The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-11-14

with the uncouth manners, insults and in-
/ irusons of those who considered them
selves greatly her superiors, but she bore
II all with accomplishing gentleness, and
though saw her rs often as | could, yet
she never limited even remotely, that she
felt her unpleasant situation.
Miss Angelina Dobbs | had often met
IN company, and had found some little ia
vor in her eyes. occasionally called to
see her, but il was for the real purpose Of
seeking word with Mrs. Ellsiord, which
; It was rather difficult 10 get, especially aS
she was rarely allowed the privilege of the
Paflor, and then was constantly made To
submit to the commands of every member
OF this 2raceless fdmiIy.-Now she mus,
ring for the servant, and now be sent for
this thing, and now for that aud not un-
: frequently would she be desired to leave
the parlor.
Nearly two years passed away. and the
lovely widow of my late friend was still
buried in the family of Mr.. Dobbs. Miss
Angelina had made several conquesis, but
was not yet married of. The real charac-
ter of Mrs. Ellsford had become known,
and though thrown into obscurity us much
as possible by tho noble family in which
she resided, yet IN that time she had met
with several advantageous offers of mar
rage, such ms Miss Angelina would have
thought among the best; these offers were
always declined, but in such way us
caused her 10 retain the esteem and respect
of those whose kind feelings Of tenderness
she could not recIprocutc-eyen the heart
,G t.gl, anIt 1. oft, ,,nI
when such Il woman rs Mrs. Ellsford be-
came known in her real character, aud she
was now respected, and IN muny cases
where good sense happened 10 accompany
elevation, greatly esteemed, by such us WIS.,
tied Mrs. Dobbs. This change III the tone
of visitors produced IA corresponding one in
the family, and Mrs. T.. was consequently
treated with more respect and less rude
ness. Her intelligence and true dignity
united with winning sentlencss of man
ner and perfect freedom from any effort
at effect, insensibly won the good will and
admiration Of all and ii Mt length became
c n matter Of Lecessity that Mrs L. should be
c IN the parlor whenever company wcr'
present, because visitors always asked 10
her, and would not bo satisfied unless she
were present. She soon drew around her
an intelligent coterie Of both sexes, and
rendered the drawing room of Mrs. Dobbs
quite attractive.
This could not be suffered to continue
long, as Miss Angelina aud her mother be-
gan to perceive too plainly that the daugl,-
was thrown deeply in the shade by the
! governoss. Her situation was soon render
ed too disasrecnblo for endurance, aud she
very reluctantly determined to leave place
where notwithstanding the constant shocks
which her feelings received she preferred
remaining TO again submitting to the scru-
tiny and cOlIness Of strangers.
Caroline said tenderly, for she had
become to me as a sister-indeed more
than sister, and used the n,h.e in the
fondness Of confident familiarity.-' Caro-
line, where d. you intend going when you
leave here, ms you say you must,
Il have not yet determined;' ) said she,
half despondingIy, where shall go--,he
Misses WIIiordS are anxious that ] should
take charge Of them, and they are an am
liable and sweet family of children. Their
mother has often hinteG her wish that !
should come into her house, and the liule
gnls were only an hour since, coaxlDg me
to come and live with them. | could not
become donestcated IN l'leasantcr fam
lily, and shall probably 20 there
/, VIII you take my advice on the sub
jcct, Caroline ?
You have proved yourself n true friend
such as he said you were: (her voice
trembled) )-nnd | think | may say with
, confidence that ] WILL
'Ihen don't go thereP
She looked at me with mopontary sur
prise aud then said half bitterly.
Would you have me stay here 2
e Here mo CnrolIne-no not here y
= Where then know Of no other home.
. There was something so melancholy IN
n her tone that ii instantly confirmed nay res
= oluion, and taking her hand, ] said ear
nes,ly hit tenderly-
r Il will yiyo you a home y
She looked at me enquiringly, but not
with an air Of surprise, aud merely SAID
q - I do not understand you
t Simply and frankly then, wish to give
$ you home in my own heart, and by my
f, own hearth Will YOU accept the offer
a made in all tenderness and affecilonF
{ Her hand was in mine, but she did not
e remove II. A tear gathered IN her eye,
but a faint smile played about her lips
3 For n moment she remained silent, and
! then turning towards me said, calmly and
! feellngly--
To the keeping of no one would SOON
r or give my happiness ;-ifyou think heart
that has been bruised and wounded like
, mine worth having, 1t is yours.
Reader am very happy man. And
, tho once surrowful Caroline, now Mrs.
is think, very happy woman, at lcas,
, she says so, aud have no motive for doubt
: ing her word. She passed as all right min
) dcd persous can, through the fire which did
n not consume her-and she came from 1t re-