Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1839-03-23

han to have married him, though he had been as
rich AZ Rothschild."
"Then, there was William Hopkins, he was Ii
fine, talented young man thought for long time
you liked him.
81 did like him as child does its rattle, for the
amusement he always made me; but | could not
respect man whose manners were SO frivolous
90 like my own. Is not that candid admission?''
"But What could you have found to cavii at in
the character or manners of that noble young
man, Lucius Howard!'
"He was too perfect for me, dear aunt" repli- /
ed Clara blush crimsoued her cheek, and there
was a slight tremor in her voice she added
ale never offered me his hand"
"Clara, am sure understood at the time, that |
you rejected him."
"No no. aunt-you were deceived, Clara's |
voice grew 6rmer, though her face was deadly |
pale; while she continued--"I have long wished. |
long intended to confide my weakness and disap-
pointment to you (; but, it is SO Illuminating to own
one has been crossed in love, that never could
find tho opportunity when my mind was in a right
mood. Now it shall be done, that you may feel
convinced do right In declining to marry Mr.
rineford-you would not wish me to vow at the
altar TO love him. when my heart is irrevocably
! de voted to another. Yes, did, I do love Lucius
Howard, and-he-loved me, but thought me un-
worthy to be his wife, She covered her face
with her hands, and burst into tears.
"Cara, my darling, this cannot be. He never
could have thought you unworthy; but he might
fear you would rejeo. him. said Mrs Crosby.
"No, no." replied CIare. in a voice of deep ag-
ony; "no, he knew that 10, ed him, and believe
he had little doubt that would accept him; but
he thought permitted rather encouraged at
teutions from others. You know how many id
mirers had in those days, when l rejected Mr.
Tneford and a dozen others; there was then no
shadow OH my beauty, and | triumphed in the
power it gave me. Fatal power, most foolishly
used to vex the noble heart that loved me, and
whose love returned. trifled, till Lucius How
ard thought me confirmed coquette, and when
he acknowledged his deep affection for me- he
told me that he did it to prove to ne the conss-
tency of his principles; he knew he hal often
betrayed hIs love, he came to make the avows!
openly, but at the same time tell me thai he
did not seek return, that he did not ask nv
+ hand-he believed our dispositions and tastes
were too d!ssimilar to allow him to hope for hap
) Piness with me. He invoked heaven to protec.
and bless me-and took leave of me-for ever u
. Mrs. Crosby was sadly distressed and confound.
ed by this disclosure. She had always though,
that her niece remained single because she found
no ono to suit her fastidious taste-Nevor had
she dreamed that Clara, the CAV Ciaru Dnsu,cr-
had nursed secret and hopeless passion. Mr.
Howard, she we'll knew, had left that part of the
country entirely; he was settled in the ministry
at the Sou,h-she bud heard that he was o
- the shining lights Of the age, and she felt almos
e certain she had heard of his marriage, too-so sh
" could not fatter her dear Clara with the leas
in him But if she would be persuaded to accep
H. Mr.. Tneford, who she doubted not would be to
C. glad to marry her, though she had loved anothe
ID the good aunt thought she might still look fo
RS ward to days of happiness for her niece So sh
RI began her work Of comforting, by remarking ths
:, no person could expect an unshadowed lot. Sh
:, reminded Clara of the fortitude with which sl
20, had, hitherto, borne this disappointment of th
"u heart-entreated her not to allow the remen
VI brance of a scene 50 long past 10 overcome h,
re- now--showed her how much of good had alread
~" arisen from thsdisappointment, doubtless tn
VI improvement in Clara's character which had bee
's remarked by every one, had been effected in co
WI sequdnce of the new reflections awakened bv II
'S parting words OF Lucius--and in short, the qot
, lady proved, to her own satisfac ton, that Cla
' 1' was much more estmable person from hnvir
NM been crossed In love, as children, habtuated
III the practice of selfdeniel much more amiab
gun than petted favourites, who have never learn
ar to control their own inclinations Mrs Crosl
ere limited that if Clara would only consent TO ms
~ Mr.. Tineford, and, she was qualified to {
eel train his motherless children in the way tn
should go, and make his home the place Of hz
III piness to him, she easily might that she wor
"a be heroine indeed, as much superior to the CO
We. mon description Of those who marry at the e
nat of the fashionable novels, as Rebecca the Je
oe ess was to Rowcna.
low But poor Clara was resolute to her vow of /.
en- gle blessedness, and really felt that her aunt
hill ahost compromised ner dignity, when she
,,s knowledged that she had invited Mr. Tineford
stu take tea that evening with them; and furth
erv more, permitted him to bring a friend who v
70 visiting at his house. II told him truly the at
uld of my heart" said Clara. 81 fel, it wa. due
;nk the disinteresed regard he had manifested for
,pIe that he should know why l could no, return
,ws affection And told him then that should.
for the future, avoid his society, lest | MIGHT
tempted TO speak of Lucius Howard fear
nv will think have consistency IF characte
sh I Mrs. Crosby promised to do the honours Of
Mr. evening 10 her guests, but thought Clara m
hon be present; and finally she consented. AT
appointed hour, Mr.. Tineford and his friend
rived, and were warmly welcomed By Mrs c.
owe by. Mr. Tineford inquired, with smile of m
= i, meaning for Miss Dinsmore
"She will be with US soon," said her aunt. g.
him has not been quite well to-day" The frien
and Mr. Iinsford looked distressed Just then {
Guild IA entered; the excitement of her FEELINGS dc
edg en'ng the colour of her cheeks, till she looked
blooming as she did at nineteen-and more he
ward to greet her ~ff