The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-31

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came every day more cstranged from those
who loved her. Her cheek was colorless ms
marble, and at times the strange fire of her
dark eye caused her friends to ,remble aud
fear. Gerald, Theresa, and her kind uncle
and aunt tried to cheer and amase her, but
in vain; sadness had cast over her the shad-
ow of her wing.
There was to be village festival, and
Sir Georges family, happy to see their
tenantry enjoy themselves, condescended ia
grace 1t with their presence. Towards the
close Of The day, Francesca and her cousin
retired into shaded walk. Theresa wos Il
little in advance of the others, and in few
moments they saw Lord Comcy join her
Francesca Immediately Withdrew her arm
from that of Frederick, and turned into
another path, and he joined his sister and
Gerald.
'Tis IN vain, snid Theresa, in reply to
an observation Of Lord Conveys, It's In
vain, | cannot discover the cause of this
strange alteration in Francesca's manner
Since the days of our earliest childhood we
have been sisters in heart until lately, but
she avoids me, and has withdrawn her con-
fdence entirely. It Itmakes me sad, sad in
deed, for dearly love her.
So it would me-, said Frederick, but
that have discovered the cause; Ills moth
ing but a little touch of ofjealousy, after all.
She has taken fancy ,ha, you love my
sweet little sister here, better than you love
her, in spite of your plghted VOWS. You
must cure her of such fancies or your bark
will not float very smoothly down tho sea Of
mairinony.'
Monirano will arrive Tomorrow he nd
ded, and then Theresa you must let her
know the reason of Conveys frequent con-
ferences with you; Ircally believe should
5c jealous myself
Lord Comcy stood momen, in utter
silence and then exclaiming--'Yes; it
must lie so, thousand circumstances con-
firm it ! was rushing in the direction
Francesca had taken, when Theresa
caught his arm; Beware, said he, you
know not her disposition. Oh do not
speak To her whilst you are excited
Gerald Comcy say forth all you have
to ssy,' exclaimed Franccscn, and the next
moment she stood before the astonished
group. Orphan MS nm, alone in the
wide world, you, the bright, the gay and
happy, can i'll Judge Of my feelings, your
thoughts cannot be mine--I breathe them
only TO the silent stars, and beside the sweet
still watcrs--Oh there, feel l should be
a, peace; they are fraught with beautiful
language and do not deceive = with the lit
tie sense of dependence ever before me, and
every flower in the wreath Of hope scattered
to the Winds" her lip quivered for mo-
ment, think ye that the sunbeam can gild
my path-No! nm desolutc, oh how
Francesca, dear, dear Francesca, do not
talk so,' cried Theresa, intcrrupting her,
do we no, all love you---are you not our
sister, and do not my parents cherish you
as daughter. You will break my heart,
indeed you will,'-nnd she threw her arms
around her neck, but her cousin soon ex-
tricated herself, and taking boil, her hands
replied in the same tone, looking in her
face with sort Of unnatural calmness.
Yes happy years are written on that
bright brow, your step will linger in the
dance, and your voice be heard where the
harp notes float around. II matters not;
the flowers will bloom as fair, and the birds
sing ms gaily, though spirit is wingiug its
way to the better land, and with wild
laugh she bounded away, leaving them
overwhelmed with nmazement and fear.
Her iniellec,s are certainly unsettled
said Frederick let us hasten TO the house
and procure the assistance Of some one to
watch her movements; the sight of US on
ly excites her-come Comcy,' and taking
the arm Of his pale and agitatcd friend, be
drew him towards the house. Indy St.
Elmer and her husband, Immediately went
in search of the unhappy girl, and Frede-
rick and Theresa remained with Gerald,
Who was in a state almost as pltisbe US
that Of Francesca.
In an hour hustle in tho hall aroused
them, and they saw Miss 81. Elmer with
her hair wet and falling in masses from her
her dress saturated with water,
and her face pale as death, borne in the
arms Of her uncle and one Of the servants.
She had thrown herself into the river, and
was saved by the timely arrival Of those who
we're IN pursuit Of her. The Physician wos
called, and she was carried to
her room, but she had been so long in the
water that the struggle between life and
Death was long and doubtful. At last she
revived, but was ordered to be kept perfectly
'iill and quiet. I
In about fortnight she was able to dine
1elog. She was reclining upon a sofa in
he drawing room when Lord Comcy en-
cred. il was the first time she hal seen
him, and she covered her face with her
iands, he looked calm but very sad, and
bis countcnnnce showed traces of what he
iad suffered. lie seated himself beside
ier, with kind enquiry after her beshb.
She attempted to reply, bu, burst into
ears.
francesca said he mildly now know }
he whole cause Of your changed manner,
md in part blame myself, but for the at ]
empt you made to throw your life away, I
, even uo,x makes me ire mbIe,