Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-12-13
PROVIDENCE.
ORIGINAL STORY.
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The foiMer was engaged in reading Fox's
Book Of Martyrs, while the latter was plying
her fingers at the needle. Both rose, as young
Rollin introduced the preacher.
"Mr. Gannett,' said the elder Rollin,
"you are welcome. Although your name is
new to me. I entertain a respect for your call
ing, and desire you TO make my house your
home as long as you continue in this neighbour
hood
"vsrily,' said the preacher, taking off his
hat and sitting thou dost remind me
ofold Gaius, and I will forthwith accept the
offer. Peace be unto this house,"
Mr.. Rollin and Gannett now entered into a
religious confabulation, which, as the reader
has already been plentifully supplied with that
ware, may be excused, while we attend to the
conversation Of Edward and his sister.
Edward drew along his chair towards the
damsel, and. was about communicating some
interesting intelligence, when she motioned
him to a distant corner Of the room, where
they might discourse at leisure, withou, dis
turbing the other couple. Now tell me-
said she, .shave you seen the young ladies ,"
"oh yes,'' replied Edward, 81 have seen
them all-the Miss Dumonts, the Miss Fish
. ers. and a legion more. They all promised to
come to the party, and seemed much pleased
in the anticipation Of it."
The maiden remained silent a short time,
and seemed DESTROYS of inquiring after anoth-
or but her innate delicacy kept her wavering
and she was evidently at q loss how to begin.
At length Edward said, "And / have seen
that generous fellow who took my part against
those Irishmen at the tavern. He is a frequent
visito- at the green house-the young ladies
are charmed with him."
81 do not know replied she, show it is
that I feel such an interest in him. But he is
q brave youth, and you know l love heroes"
"Rasher too we'll, l fear" replied Edward.
"You are absolutely romantic, Clarissa. But
with the history of Mr.. Green. He is a trav-
sller. and relates many extraordinary scenes
which he has witnessed in different parts Of
tho world. He tells Of nights spent in forests,
OH DS"ot hi CoNOS - tu0 hO'hS"
of rocks. l presume he has been a soldier,
but he's a noble fellow, and bis ideas are as
wild and uncommon as those Of my romantic
sister,"
CT declare.'' said Clarissa, 60 I am justTool-
ish enough to wish yod had asked him to the
party"
"And I was just foolish enough to do it."
replisd Edward, and he promised to attend.
He says he has seen you several times ; and
what name do you suppose he gives you"
MAY, Edward, none Of that" replied she.
"You Jest, certainly, for"-
81 do net jest,', replied Edward. "He
calls you the yellow-haired Nymph Of the
Grove"
cha! ha I" replied She" that is some
what appropriate, for 1 have spent many hours
in the genial months, in reading in that retired
place. Can it be possible he has acted the
part Of a supervisor
"Iknow nothing Of that " replied Edward.
u All that I know is, he has seen you and
YOU will soon have an opportunity Of seeing
him-but l beg Of you not to fall in love with
him because he is a hero"
"I will not promise anything" said she,
laughing.
"Horocs are not always perfect" continued
Edward. "McLeland is a hero. but our
friend the preacher says he is a reProbate-
and indeed"--
"Methinks," interrupted Clarissa, "that
some Of the pious brotherhood are rather has
~ in passing sentence upon their fellew croa-
lures. 4 never liked the off-hand manner in
which they distribute dooms."
"Nay, sister, said he. do not condemn them
all, for the Incorporate zeal of a few. This
Gannett is a hero himself. During our journey
70 were attacked by two Of McLeland's gang,
but the good man put them to fight"
"How - cried she.
BY words, Clarissa." replied no" these
,eodly people fight only with words. He fairly
looked them beth out Of countenance, and
talked 90 stoutly to them. that they len US"
"well, now I look at him." replied she
"Hc hae something noble in his countenance
Were Il not for his long straight hair. and BIZ
phsrsssicai solemni'y, he would be an inter
esting figure"