The Northern star, and farmers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1830-1834, 1830-04-17
THE UNEDUCATED WIFE.
CHAPTER THE LAST.


Her letter was short, but tender and
impressive. 1t concluded by saying, "It
will be useless to seek ne, for leave no
trace behind; if you hear nothing from
me in five years, think me with your bless
ed mother, and obtain4a wife OF whom she
would not be ashamed: If l can make
myself worthy ofyou, WiN return"
Fitzgerald was in an agony of grief he
remembered nothing but her artlcss love-
illness; felt a thousand fears for her safety;
secured the country in every direction;
spent months in seeking, but without even
getting hint to guide his search beyond
the night on which she left the stage
He went up to the log cabin, but the In
dans had heard nothing of her since she
sent them presents of blankets, beads for
their moccasins, &c.
A year passed away, and Fitzgerald
began to think he should never see her
more. lie left his beautiful residence,
where he could not remain, for every
thing reminded him Of his lost wife and
departed mother, and removed to the city.
Year after year rolled on, and the love-
ly lsidore was forgotten. Even Fitzger-
aid thought other cnly at times, and as a
lovely vision that had long since passed
away, for he had ceased even to hope
that he should ever behold her again.
And where was the heroic girl Who had
made such sacrifices for him she loved
1t would be beyond the limits of this mar
rative to relate oil the perils she encounter
ed; the tolls, the dangers, and the difficult
ties she overcame before she reached hei
aunt Waldorf in Germany, where she
at last arrived in safety, and was kindly
received; fer Madam Waldroff, through
she had her prejudices, and dsliked the
Americans, (rebels, as she always called
them, vas an elegant and accomplished
woman. She entered warmly into the
plans of her lovely niece, procured icr her
every instructor necessary to improve,
cultivate, and strengthen her really pow
erlul mind; and isidore was aatonishcd at
her own progress. 1t was indeed rapid,
for what will not love accomplish The
first years were entirely devoted to her
mind and heart, the last to accomplish
ments. Music was her tavourite among
these; and she performed delightfully."- up
Oh the harp.
She said to her aunt, one day, after
playing for her some iine,
have succeeded or this instrument
beyond my most san9uine expectations.
My dear lsidore," said Madam Wal
droff, g am pleased and proud Of your
progress; but shall grievc to part with
you. have often, since your arrival, la
mented that did not take you from your
grandfather; but ielt yexed that your
iather should have been urged from his
home, a:d thought the general deserved
all the anxiety lac lelt. 1 have long since
overcome such feelings, and now, my
dear child, you are wound round my heart
so firmly, that it will ache to part with you.
! have seen for some time that your
thoughts are wandering to that dear one
Tor whom all your eXertions have been
made. You are anxious to see your hus-
band in your assumed character, and,
though l dislike all deceit, think lift cv-
er was excusable, it is in your situation.
have friend in whom can confde, OH
the eve Of embarking for America. You
shall go with him as relation, which you
really are, though distant. lie knows
your story, and will aid you in every way.
4 ou shall see your husband. He can
not know you, Tor you arc no more like
the little trembler that csne here five
years ago, than am"
How good you are, my more than mo-
ther. do you think my husband will not
know mel" said isidore, as she walked
up to IL large mirror 81 ain very tail
now, and have, believe, a rather more
dignified and womanly appearance. BuI
he will know me by my hair, which is Of q
peculiar colour"
81 think not; beside, my dear, you car
easily conceal with head dress"
"Ah, true; but shall betray myself
dearest aunt, by my emctions.'
"lsidorc, have you overcome so MANI
difficulties, shown youlsclt 50 superior e