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

ing together among the splendid ruins Of
the imperial city. l had known Mr.. DO
in England, and had ever admired the bril-
liancy of thought, and highly cultivated in
telect, that lent such sparkling power to his
conversation.
But now, he seemed strangely altered
his customary animation had vanished, ard
deep gloom appeared to have taken the
place of his former gaiety. once rallied
him OH this sudden change, but the sub
ject was apparently an unwelcome one, and
| did not again mention it.
We were walking, one beautiful day, a
mong the relics of departed magni6cencc
and the tokens which tell how glorious were
the people, that have now passed away.
Our reflections were melancholy, and TO
change them, | spoke of the friends we had
left in England, and among others, of the
beautiful Lady Emily "" o do not speak
of her !" cried my companion wildly, " new
er let me hear her name again !" l gazed
at him in astonishmcnt, and he added more
calmly, you will not be surprised, my dear
L., when tell you, | loved lady Emily, for
you have seen her. Yes did love her, and
with the intenscness ofa thousand common
loves She encouraged my admiration,
and then, when offered her my hand, it
was asrefused, coldly, almost tconicmptuously !
With my pride deeply wounded by her
scorn, my dearest hopes crushed by the re-
fusal, left my home aud my country, to
seek consolation in this fair land; but
have not found it even here; there is no
more happiness for me on earth, for can
never love again ~
When quilted Rome, Mr.. D'O. was still
there, his sadness unabated. The beauty
of all around him, could not brighten his
feelings. How true it is, "There is 10
darkness, like the cloud of mind I"
| had been in London but short time,
when | received the following note" My
dear L., l arrived here yesterday, and am
anxious to sec you. Do come and spend
this evening with me. Yours DO
Iaccepted the invitation, and the appoint
ed time found me at Mr. DOS splendid
mansion. He received me cordially and
said, 81 have a few pictures I executed at
Rome, afieryou left me 'alone in my glory
You are fond of such things, so come and
give me your opinion Of these" follow
ed him to the room where the paintings
were arranged" You know this !" he said,
sadly smiling, and pointing TO fine like
ness of lady Emily V. 81 saw her this
morning." he continued, L" sllc is much al
tered, and could scarcely recognise her.
She is married to Lord n, man old e.
nough to be her father thought shade
passed over her still lovely countenance,
when she saw me; but perhaps twas only
fancy, or vanityw And he passed 10 the
other portraits, "This is my favori,e," he
said, directing my eye, to a face, whose large
dark eyes, showed it to be the resemblance
vi du ltiian. ulct tuc oliSind' W. isn'y
and think have never seen face of more
perfect sweetness !" After glancing at the
rest Of the collection, we returned to the
drawing-room. 4" But have yet another
beautiful thing to shoy you,' said my friend,
and leaving the apartment, he returned with
a lady, leaning on his arm.
A single glance told me it was the org
inal of the beautiful picture. With glad
smile, and his eyes beaming with happiness,
he presented me, to Mrs. D'O."-
Alas for the constancy Of our earliest
love J. T.. l..