The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-30

or tauiis OF character, apparent even TO his par
1 tial eve.
As years rolled over the head Of Clara. she
learned coneeament; her father believed il a
meDdment; he was very proud Of her, and
lavished money on her education. with no
stiniing hand fond 10 excess Of dress, she was
INDUCED TO the extent of her wishes by both
father and mother Living in the near vicinity
of a large town, the house Of Mr.. Malverton
was the resort Of many visiiers. the warmth
and hospitality OF bis reception. rendered them
ever welcome. The showy manners and fash
ionable education of Clara. attracted very con-
siderable attention so far as il was in her
power she mouopolized those little courlesies
extended towards the sex. She was a fliu, de-
cidedly, and had received on that account per-
haps, very marked attention from some OF the
finest men in the country but she had not as
yet, met with an offer, and TO this end her wish
es began strongly TO point. Clara was tall and
graceful in appearance. her dress was always
distinguished for its perfect taste and extreme
elegance; her features were good, and Al times
the expression was pleasing; but when the
corners of the mouth curved down in scorn or
anger. il gave to her whole countenance a re-
pulsive and naughty expression. There was
much Of the bold and resolute in her character
7 IL had been SAID OF her. by an intimate female
lacquaintance-that Clara Maveron would do
more and dare more TO accomplish a purpose.
than any woman she had ever known-yet
withal she was popular. and generally voted up
on all sides a charming glrl.' The grand de-
feet in her character was rant Of principle
there was no strong restraining power within
., TO regulate the evil passions Of her nature, IL
they were once aroused. Yet WAS she totally
unconscious of this herself, she believed her
self quite as good as the generality of people ;
4 II IL 4
what opposition TO her wishes was. Clara
Truly loved her father, she therefore conceal,
from him any traits of character calculated to
give pain yet, uneasy thoughts would of
times fil his mind for the future happiness Of
his child he could not but notice the con
traction Of the brow, the fash Of the dark eye,
the hau2hiy curve OF the full mouth, when his
decision was in opposition TO her wishes. But
these things passed away, and Henry Maiverton
was not Of a disposition 10 indulge unhappy
, thoughts, sufficient for the day &c, had
been his motto through lie alas IL had been
the governing rule in the rearing Of his child
he had sown she wind, and dare parent mur-
mur Il he reaps the whirwind.
II was some years since Clara bad seen her
young cousin Isabel Everett. and she awaited
her coming with interest and curiosity. The
day was drawing to a close, on which they cx-
rived.
We are at home, now. my dear Isabel.
said her uncle, joyously; and may II ever prove
r TO you happy one lie kissed her cheek ere
he assisted her TO aght, for il distressed him
TO see her evident agitation. Mrs. MaIveron
met them within the parlor floor, ] briUg you
another daughie Emma cherish her tendeiIy
for my sake As Mr.. Malverton spoke, he
, took the hand Of Isabel, and placed II within
, that of his wife. Perchauce the cold heart of
that woman was touched. by the mourDiul and
) sorrowing countenance that met her gaze she
drew Isabel towards her, and pressed her lips
upon her forehead.
The child Of your sister, Henry, shall re-
ccive every mark Of affection from me, sure
am she deserves il all for her own sake.
Mr.. Maverion threw his arm about the
waist OF Isabel, and clasped her warmly TO his
heart, as he exclaimed. Yes ! Tor her own
sake she deserves it all; ! shall never forget
her self-sacrifcc, her noble and sustained de-
voriop at the couch OF her dying mother
Clara; in that hour, my prayer was, for such
I daughter TO close my eyes IN death. You
. must love Isabel with = sisters love. TO the
!, exclusion Of differences. and all petty Jcaousies
Will you not, my Clara =
Yes, father | will said Clara, and the
tears stood in her dark eyes, as she embraced
her cousin fondly was that embrace return
ed by the desoIute orphan, whose heart beat
almost to bursting, touchingly she said. Shall
, We not love each other. my sister,
/. Isabel was so nearly overcome that her un-
Gle leading her to scat, strove to give the con-
vsrsaton more cheerful turn. Shortly aiier
tea was brought in when it was over. Isabel
begged to retire for The night.
|, Think me not ungrateful for all your kind
ness my dear aunt butI feel as though need
ed solitude and rest
Her wish was very readily complied with by
Mrs. Malverton, who bad formed an engage
r. ment for that evening. she was desirous Of full
filling; but was restrained from so doing by
the arrival Of her neice; that obstacle remoy-
E ed, she left the house almost as soon as Isabel
[ had retired to her chamber.
I Shortly after Mrs. Malvenon's departure, a
4 gentleman entered the drawing. room, who was
warmly welcomed by Mr.. Malveron as MY
D dear Henry by Clara, as Mr.. .SydeDham.'-
D Much pleasure was expressed on both sides at
c the meeting; at length. however. Mr. Syden-
I ham inquired II Mis-, Everett had aceompaD-
e led Mr.. Mayeuon home, as be understood let
= ters had been received to that effect
r Clara replied that Miss Everett bad arrived
/; with her father. but was 50 overcome With. Ia
a tigue, she had been compelled to retire to her
: own room
D DO you know said Sydenhan. have a
s great desire to see Miss Everett: | am told
= she is very like her mother and have reason
: to believe from many circumstances, that at one
period Of his life. my father va, fondIy attach
' ed 10 Mrs. Everett. Was il not so, Mslyer-
4 tom
, Nay SAID Mr.. Mslveuon. smiling. that is
d very direct question, indeed see my hair
o 10 white with age. yet. you would have me re-
q member the love passages in the life Of my ssr-
: Iie,t friend Ah. Harry. these thing, pas, a.
d gay from The Thoughts OF those who are fall Of
/ y.an--even ~ love, and lie. and Isabel have
= passed from weary World Tears gathered
! into the eyes Of the kindly old man but his
n nature was essentially a cheerful one; the
d cloud upon his spirits gave way beioretb charm