Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-03-22

VI thN ttSh opoCht i'itiias ftesN bNSH oNSiSs-
ly taken from the portfolio. and was now
discovered in Frederick's room. BY its
side was withered nosegay, which Maria
recognized as one she had gathered and CIV
en- to him; and in the same place was
found copy Of verses addressed "To
Maria," and breathing forth lovers fond
est vows.
All this amounted to nothing as proofs
that Frederick Fairleigh was in duty bound
to marry the said Maria Denman. In
court of justice no jury would have adjudg-
ed damages in sui: for breach of promise
of marriage, on such trivial grounds as these
but they served TO show Maria that he who
had thus treasured up resemblance could
not be altogether indifferent to her, and
she at least felt relieved from the humil-
ating idea that she loved one who had new
or for q moment thought seriously about
her.
Sir Peter and his ward were now
often closeted together. and one day, af-
ter an unusually long discussion she said,
well, Sir Peter, can say no more
consent
There's dear good sirlP cried the
old man, affectionatoly kissing her, 'and
now we'll be happy in spite of him. But
now for my plans. 1t willnever do to stay
here at Oakley Park with al these servants
to wonder and chatter; no no. To-mor-
row you and /, and your maid, and my
confidential man, will 60 TO Bognor, the
quietest place in the word, and we will
have nice lodgings near he sea, md I'll
write to the miserable boy to come and meet
us.
Maria looked rather grave, but Sir Peter
chuckling with delight, gave her another
kiss, and then went to expedite their de-
parture and to write letter to his grand
son.
Fairleigh who had begun to get very tir-
ed of the fascinating widow, was yawning
over late breakfast when his grandfather
letter was laid before him.
'Ah,' thought he, more good advice
suppose urging me to marry. One thing al
all events Pm resolved on; never will
marry widow if people would but let me
alone, really Maria after all is-but what
says the baronet?
"MY DEAR GRANDSON,
Finding that all my good advice has beer
thrown away, and at length perceiving thai
you never intend to invite me to your wed.
ding, | now write to announce my own
and request you with all speed to has
ten to Bognor, where we are establish
ed at, Beach Cottage, and where nothing
but your presence is wanted to complete
the happiness OF your affectionate grand
father, PETER FARLEIGH.
Astonishing! ofallmen in the wide worlt
the very last! Well, there was no use il
wondering; Frederick hastily packed up
and was very shortly on his way to Bognol
to pay his respects to the nov married cou
pie. On inquiring for Beach Cottage
he was directed to picturesque abode, the
very beau ideal of house to 'honey. moon
in and he was Immediately ushered into
the presence Of the baronet who was sitting
alone in charming apartment which look
ed upon the sea.
The meeting occasioned some awk
wardness on both sides, and it was q relic
to Frederick when Sir Peter arose to leay
the room saying, there is a lady VIII,
will expect to be made acquainted wit
you.'
Yes, SIR said Frederick, pray PERM
me to pay my respects--to-toa ask her bless
ing: pray, sir, present me TONY grand
MOTHER
Sir Peter left the room, and Frederick
half inclined to view the marriage in n
diculous light, sat wondering what sort c
old body could been fool enough to ente
into the marriage state so late in life. III
heard footstep slowly approach the dool
} (rather decrepid, thought hey hand touch
ed the door, it opened and Maria stood be
fore him clothed in white.
. She advanced towards him with a smile
| held out her hand and welcomed him {
Beach Cottage.
Good heavens !! cried Frederick sinh
ing on the sofa, and turning as pale as
] sheet, SIS it possible, IL deserve this-fot
} idiot, mailman that have been; but oh
Maria, how could you consent to such
sacrifice? You must have known, yo
must have seen my attachment. Yet, no, n
| have no right to complain, alone hav
: been to blame.'
= Sir Peter had followed the young lad
into the room; she hastily retreated to ii
window, and the Baronet in apparent ;
3 mazement addressed his grandson.
what means this language addressed
e that lady, sir; a lady avoided when wis
0 ed you to address her, and now that she
Q lost to you forever, you insult her by de-
r laration of attachment
Sir Peter said the spoiled child, sprin
!, ing from the sofa, if you were not my fat
: er's father, I'd
o well, and what would you do, your
man y
: But you are = cried Frederick, 'yt
j. are, and what avails expostulation,' and
u sank again on the sofa choking with agit
n ton.
IS pray, young man, said Sir Peter, eco
k troll your emotions, and as to rage do
give way to it-were you to kill me, "
d could not marry my widow
mot marry her-could not, were 8
G free! cried Frederick, rs the utter HOP
!. lessness of the case flashed full up
= him.
p No, my dear boy, not even il she we
is free.'
/ Il would shouted the youth.
e Impossible, if were in my grave y
l. couldn't
e Il could! would | wilv cried Fred'
= ick.