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

tle medical man, having lett Lazy faiklanu
took sir Edgar under his care. anti mmedl-
siely silenced his transports by composing
draught FIRE engines arrived from the
country town, and in few hours the house
had ceased to blaze; presenting, however
lamentable spectacle Of blackened and smo-
king ruins.
"Morning came, the father and mother of
Lady Falkland were expected, and rode
to meet them with the happy change in the
prospects of their daughter; they were as
tonshed that should greet them with
smile, still more so when ! described the
tremendous scene of the proceeding night;
which seemed little calculated TO excite
such token of pleasure; but most greaitul
were they when had finished my story,
and frequently did they return thanks to the
gracious Lord, who had thus wonderfully
and mysteriously wrought good out of evil.
IL led them 10 the farm, where they fond
w embraced their beloved daughter; she
was sitting by the bedside Of her husband
who, when no longer supported by tempo
rary excitement, was suffering severely
from the effects from his hurts, and tender
and affecting scene ensued. When / lett
Wc room, eHcOuHteIeu MI OhalhOSAS' VIZ
lawyer.
Il am exceedingly sorry" he said to
me. with look of doleful apology, but
have reason to fear that the deed of sep
aration has been destroyed in the flames.
$50 much the better, +" l replied, cheer
fully; "Sir Edgar and Lady Falkland are
now happily reconciled, and the deed OF
separation; even if recovered, would be no
better than waste paper"
"Pardon me Major" said he, with pro-
Voking curve of the lip "you can only
conjecture that point-we lawyers are not
to be satisfied except with proofs, and time
alone can prove that the deed will not be a.
gain required"
a. was glad to escape from this doubling
gentleman to the clamorous rejoicings and
congratulations of Dennis O'Flaherty gave
him sum of money, which Sir Edgar af-
terwards trebled, and | resolved in my own
mind never to laugh at his blunders again,
since he had so happily refrained from
blundering in a case Of life and death. La
dy Falkland attended her husband with the
most unremitting tenderness and assiduity
during an illness of several weeks on his
d neither of them made any complaints of
want Of attention on the part Of the other.
The house was rebuilt exactly in the same
form but it was more attractive 10 my eyes
than it had ever been, for II now became a
"Mansion of Peace"
"And do you really think it possible, un-
Gle, ,"sad Emma. "that couple who were
once on the verge of separation, could be
thoroughly happy afterwardsl'
at is not only possible, but it is true"
said Major Hervey; "they are as happy
Emma,as your own dear father and mother
"Now, uncle, | cannot believe you |
shall be like your sceptical friend, Mr..
Chambers. only satisfied with proofs"
"Fhen | will give you proof, Emma,
which will be quite satisfactory even to the
sceptical Mr.. Chambers. il is Of your own
dear father and mother have been speak
ing"
Emma cast a wonderirgs incredulous
glance towards her mother
"Surely my uncle is jestingl" said she.
"No, my love-" answered Lady Wilmot
che has given you, under imaginary names,
narrative of facts. The awful scene took
place twenty years ago OH this very site
and the room where we are now sitting an
swers to the one in which stood, moment
ly expecting painful and violent death,
and shrinking from the idea of appearing
before my Creator with a spirit irritated by
angry pride and a conscience burdened with
the neglect and defiance of my duties as a
wife and as christian. trust that by the
assistance of Providence have been ena-
bled to correct the faults Of my temper, and
most happy my dear Emma, am l to say,
that lhave never observed any indications
of the same imperious and exacling dispo-
sition in you but in case any future altera-
ton in your situation should bring to light
defects in your temper hitherto unknown I
am glad that your uncle has told you these
particulars of the early welded life Of my
self and your father. Your choice, | trust,
will be cautious and prudent; but that
choice one made, consider that it is equally
your duty and interest to bear patiently
with the fobles of the object of it, and ev-
er remember that the bonds you assume are
not merely light and temporary ties, but are
to be worn by yourself.and by the husband
of your selection, in fidelity and constancy