The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-13

liei that Isabel had borne all patiently, rather
Than distress her uncle by seeking The means
of support Word for word. Hichard MsNer-
ton detailed the whole story. Barry Syden-
ham, the agony OF that hour might have eNcns-
cd a heavier fault than thine Aye-he saw il
all now-oh Why had he not seen IL before T!
Because, HAIRY Sydenham, in thine honorable
aud upris ht mind, there was no place for suS-
picion. ln that of Ned Merton there was ans
PIE room, aud he saw deeply into the crooked
WAYS of the human hear, icien hey 'cero srVi.
One portion OF Meuop's Information Mr.
Malyerou wuhhsld--lhe deep distress Of Sy
denhsm convinced him IL Was no idle tale his
love for Isabel. You lave been 80 frequent
" at the house." said Mr. Malverton, "you
= probably know if my brother received my letter,
/ did write. continuing to Isabel the allowance
settled upon her moiher had then 10 idea
of coming home but started very soon alier
the lelier--a yearnng to see my old home once
more. came over me; ] had no Ties 10 bind me
there"
IL am very sure your letter never was re.
ceiyed by your brother" sand Sydebham " in
deed, see nothing TO disbelie,e in Meuon's
story"
Let us walk over TO the house; I would
tain see aud Judge for myself" Sydenham con-
sentcd. aud during their walk. let US turn for a
moment to Isabel. She was crossing the large
hall Of the mansion. on her way TO her uncle
room she had been detained later than she eA-
pecled by company, Clara not leaving her cham
Der since the afternoon. AS Isabel entered the
hail. Clara opened a door on the other side -
! IL VIZ. al this moment. Mr.. MalyenOn and :,
denham reached the house. There was inside,
venetian doors TO the hall. which we're closed.
so that both gentlemen could see. thsniseks
unobs-red. Sydenham attempted TO open the
door, but the strong grasp OF Richard Malyer-
ton was upon his arm, his voice whispering in
his ear" Hist ! will listen and judge for my
seh-ihis is no common case ~
where are you going, Isabel 7" said Clara
q" that is, ii ! may ash"
To my uncles ROOM" said Isabel, coldIy.
! lit is late" said Clara (hsunted by vague
suspicious Of evIl.) "n,y father may be in bed"
mo" Isabel replied. =" he promised TO see
me this evening"
Promised then i, is an appointed interview
10 what purpose -
Relative 10 my accepting the situation OF
governess IN Mrs. S,anlcy's family"
"ln Mrs. S,anley's family :" SAID Clara. be-
coming very pale, " never heard Of this be-
fore Z"
!, The glance from Isabel Evcretts eye made
Clara quail. under the detection Of the false
= hood she had uttered aud s,ern!y Isabel said:
I "Ciara when you took the note you knew
! 10 be mine, aud answered u To suit your owl
puIpotcs, how did YOU dare address disrespect
ul language TO Mrs. Stanley in my name
Oh, IL was most unkind, CIara. to induce hei
for one moment TO suppose could thus retuIr
her great kIuduess."
/ Isabel moved towards the door, but Glars
placed her hand upon II.
Grant me one favor. Isabcl--'tis the first
have ever asked; will never forget it, Do
not go TO Mrs StaDley's."
why should ] stay 7" exclaimed Isabel.
! to be an object Of seorn and contempt For
my dear nnclc's sake. ! have born---oh how
mu, l. OF the bitterness that tsicns upon the
lite Strings Of The poor dependant II will
gr,eyo him, but II cannot hdtm him now. to
! know that must seek another home. Let
me pass, Clara, II you please y
=" this nv answer thrn!" said Clara the
passions slumbetlng IN her bosom reused in
to fury "and is II thus you refuse the first re-
quest ] ever made you. This Is your obliging
Idispositon--your amiabiiy OF cbaractef--a
very proverb III the mouth ol my father. You
have been fit recipient ior the counsels Of
your sanity mother"
Stop. Clara you know no, what you are
saying. DO not take the name OF NY dead mo-
| ther upon your lips. ~ words Ui moChrry Oh,
/ If you had come 10 that mother, lonely and
desolare orphan. asking for protection aud sym
pathy, she wsuId have taken you 10 her heart,
and cherished you there forever /" he hid
den iounts Of memory had been touched by
rude hand. aud every fibre m the heart Of lsa-
bel ybrated to ih. touch tears forced them
selves down her pale cheek, which she would
fam have checked; for the cold eye that was
upoo her, made her shrink from any betrayal
Of leoling. Gently she said, Let me 90 to
my uncle of what avail is a prolIaciion Of this
painful scene -
You shall not co." said Clara, while her
eye flashed, and her thin nostril dIlaied with
passion you shall not go, while have pow
power to prevent II y
&. Nor /, II necessary" said tue clear, stern
tones Of Richard Mal,cuon, who entered The
halt followed by Sydenham-" Isabel Everett
shall have a home, without seeking Tor u A.
mong Strangers
The sight Of Sydenhsm made Clara recou
but she rallied Instantly, aud askedin h.r hsush-
iosi toUe, Aud who are you. sn y
"On.. whose Handwriting is better known to
YOU than his fsce--Rlchai1 MaI'enoD .--po
to your father. and tell him bls brother "ouId
see him ~ Uumbled IN the dust. the gully.
but nropentani girl left The room
Isabel How that name brings BACK my
youth Can sou love one whose hedn ycarns
to be unto thee a fsrberl" Isabel, who had
sunk into ,eat, made au effort to rise. but she
had been tried beyond her strength, aud with
the exeuion she would have fallen. had not her
uncle caught her lie bore her TO The ball
door seating her upon a chair. and supporting
her head. She has only isinred. she will soon
revive" he said to Sydenhsm. Who bent over
the uoton,ss girI, with face almost ~ white
as her own. ,e,, II
The ls,. soft hand Of Isabel hung hleless by
her side, SydeDham raised il suddenly 10 his
Gp.. "Oh. Isabel Isabel how have wronged
thee :" bursr from his full heart: aud u was no
shame to tho manhood Of Harry Sydeohan.
that the warm tears fell over that isny haud
A FAINT tot came upon the cheek OF Isabel, aud
returning CONSEQUENCES 10 the dark aud tender