The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-12-18

ing still by his naked uest. II was nature sketch
ing he, own portrait from her looking GLASS;
Far from the shore. hung digZiy between two
heavens, sat = pale pilot schooner, raking true
TO her own wehlike outline. on which she rest
ed Keel 10 keel. Here and there a stout bay
craft was dozng on the crimson couch. and
thin column OF smoke cutled up amidshirs-
At the distance of mile, gay looking ship, the
palace of the cabin-kine. appeared dotted with
painted ports. aud he- sails and coiors banging
sleeping in their pride. The sailors in,orilr
lay. 1.-The girl left behind me-" wandered from
the rigging to the shore, plaintive as an unheard
farewell Far down, long low point stole a.
way into the channel. with its sentinel light
house stark at the cnd and, beyond, the blue
Chesapeake rolled his funcral tide till sky and
sea were blended in the enchantmcn, of distance.
Around the embowered mansion profusion of
trees flung the mingled shade of the classic elm
the coonaded poplar, the whispering locust
and the lordly OAK. Rows OF white oulbouses
glanced among the foliage; and, around the
neat negro quarters, troops of noisy Young
"tow heads were gamboling with dogs OF all
degrees. Near by, an orchard of choice aud
various fruit was sending an odorous tribute TO
the sky; and a spacious garden on the south
ern wing. with its ieitlng iount, its silver rlll,
and vine clad bower. its winding walks, and de-
hcious shruhbcry, spoke the culture Of rehn-
ed and finished taste. From towering lawn
TO the bay. there stretched beautiful grove OF
oaks, the play ground of pair of !awns, aud
the tavorilc stroll of their lovely mistress. |,
was a striking and animated picture OF southern
comfort and elegance, Over all, the setting
sun brushed his FURNISHED mantle, for he is
rare and skilful artist. The exquisite blendin,
of ray and shade. the light in gay relief and tn,
ti, NJ al far IA
all his patent of macbless artistry.
That 0ow Of soft delight which lovely scene
ry awakens in The gifted mind, stole over the
lady as the floating serenadc of tho Lutte, and
she murmured, ait is beautiful"
1.-The scene" answered low and melodious
voice. +" is insjpid. for beauty is by comparison,
An angel is an angel only on earth. in heaven
she is but woman. This scene 10 dull, fnr its
charms have fled 10 deck fairer shrine. Ma
turc is jealous of yon. peerless Caiharine. as
your music master was ehea his fair pupil ex-
cclled HIM"
A graceful form Of rounded eighteen was
bending before her aud sad aud handsome
face brGlned upon the startled lady. She knew
hIm no,. and the stranger enjoyed her confusion
with silent vanlly--for there is n singular de-
light in the incognio Of one returning among
HIS friends after an abseuee OF years. No youth,
especially nj such time, can bear To be saluted
with familiar rerogniuoo. That cuTeirss "ho~
Ue yon why you have not changed much, '
Is chilling enough TO the fancied uDkuown. A
stare and a dslan, bow are the most subtle fs,-
t,ry--tcr vanity reads in them a change of per-
sonal appcarancc-- for the better of course
Thus il may have been in the present instance,
and the youth looked ~ Catherine. as she tho't,
win provoking imp,ldencc--but then he was so
handsomci
"And l." again srokc the sirascer. folding
his arms, aud bowing bis head in eloquent mel
auchhly. " have unused for years on that only
balm Of absence. RENE embrsncc of The loved. to
find that ! am forgotten. Would for lis peace
that Waiter de Berian were blessed with his
cousins forgeifuIness."
"Walter, Walter, my own dear cousin.
did not know you" exclaimed Caihsrinc, quite
taken by delightful surprise. rs she extended
her hand. and almost herself. In another mo-
msnt she retired. sweeily confused. before the
and grateful gaze of The youth. The
young man nj her side was an orphan, under
he guardianship of her father. -Four years a.
20 he left for college, a bashfpl stripping, whom
bs wild romping cousin had often kissed just
o see him blush. She had read his letters.
breathing poelty OF feeling which she could
'carcey realize from the pen OF the retiring
Walter. Bn, Catharlne was flashing on her
,areer OF beauty and triumph, and seldom thot |
,f her absent cousin, unless with a wonder Of
deal interest lie stood beside her now an el- |
giant gentleman, with thought upon his brow,
,nd soul in his sad black eye--hcr equal IN
knowledge and mind--lor = momcut the change
her.
Your hand only - CALCULATED the young
De Bcrrian. IA strangely musical tonp, as the
i,1v tnpL Ia oil
neeting-a SANDER to our heart. Why. my
ousin, II we arc glad TO meet, should our JOY
&c locked in this urmeaniug shake : Why not
axe counsel of our feelings !"
II do" she answered, with pretty curlesy,
We did not meet so once, C1tharine, nor
$ this tho greeting Of kindred spIrIis--excuse
ne for conplImentlDg myself" +,
"Oh sir, since you are so dsinteresied. you
ne welcome to my share Of the compliment
But what OF oar meetings once have ut any
memory you know when used 10 climb that
liii yopder for the flowers on It's brink. while
ou we're praying me TO come down, ! never
ookcd behind. il made me giddy."
"Ah II IS true OF all couqnerors tie, they
lrown the cries Of the sounded ia the musIc ot
ictory. But meant. dearest cousin, that onr f;
lands formerly met after our hps-thlnking !
hey we're safe in so Innocent an example, re-
urncl Walter donbtlullyi Ii
Why hen." answered the laughing belle, |
you were a sly pretty boy. and l. lttle wo- {
nan. for had already broken some dozen Of {,
Iearts. and worn as many miniatures. But nov 4
,ou have grown 50 tall aud handsome. with !
och meaning in your eyes--I-yon would not a
rave yonr cousin Mss man J"
No. loyeIicsf Girl Never may that mon I
ser of beard and brutality wound my cousins c
berry lips. Reserve their dew aud breath for 9
he caress Of tbs softer sex aud the warm touch
4 adoiing boybood. am just eighteen" aud, !
a the pleasing Walter spoke, bis arm warily
ireled the round waist Of the half-vIlinc Cath.
riue, sod. amid slsps and sti1ed screams. he
ought ber sveried lips. After a ,antaliling =
haso. he :nsiched lily hand from oser the
lushing fusiiiyes. and printed upon them
Dng delicious kiss.
"Elov dare you sir !" demanded catharinc. ,
rawing up her pretty chin.
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