The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-13
SELECTED TALES.
From the Lady's Book.
T II L 0 R P H A n.
BY nRs. MARY u. PARSONS.
(Coucludedl,


morning the sun shone with haEy and shad-
ed light. peculiar TO the season of Indian sum
mer The air was very mild soft aud balmv
il touched her cheeks. like the south wind Of
early summer IL SooIhes the weary hearted
TO hold communion with nature. 10 look upon
her silent and everlasting repose--the far off
mountains are the same Yesterday, dsy and
tomorrow they are surety that in our Crca-
tor there is no change. Full Of consolation TO
Isabel was that thought and then. rs oftimes
il had cheered her before, came the conscious
ness OF duty well performed. Peace was ia her
heat, and It's sweet expression was upon her
face. She sought the chamber ol her uncle.
Bless thee, Isabel. my child" he said fond.
~, "you are ever the FIST to bid your old un-
Gle good morrow | am better. Isabel. so much
beuerthat We will visit our friends the S,ansys.
for am going TO ride out and you must ac-
company me-"
Isabel joylully consented. When they reach
ed Mrs. Stanley's Isabel was struck with some.
thing very like GOODNESS in that ladys reception
OF her. there was a total absence of the corda-
lity and kindness. with which she had ever be-
fore welcomed her. Observing her uncle much
engaged with Mrs. Stanley she ventured to
ask " if Mrs. Stanley had heard from her young
friend I"
Mrs. Stanley regarded Isabel in surprise, and
dispeasure, as she answered. " You must have
known | did Miss Everett, from the commuui-
cation ] made you"
This is very strange" said Isabel. 81 new
er received any communication from you,
whatever"
Mrs. Stanley looked for single instant upon
the face of Isabel aud was convinced; she held
out her hand.
/ e" see, my dear there was mistake YOU
will excuse my hastiness." Isabel warmly re-
turned the pressure, while she waited with inn
patience TO hear more. Smiling upon her
Mrs. Stanley drew her hand within her arm.
You must come with me. Miss Everett, TO
see my little girls | am sure Mr.. Malyertou
will excuse Us Tor few moments"
Mr.. Malyer'on sbook his head smilingy
d" cannot excuse long absence of my gen
+ tie nurse in very truth, but for ner tenderness
and care Of me. J should not have been here
o-day."
can well believe your praise OF lsabel's
nursing. having Witnessed some il myself" re-
piled Mrs. Stanley az they left the room.
When they reached the nursery. Mrs. Stan
ley rang for the servant who had been The bear
er Of her note to Miss Everett. He gave an
exact arcOunt Of all that had occurred. Mrs.
Stanley then dismissed him. and turning TO Is
abel said
Il de- not understand tive motive tina, has in
duced Miss MRlverton 10 be guilty OF such dis
honorable conduct; she would ALLEVIATE your
best friends from you, and the sooner you are
from, under her root, the sooner your happi-
ness will be secured. Will you then. my dear
Miss Everett, assist me IN the charge OF these
little girls J"
a. shall be most happy to do so :" exclaimed
Isabel. "Oh you know not what sacrifice
would make to secure an honorable indepen-
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must expect opposition. but, it IS due 10 my
self, now TO make exerrlon for my own support.
But oh Mrs. Stanley. If my uncle should in
slst, upon knowing my true reason for leaving
his house-what can | say"
The truth" said Mrs. Stanley, sternly
Clara Malverton has brought shame upon her
own head -
An" thought Isabel. " but my uncle will
7 feel ii most" She sald no more aud they
joined Mr.. Malverlon, and. shortly alter, lett.
Isabel had not in a long time seen her uncle 50
cheerful. As the carriage approached their
home they met Ned Merton. Mr.. Malyeron
stopped the carnage 10 speak TO him; but the
beau seemed dscomposed and out OF humOur,
and passed OF with very singh; salutatIon.
Very odd ~ said Mr.. Mal,erton, and Every
unlike Ned. It must be confessed"
" hen tue carriage drove to the door Clara
was upon the steps equipped lor walking. Her
father asked her what alled Merton, as 1t was
the first Time he had ever seen 4 irown upon
his smooth forehead and then he laughIDgly
related their encounter. Clara was evidently
sgIisted, but she SAID abruptly 10 her father.
q" You are exposing yourself IN most need
less manner; | would advise your going 10 i'm
m,dialely."
SO | am." was the reply; but Isabel
would have told me Ear more tenderly"' They
walked into the house, al hIs door Isabel said,
~~|IhIs mornings ride will fatigue you; At
you feel quIle rested this afternoon, will You
give me half an hours Tine, this evening wheb,
Z tea Is over p
/ Halt dozen, II you Wish my dear girl;
and now will release you from such close at
tendance upon your old uncle" When lsa-
bel turned away from that kindly aud happy
smile aud felt her bosom glow with conscious
ness that she been instrumental IN causing IT.
] From the day Clara had been compelled to
lbesIow some portion VI her confidence upon
Merton, he had been a narrow observer OF her
conduct. Aod he knew almost as we'll ~ hefsj
self. the secret feelings that sctuaied her; yet
he strOye ~ vain TO win from her own lips
confession Vt the whole or part. She turned
deaf ear to every hint, and never In the
most distant manner alluded 10 the letter, or
What she had done with u. Angry creditors
we're at Neuon's door At all hours ol To. day
I he had lar OseuOu his limited incOme-he had
every thing TO gam, nothing TO lose" Leave
the cogniTy he must " uUsuccessful: what
matter then how much he offended Clara
On the morning oi Mr.. Mslvcrtons 8 ride TO Mr.
Stsblsy's, be called upon Clara. resolving to
invite her 10 ~sK oui. that he might have au
opportunity OF coHVersng with her -rboui in-
teuuption. ia. found her quite alone she
mentioned tAa ner moihef had goDe that morn
iDg 10 spend some days with a fri-nd. Never
hsd Meuon eA.ned himself 80 much to please.
and Clara lisieue1 With a gracious ear. to the
gli'i,urg compliments offered ~. q. i7etns. 20