Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-11-04


lsidious Consumption preyed upon her vltala.
Slow and sure had been the progress Of the I
disease and nothing alarming was apprehendeds
by her doating parents, until the frosts and
SHOWS of winter, had given place to the beau |
| ties of an early spring. They had fondly ho-I
tped, that as the earth was renovated, sas the
thine of the singing of birds drew nigh, and the
| wild rose put forth its bud and flowers, thatli
the rose of health would bloom upon the pal
lid countenance of their beloved daughter, and
she would be restored to renewed health and
happiness. But alas their hopes long cher
iished, were blasted, their expectations perish
ed. The genial warmth of a spring sun, rath-
Ter than reviving her faded visage, conduced
more directly to wither the little remaining
bloom. Every exertion had been made, everyl
Imeans used to restore her dilapidated health
land strength. The last expiring hope that now
|remained, was to prove the effect of country airl
upon her wasted form.
Early in May, preparations were made, and
1.-THE once blooming Ernestine, left the crowded
lefty of P-with all its gaities, for residence in
IA little cottage not very remote from the place
lof her birth; yet still, entirel cxlmpt from ev
: Jerry thing like the hustle of large metropolis,
The exchange of noise and confusion, for
: Iquietness and rest, was in high degree, con-
genial to her feelings, for she loved from her
. childhood to be alone; yes, she was passionate
fond Of solitude. Although this caused no
k lpainful emotion, yet there zOas something that
,flgave rise to sorrow. 1t was leaving the pa
d ternal roof; her happy home. the seat of every
,-ioy, that touched the tender cord in her breast
,el and walked all those pleasing "reminiscences OF
Isl her iniantile years, that were then dormant in
eIher breast. The recollection offs halcyon days
lllof yore" that she knew never could return.
n caused the pearly drops to flow in lucid streams
in as she silently wendell her way through the av-
chlenue of the park, for she had a strong presen.
n timent that it was the last time. 4
heI After few weeks residence at the cottage,
he shaded with woodbine and honey-suckle. she
ell was so far restored as every day to walk in the
tolgarden, and with her own hands, Gull flower.
eplto decorate her room. Those who were &C
its quainted with the nature of that attering dis
edlease, considered it favorable omen; but rath
,r- ler feared it might be prelude to something
mr. more alarming.
,sel The fond parents blinded by more than or
yht binary tenderness, vainly imagined that spec
,ldldy restoration would ensue; that shortly sh
lit would return to their once happy, but now des
the olate home.
an Their former blighted hopes grew greer
o. All! fatal deluson! they were nipped in tn
to bud: Yes, these ephemeral hopes, fourishe,
ofawhie only, to receive more chilling shock,
cell Consumption had indeed marked her sensi
)sel tive form Tor MS prey, and was slowly, Blu
ce. surely making inroads upon her frail constitu
es. Ition.
ar. This fine morning, one of the little inmate
he of the humble dwelling, Ito whom she had be
int come much attached) gathered expressly 70
he her. beautiful nosegay of fresh blossoms
IRE which she presented with sweet smile. Thi
of little incident reminded her of her Howers anc
in she requested to be placed by the open window
full that she might inhale the dewy breath of NOR
or replete with the fragrance of the expanding
nv buds
my AS she sat gazing at the blooming landscap
ing that lay extended in the distance, (apparentl
the in deep thought) her countenance assumed
bvpaler, more unearthly hue; cold sweat ap
edpeared upon her marble forehead; then she fel
ire that she must die Yes, she kne1u the behes
to had issued from the Throne of God, and tn
cir destroying angel had como to obey the man
,ul date.
Tears moistened her bright eye, as sh
thought of her parents; for herself she had M
o. fears. Soon, the beams of the Son of Righte
to business, chased away the half welcome drop:
to and her spirit departed to its rest.