The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-11-15

fdn. ner preparations were soon compile
ted, and she stood among the gay grouF
ready to embark. The boats were ready
and Emily's self-appointed cavalier, STEP
ped forward, and taking her willing hand
led her to cushioned seat, beneath n can
opy ornamented with wreaths of flowers
and evergreens, and begging her to be
seated, proclaimed her queen of the day
then, bending his knee before her, he swort
obedlence as her liege subject. The resi-
OF the party, one by one, advanced, and
IN the same way, acknowledged their beau
tlful sovereign. Emily, half bashfuI, at the
scene, turned her blushing face towards her
father the pleased smile on his lip, re-
assured her, and she received the homa re
of her subjects, if not with the dignity, a,
least, with all the grace of queen. Every
thing was now ready. the sails were Sc,
and
"The bonnie boats with yielding sway
Rocked lightly DER the tide"
Never did day promise greater enjoy
ments, aud never was day more fully en-
joyed. The happy party sailed to one Of
the pretty, green islands, above the city OF
Montreal, where they landed, and spent the
heat of the day rambling about, beneath the
spreading trees. Emily never looked more
beautiful, more captivating. and her en-
raptored father gazed after her, with looks
of suck unbounded delight it made one feel
glad to see him. There were other eyes,
too, that followed that little girIish figure in
its airy movement, and upon whose vision
cloud seemed to fall, when it passed a.
way another heart was beating, fondly,
truly for her. The eyes and the heart of
Charles Dormer, during that day, knew no
other attraction, than that Of being near,
and gazing upon the young Emily.
At length the day drew to its close, and
the homeward bound party again entered
the boats. And now glad songs floatcd, on
the evening breeze--the full deep voice of
man, mingled with the sweet, low tones of
woman, was caught, and repeated by
thousand echoes, till every hill aud vale
seemed answering to the strain.
The boats reached the shore, the COM
pany disembarked, and then came the
good night" and the whispered " adieus," !"
and the partings. Charles unperceived by
all, but herself, contrived to breathe still
more tender " FAREWELL in Emily's ear,
and to press The little hand, he held, one
moment to his lips, and then they parted.
The birthday passed: Emily sought her
bed, and happy were the maidsn's dreams
that night, for they recalled the scenes of
the day. The elegant form of Charles Dor
mer again stood before her, and his voice
hailed her queen his low-breathed words
of parting again thrilled to her heart, and
she left the warm pressure Of his lips upon
her heart,-Emily awoke, the morning was
already far advanced, and she arose and
joined the family at the breakfast table.
Hs, my Emily" said her mother, as
she entered the room, {" behold the fruits Of
pleasure the rose holds NOT its accustomed
place in your cheeks this morning, and the
heavy sleep arising from fatigue, has dulled
your eyes"
"Nay, dear mother, mine has not been
heavy sleep dreamed sweet dreams, SO
sweet, as almost to eclipse, the delights Of
yesterday-Well, Fanny" continued she,
addressing her little sister, 4" did you miss
me much 7"
Indeed, did, and regretted much, not
being old enough to be Of your party; but
father says, when | am sixteen, which will
be in two years, he will give US another sail
and shall be queen p
And will you permit me to be SUBJ
ject 7"
'Oh certainly what island did you
20 TOT"
81 suspect Emily will not he able to nn-
swer the question:" said Mr.. Proctor, I" for
l doubt If she asked it. She was too giddy
with pleasure, 10 think Of names. 1t is
called "the Nuns Island" because il be-
longs to the nuns Of l. Hotel Dieu l
know not that it has any other name. EN-.
lily did not hear some party proposed for
to-day Z"
Yes father; a party to the mountain.
Are you and mother willing, that I should
got"
"Wiih whom 7" asked the father
"All who were Of our party Yesterday,
and others whose names have not heard.
Charles Dormer is 20 call for me-" The
parents smiled and gave their consent.
At the appointed hour, the lover came
for his youthful mistress, who with smiles Of
anticipated delight, kissed her young sister,
bads her parents good bye, and drove a.
way.
Thus passed the sixteenth year of Emily
Proctor's life, one day Of enjoyment but
leading the way to another.-The autumn
found her the bctrothed bride of Charles
Dormer; and never did brides prospects
wear brighter hue.
"Mr. Dormer is rich," said Mr.. Proctor,
the evening after his consent had been ask
ed, snd given TO the union Of the young
couple. Mr. Dsrmer is rich quite
approve Of EmiIy's choice" The best Of
fathers do like to have :ricb husbands for
their daughters.
HE is very handsomei like bis frank,