Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-12-06


distinctly heard, hut as her confuSion sibs'ded,
her sweet melodious voice penetrated every
heart, except those who envied her SUPERIOR
attra ctions. I..
Henry Rosalyan beheld her with the truest
delight |; her brilliant eyes, her parted mouth,
her beaming complexion Never had he seen
so lovely a creature When she ceased, and
rose up from the instrument. 90 blushing at the
deep regard she drew and all en,reated her
TO resume the seat. he alone was silent.
Was not that delightful. Rosaivan = asked
Mr.. Courieney.
DO tell US, Mr.. Rosalvan, what you think
of it, said MIS-. Ormond.
Think repeated Henry, starting from a
| pleasing reveric. Mrs. Ormond and Mr..
Courtency laughed heartily, while Miss Percy
exclaimed with bitterness, : fancy Mr.. Ro-
salvan is in love with the composer Of that ad-
mired air.
NAY, not in love with the composer re-
piled Rosalvan, half smiling, half embarrassed,
unconsciously looking towards Adelaide
She met his ardent glance, and her timid eye
sunk under tho sol fervor Of his. Miss Percy
and Miss Melville maliciousIy enjoyed her con-
fusion. nor did they regain their good humor
ere the carriage of the former was announc-
ed. They then arose TO take leave, when,
gracefully bowling 10 Mrs. Ormand, and with
~ POtbtChOoo y wv company thoy ~
the room, attended by Mr.. RosaIvan and Mr..
Courteney.
On bidding adian 10 Mr.. Rosalvan, Miss
Percy regretted the evening had passed SO un-
pleasantly.
Excuse me, Miss Percy replied Henry,
but l felt uncommonly interested
She started and turned pale with contend
ing emotions. but Miss Melville and Mr.. Cour-
teney just then approaching, she conteDted
| herself with giving Henry an expressive look.
| and waving her hand TO him, as she sprung in
to the carriage.
Il am glad you have returned. Mr.. Rosal-
van,' cried Mrs Ormond with a frank smile,
as Henry 70 entered the drawing room. IL
am anxious to spond one delightful sociablc
evening"
And am but too willing to comply re.
piled Rosaivan fixing his eyes on the.beautiful
Adelaide Mowbray.
Tie company had gradually dispersed, leav-
ing Rosalvan and COurteney TO enjoy the pure
delight Of a social evening with Mrs. Ormond
and her fair friend. Freed from the restraints
imposed upon her by the hauteur Of her slash
ionable acquaintance, and the shackles of
custom, Mrs. Ormond appeared in her own
real character. She was at once the polished
woman and the endearing companion, delight
ing all by her wit and her unrivalIed powers
Of conversation - her charming gaiety produce
ed a similar nfluenc zee OH Rosalvan, and he was
ahke brilliant, animated and inielIigcHt.
81 really think we have all broken the fet-
tiers Of fashion, exclaimed Courteney, or are
we merely acting a new character here is
Mrs. Ormond changed from dignifed reserve
into a captivating being-while there is Rosal-
van, looking as # he were absolutely happy
believe, Edward, you are for once Just in
your penetration,' rejoined Henry, smiling.
Has the absence of Miss Percy effected The
magical change! inquired Courteney in an
audible whisper.
.Bythe-bye. Mr.. RosaIvan,' said Mrs. Or
mond, Il understand you are soon to lead
Miss Percy TO the altar
'Rumor has then honored me much an
swered Rosalvan, bowling gracefully and col
oring-' but assure you. in this instance it is
erroneous Miss Percy, will, I doubt not, find
one more worthy
Nay, [ know not a match more suitable, re-
joined Mrs. Ofmond, playfully--' you are both
wealthy and high minded, and, l dare say, too
much alike to think of an union with one Of
less fortune
have not the honor Of knowing Miss Per-
cy's opinion on that subject returned Henry,
. but | can say for myself, that when l do love,
it will be at least disinterested.'
The Frightening eye, and the deep express
iveness Of Henrv's voice, were all observed by
Adelaide, and there was n moment Of mutual
admiration, the remembrance Of which no af-
tel time could eilice
The next day, Rosalvan hastened to call on
Mrs. Ormond, with a mind agitated by hope
and anxiety. He found her alone, and hesila-
ted not to acknowledge the motive Of his VISIT
was to avow ms regard for Miss Mowbray,
and to inquire il she alone could decide on
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vague manner, that Miss Mowbray was an Or
phan.
She is indeed an orphan, replied Mrs. Or
mond. Her father was an eminent merchant
of New ork, but unfortanaiely. la specula-
| ting too largely, he lost all. He did not long
survive the total wreck, and his amnble wife
soon followed. leaving The lovely and portion
less Adelaide to the care of II maiden auu,
and TO sustain the scorn and neglect Of all un-
p tying world.
Never shall she endure it, exclaimed Ro-
~salvan, with startling energy, that ", | ueln,'
continued he, rocollecting himself, If Miss
Mowbray will permit ina TO shield her iroih ~
Mrs. Onnond smiled bcnignan,iy whle she
resumed, : had long known the ami,ble pa
rents OF MISS Mowbray, and al their doalh,
strenuOusly urged her to come and reside en-
lirely with me ; but her lofty mind vail not al
low her TO accept my proposal this is her
first visit, and regardless oi my entrea,Ies, she
intends returning home IN u fortnight
Tbeir convers ,tlon was no" interrupted by
the entrance Of the UNCONSCIOUS Adelaide. See
starred on behoiGin2 Rosalvan, but a. was evi-
IDENTIFY with pleasurable surprise, and tinidiy
advancing, sat down IN silence.
Your walls has deep-,.d The roses Of your
cheeks, 1 tIunk my Iove,' sad Mrs. On..nd,
alludrng TO Adelaide heightened coior.