The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-09-13

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the baroness with shriek of mingled Joy
and fright. am that psnitent! But do
not, all do not betray me-
Betray you never. hope to console
mothers heart, for much fear she has
suffered
%, father if have not to grieve for the
death of my child, shall feel less like the
guilty wretch l thought myself. Speak
dses my daughter liver
She does
The proof; the proof'
IT'S here y and the priest handed the
certificate and the penciled note to the baro-
ness.
Evelina 'Tis she It's she Father,
explain 10 me how you found these docu-
inen;s.'
l was sent for to attend the death bed of
the woman who found your child
She was found! and lives p exclaimed
the baroness. 'Oh |! Of what burden Of
remorse you have relieved me, Father
Then you will own your child y inquir-
ed the good Father
The baroness paused-then spoke.
TITS my acish to act from the dictates of
my heart. Can you comprehend the cruel,
imperious duty | am called on 10 fulfil.
Can | brave public opinion become a
mark for scorn and cold contempt to point
at No no mast remember whit is due
my name, my rank, and Leonie. You
would not exact from me that which the
honest pride of "a woman renders impossible
for her to perform
TITS for your heart alone to decide this
struggle between your pride and the world
Thus much feel my self bound to say that
your daughter Evelina would not disgrace
the palace of monarch
Leonie's voice was heard calling outside
the door,
Il want to say word to you, dear ma
mma'
The baroness hastened TO admit her, ap-
pealing to Father Antoine to remember her
honor was in his hands, and depended on
his silence.
Dear mamma, excuse my intcrrupting
you, but the day is going. Theodore will
soon be here Madom Dumas has come
with my dresses, and they are so beautiful
but that's not what came to tell you; who
masl Why, that pretty girl that had the
sick brother in Orleans, works for madam
Dumas; shall ! 20 and bring her to see
you mammar
The baroness acquiesced and Leonie in
stantly disappeared.
The baroness hurriedly addressed Faith
er Antoine.
You perceive we cannot longer contin-
ue a conversation 10 me, so deeply inter-
esting. | do not forget | am a mother
then assist me, Father, in my good resolves.
Favor me by joining the wedding guests TO
day, and we will confer further on the SUBJ
ject.'
Il shall be here, madam, as you request
depend upon my assistance in aught that
may serve yourself and child
And Father Antoine took his departure
till the hour of four.
The baroness was alone.
Gracious Providence after eighteen
years she's found My astonishment has
almost extinguished the JOY of mother.
Tears No, no. Nature, strong and won
derful, is paramount here; some one
comes. Oh! trying task,I must conceal
my emotion !
Leonie advanced, proceeded by Madam
Dumas and Cephise. The baroness cx-
tended her hand to Cephise, and enquired
how her brother was.
We'll, quite well, Madam, your kind
ness saved his life, for which can only re-
turn you my grateful, heartfelt thanks
/ feel thousand times repaid in find !
ing my friendship was not unworthily be-
and so my girl, industry and good
behavior have repaired your circumstances,
aud relieved you from trouble
Your kindness, madam, has been the
means of our attaining our present con.
and happiness modesty remark
ed Cephise.
Leone in the mean time was examining
the dresses.
See, mama, how very beautiful I'm
sure Theodore will be pleased with them
they are indeed worthy the bride Of Count
Prevail
Heavens y inadvertently cried Cephise.
The baroness saw the start which ac-
companicd the exclamation, and demanded
the cause enquiring of Cephise If she had
ever seen Count Theodore Prevail.
Cephise replied, Never, madam, nor
ever heard his name till yesterday; ! en-
treat you not 10 question me before your
daughter, but give me a few moments alone.
The baroness desired Leonie to accom-
pany Madam Dumas to the dressing room
and Cephisc should attend her in few
minutes.
Leonie departed, followed by madam
Dumas, The baroness addressed Cepbise.
We are aionc, Cepbise, now explain
to me the reason Of your exclamation at
The mention of Count Prevails name
Cephise trembled for fear of committing
a fault in revealing a secret that chance
alone made known to her but urged as
she was by the baroness, she related all she
had heard from her brother, concerning the