The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-09-26

i""o"eu, nul was unable tn get near them
IN consequence ofthe influx of the supper
seeking masquers who rushed in crowds 10
the possession of the tables. In vain |
searched the room for the giddy girl and
her questionable partner; the best part of
an hour elapsed before was enabled 10
single them from the crowd.
Catalina, 1t is late /, had we better no,
retire.
am engaged 10 this gentleman for the
next set.'
we promised not TO be later than two a.
clock: l, has long since passed that hour,
DO not stay on my account; this zen.
"eman mas kindly offered to see me home
MS catalina uttered this Judged assertion,
the villain grlnned, and bowed. The nu-
sic struck up lively mir; he then handed
her from her seat, and they hurried to the
ball room.
My outraged pride tempted me to resent
this insult, and bring this affair To an in
slant conclusion. But wished no, to en-.
broil myself in n quarrel with man of
Doubtful character IN n public room, aud
my delegated care of the thoughiless girl
induced me la suppress my wrath, aud fol!
low her into The midst Of the dancing throng.
At the door of the supper-room, cnconn-
tered Bruce and Shirley Thorne they had
been equally i'll treated by Miss Catalina,
and the young lover shortly left the
theatre, despite the remonslrance of the
brother.
The broad light Of n spring morning yell
lowed the haggard faces of the pleasure
seekers, ere Catalina consented To quit the
masquerade. Delighted with The ,i,uci,y
and foreign mir of her new admircr, she
resolu'eIy refused 10 leave his side, and ns
she sprung into the coach AT the theatre
door, saId, Monsieur Livrontique, we
have room for you ) and before could in
teriere, the supple brigand was in the
conch, and accompanied us to the residence
Of the Thornes.
The next day, while slipping my coffee at
"A late breakfast, ! observed doshiug ca 4
briolci drive up 10 the door of The bakers
shop, and the brigand of the preceding
night, handsomely apparnIed in military
undress, jumped from the vehicle, resigning
the reigus of the fiery horse To the care of u
livery servant. In less than half nm hour,
the pretty Catalina was handed into the
new cabfiolet by her new beau, who re-
the reins, caused the horse To per-
pctraIc various curvincs previous TO start
ing, much to The wonder of the humble
neighbors, aud the admiration Of the baker ,
and his wife.
deemed it my duty 10 acqnaint Mr..
'Fhornc with the character Of his new ac- I
lualntancc, as deiGcated by my friend
Lozack. The honest man seemed alnrm- G
rd, but the mother evidently disbelieved my I
statements, mud imputed my interference to {
Jealous motives. She said his father was |
a French Noblcman. 6
The next day encountered Miss CniaI- 4
ina, she cut me dead, ms the fashionable 4
Llvronlilue elegantly phrascd her refusal II
TO return my bow of fecoenilion. Her u
brother became cool aud distant; aud the q
parents evidently avoided me the french |
fled beau had The field to himself.
determined not to see the girl thrown
away without another struggle To prevent ii.
decided to confront Livron,iqur ~ pub
lie, and boldly address him as if knew
his entire history.
An opportunity soon presented itself |
was walking down the Strand, and OBJ
served Livroniiquc's cnbrioct ond servant
IN waiting. asccnded the stars, aud
discovered my gentleman paradiug the
rooms with Catalina hanging on his arm.
] encountered them, as if nc .ideninly and
catching Livronlque by The hand, mp
parenlly in the most friendly manner, point
ted to some denearious Of Irish scenery,
md said, in loud tone Of voice, Nou-
sieur Liyrontiqne, you were born IN Ire
land Is thnt view Of the Wicklow noun
tains correct poriraiturcP At this state
ment, the eyes Of the surrounding gazers I
were turned upon the questioned man who :
confused and alarmed, was unable 10 an )
swer my sudden demand. The fllnw's
confusion became extreme but ralIyna his {
nerves he stamnercd out III French that,
{ You are mistaken, am Frenchnan.' I
You bnvc lived in Paris, said ] but >
you were so desperate gambler, ihat you n
we're kicked out of n decent gambling p
house, y The people around us Uttered rs b
he impostor was exposed. J.
Catalina raised her burning counienunce h
nd razcd with \ scornful look on the de- nj
ecieI knaye with slight brw she placed W
ler arm in mine and We descended the "a
rairs we were soon oyeraken by Livron- dI
ique. who, dragging Catalina from my side M
nutered few brief but impressive woids ec
The poor girl glarei horribly ia his face . CO
IeaJly palcnp-s oycrruu her counlenance, M
md she sunk covering ut his feet like a til
,uliiy child. IIe raised her offered as N
iSance, but she shrnnk from me, ard with W
wild desparing look accepted his hand, p'
nd suffered him to place her in his cabriu- vi
Il. nc
The suspicious which this scene excited "
, my mind, we're afterwards proved cor
rci had exposed The scoundrel too late III
" Catalina to retraci. She WAS his VIC III
i'm. AZ
About week afterwards I beard that ii.