The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-01-15

come back and say. See. dearest, my life
shall be a delightful task TO make thee happy !!
Oh, eteCnal hope. like tho wateh-lisht on the
stormy coast. thou shincst the brighter for the
darkness OF the future. Has that future no
light spot for me !" and her eyes rested on a
1eeey spot, away down on tho scarce-defincd
bosom OF The bay. Calhsrine watched II with
a half attentive interest; and when, after an
hour IL came upwith the morning breeze, and
emerged from the distance. tall aud splendid
packerbrig, a wish, wild, thrilling, aud tremu.
lous. found ntIerance on her lips.
That bark" she whispered, is irsigh,
with the destiny Of many hearts-pei haps Of
mine :" Sweeping the cufls from her eyes, she
looked again, and the brig, like a stately swan
just alighting, suddenly furled her snowy
wings, and dropped anchor half mile OF, just
opposite the grove. A boat was lowered--shs
saw tit rowed towards her. she saw the sill.
very oars glancing iu the sun. the glazed hats
of the sailors, and the group OF dark forms as
tern; she caugh; glance Of something like q
female dress, aud how strange that she should
feel an instant pange--a dread she knew not VI
what The boat came nearer-a tall form
stood up in the stern. as il eager 10 spring TO
land, and she saw the CLEAN OF naval buttons ;
but, suddenly. the boat had swept around 4
beautiful slope towards the landing, in mimic
bay, on the northern side of the mansion.
Trembling and agita,ed, she knew not why.
Catharins Harman hurried towards the house.
At the gate of the lawn. she met her fayorite
servant. The girl was almost out Of breath.
mercy what is tho matter, Sarah - ash
ed Caiharine.
"Oh, Miss Kitty, I'm 80 agi,aied-don,
know who they are--it is a very pretty lady.
almost as pretty as my mistress, and gentle
man favors poor dead Mas Charley, he's so
hand-but all, poor young master !"
" flush!'
Pale ard faint, she leaned on the servants
arm, and they flew TO the house.
"a showed 'em in the front parIor." said the
girl, "but don't 60 in now, my dear mistress,
you look so sick"
Leave me-" said Catharine, iu a whisper
- | am we'll" Her cold hand was on the bol,
she stopred-then opened IL with a shudder
A girl whose almost ipfantile lovelincss
would shame the fairest play,hing Of the pen
ell bounded with oui-streiched arms from so
IA, and stood living. eager. beautiful statue OF
impulse. The Inournful yet splendid beauty
Of the superb woman before hcr-her form OF
such elegant mould. aud her features 90 finish
ed-lauliless, yet 50 like MS-seemed TO have
overpowercd the innocent, creature in her haste
Cathafine was rooted To the spot and the gir
SINK t,D the floor like dying flower. aud mur
INJURED gently" Sister.
Sister!" burst wildly from Charles Har
man, as he threw aside folding door, an,
sprang to her side
Calharne stood white and hushed as tn
chseIled inspiration OF The sculptor.
Speak to me, Cathsrine, my own sister,
and The lady was strained couvulslyely to he
brothers bosom.
Sister" she slowly repeated. as ii talkin
TO spirits Of air, " ] am no sister,"
"Cabarine Cs;hsfine ! am your owr
brother Charles Speak--oh, tell mo iha
you know me -
Keeling like an exquisite statue shaken IRON
It's base, she suO0ned on her brothers bosom
For many minutes Of iUteDsest interest. Catha
rne was stretched npon the sofa. in the embrace
OF the agonized Charles her hair had shower
ed 10 dancing masses around, IN vivid contrast
with the fearful white OF her features. The
lovely girl a, her side was endeavoring with ca
resses 10 win her back TO life.
Sec, Agnes" said Charles, she recoyen.
1T was sweet dream"
That voice--Charies ~
Catharine!"
searching glance, scream OF drlirious Joy
and the frantic lady poured food Of delicou
When she looked up again, an arm as soft ant
fair ~ her own stole around her Deck, aud HI
weeping Agnes drew their lips together Charlie
llarmau placed her lilly hand in that OF the be
wIldered Cahsrne, aud iondly said" NJ.
wife"
Aud happy day WAS that The sirsng
news Of youhg Harmsn's life and return flew
over the estate like prairie fire. The won
derng negroes capered and flew TO tina 4" grcs
house" to see the dead alive. Those opl.
who have witnessed the return Of travelling
young MASTER" can form any idea Of the out
hress. Every soul, young and old. man, wo
man, child, set into dancing as II for life. VIII
negro, dancing is the oul-pouring oi The soul
it Is his religion and poetry. Never was thcn
such sceue Of jollny since the prime days o
their ioS.hunling old master" moDti
passed amid The wonder aud congratulations o
iueuds.
CHAPTER U.
/ THE MINSTREL AND THE END.
Still yeep'st thou, vanderer1 some fond mGiheri
glance
I Der thee. TOO, brooded in thine early years
/ I hinkd thou Of her whose gentle eye, perchaDee
/ Batbed all thy faded hair with psIIUg teaTsl
Speak, for Thy tears disturb me-vhat art thou :
/ Why dosi thou hide thy face yet weeping on ?
LOOK up oh Is il--ihat wan cheek aud brow =
a. IL -.