The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-03-29


upon my accompanying her: Edward
aud Henry canno, arrive till laie in the eve-
nlng," she added, land if it continues as
pleasant, we can spend day delightfully."-
IN the country. You need not be afraid
eiIher OF being impor.uned by Forcs,er's at
Ientions; he sees your Indifference, and
has too much pride to force them upon you.
But, dear Emily" she continued " if you.
eau thus withstand his destinations l am
afraid poor Henry will stand but sorry
chance"
"Oh Fanny !" exclaimed, burying my
face in my pillow " will Withstand them.
but dare not tell you what it costs me-"
She stopped down, pressed an afectiona,e
kiss upon my forehead, and left me to make.
my toietc.
The day was delightful. We were soon
mounted aud ready TO s.art. Every rivulet
flashed in the sunlight with the brilIiancy of
diamond streams; and the meadows and
lields lay nj distance like seas of emerald.
The beauty Of the scenery aud the gayety'
oi The Whole party, soon wrou ght its uccuS-
TONED effects upon my spirits. Notwiih-
standing Fanny's assertions, Forester was
constantly at my bride. lie was himself
again, or rather he was more delightful
than ever. There was quiet dignity and
tenderness in his devors tha, completely
won me from the recollection Of all my res
olntions of iormaty.
Our rendezvous was a country seat, the
recent purchase of Fanny's husband, where
she went TO make some arrangements pre-
vious to there removal for the summer.
After dismounling from our horses, we wan-
dered through the house, admiring the taste
and elegancy Of the furniture and decorae/
tons.
As NE entered little room appropriated
to Fanny's valuables, / observed a nina
tuIe of gentleman, which | had never
seen before, hut it was SO strikingly like her
in some respects, that | Immediately cx-
claimed, Fanny, this mus, be your BROTH
cr Henry How much he resembles YOU,
only he has not your expression, and see
he has n slight cast in the eye. lis
strange that ] should hnve formed such
different idea ofhim. have jus, the faint
est recollection Of fair blue-eyed hoy, aud
now it seems he is quite dark, aud his gol-
den curls have changed to black locks" ~
Yes" replied Emily, "you know men
change so, especially in foreign climutes."
dark shade crossed my spirits. "This
forbidding face, then, rs Henry's," thought
], as turned away with an oppression Of
feeling almost amounting 70 pain but it
vanished as found Forester at my side
with face beaming with delight, waiting
to lead us TO the spot that had been chosen
for our pic-uic. A cnrragc had preceded
us with refreshments, and the cloth was
spread on a shady grass-plot near the wa
ter. q
The rest of the day was spent wandering
through the garden, grounds, and neigh
bouring woods aud when wcaricd with
our cxcrlons, we found we had still u
pleasure in reserve in discovering boat
upon the lake which had been most luxur-f
iousy fitted up for Fanny.
After pushing of from The shore and ad-
miring for while the beauty ofthe scenery,
Fanny produced guitar, aud called npon
Forester for some songs. With great
chccriulness he took the instrument and
charmed us with succession of melodies,
which seemed the very inspiration of The
moment. The sun gradually sunk bclowf'
the horizon with the last cadence Of n sweet
Spanish air, and slight brush rufling the
surface Of the lake, we turned in towards
the shore Alan early hour in the evening,
we rcmouutcd our horses, leaving the west
still bathed in the warm liuis of sunset, and
a glowing moon above ...
When VIC were within mile or two Of
home, my horse, ms was often his custom,
quickcned his pace to round iroi. "Are
you in haste" said Forester, 4" to terminate
this ride r. Your question:" replied,
" is so severe n reflection upon my good
taste, that have half mind not to answer
you. No my horse is ia haste for his oats,
I suppose, and pulls so hard upon the bit,
,ha; Gun hardly hold him in"
Let me relieve you for while, said
he, taking the rcins from my hand, and
pardon me a few words which your distant
manner of late might forbid me to utter
Tomorrow, perhaps, you may receive the
addresses Of one whom you have not seen
since your infancy; you will Isten to him
md learn mcthodically to love him, wiIlle "
who have for months existed but IN your
who have fingered till midnighf
near your window, that might catch but
ray Of light from within, and would sacrihc
nv very existence for your happiness. must
smother my feelings, and witness the wreck
of all nv hopes. Could know that werei
!, not for the preposscssion which this Child
ISL attachment had already taken Of your
] might have held higher
place in yonr consideration. l might, per-
bsps, have borne my sorrows with. more
fortitgde."
lie louked inquiringly. "You' do not
know" / answered, in as frm a. voice as
I could connraaad, Z" the unhappiness you
are preparing for me, feel that thave
acted and been treated too much like child,j
I have promised my hand before ] knex