Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-11-24

locks OF beautifully tinged auburn.-
The flashing. fearful eyes, the flushed
cheeks. the firmly closed lips and heav-
ing bosom, reveal 10 the reader the ar
dent, devoted Lady Julia. Near a,
hand. stnnds, regarding her with re-
spectfui look, the valet Ralph. After
a long and agonising indulgence in her
woe. the lady raised her head and
spoke. For this painful confirmation
OF my suspicious thank thee, my kind
Ralph. Now that bis falsehood Il tru-
y unmasked-now that I feel be has
hiled my cup Of bitterness TO the brim-
! viii witness with my own eyes these
blasting events 10 my young hopes
0. Ralph. what have | not sacrificed
Tor this man! this base-hearted mon.
ster' Have ! not suffered exile from
my native land, and passed even the
bounds OF my sex TO behold his smile
70 breathe the same air that Is charmed
oy ne presence Have I not sacri-
heed home. friends, comfort--perhap.
my own proud name, for this false
wretch 2
True, madam. Bull cannot Won,
feigned report Of loss Of fortune--and
your great distance-the long period
since his leaving England, be some a.
soaement Tor my masters untruthi'
No, Ralph. this will not atone for
wrongs like mine. II was but \ fool
ish, romantic within Of mine 10 witnes,
its effect on him-for this i bore 10 him
my own ietters-and Oh the love and
devotion he showered on INV Thirsty
spirit on that night Of our meeting
Little knew he who listened and feast
ed on his every word. Had the fond
delusion Of that night existed unbroken
Tor one short week, how gladly would I
have thrown of all disguise and sur
rendered myself, my fortune and INV
whole soul TO him. But to be thus
cast OF, slighted and forgotten Shall
the last OF my proud and ancient line
Do thrown aside by him who once
thought. lived and breathed but in nv
pEesence, and all this for nv acouaini.
ance Of m hours No, Rabbi | have
fed upon his bounty like a dos. and Of
late. his very brute has had more
smiles and kind looks than the me-
elected and despised Eugene. But I
have passed the bound Of maiden no.
nor-irom shame, and an Insulted spirit.
there u no retreat. There yet remains
Tevenge-revenge such as woman's
wrongs and woman's heart can only
dream. My kind Ralph. you have
been faithful TO me; be silent vet and
leave. Another flood Of scaIdinR
tears burst from her wild and flashing
eyes, and che bent her achine head
upon the couch IN silent agony.
Bright and joyous was the festal
scene on the night destined for the
marriage of Lord Arthur B. and the
lovely Miss H. Her fathers mansion
vas filed with fair ladies and CAV off.
GERS Of the king.
And 'hs bright lamp shOne DER bright woman
and bravo men.
Sweet music filed the hall. and
proud figures clad in scarlet and gold.
blended with those Of virgin whiteness,
fitted through the mary figures of the
giddy dance. All present appeared
joyful and Iigbt-hearted save one
Ia the deep recess Of window stood q
pale boy. An unnatural brightness
beamed from his dark eyes, vet be
seemed not to note The gaiety before
him. The gushing melody that float
ed through the brilliant apartment. and
the Raging laugh of youth, fell no. in
gladness on his ears. There was no
room for these bright joys within the
bursting heart Of that lone boy.
The hour for the ceremony drew
near; but where are the happy beings
fov whom this festive circle is gathered
Ia q secluded arbor Of the garden sat a
youthful couple. converting in low
and confidential tone; and how many
blissGrl dreams Of the future. aad what
high and happy hopes urged their de-
iosive visions on the minds Of that young
pair. They are waited foT 81 the altar.
The sged father Of the young bride
approached the pale Eugene-'TeIl thy
master that the hour Is 81 hand The
boy started like one awakened from q
dFeam--he looked around with a wild
amazenent--shsn answered IN q voice
Of hoarse, unesyihly tone, \ sviHP--
The agoay expressed ia those brief
words rang strangely on the happy
group aFouad. The BOY had vanished.
Suddenly q Shrek rang through the
mansion that blanehed the blood from
many = lovely cheek. An rushed %
the arbor. The young uobleman lay
stretched upon ihe earth, the life blood
gushing from his hesrt. iinging With YET
Deeper shade his cFimson attire. Sink.
ing By his side was ibe slight figure Of
the youtb, bis open garment SsSealing
the white bosom q fsmsie, with the
nndga1E dagger yet asshsd ssithin The
fatally throbbing beast. With the last
exeriioa a heeting life, she exclaimed
4 BE h ~ TepsaRsl The the fearful
price q biighted usme. o. wou.an',
wfonas.'
The bodies 81 these victims Of bro
ken truth we're borne 70 their fsr die.
lanl native land. The fair Emma n.
had long nncs been isid n TIE family
vault ~ anetsnl Cops An be-
Since ehanQad saga tie certsintV thal