The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-09-02

.aons so-uy object was different one-to ae-
oo,ipt you with the fact Of Emily Sinclaii's
,ooseotipe 10 become the wife Of Meradiib.'
Yea do not tell me so You dare not'
burs from the exaspera,ed woman on whom
the intelligence fell like ihunderbolt--' Emily
love Meradiih Impossible creature all
loneliness and grace, TO we'd with one so rude
so insolent 10 manners, so unsmiable IN dispo'
sition lit is not so-it shall not be so
NIorton's face flashed with anger. Spare
yeur reproaches Of my nsphew,' he said bitter
", i love him ss a son, and by heaven II is dis
graceful 10 me TO listen to them II is not 10
YOUR power 10 influence their fortunes for bet
tor or worse; they love each other--he will
marry her and bear her to a happier home than
This is.' Morton was fearfully excited, never
before had his wife any thing Of the
passion be now exhibited; il did not sllay-it
only added TO the rage that possessed her, to
iisten TO language such as she had never re-
eeived from him on any former provocaiion--
.he forgot that strong feelings were reused in
his bosom al that moment, and her conduct
was lashing them to madness. Every woman
" ciuoliou- beu'iosHy ~-uehS"Sr -hohS'
yielded before the demou that held her 10 his
iron fold.
Is il for you TO tell me this home is m un-
happy one ! she 6ersey in,erogated. There
~as time when you were homeless, friendless,
and the prey Of grinding provery-whep, fool
iha, was IL married and gave it to you -
Ay, 10 goa, 4 clerk ou, OF my fathers counting
room-without name, without connexions, and
my hand gave them all = Terrible. yet oh how
rlournful was the sight Of that woman; she
stood erect, her face and lips wearing the hue
of death, every nerve quivering, and every mus
s.s rigid with excitement, her brow KNIT and
her eyes literally glared with in,olerabIe light.
Her husband grew pale as he looked upon her
but he confronted her with The dignity OF a firm
mind that feels itself m ured. Let the unde-
ceive you Ella, on one point-i am not the
mean receiver Of your bounty you deem me
il is true your father advanced the capital that
enabled me to commence busipcss-but after
wards repaid him, doubly, ueby. 1t was my
aid, my sxertons, tha, saved him from ruin
aad wha, is more, disgrace--hs had involved
himself 10 an IN jusr ifable extent, and without
the assistance gave him would have brought
poverty upon hundreds that trusted kim
Your father wished TO tell you every rhing--I
objected from the romantic idea, that having
performed generous act. yours was mind
would never repent il. IL seems you was fully
conscious Of the obligations | was under to
you.'
Aud you expect me TO believe this folly 2
she exclaimed, with n coun,enancs of unutiera.
bic scorn, this lrumped up story, to impose
vron my credulityl'
Ella ! you dare not doubt my word = said
Morton, and a fearful change came over his
hrpv and eye.
Go !-ordcr your nephew from your doors
or viii doubt your honor, truth and love -
he haN not marry Emily-she is mine; and !
would see her dead at my feet before she should
marry him. Go !--ifyou have the spirit Of a
man and bid him never cross your threshold
a.anr
wiil--but Ella, We 20 together you are
no longer my wfe-beiore God aud man am
ahsolSed--we part for ever!' He turned. aud
she raised her closed hands high in the air, The
white foam gathered on her lip, the veins stood
out rigid aud swollen, over her forchcad-' Aye
GO forsaks me for hlm--but mark me sir,
our separation is eternal. Deluded as you are,
IN The day of repentance make no sppeal TO
me He left the room ere she ceased TO
speak She stood erect -moiiopiess-with eyes
dlated. and hands raised, till she heard his step
10 more--she strove 10 move forward, and fell
headlons 10 the floor, the blood gushing from
her nose and mouth. Mcradnh was passing
the oper door a, the time with a is.iving OF
something wrong, as he heard the heavy fall, he
entered the room, and was ncxpressiby shock
rd Al what he beheld. He lifted her to the
bed and sought Morton, who could not be found :;
his chamber door was locked, and as no answer
was returned 10 knocking, It was concluded
he was not there. A physician was summoned; !;
Meradih and Emily watched ill he came
Tears filed every instant into the eyes Of the
gentle girl, and ran silently over her face-she
felt too surely, that in some way this terrible
scene had connection with herself Meradiih
had the same thoughts, and he would have
gives much in that hour had he followed Emi-
ly's advice. Il have been to blame would
that had tried to sOothe her excited, feelings.
TO gain her friendship, passed through his mind
many times, during the few short moments be-
lore the physician Game. As the reader has
anticipated, Mrs. Morton had broken blood
vessel; no immediate danger was apprehended !;
but perfcc, quiet of mind aud body were strict.
ly enjoined, any deviation from which, might
LEAD 10 the most fatal results. The first person
Mrs. Morton recognized on coming fully to
herself was Meralith, she turned away shud-
dsrIns and the soft loving eyes of Emily met
her rlance-. Dear Ep,,iv .,d L.. .,,n,. A.,