The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-04-27

from Sir Edgar's apartment to that of Lady
Falkland, and 'ainly hoped that might be
more successful with her than had been
with her husband. | had known and low
ed her from her earliest youth; had stood
by the altar when her hand was Joined with
that of Sir Edgar, and deep was my sorrow
10 think that aught but death should dis
solve that holy union. could not, how
ever, bend or soften her naughty spirit
"Shc was undervalued," she said
:" she was despsed by her husband; she
had always met with fondness and affection
under the roof of her parents, and thither
she would return" wished her 10 request
private interview with Sir Edgar. this
she declined. She had moi, she said, for
many weeks seen him, except in the pres
ence Of third person; but she promised
me that, in honor of my arrival, size promis-
ed me that, in honor of my arrival, she
would dine at the table ihat day 1t was a
formal and melancholy dinner, and MIR.
Chambers, who made the fourth Of our lit.
lie party, was the only unembarrlssed per-
son among u.s."
20 that terrible lawyer !" said Emma,
how | should have delesied the sight q
him"
Then you would have felt very Unjust
ly, my dear girl" said Major Heryey; - he
was worthy and upright man; lie could
not refuse To draw no the deed i'll question
when required 10 do so, and as he was on
ly professionally acquainted with Sir Ed
gar and Lady Falkland, and not friend o!
either party, it would have been unreason.
able 10 expect that he should look very un'
happy about the matter. We are apt to tx
act too much from lawyels and medica
men; VIC should reflect that long familiarity
with scenes OF distress, if it fail TO harden
The feelings, will at all events subdue the
outward expression of them They grieve
like other men for the msfoitunes Of theil
friends and relatives; but if they gave trib
ute of ardent sympathy To the sutlerings O
every client or patient, they would be living
in state of perpetual excitement, highly
unlavOrable 10 the cool deliberate sel-pos.
session so requisite To each Of their profes-
sions. Lady Falkland Quilted US soon af
Ter dinner. Mr.. Chambers and Joined hel
in the drawing-room, but Sir Edgar had re.
tired 10 his study. Lady Falkland was sad
and silent; in fact, the whole room pressen-
ted dreary appearance: her harp and pi-
ano.fnrie were in packing cases ready for
removal; table near the window, which
used 10 be covered with engravings, books
in gay bindings, and a splendid album, was
now dispoiled of all lis ornaments; her wri-
ting desk and work-hOx were not in their
accustomed places,and beautiful portrait Of
herself taken before her marriage, was re.
moved.
Mr., Chambers retired early. made one
more attempt to work on the feelings nr Lady
Falkland. Ieven appealed 10 the weakness
of her characler,hy endCavoring to represent
TO heI the consequence and responsibility
Of the situation she was deserving, and the
insignificant station in society held BY a
separated wife, but Lady Falkland was not
worldly or ambitious, she was only vain and
exacting; she preserved in her resolution,
and | sOrrowluly babe her good night. All
that now remained in my power, was fer
venlly TO entreat the heavenly dsposer of
events, in my prayers, to have pity on these
poor Geluded young people, 10 change their
proud hearts, 10 bow their headstrong spir-
its, and TO lead them at some future time
again TO find comfort and happiness in each
other | renamed wrapt in thought for
about an hour, looking with dread 10 the
events OF the morrow, and at length fell a
sleep.
awoke again; il was still dark, and l
was Immediately sensible Of decided smell
of fire. was thoroughly alarmed; several
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