The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-12-02

raised her tiinid eyes 10 his, and endeaVoreu
| to smile away her emotion bot her heart "ah
fnI,. and she took down her hair again TO hide
the tears that fell upon her bosom. he lifted
the curls from her brow, and gently kissing
her left the apartment.
! Nv fears are true ~ said she, as soon as
the door was closed he is ashamed Of me
Oh my revered grsndfather, you was right
when YOU said child like me. without ednca-
ton, could never make such a man as Albert
Fitzgerald happy"
She pressed her forshead with her hands,
leaned on her dressing table, and wept bitterly
Little did the noble minded aud kind hearted
Firzperad know the pain he had Inflicted
lie loved the gentle creature deeply, devotedly,
and would have pierced his own bosom sooner
than wound hers; but he began TO see they had
no sentiments in common, except their love OF
nature She looked upon her husband almost
with wonder, when she heard him display The
rich treasures Of his polished mind. Worlds
would she have given, could she have com
man1ed them to have understood and con
versed with him. She read, but her untulored
mind, with none TO regulate and guide 1t, was
little benefited by books; besides, they had
crowds Of company, and her time had been
much occupied in walking the grounds, riding,
sailing music. dancing, visiting, &c.
lsidore often thought how much happier she
could have been with Fitzgerald in the wilder
ness There she was at home; but here she
T.hn ali he Il, H.,
for whom could toll forever.
The two gentlemen came, and Isldorc, know
ing they were her husbands particular friends
took great pains with her attire aud she never
looked more beautiful than when she entered
the room leaning on Fitzgerald's arm. They
gazed on her with adnriug eyes, and soon
procured a seat near her. Had her husband
en her, all would have been well but her
wounded spirit shrunk from his observation,
and she answered only in monosy lIabIes.--
Finding it impossible to draw her into convcr-
ton, they soon retired 20 another part Of the
room. Caroline Morsnd, as she seated her
sell beside her on the sofa, inquired,
What is the mot,er with my good cousin
to-day, you look quite foron. Has your
canary bind taken flight or your lltllc spaniel
run away =
Isidore bushed; she saw that Major Ilar-
court bad heard the salulalion, and she was
confused aud distressed, After few momeuts
silence she said in a low voice.
Il have been indlsposed, and had some idea
Of not leaving my room; but thought walk
in the mir might bs of service 10 me-
You don't look very ILL., said Caroline. |
never saw you have mors color; but you might
as well have remained there she continued in
an under tone, and with scornfu lool we
should scarcely have missed you
lsdore felt too wrelchod even TO reply to
this unieeIIng speech. The visitors were very
animated and agreeable. The only one who
appeared listless and diSpiriled was the innocent
mistress Of the mansion. She was unacquant-
ed with fashionable life, aud the fear OF saying
something that might dspleasc her husband
kept her sient-lle saw she was dull, aud
drawing her arm within his proposed a walk
around the garden, inviting as many us chose,
to follow him.
as they left the house you are too selfish
allow me the honor and attempted to take the
arm OF lsdore but she clung to her husband
who, confused at her showing SO much rcluc- !
tance TO accept the proIlered attention, said, as
he hurried her down retired avenue.
Mrs. Fitzgerald is iudsposed will re-
turn to you directly
When they were quite out of hearing, hc
begged to know what was the matter, and why |
sho appeared 50 unhappy !-she sighed, and a
tear shot into her eye.
am not well and
oh, iiyou really feel i'll, retire; and ! will
apologize to our guests
She was glad to avail herself of the oppor-
tunity, and was soon quietly seated in her own
room.
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