The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-27

thus, SAID Medora can never again wound
the feelings oil one SO generous, so noble. l
have never known you until this moment. i
but remembered you as my Youthful lorme ntor.
and can you wonder that dreaded meeting you
as my athanced busbandr Donald gazed a,
bis cousin with wonder aud admiration. Was
this the cold hearted and reserved Medora =
lie too had never known her until this moment,
but he could not be deceived. he had long be-
fore this discovered that Medora had no heart
TO besiow. he was sure that another had taugh hi
her TO love. lie sighed that il had not been his
happy lot 10 win such heart; could he resign
her and secure her happiness by bestowipg her
hand upon him who possessed her heart TO the
generous Donald. (hough by such an act, his
heart should be made to throb with agonizing
auguisb.) it would have been ielitty itself But
this could not be, and he resolved at least to
merit the esteem. il not the love of Medora.-
The conversation was interrupted by the Gu
trance OF MIR. Wallace. He smiled upon Me-
dora. for he remembered the promise she had
made, even NJ the sacrifice OF her every hope.
lie advanced towards them, aud taking the
hand Of his daughter and placing it in Donad's,
he brcathcd IN low voice, God bless you,
my children Medora, much affected, quick
" withdrew her hand, and hurried from the
room. What her feelings were, agiaed by so
many different emotions. we will not attempt
to say. IL would require an ablcr pen TO de-
pict feelings such as much have been hers, we
therefore leave II to the imagination Of the
reader. and pass to the bridal day.
Although preparations were going on. all
forbore to speak OF the wedding. None could
but observe the change in Medora's treatment
of her cousin. neither could any look upon
that pale and haggard face, and suppose lor a
| m hat ha II, L..
cousin TO pay every attention 10 her, and thank
ed him for his Kindness with such sweet but
melancholy smile. that cold indeed must have
been the heart which did not pity one like her.
Ellen was 10 oiiiciae Us brides maid, aud was
TO accompany her friend as Car as Boston, from
whence they we're 10 set sail for Scotland.-
The morning was dark and lowering, and as
Ellen was claspng an elegant necklace, (her
mothers farewell giit 10 the child OF her adop-
tion,) upon Medora's neck. she exclaimed
See, see. Medora,' pointing TO the scattering
clouds, first clouds. but followed by sunshine
more fully appreciated by contrast A faint
but sorowiul smile played upon Medon's face
for moment, and shaking her head. she said,
All! Ellen, fear this is not a correct omen
OF my life. My sunshine all past, nought but
, clouds for tue future. How, dear Ellen. can
live lar. far from the home of my childhood
separated itosn all have ever held dear, from
7 her who has been to me a mother. from the
, friend OF my youih-my guardian angel evsl
near in the hour of ofirouble-fom You. my FL
len! MY heart is bursting but for my father,
sake. for his sake. whose goodness will, l trust
teach me TO love him. must conceal all Mr.
Wallace and Mrs. Lowell, now entered to con-
duct Msdora and Ellen to another apartment,
where they were met by Mr.. Mcdonald aud
the gentleman who was 10 oiiiciate as grooms-
man. Donald rather carried than led the trel IN.
bhDg Medora 10 the drawing room where the
famiy aud the clergyman were assembled. lie
was scarcely less pale than Mcdora she saw
not the persons assembled, she heard not the
words OF the clergyman. sho stood like one
doomed to death.
| The ceremony had but just commenced,
when, from the carriage which stopped at the
door, sprang two gentlemen. The head Of one
was white with the iiosts Of many winters. lie
rushed into the room just as the clergyman
was pronouBcing these words II any man
can show just cause why these two persons
may not lawfully be joined together JcdnP
was uttered in deep toned voice which start
led all with terror. Medora gave cry Of JOY,
and fell fainiDa into the arms OF Ellen. Mr..
Wallace with his sternest voice, demanded who
had dared, and for what purpose the ceremony
had been interrupted. Mrs. Lowell when sui
fioiently recovered from her surprise, came
forward and welcomed The stranger ~ the ell
der Me-. ;'izroy. Ho was Immediately pre-
senied to Mr.. Wallace. and wishing to explain
his abrupt entrance in the sLorfeS manner.
turned TO Mr. Mcdonald and said, You had
once brother. WIN. had he lived, would have
been the husband Of Miss Wallace Donald ]
nodded assent. That brolier Hres-behold
him !! and throwing open The door. he who has /
been presented to our readers as Mr.. FIzroy,
entered. Donald's generous heart Immediate
ly acknowledged the handsome stranger as his
elder brother. He extended his arms aud
casped him 10 his heart. The brothers re-
uianed for some time IN each others embrace.
Mr.. Wallace, all astonishment aud even with
out asking an explanation, shook his long lost
nephew by the hand, and gid. Thank God
that have lived 10 see you llins restored To
your fieDds.' Eedora had by this time so FAR
recovered as TO understand all that had been
said. The varying hue uf her cheek told that
she was not AN uDintcrested spectator. Cullen
now approached her, and taking her hand, con-
graduated himself upon having found such a
cousin, and as y cousins privilege be pressed !
that trembling hand to lIs lips. and tha, one =
look told hedors that during his absence she
had not been forgotten. The smile with which !
SHt BTtfitu MN nun 'D' n'ufH VI Z
sorrow which he had known since last they 4,
parted. Ellea. who until this time had re-
NAMED standing by the side of Me6ora, now
extended her hand, aud with all her usual gaze q
iy returned, said. So, Mr.. Fitzroy, your
friends arc TO be overlooked and forg geifcD, since
you have found your relations and such a co,t- )
nm Cullen Immediately pleaded guilty Of a
great breach Of poliieness, Tor thus overlooking
1ne Of his best friends. bu, trusted to The good Il
ness Of Ellen to forgive his offence. Donald c
lad, like the others. remained a spectator OF \
his scene. 10 moment. with the quick eye ii
,f discernment, he saw all--ibe cousins had n
net belorc-Gtey iored.-fle blamed no; Me- n
lora for loving one like Cullen. and how could b
Cullen have beheld one like Medora. and not c
rave loved lie felt that she would be blessed G
md he was happy. lie was about leaving the /,
Dom, to Join Mr.. Fiizroy aud his uncle, when a