The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-06

toned TO me that she believed her fathers late
attack, was almost wholly owing to anxiety Of
mind, about some speculation in which he was
deeply interested. grieve TO say, that speeu-
lation has failed Mr.. Sydenham advanced u
very considerable sum to meet the demand. and
the whole transaction has been kept secret from
your uncle, until his health is sufficiently re-
stored 10 admit Of his hearing il without dam
ger. Under these circumstances yoa cannot
but feel your determination TO seek support for
! yourself Just one."
Isabel heard with great astonishment this
disclosure of her uncles circumstances. And
she rejoiced trosl her inmost heart, that she
had not ADDED 10 his anxiety by the recital Of
her own wrongs.
A few days after this conversation. in the
evening. as Isabel watched by her uncle's side.
he fell quietly to sleep. She left the room,
closing the door softly behind her; the family
were dining out, and. fearing no interruption,
she sought the drawing room. Opening the
piano, she ran her fingers over the keys, the
low, soft tones of her voice mnglirg mournful-
ly with the music. Ap old and SIMPLE song il
was. that she loved for her mothers sake. Ere
she was halt through, memory of that mothers
tender love, contrasting with the cold hearted
ness that surrounded her, swept DER her spirit.
bowing it like frail flower before the tempest.
II Is sad 10 see the young so stricken, grow
ing old before their time" Her sobs died a.
way, and something like peace stole into her
heart, for she felt that mothers blessing was
upon the faithful performance Of her duty to
her uncle.
Much earlier than they were expected, MIS-
Mal,erton and Clara returned. accompanied by
S,dcuham. Every fact detailed by Mrs. Stan.
ley TO Isabel was known TO both mother and
daughter, aud the anxiety Of Mrs. Malveron
TO secure Sydenham for Clara. had grown into
desire so intense, that it blinded her jndg-
meni. She looked very angry AT seeing Isabel
IN the drawing room, on their return; il was
unusual, as she confined herself very much to
the sick room Of her uncle. Mrs. Malverton
could not avoid noticing the agitation Of Sy-
| denham, who rarely saw Isabel of late traces
there were Of suffering, of recent tears. that
made his heart ache TO behold. "And yet she
will bear all this" he thought, "rather than
secure by excriou her own independence !"
IL need not ask il your uncle is asleep" said
Mrs. Malveron "your being here, is all suf-
fcient evidence that he has not The use Of his
eyes. to note your dutiul and afectionate be-
havior !"
" Dear mama !" exclaimed Clara, depteca-
: ,insly. "may not Isabel be weary of the sick
: room as well rs the rest Of ps 7"
:, Mrs. Malverion took no notice Of the inter-
= ruption, neither did she notice the flashing eye
- Of Sydenham; but she went on. with even more
$ than her wonted severity TO wound the feelings
OF Isabel.
G "You promised 10 remain with Mr.. Maver-
i ten, or | should not have left him. VIII You
I allow me TO ask, Miss Everett, why you are
= here :"
c Isabel was tried too far, she lost all control
b over her feelings; almost with a cry Of anguish
i she exclaimed
B. ITO weep yes! TO weep The bitter tears
D of humiliation, wruDg from the heart Of mo-
tberless chld-am | here! Shame on tho
heads OF those who have so cruelty used me I.
and The bitter tears sireancd over her face rs
she hurried from the room. She reach,s her
own chamber, locked herself in, cIasping her
hands together she sank down. and in tones of
anguish cried unto her mother.
My mother! yon are in heaven. but yom
will not desert me How could such love as
yours pass away Look upon me. mother, !
have no friend bu, you !" she was silent for a
time and then she murmured. Before him to
be so scorned. 50 insulied Aunt--n,y aunt I"
and Isabel shuddered at the dark thoughts ris.
ing within her. Then that low, sweet voice
rose up to the orphans Father, in earnest and
supplicating prayer Few ever prayed as Isa-
bel did. when the shadow OF evil thoughts Law
heavy upon her soul, and found their prayer
unanswered II was an hour that tried her
faith but strength WAS given her :" ill the evil
DAYS pass"
! Mrs. Mslycr,on was confounded at the un-
expected bur, Of feeling that escaped from
Isabel; to cover her own confusion and leave
J lhc matter in aber hands she instantly left the
room.
/ Sydenham crossed over to where Clara was
sitting, in tones that beickened the deepest dis
tress he exclaimed:
IL cannot be deceived in her voice there
Was hopeless mi.ery-Clara, the heart of that
young girl is breaking.
Half kindly, half pityngly. Claras eye d~elt
upon Sydenham. aud then in the familiar lsu-
guage Of past time she addressed him:
"Sit down beside me, Harry Sydenhsm, I
cannot bear you should waste 80 much feeling
upon one so utterly unworthy--listen, and then
Judge il Isabel Everett be worthy Of commisera-
ton. This morning in crossing the hall. !
met n servant OF Mrs. Stauley's with a note di-
rected TO Miss Everett. As was going 10 my
fathers room, ] offered 10 take it, Isabel pc
rused il. and without a word Of comment, gave
il into the hands OF her uncle. II an offer
Of The situation Of goverpess in Mr.. Siapey's
family. am certain my father would have felt
il a relief from much he suffers on lsabel's sc-
count had she closed with an offer in every
way SO unexcoptionable. After reading the
note be remained silent. Isabel saw at glance
his feelings, aud with tears she exclaimed.
DO not give me up 10 the cold charity of
strangers, my dear uncle | have no friend but
you---do not desert me-.
You know my fa'hcr-ht promised her that
protection. that will never fai! while he lives
and now, Mr.. Sydenham, after hearing this se-
count. can you believe Isabel suffers so deeply!
IL grieves me TO see the dislike my mother ex-
hibts towards her; but could not ask ber to
love one. whose fondness for the good things Of
this life gives her strength 10 endure iguominy
and insult
Sydenham made no reply: angry as be was
at Isabel the tones Of her voice we're ever sound
ing IN his ear. Oh how he wished to take her
10 his inmost heart and shield her from every