely circulated
1t was one evening when they were engaged
| in private conversation, that the old gentleman
entered the room. and :hus addressed the as
tonished youth:
"Young man, if you have formed any ex-
pectations Of marrying my daughter. your
hopes are built upon a sandy foundaton-I
| wish 10 give her to man know something
of-a man whom can understands sober,
steady person, who bears a plain, religious
character. You are a wild, irregular person;
and request you to finish your business with
my daughter this evening, as l shall not con-
sent to receive you as her visitor again.
This intelligence was unexpected to Lorenzo,
but on Angelina it fell like clap Of thunder.
Father" cried she, this is Lorenzo! You
know him, and know hm-you always loved
hm-why then this strange conduct"
"Daughter!'' said he, sternly-"I am an
swerable to Heaven, not to you;" and lmme-
diately left the room.
Denied access to the cottage, Lorenzo strove
everv way to obtain interviews with Angelina
he sometimes succeeded, but these meetings
we're few-yet whenever they did meet, she
always assured him of her undmnshed afTec.
tlon, and promised that whenever circum-
stances rendered it possible, she would be his.
In vain did Angelina bow the knee to her
inexorable parent-in vain did she call upon
HIM to state his objections to the man of her
choice. His only answer was" II is Of no
use, daughter-you shall never marry Loren
zo!'' He beheld with seeming uncencern the
fading form Of his daughter, the vermillion tint
yielding up it's bloom to the paleness Of death,
her bright azure eyes dmmed with sorrow,
and her blithsome heart benumbed with'grief-
"'Tis her own fault said he, ''she has brought
il all on herself'
To Justify his conduct, Mr.. Williams INDUCED
himself in traducng Lorenzo's character, and
representing him always in the worst light
This was thought a sufficient warrant by the
villagers in general, to form the most unfavor-
able opinion Of Lorenzo. "For." said they,
surely Mr.. Williams has had suffi cient oppor-
tuuity to become acquainted with HIM, and IL
he speaks thus Of the young man, we may con-
clude he is unworthy Of our esteem"
renzo-He was injured in his business. Popu-
lar prejudice ran 80 high against him, that his