Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-10

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choose for yourself, and so Mr.. Fitzclarence
must Just break his heart if he pleases. or else
fight a desperate duel with Mr.. Dalton, with his
swords and guns"
90. Alice. you brighten me to death. There
shall be no duels fought for me- Tho my bridal
bed should be my grave, I shall be true to my
word. The bare suspicion of my Inconsistency
would turn poor Alfred mad. kno" how he
doats upon me. must go to the altar, Alice,
| like lamb to the slaughter. Were to refuse
him, you may depend upon it he would put an
end to his existence with five loaded pistols
Only think of that, Alice, what could say for
myself, were his remains found in his bed some
mOrning!'
! History does not report what Alice said her
mistress might, under such circumstances. say.
for herself but it is certain that they remained
! talking together till the third dinner bel! rang.
The Fitxclarences were both true to their en-
yagsment. Notwithstanding every excrliou, how
ever. on the part OF the two old gentlemen, they
could not exactly bring about that g flow of soul"
which they had hoped to see animating the young
people. At length, after the cloth was removed,
and few bumpers Of caret had warmed Sir
M.redith's heart, he said boldly,
Julia, my love, as Alfred does not seem to
be much OF wine-bbber, suppose YOU show rim
the improvements in the gardens and hot nous
es. whilst we sexagenarians remain where we are,
| to drink to the health of both, and talk over a
few family matters"
Alfred, thus called upon, could not avoid rs-
| ing from his seat, and Offering Julia his arm
She took it with blush, and they walked off to-
| gether in silence.
" How devotedy he loves me!' thought Ju-
| liza, with a sigh: "no, no, | cannot break his
heart"
4 h.,n ,,f
| his whiskers more kilngy over his cheek; her
affections are irrevocaby fixed on me; the slight
est attention calls to her face all the roses of
Sharon"
They proceeded down a long gravel walk, Dor
dered on both sides with fragrant &fowery shrubs,
but, except as the pebbles rubbed against each
other as they passed over them, not a sound was
To be heard. Julia, however, was at length OBJ
served to hem twice, aud we understand that
Fitzclarence politely coughed an acknowledge
ment of the said hens. The lady stopped, and
plucked rose. Fitzclarence stopped also, and
plu cked jonquil. Julia smiled; so did Alfred
-Juia's smile was chased away by a sigh; Al
fred Immediately sighed too. Checking himself,
however he saw the absolute necessity of CON-
mencng conversation.
Miss Appleby!" said he, at last
"S,r?"
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'.Yes two years on the fifteenth Of this month. ="
Alfred was silent.
How she adores me-" quoth he: she can
tell to moment how long it is since we last
met"
There was pause.
s. You have seen no doubt, great deal since
you left Maihamdales" said Julia.
80. yerv great deal'' replied her lover.
Miss Appeby hemmed once more and drew in
a vast mouthful Of courage.
II am told the ladies of England and ire
land are much more attractive than those Of
Wales"
..Generally speaking, believe they are"
"Sr?"
"That isl mean beg your pardon-the
truth isl should have SAID -that-that-you
have dropped your rose"
! Fitzclsrence stopped to pick it up but, in so
doing, the little miniature which he wore round
his neck escaped from under his wastcoa,. and,
though he did not observe it, it was hanging CON
spicuously ON his breast, like an order, when he
presented the flower to Julia.
-. Good heayens Alfred, that is my cousin
Rosalndr'
Your cousin Rosaind! where? how? the mi
mature! 1t is all over with me! The murder
is out! Lord bless me! Julia. how pale you
|
a very wretch; but shall be faithful; do not
turn away, love; do not weep; Julia! Julia!
what is the matter with your She Is in Mysteries;
she will 20 distracted! Julia!-I will marry you !!
| swear to you BY
.. Do not swear by any thing at al,' cried Ju-
liza, unable any longer to conceal her rapture,
/" lest you be transported for perjury. You are
my owu-my very best Alfred"
Mad, quite mad" thought Alfred.
81 wear a miniature, too" proceeded the la
DIV; and she pulled from the loveliest bosom in
the world the likeness, set in brilaus, of youth
provokingly handsome. but not Fitzclarence.
! "Julia."
| Aired"
6 We have both been faithless!"
"And now we are both happy"
"By St. Agatha! we are;-only cannot help
wondering at your taste, Julia; that STRIPPING has
actually no whiskers"
Neither has my cousin Rosaliud; yet you
found her irresistible"
6. We'll I helieve vou are rivht and besides