The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-19
SELECTED TALES.
From the Lady's Book.
LOVE AFTER MARRIAGE T..
GConchded

parting interview !-Augusta was
reused at thar sound, from The seltishncss
of her grief He was going into banlsh-
nIeui, aud she was the cause. for the first
lime siuce The bridal ceremony, the thought
forced itself into her mird, ,hn, he too might
have cause for sorrow, aud that has happl-
ness might be sacrificed vel as her own.
Allison was greatly shocked to see the
change wrough, in Ter radiant face. He
was so much ayitated, he forgot eyrry
lIiing he purposed to say, aud remembered
only The sirangeness of Iheir situation. lie
endeavorcd To reprcss his own emotion
thnt lie might not increase hers, while she
unused TO self-cuntroI, abandoned herself
to passion of tears. He approached her
with tenderness and solemnity, aud cnirea,-
ed her 10 listen 10 him, us friend, as one
willing to promote her happiness, by any
sacrifice she might require. 81 60" said
he, Augusta, tD another cline, whose
genial influence mny restore me again some
portion of my former vigor. ! 60 too, IN
The hope, that in my absence you Will learn
submission to a destiny which my presence
renders insupportabe. IL you knew the
anguish that fills my heart, when think OF
myself as the involuntary cause of your
wre,chedness, you would pity me, even as
much AS you abhor. Hear me, Augusta,
while repeat with all the solemnity of the
VOWS that bound us to each other, that
will never claim the name Of husband, till
your own free objections hollow the sacred
title. la the mean time ] leave you with
one, who will be to you rs loving sister,
in whose father you will find faithful and
atfcciionaie guartlian-vill ycu not par,
from me, at least ia kindness ~ Augusta
sat, with her arms thrown around Miss
Manning, weeping, yet subdued. All the
best impulses Of her nature were awakened
and active. She would have given worlds
TO say something expressive of her remorst
aud regret for her selfshness and wayward
ness CIasping her hands together she ex'
claimed, Oh forgive me, Sydney. that
cannrt love yOu"-ihen conscious that she
was only wounding more deeply when she
wished 10 heal, she only uttered, "whnt Al
unfortunate wretch ] am -
! 1--WE are both unfortunate" said he mo
we'd beyond his power Of CONTROL" but W
may not be always miserable. Something
whispers me tina, we shall meet again will
chastened feelings, capable of apprecia'in.
all that is excellent in each other, and boil
earnest 10 the endenvor to merit the bles
sings that hallowed our nup,ial, tie. leav
you that you may be restored to uanquiIIt
- may never retmrn-I pray To God, ihn
lie mny find me grave in that ocean ?
whose bosom ! sm about to commit nys,
If am only to live for the mise,y OF others.
4" No, no." cried Augrs.s, ." this must M
be, you must not become an exile for me.
:" Listen To her;" said Mis- Manning, ear
nestly, her whole soul wrought op into III
mos, painful excitement, 1T the sight oi tbei
| mutual distress" indeed, sir, you nre do
|, ing what is rash and uncaIled for-oh =
. with 50 much to bind you together, wit
qualities to inspire the strongest nttncho,er
in each other, will We close up ynur hear
in this msnnet, and resolve to be mi.er'
ble." 81 csnnot now remain if | would
: ss have taken steps, which canno, well B
recallrd--your father, Miss Manning, kDow
and approves my Iniention.-- He is the de
eysied guardian and protector of Aupusrt
will not, cannot prolong the pain of tho,
/ moments. Farewell Augusta. think Of m'
, IL possible, with kindness--slould 1--we I
return. wIl I've to YOU, friend. brother. {
: hu. aand, ss your own hear, may dictate
He pressed her cold ard passive hand
iu his-turned. aud was gone. August
u would have spoken hui .le seemed NJ gi
:, der ,hc Influence of Highi mar. W.