The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-03-25
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the solitude ofths Castle almost insupportabls
Her heart bounded TO be free, End she anxious
y waited for soms change in her monotopou
life. In three weeks she would reach her eigh
tetn,h birthday. and Courtenay was then com
ing on visit, asd she counted each hour an,
moment. t
The thirieth IS your birthday. Blanche
and intend to celebrate IL here in manner
becoming my heiress ] have already given
my orders that due preparations be made, and
yon must order up from town dress suitable
fer the occasion. Let il be bridal one mind
for on that evening you give your hand TO Si,
Lopi,. ! had letters from him to-day asking
eoosont. and his mother and sisters will be here
in day or two. Lady Cour,enay has under
taken that yoar treansseur shall not shame The
iips Of Dyuvor"
But. uncle this is so unexpected" and
her face was dyed with bright bushes, /" and
you will be so lonely. - +.e /.
For the first time since his return, a soften
log expression passed over the face of the old
man, go, child, and prepare for happiness
The cup l have filled must drain 10 the
dregs."
Blanche hesi,ated; then turning suddenly
SAID IL have boon TO crave, uncle. on the
day become a bride. Will you grant it?"
Yes! be it what it may. have learned
10 feel for Others"
"And no, retraet your promise !"
a, No,a,f o,J nynvor,. ,,n,d nncs rasasJ
is no, recalled" .-H.
A bright CLEAN Of JOY irradiated Miss Ire
vor's speaking face as she kissed his hand, and
murmurcd. "You have made me so happy
The sun shown brightly down on the morn
ine OF the thr,ieth, and goodly company were
assembled the Chapel at Dynvor. A few
solemn words we're spoken, and the whte-vecd
bride had given her happiness into another's
Keeping. There was mirth and feasing in the
Castle, and as night closed in, the ballroom
WAS brilliantly litup, and carriage after carriage
filed with the neigbborne gentry and nobility.
rolled 10 tho door.
la the small breakfast parlor were assembled
ConFenay and his bride, and Lord Dynvor.
Your boon, my lord" exclaimed She
"are you prepared 10 grant 7" ......
Yes! fair bride, on the Instant"
"lt is that you will revoke your unjnst will,
and recall your son to your affections and bis
honor,"
The powerful frame Of the earl shook with
emotion. but he spoke not.
III" Lord Dynvor's word canno, be broken, 81
continued she. exprcssvely, and leading hin,
like child to where picture Of his wife hung,
by her memory forgive and become happier
and wiser man."
/" Be it so - burst from Lord Dynvor's lips,
and 10 momen, more the long cslrangcd par
ent and child mingled their tears together.
The past was forgotten and when Howard led
Alice 10 bis father, he blessed and kissed her,
whilst the ready sympathy Of Blanche aud
Courienay was shown in their speaking faces.
"Oh we will be happy !" excla timed
Blsnche, after some moments given 10 emo
iion 1" but Alice must go. and don u dress be-
fitting her state as Lady Morton. | told you,
Louis, ! would dance gaily in Dynvor Halls"
There was surprise and astouishinent. but
heartfelt JOY, in the ball room, when il was
known tbs yonng lord was again reinstated in
his home; and congratulations aud enc omums
on the beauty of his young wifc fell gratefully
on bis cars. The Earl's face too wore look
Of quiet happness-and marvel if there was
ever more happy party ia courily hall.
:" wonder wha teyer became Of that Madame
-. the beautiful singer, who so ueasly
won your heart, Louis :" said his wife one
evening when they were talk ing over the past
in the absence Of Lord Dynvor.
Vanished, like some vision bright" saily
replied he, smiling.
Alice gded from the room, and in few mo-
men,s a servant entered and said her mistress
wished to see them in the library. land there
she stood in the fsncful costume of The stage.
and warbling one of those wild straius.) their
swee, and gentle klice.
Madame -! our own Alice I" wa, the
general cry.
Alice, on the stage!" said Howard, Elm
possible my wife would not lessen herself in
my esteem, and this is some device Of fancy"
truth truth dear Howard, did not de-
grade myself when under a false name and
with an almost breaking heart cxerted the
talents nature gave me, and for three nights
bore well my part TO save my husband from
starving oh you know not tho love Of a wo-
mas heart! Can you chide me now I saved
your life ?"
Chide ! God bless you, dearest !" and he
olasped hert to his heart.
Boston, December, 1889.