The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-07-25

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his noble aud praiseworthy exertious.'
In few days Mr.. Wentworth returned
home with his daughter, regre,iing that mys-
ferrous concealment which prevented his re-
wurding the preserver of his child. lie,
however, requested Mr.. Liuleton not TO re-
lex IN his endeayors to find him out. But
ayear rolled by, and in despair of bringing
the generous unkno to light, Mr.. l.. gave
up his search, after questioning individually
every member of that department, and in
sertipg advertisements in the papers of the
day, mentioning the reward.
CHAPTER III.
In the village of c., the place of
! Mr.. Wentworih's residence, Lsuisa wns a
general favorite. Though the daughter of
the wcalthiest man of the village, she had
kind look and friendly word for oil who
were worthy; vnfettered by those vain feel
ings which are too often attendant on t..ose
who enjoy the smiles of fortune. OF all a.
ris,ocras rich family in n village is most
uncomfortable. The father of Louisa had
too much good sense to give way to this
weakness. lie allowed Louisa to choose
her own associates and The daughters of
the poor and humble were welcomed as
heartily to his board as were those who had
been born to better fortune. If he was
thus free in permitting her TO select COM
panIons OF her own sex, he was not regard
less rs to The acquaintances she formed with
the young men OF the place. Deprived of
n mothers watcbiulness and council, her
father early justified into her mind strict no
tons ofpropriety. lie felt the responsible
ty that rested upon him, and perhaps he
guarded her with more care from forming
chance acquaintances with his own sex,
than he would have done, had she had n
maternal hand to guide her in the path of
duty and safety. The obedience aud aifec-
ton of Louisa amply repaid the care that
was bestowed upon her. Her fathers wish
cs were her own. From him she imbibed
those principles which moulded her char
acter, and TO him she looked for instruction
and advice.
Two years before Our story commenced
there resided in this village young gentle
| man who had commenced the study Of law
in tlrc Office Of u distinguished lawyer AL
bert Carleton was of humble pnrentnge
| He was left early to struggle alone in the
world. Gifted with good natural abilities,
he devoted himself to study, and by persc-
verance had won himself an cnvable name.
He had become early acquainted with Lou
isa, and from a slight intimacy, his Feelings
towards her had ripened into affection.
But while he INDUCED himself in the plens-
ure of her society, lie allowed not n hope TO
dwell within him of aspiring to her hand.
What had he 10 ofler1 A poor student
relying upou the uncertain chances Of
crowded profession. lie knew it would be
presumption 10 nllow a hope. Yet it was
n long time before he could break nway
from the spell which her beauty and worth
had thrown around him. But Carleton was
not one to remain in idle dependency.
He knew that even TO indul go hope Of
winning the prize, he must be prepared for
the race. lie resolved to he something!
ln accordance with this resolve, he deter
mined to enter on larger field of action.
Tie left his native village, and in the office
OF an eminent jurist ia The city, he entered
upon his studies. With untiring zeal he
prosecuted them, bending all the powers Of
a strong mind to the task. The result cnn-
not he doubted. His course Of discipline
through, he was admitted to the bar, and
promised to be its highest ornament. la
process Of time he visited his native place,
not as the needy ndvcnturer, but ms the sue
ccssful competitor for fame and distinction.
His character had always been esteemed
by Mr.. Wentworth, and lie was one Of the
few who were admitted, freely admitted, to
the hospitality of his house. He was row
welcomed with double pleasure, for his
good name had preceded him. 1t was with
no small anxiety that he again knelt before
the shrine Of his early worship. lie knew
not whether more feryent and favored
worshiper had preceded him. A slight OBJ
seryation assured him that he had nothing
to fear on the score ofriyalship. He soon
became a constant vister, and rs the reader
no doubt surmises, a favored one.
1t is not our purpose 10 detail! the pro-
gress of iha, passion which grew out of,heir
intmacy-sufiice it that, at least in their
case. the course Of true love did run smooth
the Barb of Avon to the contrary notwith-
standing. They were betrotbed. and in due
time they were married. The prayers were
said, and the twain became one.
After the conclusion of the ceremony Mr..
Wentworth approached the happy pair with
full heart, to bestow his parental blessing.
Albert stepped for" ard tn meet him with a
glowing face, and taking his hand, said,
: Notwithstanding, my dear SIR, you have
bestowed upon me priceless gift, for which
the devotion Of life will but poorly repay
you, still have another claim upon you,
which am persuaded you will readily sc-
knowledge SO saying, he placed in the
hands of Mr. Wentworth. who was natur-
ally ns,onisbed at his address, "a small piece
Of paper. A sudden and delightful flush
passed over his couuiensnre, and seIzing
The hand of Albert, be led him to the WON
dering bride, and joining their hands, said
IN a irem ulous voice, while tear glisten-