The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-20

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A"ef the confidence Of Crsnou shrugged hare
!" i"fsei 1t, but without success; thought o.
he'hing but the buried treasure. Every uich,
! oehsld The lrglas in my dreams. ] saw the
'asSet and the por-iolio. When superio,
oihcer set of with gold, passed by me scarcely
''Sp""'"S 10 my saiuIa'ion--when a splendid
eqn'paee dashed by me in the street; ora beau
iiiul woman passed mr. without noticing my in.
looking uniform, thought Of The treasure. A
voice was continually ringing in my ears. the
Ireid', the irgids! To be rich il was only
s"fhelent for me as in fairy tales to saw will |,
! had only to strike the rock, and stream Of
gold would ilow from ii, and fos that need no,
murder any one or perjnre myself had only
to wipe the blood frem The treasure which had
heen stained by another, and take il away.
yielded. and with my poverty los, my pea.e
o' m'nd shadow has followed me wherev.,
60 AT every moment a voice seems CRYING.
render up what you have stolen resolved if
| was detected that | would not survive NV
shame. persuaded myself in vain that my
fears were foolish, that the owner no lonce,
lived"
But he could say no more. For few mo
ments he evidently, was affected by intense suf
ieflng Ills lip quvcred--hs breast heaved-
his hand convulSiveIy pressed his bosom. Az
ter short silence he continued.
" But OF what importance nre all these details
to you. slr-thc tale of my temptations and mis-
cries can interest none but myself Your par
don, must retire." he advanced a few stsps to-
ward the door, but stopped as il he wished to
say something which he dared not ask" we
shall see each other no more" said he. in a bro
ken voice, and without raising his eyes. "Thc
sdIeu which can give You will be that of dy-
lug nan-sr-l could wish--I had boped ,h,,
another would have heard me. beside yourself
oh, that shc would look upon me again. that
could speak 10 her once more" Again he paus-
ed. But still Mr.. Burns did not speak. lie
WAS LOOKING down thoughthlly.
Il understand YOU" said Edward despairing
", "yo" deem me unworthy Of this privilege.
should not complain, though tho gul,less ~
'on- can claim pity"
And with that calmness so unnatural-the
deep. fearful calmuess Of despAir--hc wns NOV
ing toward the doer, when his steps were aires
ted by the entrance OF Fanny. She was at,red
IN asnow white dress; her hair was dishevelled
aud her eyes sparkled with the fire which fever
lends them. Launey could not suppress cry
oi JOY at beholdIng her--hc felt, for the last
time. The Two lovers stood gazing at each oth
er hxedly. Mr.. Burns sprans to the side Of
his daughter.
Whom do you seek here, Fanny return
to your chamJer-l desire it,"
All, sir do not deprive mo Of this last sad
10y" said Bauney. IN an accent so roucbinp
hat Fanny burst into tears.
" Bless you, bless you for these tears. did
lot expect to sec you more"
] heard. il ALL" murmured she, in the midst
IF her tears
" You de,est me, then"
Her only reply was to throw herself ia hi.
rms, while Launey overjoyed with this mark
'i her love. knew not how to expires. his grali-
ude. Recovering himself, however, he press
I'd her 10 his bosom, and covered her forehead
With kisses. Until this moment Mr.. Burns had
,een dumb with astonshmeui. bat seizing his
laughter by the ann, he attempted to draw her
rom Launey.
" Leave me. father, have promised to be
ls, sobbed she, elngng TO her lover.
Fanny what mean you :"
Z" I have promised TO be his: Twill not, I can.
lot leave HIM"
Sir" said Burns. trembling with anger, at
your peril take her"
Hear mo. father" said Fanny, falling upon
ler knees" leave me and will follow him.
i will not be any disgrace to your illustriops
iame, for the stain which covers my birth has
lot permitted me 10 bear il. Neither shall /
10 a loss, for have ever beeo but trouble and
TO you. will relieve you Of
his. fslher-ssy that ] sm dead, aud this white G
'obs is my winding sheet. Adieu, father. am c
40 longer the daughter Of prince, but the vile c
IF Edward. Adieu until we meet in Heaven" II
Ard the too confdIng girl buried her face on
1is bosom. Burns could not support the spec
scle Ienger Transported with rage he seized o
Fanny with one hand while he rslsedibs other d
nenacingly toward Lsunsy.
NO violence. SIR" said Launey calmly, J'
fear oolhing ! do DOT accept the sacrifice Of u
his ANGEL do not sccepi til who could not II
10 satisfied 10 live 10 po'euy.-think you | c
ouiJ live in di.hopor too. Take your dsugh-
er-do you not see am dying }" II
Fanny uttered scream and sprsng toward u
nm. Lspoey staggered, caught her in his D
rms, aud fell to the floor. A smile liz up his e.
ale eouniepsnce as he raised his head. laid il O.
ear her heart, and fell back lifeless. d
ASEcDoTEs.--A geBi.em.s, upon being ask =,
d whether he was seriously ipj red when