The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-07-31

ened ms pace, and joining the former, learned
rom hef' mat her daughter, attempting TO reach
the top OF the cliff, had incautiously turned,
and unaccustomed TO look from a height, was
prevented by terror from proceeding or de-
scending; that from the same cause, she
had slipped down several feet and that she,
herself, burst not attempt TO go TO her assis.
tanee. ST Aubyn had heard enough; he
bounded up the steep. As he approached the
fair one, modesty half overcame terror and she
made slight effort TO repair the disorder into
which her dress had been thrown by the
accident, 81. Aubyp assisted TO complete what
she had had effected but imperiecily; he en-.
couraged her. raised her, and propping her fair
form with his own, led her, step by step. down
TO the beach again. Nor. when she was in per
feet safety, did he withdraw his assistance, nor
did she decline ii; though, as apprehension,
subslded, confusion rose, coloriDg her pale
cheek to crimson, at the recollection of the
plight IN which she had been found. Her an
Gle was slightly spraned she said, having
turned under her when she slipped. What
was TINS, II not warrant for the proffcr Of an
arm AT all events, st. Aubyn construed il rs
such, and escorted the fair stranger. leaning
upon him, back TO her lodgings. From that
moment, close intimacy commenced. They
were constantly together, sometimes accom-
panied by the mother,-mvre frequently, and
at last wholly alone. Communing in solitude,
between the sexes, and in the midst of roman
tic scenery, whore there Il no mpeditnent. no
distaste on either side, is almost sure TO awaken
aud TO foster love. ST. Aubyn loved. The
looks, actons-ali but the tongue of Amelia
assured him his passion was returned. Her
health had improved rapidly; the autumn was
Tar advanced, and the evening and nights were
he tl.... .,..II a L..
talked OF returning to town; n day was fixed for
their departure; and on the eve of that day,
81 AubyB threw himself at the feet OF the love-
ly glfl, and implcred her TO bless him with her
hand. Yet though she did not deny that he
had interested her though her eyes and her
cheek attested It-though the hand which was
locked IN his locked his as wei-thouoh she
suffered bun TO draw her towards him, by the
tenure OF her graceful waist-stll was her re-
piy-"l will not marry yet"
~. Aubyn did not require to ask il his visits
would be permitted in towns he was invited 10
renew theuf there. An excursion TO Paris
however, on matter of pressing necessity res
peeung the affairs Of friend, prevented his
return Tor month. At the expiration of that
time he found himself in London, and with a
nffa d TsPssa sehg 1S lhS g haSs s e. his
The house was lighted up; there was a ball.
lie was scarcely dressed for party yet he
could not overcome his impatence to behold
again the heroine of his little fishing hamlet
lie rang at the same moment when knot Of
other visitors came 10 the door; and entering
along with them, was ushcred into ball room,
the iootman huniedIy announcing the names Of
The several parties. The dance was proceed
ing. II was the whirling waltz
The dance Of contact, else
Forbid! abandoning 10 the free hand
The sacred waist while face to lace--he breath
Doth Kiss with breath, and eye embracclh eye.
Your tranced coil relaxing, slraighlening,-
And round, in wavy measures, you entvinc
Circle with ciTcle-till the swimming brain
And painting heart, in swoony lapse give DER,
Ii was the waltz, and the couple consisted of
a man OF the town and-Amclia.
The party who had entered with St. Aubyn
took seats; but he stood transiix-
ed TO the spot where his eyes first caught the
form OF his mistioss, in the coil of another
She saw him not. With laughing eyes. and
cheeks flushed with exertion. she continued
The measure OF license, her spirit mounting, as
the music qulckened, until she seemed to float
round her partner, who freely availed himself
oil the favorable movement of the step, 10 draw
her towards HIM, IN a momeDtary presume
Ihey at length sat down amldsr>the applause
OF the company. ST Aubyn writhed lie re-
tired to quarter Of the room where lac thought
he should escape observation, and threw him
self into chair.
Who think you. now, is the happy man 7"
said one OF the group Of gentlemen who stood
within few PAGES of him.
Why. who, il not Singleton ?" replied a.
nofher: - he has waltzcd himself into her
heart. This is the twentieth time have seen
her dance with him"
"Oh another will waltz him out Of her
heart" interposed a third; "sbe is an inc6r-
figible coquette from first to last"
Here the party separated. ST. Aubyn
scarcely knowing what he did, after sitting alb
stracted for a few minutes, rose and passed out
Of the ball room.
He descended the stair case with the inicn-
ton Of quitting the house; but the supper
room had Just been thrown open, and the press
carried HIM IN. Nor was he allowed 10 stop
until he had reached the head Of the table
Every seat but two, close to where he stood,
was occupied By your leave, sir,'' said a
voice behind him. lie stepped back; and the
waltzer led his mistress to one Of them and pla-
ced himself beside her. st. Aubyn would
have retrcated-but could not without incom-
moding the company who thickly hemmed
him inl Amelia drew her gloves from the
white arms they little enhanced by covering
he waltzer assisted her. and transferred them
TO the custody Of his bosom. His eyes ex-
pored the table in quest Of the mos, delicate
Df the rlands, which. one after another he rec
TO her: until she made a selection.
lie filed wine glass with sparkling burgundy,
md presented IL 20 her; tiIen crowned a COB
c', ti'l the liquid almost oyerhuDg the brin-
Dreaihed her name over it, in sigh--and
Inaiied II to the bottom at a draught. He
eaned his cheek to- hers until the Deighbors
'lmosi touched. lie whispered to her ear, and
he replied in whispers. lie passed his arm
,ver the back Of her chair, partly supplsntiDg
{ IN the Office Of supporting her shoulders
he pressed 30 close to her that !, would have
,een the same had both been sitting ia one |
cat. She was either unconscious of the ia
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