The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-27

vent pressure Of Charles Willcrsiey's hand up
on her own as he bade her farewell; but after
wards that parting moment came back vivid,
upon her remembrance, and through long year
oi separation, was treasured up amidst he
dearest memories. Oh that delicious home
ward drive on that sweet summer eyeninp--th,
ecsiacy Of the gentle tears that flowed as 500,
as she was done. She was in very delirium o
happiness. 'Shs had not yet had Time to reilsc
the proud image of her sister had not yet a.
risen amidst her blissfull visions. She onl,
felt aud knew that she was beloved. She wa,
indeed encircled with the charm Of Glove.
young dream"-the freshness Of its dawn la,
about her heart. The present was enough 70,
her; with the past and the future. she had moth
ing 10 do. The carriage rolled on throu III
beautiful scenery, rendered still loveirr by tbs
tender mellowing OF the evening light. She
took no notice of the landscape; she did no,
think about il; yet lis soft loveIiness had an ia
fluence on her feelings. She felt that the world
was paradise aud she, the happest Of its in.
habuants.
And how felt Charles Wllrrsley as he SLOW.
" wandered home ou that evsntluI evening =
As a child who has unwllingly put in motion
some stupendoGs piece of machinery, while he
lacks the power again To stay its action. There
was fear amidst the exuliation that teonid arise
10 his heart at the assurance he felt that A cne,
loved him and this he could not for an instant
doubt, for that one glance of mind on mind had
written the truth in fiery characters on his soul
The angel of his worship had descended from
her own sphere to his, aud he WAS swed and al
most terrified at the responsibility that seemed
to have fallen upon him. How could he hon
orably pursue his advantage! How could he
venture openly TO woo the high born maiden
who his heart told him was already won -
Should he ask TO engage her in a clsudestine
attachment iha; was even worse. Who would
believe that his lore was dlsintcrestsd, that no
thought OF worldly aggrandisenent had mingled
with his aspirations Yet above all, SO much
having been revealed, how could he again meet
her ~ a mere common acquaintance Surely
il would be an act OF I'M uslice TO her, who had
iondly given him her first affections. 10 keep
her in a state Of doubt aud suspense. If such she
sill entertained, rs To his real feelings towards
her Ia spite Of the sincere devotion of his
heart to Agnes, aud the glow of satisfaction
which any man would naturally feel in such
circumstances as his. Charles Wilersley was
honestly puzzled what to do with his good for
tune. To worship at distance, to love silent
" aud hopelessly. seemed few hours ago the
only fate he could expect, aud now that su un-
guarded moment had diminished the distance
between their hearts, il appeared as IL the diff
enIues % thsH position were increased tenfold.
Very different were the uneasy dreams that dis
iurbed the repose Of the reciors son TO the
sweet VISIONS that fitted round the pillow Of Ag
nes Vernon.
For two days my heroine was as happy as
hope that has known no shadow. and confidence
that has never been shaken. can make q young
imaginative girl. The fact that she WdS iOued.
was the predominant, idea OF her mind. and she
looked forward with delight to her next inter
view with Charles, for she doubted not that his
lips would assure her in words OF what she al.
re ady knew so well. The Willersleys were To
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