Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-08-07
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EDITH TU n ACLIFF
on wooINo AND wINNINe.

4 maiden sqt in her dcsolaie chamber. The
roses that had teckcd Der iota. % ,.e pov assem-
bly, were faded ana Jay scattered around beneath
her feet. The Jewels were cast corolessly on the
table, aud the gala dress was laid aside. Despair
was written upon her lofty brow, and the solitary
tear that trickled down her pale check bespoke
the presence Of deep aud fearful sorrow.
WHY wasn? What had disturbed The woutcd
peace and calmness of that fair young creature
1t was not Gisease-shc had never fell the pains
Of an afflicted body. 1t was no, the loss Of
rrionds-denth had no. entered the circle Of her
acquaintance, and she was still surrounded by
doting parents aud smiling fuends. 1t was not
povcr,y-sho had never experienced the siings oi
want. What then could It be 1t vas the ef
feet of that deep ana dangerous passion inherent
in the bosom Of every individual much more dan
gerous when found spnugEg up IN The bosom Of o
fair gnl Of eighteen. And was 1t unreqoiledl no
one would have thought il. 1t would have been
avowcd that the heart Of Edith Tuuachf, was a
prize not TO be refused. No one could have look
ed upon her brilliant features, soileued by beucvo-
lencc and hunility-hor light and graceful form -
and have heard her utter the emotion and seutl-
mcnis of her heart, aud not feel that npon her
affection may b. bestowed in all us depth and full
ness. And she vas loved Multtudes Of gay
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miraiion and devotion Of selfish hearts. Some
there were who really fel. all the eficuon they
manifested, bot she treated them al ahko-rith
cold Indifference. Hers MAS not to be won By
honied words, md studied aduutons-t must be
BY the sill bot deep and holy foudncss Of faith
fIl heart.
There was bot enc being upon whom Edith
Tuu.caH could look and bic love was worth pos
sessina end ere che knew IT her whole heat was
gone. But she icif lhot her icoDags were rol rc.
ciprocated, and that the individual, upon whom
she had silently md secretly bestowed her at'cc
lion. viewed her with Indifference, or gazcd uPpr
her ns be did upon the dcyofcCs Of fashion By
~ HON lie vas surrounded. THIS vac ihe cause o.
her appearance and emotions when we lirst 20 4
her 10 her chamber.
Size mo,eJ-it was the first time fur some mo
menis. She leaned hor brow upon her small ~hIi'
Asnd and gave vent 20 her sorrows.
~ cannot for my lc. divine Tie cuuses Of Man
,,'s conduct. Whenever / enter the room how
ever ray De sht ba1c been. cloud seems ID
-lcsl over bio brow, eut Dee t.,s down To- some cor
ger GLOOMY aal l.scau'ea'gI, len my prcsolr
shat Effects h.m thus What il i4cfe - icruOt
ia me ilat causes soc. rcsulsiou Of maauers
And sby DO .oyo Ln7 Dol lose im' Yes
Ce.u. and Zee. loo tuli 10 BE- Dol rec prc-aied
THIS r. too fJe.sA--fap saIy ia woman. J
might have been done yeafs rso. Bot now IL d
wrong. Yell cannot rt-st o.. % comes uPo
ire n.ih ihe bIast ul o Hhr.A.GH Dad como
t,flstsai Dol. approach. J feel 20 alf4l ere tear
.trg NJ, .ame .a pieces. au4 9a-Hg mg a,at 1'
resth irs ruins. Aud ae daes Doe 'a}c me--ii b
did my prescott .-eHrcs wo.i3 be fshi, s-i nos
obey ere atanc. ! feel they ere sn arl u1'
cuuqre, ,aera taoue. D, fen1 my heart a..aneer.