The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-26

WIS. MORTON.
i did not say he WAS either said Emily, in
low voice, willis her lip quivered, and The
tears came into her eyes. He was very Kind
TO my sick me,her; the poor have few friends
nc had monet
You do well TO remember his attention, my
dear little girl, said Mr.. Morton, affeciiopately,
= though had you forgotten il, Mrs. Morton
would have loved you none the less. Freder-
iek Mersdith is the son Of my only sister, aud |,
at least, am grateful for your testimony in his
favor
Mr.. Morton rose up from the table with the
look and manner of one who felt himself In
jurej, and as he lsft the room ,hsir was an ex-
preston fsIern displsasure in his countenancs,
such rs Emily had never seen before She did
not even look At Mrs. Morton, but waited for
ths sound OF her voice, il ~ams at last cold and
ausiere. Do Rot let me de,siu you for mo-
m-nt Miss Sinclair
You arrnn gyat mc-ho~ have offended
oh, forgive me, mamma. and love me once
more = exclaimed the young girl, as she ap.
prosehed Mrs. Morton, and even laid her hand
tremblingly upon that of tie latter.
MY own Emily, il is l have been
wrong said Mrs. Morton as tears gushsd
from her eyes. Il do not deserve such tender
forbsaranee from you and remorss sent q
pang TO the heart Of the sning woman, which
was stamped for an instant In lines OF agony and
distress upon her counienance-but IL was gone
as soon; brief. momentnry, without repentance,
was the mental torture inflicted in the hour
when conscience Dolid be heard. She ex-
planned TO Emily--'That Frederick Meraduh
had resided with them during the prosecution
OF his studies in that city. His father having
died when he was very young. he was thrown
upon the protection and guardianship OF his
uncle, Tor whom he had always manifested the
mos, extraordinary affection she herself had
believed it was partly affected, that he nigh, in
some future time become heir tn his unele's
wealth she had even limited ,tfe same 10 him
in moment Of strong irritation; he had re-
ssnied II in the most insolent maoner-had, IN
deed, never forgiven her for il. Moreover, he
had ia all lmisundersiaudlngs with Mr.. Morton,
advocated his uncle in the most improper man-
n.r, land here Mrs. Morton hesiiaisd, and with
all hor 'se,, was slightly confusedl using irri,a-
ting and disrsspecilul language, even to the
length Of insiouating she was the cause OF
much misery 10 her husband. Mrs. Morton
was silent for many moments as she closed her
accoaDt, then che said, = ! do not scruple to say
TO you, Emily that Mr.. Morton and myself have
differed most seriously about this III hammered
boy; IL has been q source Of contention and
bitterness to both Of US; yet he clings iondly
to him, stl loves him with the ieDdsrest afee-
ton while to mo he 10 an object Of contempt
and dislike. For my sake then, Ea'ly, never
speak his name agaip sppro'ingIy TO bis us-
Gle =
Mrs. Morton rose hastily ,s she ceased, de-
termned TO hear nothing further from the
young creature. who sat silent In asionisbmsnt
and sorrow; but she kissed her sfeciionaiely,
as she did so, parted the long s'Iken curls that
lay upon her forehead, aud looked aluios, tear
fully, into her loving and tender eyes. Softly
and deeply blus,' they bssmed upon her, while
fresh from the heart came the truth and inno-
eence that sparklsd there. Her mouth was
. |tNlI, sUsh DN"pNDhby NV M"
fair and clear; ber color the bus Of unbrokep
> health and bsppiasss; her, form child like 10
proportion, but perfect in the grace, ease, and
elegance acquired by long assoeisiion with one
: Who had been arikingly gihtd with each-her
. mother.
1 Mrs. Morton scarce knew how strong the AZ.
U fee,ion she bore Emily had grown. ill that
mom.nt-she would have given worlds TO have
+ seen that troubled expression pass from heI
- countenance, and cheerful trust in herself take
J its place; she saw doub, and sorrow in the
Young tender face before her, and ,ho felt she
had caused IN. one aud deserved the oiher.-
- Her proud heart throbbed, and her voice fsltsr.
u ed as she bent over her, saying tenderiy, 1rus
y me, Emily love tue and trus, me ! and Emu,
. sprsns TO meet Der embrace. aud hope and con
6desee entered imo her heart again.
Tomorrow came, and Frederic Meradiih
Morton received him wi b usdisgDised pleasure
, all memory ofthe scene Of yesterday seemed 's
have passed from his mind; perebsnes for hi'
o~ope.cs hr forgsve too easily, forgot too soon
y I, va. sppsren, M.rsdnh wmqoiie Indifferent t'
IN. stately sresring he received from Mrs. Nor
y ,on: IL .ssnsd indeed rather 10 amuss him
:" he had not fsrgouen old times, bu, incapable
Of bearing malice himself, he Was at once sur
yri..d At her coijness, aud smused 1T the rec
- election. it called up 10 hs mind. Ills fse'
vore 40 expression Of humor quite ehsrseteris
,ie eye isshes, sing gulsfly long asd heavy, sbsd
>, ed .u eye, black, piercing. ye, foil Of arehns'
!. sps fsu; u. mouth ga. hue', io'mss. ~hi!r
:. gave to the mind an impression Of decision no
upmiusI.d With seoro; his broad. noble ero'
Gas his uneles, snd Mrs. Morton could not bu
q. admit herself that he .ss eIeslied by few.
.,nlipg and mani, beauty. As he turoed f,ol