The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-02

| ~ w" p'"F"ocy, anu promised ina
shc would never marry again, aud perhan
some bitterness was mingled with the recol
lection that but for her Isabelle nigh, now
have been beloved wife. Il would no
leave her to the solitude of grief she ha,
said to one who otherwise, perhaps, mirb
nave been successful ssiter to the hand
some maiden.
The bridegroom came, and Isabelle yaz
ed Tor the last time on the blooming cheek
and animated eye of her Sister! The ii,
wiIi soon be broken she mentally repsa,es
aud perhaps she selfehly wished that som.
memory of other days would cloud hel
brilliant smiles. But no cloud came, an,
the bride was led into the drawing. room
where she had first been met and welcomed
by Franks parents. Isabelle listened with
oresthless lmpatence-she almost seemed
10 expect some interruption to the ceremony
but none occurred, and when it ended sh,
turned and few into the hall to hide he,
burniRg tears.
Mine will cot be missed among 90 ma.
ny ngratulations,' she said.
At that moment a stranger placed his
foot upon the threshold Of the door.
Does not Mr.. Selden live here p he in.
quired.
Isabelle instantly recognized the deem
tones Of his voice. Prophet Of evil she
cried, what brings you agair to my Ga
theirs house
No evil hope, lady. he replied, but a
wish to prevent it. Does young Seldeu
lvel
No, replied Isabelle, mournfully, he i,
forgotten and his wife is twice welded
Lady what say you; take care exclaim-
ed the stranger, as he strobe into the hall
and walked up TO where Isabelle sat.
Did you not foretell it = fsaid Isabelle.
shrinking before his flashing eye.
But did ], happen he dema nded, yras.
ping her arm; tell me the truth and truth
only
The widow of Frank Selden was mar.
RED not ten minutes ago, said Isabelle RI
sing hnughtily; my word 10 not otter
doubted
The stranger bowed his head as if mu.
sing, then hastily turning, he fled preci.
pitstely dowo the old avenue which LEI, from
the house.
Nirth and revcIry resounded through the
apartments, the hours fed by unheeded and
The evening was wearing late, when a loud
knocking at the hall door aroused the at
ention Of all present. A servant opened
he door of the apartment in which sat the
bride, and ushered in two strangers. One
vas tall and gaunt, and over his hollow
emples the grey locks hung negligently,
While an unnatural light burned in his dark
'ye. The younger man looked sun.burnt
md trayel-worn. His attire was coarse,
md his uncomoed lank hair was matted
'vcr the upper pnrt Of his face, while the
over was entirely concealed by n bushy
lack beard. Isabelle courteousIy invited
he strangers to be scntcd and to partakc of
ONE refreshment.
We are rough guests for bridal said
he younger, as he walked up to the SIDE
'oard, filled and drank off a glass Of wine.
ISABELLE started as she heard his voice-aI-
most unconsciously she drew near to the
trsnger, and nearer yet, and gazed into
is eyes those once beautiful orbs were
cry and inflamcd, the swollen veins were
'orking ovei his forehead like net work
{ serpents, and convuIsiye shudders shook
is frame. His eye met hers, and its glance
elented--' Brother = Sister y and they
'ere clasped in each others arms and he
'as raining tears on his sisters bosom. How
weet in the midst Of bitter disappointment
, find one heart--one dear, unchangeabIc
carton which to repose in our weakness
nd desOaiion Of spirit!
The bride tainted, and was borne sense
IS to her chamber, surrounded by SYM
atbizing friends who crowded around her,
,ch anxious to offer some restorative. The
'tonished bridegroom rushed to her couch
nd there, too, stood Frank Selden, the hus-
and Of her youthful VOWS. A physician
as fortunately present, and upon the
pplication Of proper remedies her wander
g senses returned. Her first glance fell
pom the handsome Englshman, and with
deep eroan she fell back and closed her
res. But in another moment she looked
p with an eoger, inquiring gaze. Isabelle
'ew Frank forward, and he sank on one
nee by the couch-side.
Forgive me-oh, forgive me p she pms
onately exclaimed, as she threw her white
,djcweIIed arms around his neck.
The company Withdrew at IsabelIc's mo-
IN, and the stranger grasping the English
ans hand drew him into chamber light
only by the rays Of the full moon.
DO you remember your father ? inquir-
the stranger abruptly.
think 1 should know him. replied the
ngIishman, Though my recollection of
n is very imperfect
. And have you forgotten your sister Hell
!. the fair, sweet playmate Of your infsn-
%
Helen !'exclsimed the young man, ha 4,
have it pow-her name was forbidden
speak, and her memory gradually faded
ON my young mind, but il Jeff trace like
c indistinct yet thrilling tones Of music =
: And do you know ~hy you were par
d from that sister 7 inquired the stranger
crnly.