The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-05-29

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walks TO the brook had not been noticed
by her parents, as on account of her fee
bic constitution, she had been in the
habit for months to take her daily walk
that way; so that when Samuel entered
the Deacon's house, he had no concep-
ton OF the nature of the errand, Never
before, IN the presence of man, had
Samuel trembled: but now the palpita-
tion Of the beart, and the hnsh Of the
cheek showed that even he felt the i'm
pulse Of urusal fear. He asked to see
the Deacon alone, and was led into a
private room and his business demand
ed with an air of haughtiness thar would
have appalled, any one but such deter
mined character as Samuel. /" Deacon"
said he, 81 am plain spoken man, un-
used to say much on any subject. or to
make use of mach circumlocution---I
have come, without preface then, to ask
your consent TO at marriage with your
eldest daughter Sarah"
If thunder-bot had spent it's fury
before him, it would not have struck tho
Deacon with more surprise and aston
ishment. He stood for minute with
his eyes wide open and the most perfect
amazement pictured on his face, but it
was minute for instantly fash of
the most ungoverned anger mingled with
contempt blazed in his countenance.
lie could not speak for minute when
he did his passion changed the flash of
anger to the pa!eness of determined
hatred. "Marry my daughter Sam
uel Strong, never, never - said he, set
ting his teeth, clInching his outstretch-
ed hand, and drawing his breath violent
J ly-"rather than see her your bride,
would see her welded tutli grave worm
sooner than see her with your bridal or
naments on, would see The fringe Of
her SIN oud round her cold face. Aud.
1 Samuel Strong, i'll ever see yon within
my doors again will pitch you over the
door step as would mad dog. Lenve
the room this instant ~ When tho
Deacon first spoke, Samuel turned as
pale as death, but in an instant disap-
pointment was swallowed up by pass ion.
"Old man 20 exclaimed he, .sno man
ever threatened me With inpunity.--
Were you not the father of one whom /
!
you what it was to anger me. You had
better meet The bear from which / res-
cued your daughter Touch me not"
continued he. seeing the Deacon step
towards him, ..'Touch me nor, for, by him
that made me, if you put one finger on
me, not even your being the father of
Sarah shall prevent me from finglng
YOU thro' your own window" Tho
Deacon hesitaied, he saw the large eand
muscular form Of the youth before him.
and knew from his daring and reckless
character that he would do as he threat
ened, and suffered him to pass him.
| Samuel has,ened III perfect phreuzy
to the brook where he knew Sarah was
awaiting him and where the time Of
his absence had been spent in pray
er for resignation and assistance.--
She saw his phrenzy aud anguish
before he reached her.
I "You need not tell me the result"
said she struggling for coinposure, in
sweet and calm voice, but with face
pale as monumental marble. II see
how it is. my dear friend, my father has
| forbidden our connexion." YES"
said Samuel. she has rejected, despsed
and insu lied me. Why did not crusl,
! him as he siood.'' "Hush. hush my
dear Samuel, he is my father you
must not speak against him." "Saral,,
you do not love me you could not be
SO cool, SO calm, did you love me-
"Samuel' replied the trembling giil,
''heaven and you know that love you
that the dearest, sweetest object Of my
existence would be 10 accompany your
pilgrimage in life, and sleep with you
IN the grave at its close. "You cannot
doubt me,' said she, tears checking her
utterance. "I do not, do not; forgive
my ardor. Blu, why despair: Why re-
gard your fathers prohibition. We. yet
can be united. The neigIboring colony
of New York is near, and after our mar
rage, my fathers louse will afford
home. Come, let us hasie. ."--"No,
Samuel My father has forbidden it,
and it is enough. We must part. Nay,
start not, frown not, we must part. i
cannot disobey hini. though ] feel as il
my obedience would cost my lile."-.
"Talk not to me Sarah Of your love-
This is not love. Think Of me, not OF
filial obedience" "Be still, Samuel,
and hear me, hear me for the last time"
She rose from her seat, and stood firmly
erect the tear was dried OH her dark
eye, and her countenance was IN Its
strength and firmness, like the clear
light of n day in Paradise. "Samuel
we meet no more, till we meet in yonder
world. God has forbidden it. l must
obey, though know it will soon lay