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


not declared his love until the evening before
she had left the house Of her aunt: she had
been the bearer Of eommupisstion from hin,
10 her parents. and had received their blessing
and APPRECIATION ] made no meution 10 my
letters Of Edward Everett. because ] feared 10
give pain 10 Harry Sydcnham--knowlcdge Of
my own heart opened my eyes 10 the truth
that he had borne me no brothers love! Last
night. when he sat by SHE. and bis lew tones
fell upon my ear-bre athing Of the hearts deep
tcnderncss-l tr mbled as heard for. oh
my brother, il is terrible to wreck the loys.o Of .
noble and generous bosom"
There was pause in tho story, Mr.. Malser-
ton was greatly moved; il was sometime ere
he resumed:
Richard had looked forward 20 the uaion
of Isabel and Sydenham. with degree Of ecr-
tanty never shadowed by doubt; he literally
rccoed from communicating the utter ami
hilaiion Of his hopes TO his unforiuna;e friend
We did not see him through the day. be did
not leave his chamber save for briet space 10.
send a note 10 Sydenham all that weary night,
his footsteps sounded over my head. nov papd
aud excited, now heavy aud slow. There was
no sleep for either Of us through the hong
hours Of tha, night. | knew the carnest, en-
thusiasiic nature of Sydenham, and could form
some idea of the intenseness Of his love-Rieh-
ard had sounded It's depths.
Early the next morning Richard sought an
interview with my father; when Il was over he
left the house, saw him enter that OF Sydeu-
ham he did not retaIn home until evening.
Another long conference followed with my
father. at the conclusion of which we we're
told Richard and Sydenham were going TO Eu-
rope, and would leave home for New York, IN
the afternoon OF the next day.
/ Richard avoided all intercourse with Isabel,
whose evident distress could not escape his OBJ
servaiion; he never spoke TO her. but OFT times
marked his eye resting upon he, with an ex-
preston Of dark and bitter feeling.
Dinner was over; there was but an honr
left Tor Richard in the old home OF his youth
Perchauce that recollection scfened him; he
rose from his seat, and when he had joined me
at the window. he drew my arm within his own.
"'Come with me- he said, to the library
! did as he desired. Twas the room where
our childhood had been spent--our school
room
4 My heart sweied within me there was not
a table. chair, or book that ~ss not linked with
Isabel and could he part from her 'hus--'n
alienation, in anger
i passed my arm around him. a. ! vas wont
to do in our boysh days, and impiored hi'n
for the SAKE or ou, .arly lore r". 80 r,rt With
our sister Ia unkindness--long ] p'eaaeu an"
earnestly he heard me 10 an end. and then'
in voicc so low and deep !, startled me- ne
said.
II have no desire to part from you 10 anger.
we may not meet again this side the erave---
but for ber--for Isabel, who has dared TO des-
troy the happiness Of my noble hearted friend
Ito crush the hopes have garnered through
my life--ihcre is neither pity nor forgiveness
left in my bosom--no more Of her-no more
say . and his eye flashed out a light that was
iniolerable, as be paced with hasty steps tho
apartment.
AT that moment Isabel entered the room
she walked up TO Richard and laid her tremb-
| ling haud upon his arm; he stood siill--tbe
low tones OF her soft voice. ! hear them still
how they sank into my heart
a. My brother. you are going TO leave US
oh enirest you by the old familiar love OF
our youth. not TO part with me- in uDkindDess;
and she vept bitterly as she laid her head upon
his arm-ihe long glossy curls fell over his
hand. so soft and silken to The touch he seem.
ed moved. bnt there was only one path TO his
love. and at that moment hs believed Isabel
would win il back NJ any cost.
lie raised with his band that far wniic
forehead, and looked upon her face-very ia'.
that face to look upon, in ITS touching ara
child like beauty. t
- Isabel he said gently. there is one way
OF restoring happiness TO us all-break your
faith with this new lover. and marry Sydea-
ham.
( Truly was proud Of my sister. Her eyes
sparkled with indignation, and bore glance
lofty a, his own she stepped back, with her
hand raised in the ar and her voice was stern
and clear.
! "'Go Richard il is time Better that the
sea roll its waters between US. You have
L IL. Ia nl has
may the wrctchednsss you would deal out to
others never fall in retribntioa upon your own
heade Aud so they psned-tha, brother aud
sister!
'Iu three ye,rs from that time Sydenhsm
returned he brought to the home Of his faith
ers, fair and noble English lady. fon have
her sunny smile, my young frend-her open
brow--but your warmth Of heart and generosi-
~ Of character are all your fathers. .l. .a ff.
Richard wandered over many lands. aud at
last setiled in India; we have bad many ru-
mors OF bis great wealth but he never men
tious it. When my SISTER wss LEFT destitute. BY
the unexpected death OF her husband. ] wrote
to Richard. stating the circumsiances IN which
she wss placed. He give me directions to al
low her fixed sum. which ] have regularly
received: he has never mentioned her child.
although | frequently in my letters spoke Of
her. | have written since my sisters death,
aud hope the allowance settled upon the
mother will be continued TO the child,
You Harry. have always been 10 my broth
er an object OF the deepest interest, he loves
you for the name. perhaps. az mnrh as the re-
lationship you bear your father. Richard
seems TO have no yearnnes after his Father
Land he is my elder broiher-yet my hair is
white With the SHOWS Of time--would that be
we're here once more =
Mr. Malverton ceased speaking, and vas
warmly thanked BY his daughter and Harry Sy-
denham, whose desire 10 see Isabel Everett was
, 10 no degree diminished, by the recital Of her
mothers early history. srt
The morning after Isabel Evereu's arrival.
Clara Malveuop rose up With a detesminsfies
TO love, with . sisters love her young cousio.