The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-12-02
Established A. d, 1900.

rejoice To see that America has SIN so'"e y"
bic scons fton, the parent tree that promise 70
overshadow the land .ra i.rrl.4 o. svfa
While ,zserald re nsinsd he bad constant OPP
portunities oisceing the gentle and beau'hu' g'''
he saw her devoted atteuiiont 10 her eranoia'he''
her patient sweetness at all times, her industry
aud nea,ness. How often did he wonder 'i'"'
with so limited wardrobe she was always 50
usai apd becomingly auaysd. lie Knew no''
that rather than appssy TO disadvantage before
one that she thought quite too perfect iof'
human beng, she had Sat ~ nights 'ha' an
mig b, be in order during tue day. more
disintevestcd, lovely creature mature never mil"
ed but she was Just nature formed her, anu
Albert Fitzgerald suamoured with her beauty
delighted with her ar,lsss loveliuess. forget iliat
he did not live among savages, anJ that Hh'
for him should be well educated and accns'om-
ed to good society. lie forgot that all his own
life had been spent in cuivaiine and improving
hi. own mind iorgo, how often his beloved and
accomplished mother had drawn tue likeness
with a mas,cr's hand. Of the woman she should
be proud to call daughter. eee3
! But lsidore, the s~ eet, ths esquisi'eiJ bsae
tiful Isido,e, had put all reflection aud reason a.
side. aud he determined 10 ask her of the old
general on his rsturn. .l .H..H.p
Some days passed ere he could procure a
guide TO suit him. Waapan friend Of the
general, consented al last to 60 with him. Ere
he Loft, he took General Charlton by the hand
aud begged he would lay all his cares aside,
aud try to get we'll enough TO accompany him
back. phs old man sighed, looked tcnderly at
his daughter, and said. Lsr.
God bless you, my son; il auy thing hap
pens to me, ' know you will be a father to tbs
innocent child. H''
! Albsrs face was crimson the word father
had embarrassed hin, 80 much, that when he
took Isidore's hand instead Of speaking he on
I Iy pressed IL TO his lips and raised his eyes to
hers. She was pale rs marble. and uemb'ed
so much. that Fitzgerald was surprised, aud al
most inclined to think he was in scme way the
cause. lie said, "'
You arc III, ls,dore come into the air.
and leading her To the door, stood by her un-
Q Ill the blood came rushing to her cheeks and
4 temples; then again pressing her hand TO his
: lips. he mountrd his bose and ealloped away.
leaving hct leaning against the door.
isadore had never seen any one to lore but
her grandfather; she was grateful TO the In
disns for their goodness TO her. but Fitzgerald
was above any thing she had ever conceived.
aud she looked up to him with such devotion
and reverence, that he was uorsh'pped more
than loved. Sho only thought Of him as a
friend Of her father. To be his n,te. never
entered her innocent thoughts.
| a month passed and no ,idin:s Of Albert
The old general had been quito III for some
days, Isadorc had made him bed OF dried leaves
and bear skins near the fire, aud had exhausted
all her little skill as a nurse, but his pale looks
and faliering voice alarmed her. One evening.
after a restless day, she knelt down beside him
to ba,ho his temples. and began singing the
evening hymn, but the general drew her close
to him. aud pplug aside tho glossy cuiis that
hung over her polished forehead, said, as 10
sazpd on hey, . ........
! have made sl,pwreck OF the happiness Of
all tlia, loved. As your RnnS sald--l have
followed piantom-l fear something has hap
pcned TO our friend Albert. and my stay here Is
shori."
i Is.dore shuddered. irembled. aud seemed al
most ialDiing. ...... ... .....
Grieye not fvr me-" he said. am an old
man. and can scarce expect to remain much
longer with you. Should you see no more OF
Fitzgerald, Get the Indians to iske you 10 the
nearest sea port. aud 20 TO Germany TO your
Aunt Wa ldorf. sne is noble aud well sduca-
A.
her protection. But you may trust our young
friend WITHOUT feat .-. --... Cd. ......
He drew her head TO his bosom. and raising
his eyes TO heaven. seemed ipg While absorb
ed ia thought. The noise Of voices disturbed
.Leai. the door was thrown open, and Fi'zser-
aid entered with joy -beemiDg face. eselainipG'
= | have c0a.e Tor YOU. my dear SIR. but the
pale cheek and trembling hand of Isidore.
checked his osgerness, and when b. TOOK the
old mans lac vas siaIiled a, ITS ieverish heat.
You a,c ill., said he, bu, you will, I trust.
soon be- better. Tor have many comforts for
you in my snug. warm vehicle a1'
The general looked kindly on hrr. pressed
hi, hand and sighed deeply. The Indians en-
tered with his baggage, which they assisted
him 70 open, and he produced many little com
forts tha, seemed to revive his friend. for he
sal up and eonvsrscd quite eheerfuIly. lsidore
resigned her place FOR the night to Albert. and
took some reposc. Of which she was much IN
need. Several days passed in the same "sy'
and Albert begsu to fear the old man was tA,i'
ing fast.
One morning. Alters very res'Iess night, he
said, Ny dear young friend, fe'r snsl oev'
er be- able TO 70 TO yopr home but spsh d'e 70
peace il you will be q father TO my eh''d.'