The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-13

lpride Of Edward was wounded. He awaited al
? opporuniiy for eonvsIsing with her ss the,
were wont in former days. Fanny oo her par
was evidently desirous Of renewing their intims
cy, but yielded to a stern necessity which with
held her
I Certain il was. that some inexplicsble infu
ence existed. which kept them separated. Their
respective situations might have been prolsDs
ed for a much longer time. had il not been foI
an unexpected Circumstance which hasienrc
the deneument. One evening Launsy return
ed from the nouotsin much fatigued and de
pressed in spirits. He entered the saloon. AND
taking a seat o~aTthe easement, leaned nusing-
ly vpos his hand. The scene from the window
was indeed charming. The shades Of evening
had began TO throw their neIlowing light upon
the surrounding objects, and the rays Of the
setting sun elimmered through the tops Of the
Black Forest. Awell known voice recalled him
from his reverie. He turned suddenly aud per
eeived Fanny ssd Mr.. Burns at the farther .x-
tre,nity OF the room. The former held in her
hand letter. wbich she psrused sttsnIvely,
and evidently with deep emotion. Her eyes
we're swollen by the tears which stole down her
cheeks, and ever and anon a half suppressed
sob escaped her lips. The sight caused Lau-
nsy unspeakabls agony. Forgetting all iha,
had pssssd he approached her instantly and call
ed her by name. The piercing gaze or Burn,
startled him. hut Fanny held out her hand 10
him. Lsuney in transport Of love seized il
aud covered il with kisses, but reeol.eiing the
presence Of Mr.. Burns he eoiored, and bowed
grsciously toward him, and turning to Fanny,
in tone Of embarrassment, said, Pardon me
A's MorPeth, butsesiug yOur smotisn, / could
cot contain myself feared soms serious az
Fiction had befallen you
'Oh, no, sir replied she. with trspidaiion
this letter contains nothing which should max
me sad, should u. my dear sir =
Burns smiled and nodded aeq uiescence.-
There was moment Of silence. the Two lovers
remained facing each other, but With their eyes
fixed upon the floor. The third party saw that
his presence was embarrassing. and looking in
diligently toward them he seorly took the let.
ter from the hand Of Fanny and retired.
As soon as they found themselves alone, a
feeling Of rapturous JOY liz up their counreu-
ance. lie took her hand in his own and sat
beside her
'Once more said she, find You near me.
/ II seems an age since We have enjoyed each
others society
And Why did you not intimate your wish tC
see me | awaited but your call
All. how could | ,
And what prevented you =
Ash me not, pray you, let to-day, hsrp
ness be unmingled With any thing Of sorrow
Why you ~.ePr
oh. Edward, those are sweet tears, | love Il
feel them urou my cheek. would that the,
would remain there. ! greatly fear that N.
Joy will depart with them
Nay. say not 80, dear Fanny. Be cheerfu
for my sake. You know how much I love you
Let our hsuds. IS our hearts now are. be Join
ed forever
Fanny bent her eyes shectionately on him
and buried her face upon his shoulder. Yol
, know too well that can have no Sh,
could not say more
Then Why delay our hSppiness.'
Perhaps am no, at liberty TO weJ-per
haps projects more ambitious have been con
ceived by those who determine my fate-per
haps-perbaps-.'
! This then 10 the obstacle which separates
US. Your family Nre rich and Of distinction.
You despise an alliance 50 unworhy."
i said not so, Edward. | should die rather
than wed another should have SAID nothing.
Ask mo 90 more, sonjure you, arm not my
self
Well-wsll, calm your fears. We will cen
tinus to love, and leave our destiny in the
hands Of fate. Shall it not be so!
'Ges--yes--let us bs patient
! For your sake, will strive TO be So said
Launey.
And will you be reconciled to Mr.. Burns
for my sake too !" solicited Fanny.
Il will
Thanks, thanks, and | will pray heaven that
our wishes may be accomplished, said she
overcome with JOY.
bauney pressed her to his bosom, and kissed
her forehead with stiee,iou,ts ardor.
Remainder nert ,ceek.l
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