Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1837-10-17
sruSCELLANEoUs.
THE REWARD or GENIUS.
BY J. II. II. GARDNER.


They were seated in rich and shady
arhor, over which the creeping vines wan
dcredin every variety of curve, suspendng
large clusters of their precious fruits, while
the atmosphere was laden with the mellow
fragrance Of tho gorgeous plants which
grew in wild untutorcd luxnrlance about the
sladowv retreat. The fading light OF day
yet fingered and gave rosy hue to the face
of the maid who sat therein, rs she regard
cd with muurnful tenderness the youth seat
ed at her side.
"Nay, Quintin," said she, "say not so;
it is feeling that actuates met is leelIns
which prompts me to say--lt must not be
Had not feeling for my father, do You be-
Iicve that would act contrary to my own
desires ?--or would cause your unhappI-
ncss?"
SIS this your lover" said the other, with
tone Of frodulncss. "MeihinkS It cannot
be a very ardent flame when il is so easily
cxtinguishod by the pcrvading and obstinate
tyranny OF a"
"Stny your words" interrupted she as
she laid her delicate hand tcnderly on his
his lips. "You will respect the father II
you esteem his child"
The noble mind of the youth was struck
with the reproof, and although It was avorSe
to his desires, her fIial obedience told oil
so much pure AMI holy excellence, that he
instantly made reparalon, -,
"Forgive me, dearest" he cntrea'ed; ~
spoke hastily and unworthy ofmyself. Bn'
your words have crazed my soul, which
builds its happiness on the possession OF YOU
II NAV not be that shall be your husband
oh, promise me That no oher shlll!'
Il would fcin do So" sighed the afflicted
virgin, '.but if father commlnls, en- d'S-
obey? | have had no mothers care SINCE
childhood, bat have scarce felt the loss
he has thrown by The GOODNESS ct man
and been very woman in his affection tor
mo. Shall repay his Kindness with IN
gratitude? Alas! Quintin, if he tells me
to love another, | cinnot do so; bat II he
bids me wed, Qnintn, You would not cen
sure met" :,
The expiring ray of the setting Sun tel
on her features as she earnestly glanced
upon her lover. ;,
"Ahr' cried the youth with sndder
start, as he struck his hand upon his brow
''why that blush, that agitation? Deceive
me no., E|za-you arc not surprising case
This has already happened. | see II all
lie has selected bridegroom
The mid ,ank her headupon her bosom
and through her struggling tcars she sobbe
I --"Quinlin. thou hast said IT,"
Desperate was the conflict in the bosom
g orthc vonh as he sat like one in trance-
4 his ewes fixed ON hers, which, like tho SUI
: breaking through the clouds of the piSSln
storm, cleaned from under their drlppln
+ lashas. an soon he dreamed he saw III
: rainbow of hope.
If "Who is my rivag' he asked with vo'o
scarcely audible.
'Van Deg" she answered sorrowiy'
"Db YOU love him, Eziar"
GLOW can You ask"
"Wi!l yol hurry him?"
"My fnhcr's happiness is do1rcr to n
r than nv ovn Think yon would wan%
y sacrifice i2"
r "Blt why Van Dcgp
&c "B,causo he cx,els in my flher's art
of "Ahsr' cried the dcsp,irinS lover,''w'
be had not been aprintcr2'
The he'd OF q llntiu was one Of thorns.
he threw himself on it and yel led to
agony Of thought.