The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-08
SELECTED TALES.
WHICH IL THE BRIDE.
OR A SUMMER AT THE SPRINGS.


Springs. 1t was not place felt happy
or contented in for diver. reasons, the most
potent of which was that there. Emma Som
erton was not, and though ] had often sigh
cd to her that she was all the world to me,
still as all the "would" of fashion was at
watering places, then how could be away
had remained about two weeks, and the
gardens of my digestive powers had been
well watered at the Congress Fountain
the seed of renovated health began to sprout
out in full bloom, so felt much inclined to
transplant myself to some other hot bed of
fashion. While dubiating which way to
direct the head of my tandum leader, cir
cumstances which am about to relate, ac-
casioned my detention.
was seated awaiting the return of my
servant, whom | had sent to the post office
to see if Emma had thought of answering
my last, when found myself solloquizing
in somewhat like the following strain:
This is probably the last season of my
Acknowledgements summer the gordan
knot will be tied; and | enrolled Bene-
dict Oh, Emma Somerton, what do l
sacrifice for your love No more the look
oblique, the leer amatory, or the sigh in
describable, will be lavished on me-fare-
well the crowded ball room, the spirit stir
ring cotllion, the heartpiercing waltz, and
all the circumstance of glorious bachelor
ship" was interrupted by the entrance
of my servant.
"No letter, sir, but young lady has
sent up her card" said Simon, handing
the embossed and crow-quiIed article to
me.
" Miss Susan Wheatley"-ah, what
brings the charming Miss w. to my apart
ment Show her up Simon"
OFF he went---i mechanically drew my
fingers through my hair cast a furtive glance
at the mirror, and satisfied tina. all was
right, and that l looked sufficiently kill
ling, awaited the approach of my fair visi-
tor.
"Oh dear Miss Wheatly, this condescen-
sion"
"Oh, Mr.. Jenkinson, shall expire ~
BE seated, pray"
How rude in me what viii! the world
say 2"
"How can serve the amiable friend of
Miss Somerton 7"
Such was our first expressions at meet
| ing. The young lady was evidently en-
barrased, and after various predatory at
tempts at introducing her business at length
commenced.
Mr.. Jenkinson, every body knows your
kindness-your attention to our sex-your"
ooh, why" thought | q" has nature made
me so irresistible Poor Miss W. she's
gone, | see."
"And it is that knowledge which has
induced me to apply to you under very pc
culiar circumstances"
My services, Madam, are at your dis
posal-command me-"
"Oh sir, you are too good-would you
believe it, sir, / have run away from pa.
He would have me marry that odious En-
glish Mr.. Basil, and so | run away, expec-
ting to meet-dont look at me so, sir or
shall never be able to tell you-to meet a
young gentleman here this afternoon. Pa
has traced me, THAT abominabe old Miss
Trampton, suppose told him) now sir, if
you would only consent, in case he should
find me before Charles comes, just to--to'
"What, Miss, marry you myself and so
prove your natural protector ~
"Oh, la, sir, not for the world beg
pardon, sir, don't mean that you are not a
very nice young man, but I've promised
poor Charles, you knowm
"Yes and I've promised Emma Somer-
ton-you know, and that renders it impos-
slble."
Certainly, but would you only be my
husband little while"
"Miss !"
81 mean pretend, only in q joke you
know, sir; why pa could not force me back
to New York, and as soon as Charles comes
he can easily take the matter off your
hands"
"Charles is lucky fellow, and promise
to act as you desire in the emergency"
"Thank you, SIR, oh, declare, if there
isn't carriage drawn UP, it's Pa-now my
dear sir, remember"
Simon was summoned and despatched TO
request Mr.. Wheatly's presence in my room
the old gentleman as may be imagined,
was struck with our intelligence, but my
relationship to the Earl of Liverpool, and a
tolerable fortune soon made him reconciled
to his pro TEN son-in-law.
My fatber-in-law took my wife under his
arm, and left my apartment. Illumination
convinced me that / was handsomely fixed
but always make up my mind to brave
adversely; so determined to take matters
as cody as possible.
At this moment, another equipage dar-
ted up to the door the steps being opened
by the obsequious servants. my city friend,
Mr.. Faulkner, alighted. turned from the
windcr to go down and meet him, when,
sans ceremouie, my door opened, and Miss
J Julia Faulkner stood before me.
] "Ob, nv good friend !" she erred, quite