The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-11-23

niece Of my deceased wife, sir;' returned
Audley coldly, 'aud a meis child her char
acter has yet to discover itself Mr. Viii
lars felt something like disappointment, and
again changed the subject. An hour wore
heavily away, and he took his leave. Il
have performed "a duty, he said as he re-
turned peusively homeward-' .omewha,
unpleasant, indeed, and certainly unayailing,
but nevertheless incumbent The beau
ties Of the hour gradually changed the tone
of his feelings aud awakened all the ener-
gies Of devotion. Willing TO prolong II
walk, thus favorable to contemplation, he
took crcuitous path that led by the GEM
eiery where Henry Audley now slumbered.
A lad, with spade aud basket, opened the
gate as Mr. Viilars approached it. Some
what surprised, he inquired of the boy what
had prough, him hiiher, Il come he re-
piled, to assist Miss Evelyn aud he point
ed to the new made grave, where the niece
of Andley stood with pitcher of water,
which she now poured at the foot of a rose
tree, just planted ut its head. The shades
of twilight were deepening into sloom, but
the moon, which had just risen, threw apnle
uuSVihutu hSut Ou grassy "hb
culptured marbles of the consecratcd spot.
Evelyn finished her task and advanced to-
wards the gate o! the cemetery. Mr.. Vii
lars approached her. 'Ah, my daughter,
do meet you at an hour like Tins, among
the inhabitants ofden,hl What motive has
imbued your young spirit with such firm
ness - The shades of evening", replied
Evelyn, IN voice ofthri!ling melody, will
prevent this little bush from wlthering had
it been brought hiiher earlier, the beams Of
the sun would have faded its fresh leaves,
and she looked at the rose tree, which was
covered with profusion of white flowers
to- morrow asked Mr. Villars. 'Oh, it
must be shaded from the sun I'LL il has tn
ken root. 'Tis lovely plant replied the
old man, gazing with admiration at the
snowy blossoms, which glilicred in the pale
moon beams, and conirastcd finely with the
dark green leaves that embosomed them.
1t was the flower he best loved said Eve
Iyn, and tis embema,ic Of his charater.'
why, then, my daughter, should you
mourn over these mouldering ashes Hen
ry, trust, has already hurst the bonds Of
the grave---corruption has put on incorrup-
ton, and mortality immortality Mourn,
repeated Evel lyn. with ineIpres,iblc en-
phasis, mourn for him lnvcd, because he
is thus early called to rest Oh, no no
left as ! am, desolate and alone in this cold
world, rejoice that his happiness is con-
summated, God has strengthened me
! through all my Affections and will support
me still Amazing girl said Mr. Villars,
'are yon so young aud yet SO rich in piely
so young, and yet SO deeply acquainted
with sorrowl Tell inc, my child, what
] have been these sorrows, and who has led
you to seek the healing balm of Gilend.
Ah, sir, what language can describe the
negative sorrows of the orphan '--thc grave
has shut me out from the fountain Of pater-
nal love, and have striven vainly to pur-
chase the affection OF those who afford me
home. look vainly round me for the
glance of tenderness--ihc voice Of blessing
never comes over nv heart.-Alas, my
4 poor girl, and have you then been long an
orphanF 'Oh, many bitter years. have
only dim recollection of my parents, like
that Of n soft dream. ] felt not the blow
that severed them from me at tho time, but
my heart soon became cold, and the world
that was once bright grew dark and joyless.
Oh, Henry, Henry she continued, turning
suddrdly back to the grave, from yon
alone have | ever heard the accents Of kind
ness.
When cruelty and neglect weighed me
TO the earth, you alone soo,hed and COM
: for,ed me-you alone thought Of the des.
: tltute Evelyn with interest.-Ob, my broth
er, my brother for such you taught me to
cull you, ] still caIlon your name but you
no longer answer me- Mr. Villars attempt
ed to speak, but his emotion. impeded
utterance. He would have soohed the love-
ly mourner, but ere he could address her,
Evelyn was again calm astbe scenes around
: them. must return,' she said, glanciog
her eyes TO the gate, where the boy was yet
standing, my little companion waits"
! She then pIucked a rose from the newly
planted bush, aud held it timidly towards
the old man. Will you accept it, sir and
J. keep it as memorial Of one who begs an
interest in your prayers Il cannot forget
, you, Evelyn said Mr. Villars, with fervor,
may God shield You from the contnnina-
, ting breath Of the world, and preserve the
light that now dwelleth in yonr soul
THE GLADIATOR.
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