The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-21

faint upon the lip OF Hannah, She had taken
the child who was an iuiant at ber mothers
death upon her knee, and its cheek rested up-
on her bosom,
Hannah. dear. don't thee humber J" said
the child. lifting its eyes 10 her face.
"Hnmber, my dear, what does that mean y
The little one heaved deep sigh. There,
TO do so. sister-tha was a humber '
Hannah felt the tears spring TO her eyes.
No, Georgy. won't do so any more--it Is
wrong. ! must try and make thee feel quite
happy"
! The child kissed her cheek many times, and
put his arms about her neck, calling her dear
sister.
From that time Hannah went about her dai.
ly avocations, With strong purpose co forget
her own sorrows, in ministering TO the happi-
ness Of others. The child had taught her to
feel the selfshness of concealed suffering, and
she wrestled IN prayer for strength TO sustain
her under the many trials OF her lot. She felt
a strong internal conviction that Andrew Hor-
ton had ceased to regard her with his former
attachment. Impressed with this belief, she
wrote letter in answer 10 one Of his, from
which / shall extract few sentences.
! "Thy letters reach me with the same punc-
tuality rs ever. aud their language is still tend
er; but, Andrew, the spirit is wanting. Ii is
as il the sentiments turned TO ice under thy
pen. There shall be no disguise between us
Thee should never attempt il with me, Andrew,
Tor can divine all. Thy image has almost ia
ded from my sight, and | know that thee de-
sires TO forget me. The views that bind thee
10 me have become shackics. II would more
become thy calling, Andrew. if thee would tell
me so At once, for deceit must be painful 10
thee. / absolve thee from thy vows, my
friend; thou art free 10 do as secmeth 10
thee good will try even to forget thee, that
my image be not troublesome, as | know il
must be II | continue to think upon thee. My
thoughts. fixed on thee, will perpetually create
IN thy mind an image OF myself, which would
not do, Il thy affections are fixed upon another
Farewell. my dear friend; say this for
the last time, and thee will forgive the utter
ance. Do not distress thyself upon my ac-
count. | was made for endufance--it is a wo-
mans destiny, would forgive thee, if had
ought 10 forgive but the affections are not to
be schooled like wayward children. | cannot
even nov. believe they are transferable. Fare
wcll-and may thee be very, very happy"
| Ia the reply Of Andrew Horton. he confessed
all. Hannah had indeed OWNED the truth
lie spoke Of sweet gentle girl, whose witch
cry had chased the love Of Hannah from his
heart. But he implored her forgiveness, he
deprecated his own Gckieness Of heart, and con-
be happy IN some new attachment.
, IIanoah's proud lip curled in scorn, and shs
laid the letter upon the Goals Of the hearth.-
She went about her accustomed duties with
new pride. womanly spirit Of endurance, tba
knowing the worst had ncrved itself for the trial
Ten years passed away, and Hannah bee sms
like unto Deborah, io the estimation Of heI
people. Her proud beauty, her fervcnt pcty
and the burning power with which she some.
times eSpounded the truths Of her religion. had
raised her up TO be leader amongst her peo-
pie; little short ofa prophecies, indeed did she
seem to many, as she held firth in the eongrc-
CATION.
II was rumored that Andrew Horton would
return, and explain the scriptures once more in
the place Of his nativity. Hannah took her
seat early, amongst the mairons--for time had
abatcd nothing Of the interest with which she
once regarded him, although it had become
modified by the circumstances ia which he was
now placed. Ten year, had elapsed since the
reception Of that last letter, yet Hannah New
ton felt her limbs tren,ble as she found herself
once more in the presence OF Andrew Horton.
She raised her eyes, as a stranger sat down
upon the form beside her. II was the bride Of
1 Andrew Horon-a fair fragile girl, whose eyes
were fixed upon her husband through the whole
exercises. as il the only divinity she wonhpped
As the rich tones Of his voice once more broke
upon Hannsh's ear. and she encountered those
deep, passionate eyes, she closed her own. for
a new weight Of misery seemed pressed upon
her heart. Why had he returned to do away
at glance that frmness which it had cost her
years to acquire.
Hsnosh was quite alone when Friend Horton
called. She arose with native sell. possession,
and spoke to him As brother
! The preacher struggled for utterancc.
Hannah 90 he at length said, :" have ia
ken this long journey only upon thy account.
Thee has had much 10 forgive. Hannah but
thee cannot have suffered as I have DONE
: When took the hand Of my bride At the altar.
thy form seemed TO come between me and her
and oh, Hannah, I felt then. and have not
ceased to feel, that thou art the wife Of my
spirit"
] ANDREW Horton-I must not listen to this.
Thee wrongs the fair Girl that lives only in thy
smiles. Why did'st thou return to bring new
sorrow TO my heart, and to plunge thee deeper
in sin 7"
Hannah, ! returned not for this. but TO i'm
plore thee 10 forget me. Thee cannot have
forgotten that inner-oomnunication Of spirit
with spirit, Of which we used TO talk. j feel its
full power now for thy image is evsrwih me.
and daily am taught 10 feel the constsncy Of
thy attachment"
why shoulds thou return to tell me this
I think Of thee, Andrew. ~ the husband Of an
other ] pray FER thy happiness. thy useful
4 ness, and that thee may be preserved from
temptation. Friend Horton. this 10 unworthy
Of thee. I forgive tbee--but let US part"
may, Hannah, thee must hear all. come
not to speak Of sueht that might wrong my
bride no, it is for her sake as well as my own,
y that jmpIore thee TO forget me. When her