Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-07

/ 'Ah, indeed not Of the facts and my
LADY,!
MY lady God bless you, sir she died before my mas
ter came into these foreign parts
Indeed, had not heard OF that accident; and is no
one with your master but Miss Isabella"
NO. Sii, the young people were all left in Leicester
shire when Sir George came abroad for health
| DO they see much oonpaDy?
30 no. SIR master lives quite retired like bodes there
ere lew English'about Vcvay.
VERY good now 20 home aud dry YOURSELF [slipring
! Here was full and pleasant information. My conjec-
turo was assured: troublesome brothers, Ia
er invalid aud baronet nothing could be more delight
i! Returned to quarters in The highest spirits and
in rich stream OF Utopian visions: and engaged my
apartments in the town for two months certain
My call Oh the following day kindly received; my
dear cOuntymen, Heaven bless them are not quite so
surly when you meet them abroad pscay, if they
happen TO be i'm want OF assistance amusement Sir
George appeared to TO stand in the latter
and certainly rather encouraged than acque the
approaches made to become an hobue under his roof
gathered both from his establishments ana nv dialogue
with George (he blue bottle y that with title fortune had
also flowed in upon him; and therefore cautiously abstain
ed from calling to his memory former meeting But
with the lair Isabel, was not scrupuos and soon
as we became olerably good friends and installed i'm
the place OF eicerone, and permitted TO her views
which papa could not reach took opportunity OF ap
preaching the subject, although cautiously at first. The
moment, however. that touched upon it, the expressions
IN Miss Denham's eye, and perhaps little heighenng
OF color, convinced that she had forgotten the cir
cums,ances Of previous meeting: and ventured to
speak OF it, and Of the many recoliec(ions had left with.
Out reserve. Why had hitherto hesated to make the
who have been fascinated, a, then was, will understand
tho reason. Hcnceforward we became as old friends,
pass more blessed sumner:-it was, indeed, happi
ness almost too keen, TO rambe day after day, without
thought the uture in that paradse of country by the
side ct sweet Isabel Denham: TO read to her passages
from Rousseau and Byron, the very spots where tev
were composed, and which they descrbe sit at her
feet throughout long suminer evenings gazing those
strange blue she sang her guitar, for papa
whole garlands Of gay little French and Swiss ronances
Yet never spoke TO her OF love, although my heart
almost oppressed with its sweetness But intercourse
grew so entire and afleconatc as read sailed
sat together, oitered amidst the heavy fragrance of the
garden TO watch the glory of Alpine sunset that no.
thing but rising sense OF seeproach, when consider
ed doubtful prospects in life-or perhaps likewise
fear to disturb, with word, relation so delicious
had silently established itself between mo and this fair
girl, could have s1ed the confession and the enreay
which at times actually quivered my lips. O. she was
such soft, bright creature, with all the grace of
French girl and the pensve sweetness of English
maiden; glad but deep-bearted, and now and then dis
posed to be tyranncal with small hands, and tripping
feet; aud those Undesirable eyes! wonder how was
enabled to keep silence for there something in Isa-
beis manner that whispered, at times, as if she would
have forgiven my presumption, had broken it.
But autumn nearly past its close recalled Sir George
with restored health to England: and me TO the fulfment
OF promise made to an invalid friend at Naples A, part
ing the old barone gave kind invitation his seat
when should return 10 England and when, i'm his
presence, essayed TO bid farewell to his ghter nv
seposesson so nearly left me, that could ely saw
Good-bye! That last day was miserable one; and when
evening came, and had completed my arrane ements for
departure the morrow, could restrain nv desire to
say one kind word to Isabel before leaving the place 1t
in vain that limited the folly of induoino mr.
SUIT that in my then circumstances appeared hopeless
equally vain was the appeal of conscience urging that
was using young creature unfairly TO suggest claim
that could not preter-before The had quite set
was standing once at the gate from whence we had
so often looked down upon Lcman. Would she GOMEZ
was sure OF ii.
stepped aside for moment she slowly approached
the wicket and stood leaning for few nstants on the es
poer gazing on the water and then she buried her face
in both hands. stole her sde and Whispered Isabe'
At first feared that she would faint so pale did she he
come but tho color directly her compile xion
until cheek, brow and even neck were rowing with
crimson Hush She held out her hand smiling, but with
eyes full OF tears.
could not bear to leave you, my friend, with
out taking kinder farewell than the few cold words spo-
ken This morning She looked downwdrds and could
see her lip culver, but no answer came.
~ Will be long, long time see you again; will
you let me thank you for these happy months will YOU
add one other treasure to all your gifts gentlenes and
condescension Will you repea: that promise you once
gave a child Saw that Won will NOT FORGET mo
beautiful Isabel Dcnhamn
Did break that promise 2 she replied in a low voice
An! but you are now to enter the world, where you
VIII he sought and caesScd, and loved; but will
love you there so tondy as an old friend, dear Isabe'
(What would not have then given, the power to ask
ner 10 be mine2 Sh" made no answer, but wepi. At
that moment, the voice OF Sir George heard calling
her name she slightly pressed my hand, in which still
held hers and whispered burriedIy, Good byel will
not forget you Had Mephs tophes himself then stood
my elbow could have abstained from kissing the
lips that uttered these kind musical words She strug.
ged, escaped from my embrace and ran towards the
house.
For two long years remained on the Continent bu-
sled with projects which need relate or engaged in
adventures that would little interest YOU. Need saw
what was the polestar OF my endeavor Those dear
words, Il viii not forget YOU, forever in my ear
and supported me in moments of anxiety disappoint
ment, of which, God knows, had full share But ken,
my resolution to avoid Isabel Denhani's presence until
could appear before her in the character of decided
sutor,-yet how dearly did il cost me How could ex.
pect that her memory 10 which had preferred direct
claim, would survive the effects of absence silence and
the assdues OF others?
In the winter OF lS'- returned 10 England. NV diff.
cultcs, at last, were smoohed away and away did post
to Yorkshire, the was free from the importuni.
Ties ct agents and papers. have already hnted, that of
Sir George his daughter had heard since their
departure to Nevay Chace happily directed to an old
friend in the neighborhood OF Beverley; from whom | OBJ
aned at the same time, invitation pass Christ
mas under his roof and the welcome information that Sir
George Denham was his neghbor and acquaintance 1
arrived at Thonons Christmas Eve. sYou are come
at the right moment, said my friend. the party from
Denham Hall join our merry making TO morrow and you
VIII have good opportunity for renewing your Swiss
qnainance Between fear and expectation had no sleep
that night.
IN this fair district tho dear old English custom of hear
y Christmas rejocDgs and the genuine ancient hospai
y, are retained in much of their original glory Under
any other crcumstaDces the chez rfu hum of
Throughout The nigh the carols cbaunted by the village
choristes under the hall windows and the morrow the
chambers green with laurel and variegated with holly:
the holiday faces OF the tenanry, and certain blending
OF soenDiy and JOY in the performance church service
in the stately old minister, would have affected me power
uy after returning from 80 long soourn abroad but in
church, was devoured by impaience vanly attempting
to detect one familiar face amidst the cOngregation and
returned to dress nervous and disappointed few words
to Thornton, indeed would have put end 10 my sus-
pense but had resolved 10 conceal every indication Of
I'M hall kn,