The Arkansas advocate., 1830-05-19

taSHts i1ONCFC4 kiOtlC COulItCftdffCCu l might have been on the part of Mis- Hamilton. It was with much concern therefore he heard ofthe young stranger who had spent several evenings in hel company. To satisfy himself olf the trutt or falsity of the report, he sought an in terview with the young lady at hehouse of Mrs. Fenwick.
 "Ihdt there was truth in the report he was instantly and but too satisiacto- fily convinced, when upon entering the 1 parlour he found PerciTal himselE il company with Mrs. Fenwick and Miss Hamilton. He was kindly received. notwithstanding bis expectations to the contrary; inSomueh that the gloom upon his countenance became gradually dis pelled, and he even joined in the conver- sation with the usual goodhumor. Per cival, totally unaequainted with him or his errand or supposing him to be rel atiye or casual visitaht, treated him with his accustomed eofnplaisance; and took his leave without even suspeeting the object of his visit.
 "AYhen PereiYal and Mrs. Fenwiek had retired from the room, Paul seized the opportunity of revealing his anxiety to his mistress. Tell me- said he. ca gerly, something of this young gentle man, who, as , am informed, visits here so frequentlyY
 His name is Pereival, sir replied Alice, endeavoring to conceal slight confusion under the appearance of findiE ference, I know little else of him.
 ' Ire you sure of that, Alice?' said Paul, anxiously leaning forward, "tell me, do you know nothing else of hin?' E ss Why do you ask?' returned Alice. turning her head slishtll3. s ssfe strangely inquisitiye to night, Paul.
 t ah, pardon-pardon me--it arises from strange sort of feeling within me -I know not how to account for it- but l cannot help regarding that stran- ger as an intruder here.'
 3Yno means, replied she, purposely misunderstanding him. He will ever be welcome to the house of Mrs. Fen wick, while his manners are so gentle manly
 AYes !thriceweleome will he be to you. at the house of Mrs. Fenwick, or any O. ther place, cried Paul, as he fixed upon her lis jealous iInpassioned gaze.
 "lf you talk thus, replied she mildly, : shall not compel myself to listen, as l =certaialy can ot understand
 {. You will rot compel yourself to lis teni you will not listen to me q few TliIi- ates and for the fdst tinel-But you will sit an evening and hearken with delight to the soft and seduetile words of this gay deceiyer, who is plotting your ruin! Oh Aiiee!'-he stopped, then suddenly changing his tone, as he started from his chair, he continued-sI Farewell! per eieve ! have lost forever the good opin- ion--fhe favour-wllich am sure. you once felt for me-
 s'oh, do not say so, Paul, she cried. involuntarily catching his arm; you have never forfeited my esteemr
 !" asteeml' he replied, softening his tone, and sinking into chair-sI had ihoped-yes, it might have been more had not this u known destroyer of hap piaess entered and robbed me of my right expectations.-iiave you giver hirn hatterlng encouragement-propor tionate to tho indifference with which am rewarded?'
 S'strangely and improperly as you have spoken to me this evening sir, she answered, sit is necessary l should give you some reply. I have not given hin enconra cement as .yon= choose to cell t it neither has he given me an opportunity. Neither have ] approved or returned the indirect advances, which gou ma, have made toward securing my affec l tioas.'
 ]" My poor hopes are then forever GU. otf-and must give way to a more sue eesslul suitor. But why should grieve A strange presentiment whispers to mt that Alice shall never-neyer be his!
 < Oh Paul. cried she, would you s' dastardly farm himwho hasneyer harm ed your
 lie has harmed me- he answered loudly, he has robbed me of my hap plIess toreyer-the midnight assassin could not do me injury so deep as this But rom me he shall receive none would not echo back the coward part Once more and for the last, farewell l Alice? and waving his hand toward he he rushed reeipltately from the house
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