Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-09-06
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And there We're sudden partings,
Such Us press the life from ont young hearts,"


The next moment Mary beheld youth at
her side. Rushing up, he seized the villain who
held her, and with gigantic effort fell to the
ground, the other ruffian came up and drew
out pistol. Her deliverer seized it, and en-
deavouring TO wrench it from his hand it went
of. The blood trickled down the face Of the
young hero-but, nothing daunted, he took the
club from the boys hand and attacking both
the villains with rcdoublod fury, he put them 10
flight. Mary had sunk upon the rock, over
come with fear and gratitude--the youth slow
ly and respectfully approached her, "My dear
Madam" said he, "wil you accept of me, as
a ,ide to your place of destination. believe
you have lost your wly-I am well acquainted
with every crook and turn hereabouts, having
frequently wandered by moonlight through
these sequestered paths"
Could Mary mistake that voice'-'Twas the
same which had first kindled the holy flame Of
love in her bosom then, she loved him for his
noble sentiments and exalted feelings |, but now
Sne Deneiu MN aiso as HcC uelNefer HoNi
dishonour and shame!
Her emotions held her silent-he attributed
it TO wrong gcause-"Doubt me not fair stran-
ger," said he.
Mary raised her eyes to his face-"Doubt
your' sa id she and her swelling heart found
relief in food Of tears; sigh followed sigh in
IL ood ,h,t e of IN
the heart of man, than the tear Of gratitude
falling from the unsullied lips Of youth and
beauty? The young American felt as though
he was in the presence of some superior being
he nstinctively knet at her side. Mary
heart fluttered ~ It's true he spoke not, but the
posture!
She timidly raised her eyes He recollected
her at once, "Gra cous Heaven, thank thee?
cried he, " thou hast put it in my power to
assist one for whom would willingly spill my
hearts best bood''
Mary's head sunk upon his shoulder. He
seemed to shrink-he raised her gently from
the ground, and taking her arm in his, drew
her slowly along.
"Not that way" said she, eve must 60 in
another direction. have visit TO make this
evening, the sick and destitute must not be
forgotten" lie obeyed, and they bent their
footsteps towards the house Of aliliction.
Stretched upon low pallet they found the
| sick woman-the flame Of life was Just gm
mering in the socket. AS Mary approached
her, momcntary joy lit up her sickly foa
lures, AMI the film passed from her cyes
"My good lady have you GOMEZ" said She
"Heaven has sent you TO receive my dying
blessing. But who is that young gentleman
that has dcigned to enter the habitation ofpov
erty and wrctchedness."
"My guardian Angel" rose to Mary's lips
but she checked herself and replied; I" tits :
kind friend who has laid me under obligations
too great for acquittal."
"God bless him then il he has befriendct
you" cried the old woman.
The physician now entered the room. Ma
ry saw by his looks that all was over with hr
charge. He administered cordial which re
vived the sinking spirits Of the patient. Sh'
bade Mary approach her bedside. She ,alkc'
with hor a short time in low voice and ther
beckoned to'tho strange youth. Hc arose an'
stood at her sido, "Children," said she, 81 an
going the way Of all aesh-you have IN al