The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-10-10

ID % ths Heaven he preached. The I
rieh red lips had besOught comfort Tor
nsny mournsr. and The peaceful smile
which pared them. reflected unshseow
ID she laseliness Of HE spirit. #
Gerlrude gsxed almost 10 id0lairy %
she iis<ndsd 70 the words of unleisned
humility. ulIeEfd by one go favored -
moag men: and when. Cor The last lime.
he invoked blrssipg on his hearers.
The Sind hopes Of many hearts were
whispered in sappliesiions fnr his hap
pinsss. Long and SOLEMN Mas the voice
less psuss Ihsi followed his parting ben.
edieiion. and wTh fslirIiag sssp the
missionary lee. the sacred temple he
might enler ma more. lis pale. spirita-
81 face. glsweL with heavenly eniknsi-
ssm, and if some earthly sorrow ming
led there. il served only 10 adorn The
brow j. saddeHsd. $3.50.
ln silence that day the lovers met and
parted. Cor the hearts Of both Sere 'too
foil fOr expression: and sller . single
pressure III his beloved one's hand, Court
lspd left her 10 seek eonsnlalion in soli-
Jude and Praysn
CHAPTER III.
Gertrude was alone in her room. lhink,
ing mournfally Of cunning days. when a
letter was given her. aud The single
glance that showed EuRene's writing,
called brigh, blush 10 her fair yopns
cheek.
The nole Was from CourIland. and
contained these lines:
Gertrude. dear Gertrude I when we
met yesterday, l could mt spsak, even
10 you; so many memories Of scenes
gone, % many thoughts Of those IN come.
were erowding upon me-and even now
| write yon these hurried words because
| would no, risk. by meeting. the CON-
ppspfs we are each sndessoring 10 attain.
| am aware. dearest, iha, many deem
my discrimination Ia 20 abroad, a rash
land useless me: sou too, might think u
argued indifference 10 the VOWS which
bind us, did you no. know me well G.
nough 10 forbid doub, sfihe love which
has been yours lnr years. Even they
who SMILE mnst scarnfully ., What they
term my Wild enthusiasm, would cease
TO eonsmn The resolve, could they rea
lizs The heavenly aspirations which a.
traclsd me onward. The self approve
which ! feel, I regard as token Of di
wins approba,ion-as a sign, that hover
or unworlhy the offering. the sacrifice o
hone and hope. will be accepted on high
The struggle will be fearful, Gertrude
but will not that very struggle purify AM
exslt the deed Ina, demands IL! Thu
thought iha, you will suffer by this &C,
10 my darkes, memory for ] would No
sully with esr Tor me. the sweet eye
which 50 often have greeted me in kind
ness. But it is not To say this, that
write 10 you; il is to give back. IL yo'
will. the faith you pledged before my 10
was changed. Think not, my dearest one
tina, I oiIer this without trembling. To
many tender hopes are clustered roun
The promise Of your love, for me TO re
linquish !, calmly; but il may be. il mus
be, long. Gertrude, before we are agai
together. and | csnno, retain that promis
when you hereafter may regret its gil
Act a. you think best. dearest; il you
decision be one which will insure ou
meeting after the present trial hath gon
by, | will bless YOU from nv soul On
. the hope of return will 60 forth with mi
} as a Joy and reward. II you deem
= ~isest 10 Dissolve an engagement ole
ing so liule 10 temp, YOU. then. be ], 'h'
l II will obey ths. mandate also, and m
PRAYERS will ascend for tti, tranquility
D her whose love is treasured. and who's
. friendship | should prize. This evenin!
I Gertrude, | shalt hear your resolve. al
meet you for the las. time during man
= months. Ask peace from Heaven. m
b cherished one. and He whose eye sleel
eth mol. will shed balm even over Il
4 bitterness Of our fareweli!"
h. For many hnurs after reading this not
,. Gertrude wept wildly; and when exhau
tied By sorrow. che sunk into trouble
1 sleep. the bright tears that rested on h
Q flushed cheek. alluered like jew.drops
The leaf of rose.
oil The following letter from Helen TO h
J. friend. will serve TO unfold the eontinu
. lion Of this story.
r "Yuu would really be amused. n,t
" annie. could you see the tragedy which
K every day performed here by my lin
y cousin Gertrude! We were sitting vi
y my aun, this morning. and she, IN h
{. usual quiet manner. began. cautiously,
r speak Of the wealth. amiabliiy, and o.
70 er good qualities Of Mr.. Msrvin. the &c
i. ,lemsn whose sui, she advocates. Ito
r occasionally joined in his praises. thou
T. tenirenous, | had To m3npiacture virIu
10 for him. as be has nothing on earth to
ID Icommend him but his riches. Gertru
h. Ibid not notice the conversation. aud
10 silent. looking the very picture Of despa
N IAt length, cmbol,lrned by this ind'f'
2. ence. my aunt spoke Of Eugene. vi
y many graceful regrets for the want Of
.I r.. HI. frsan,ls which his cOndl