Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-05-18

house not fortnight since"
4 Here followed succession Of inQui-
ries, which evnced an anxiety and solc-
itude that none but mother can feel; to
all Of which Mr.. d. replied to her salts
faction.
"lou know our IIenry?" said the old
man, raising his head from his staff, swell
sir, then YOU know as worthy lad as ev-
er livcd-God bless him for his goodness
to his poor old grandiather," he added in
n tremulous voice, while the tears ran
down his aged checks
"lic is worthy fellow, to be sure, y
said Mr. ID. rising and placing n wel-fl-
led purse into the hands of the old man
ole is a worthy fellow, and shall not
want for friend"
"Noblc boy" said he mentally, as he
was riding leisurcly along, ruminating on
his late interview-"noblc boy, he shall
not want wealth to enable him to dstrib-
ute happiness. | believe he loves my
girl, and if he does he shall have her, &
my property in the bargain"
Filled with this project, and detcrmIn-
ed if possible to ascertain the true state
Of their feelings towards each other, he
entered the breakfast room the following
morning after his arrival at home. $50
Henry is about to leave us s 90 to Eng
land to try his fortune" he carclessly OBJ
served.
"Iienry about to leave us" said Car
oline, dropping the work she held in her
H., ls,h U
England!" she added in tone which e.
vinced the deepest interest.
"To be sure, and what if he is child"'
"Nolhing, sir, nothing, only | thought
we should be rather lonesome, she re-
piled, turning away to hide the tears she
could not suppress.
"Tell me, Caroline" said Mr.. D. ten
derly embracing her, "tcll me, do you
love Henry? you know wish your hap
piness my child. have ever treated
YOU with kindness, and you never hid Il
ny thing from your father until now"
"Nethcr will | now," she replied, hid
ing her face in his bosom. 81 do most
sincerely esteem him; but do not for
worlds tell him so, for he never said it
was returned
81 will soon find that out, and without
telling him too" replied the father, leav-
ing the room.
"Ilcnry," said he, as he entered the
counting house "you expect to visit the
country shortly do you not"
Yes, sir, in about four weeks"
'If it will not be too inconyenient,' re-
joined MIR. d., 81 should like to have
you defer it week longer"
cit will be no Inconvenience sir, and if
it will oblige you | will wait with pleas
ure."
"It will certainly obligc me, for Caro-
line is to be married in about five weeks,
and | would not miss having you attend
the wedding"
"Caroline 10 be married, sir" said
Henry, starting as if by an electrical
shock, "Caroline to be married is it pos
sible;"
"To bc'surc it is, but what is there
wonderful in that"'
g NothIng, sir, it is rather sudden, rath-
or uncxpccted-thats all. "
piled Mr. ID. ''but | am an old man and
wish to see her have prote ctor and as
the man of her choice is well worthy of
her, see no use in waiting any longer,
and am very ( lad you can stay to the
wedding"
81 cannot stay, sir, indeed | cannot"
replied Henry, forgetting what he had
previously said.
"lou cannot" rejoincd Mr.. ID. "why
you Just said you would"
eyes, sir, but business requires my
presence in the country, and | must 60"
"But you said it would put you to no
inconvenience, but that you would wait
with pleasure"
"Command me in any thing else, sir,
but in this respect | cannot obligc YOU"
said Henry rising aid walking the floor
with rapid strides.
Poor fellow he had thought hi. passion
subdued; but when he saw that Caroline
was so soon, so iirccoverably to become
another's, the latent spark burst into an
flame; and he found it in
vain to cndeavor to conceal his emotion.
The old gentleman regarded him with
a look Of earncstness-"Now Henry"
said he, "tell me frankly, do you not love
my girl;'
81 will be candid with you, sir, :" repli-
ed Henry, conscious that his agitation
nad betrayed him, chad | the fortune
such as she merits, as you, sir, have a
right to expect, | should think myself the
lappcst Of men, could gain her love".
"Then she isyours," cried the delight
I'd old man, "say not word about prop
erty, my boy, true worth is better than
-iches; was only trying you, Henry, g.
Caroline never will be married to any