The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-03-25

w ha' WV you give me ter TINS ting
said She handing one to the bo~ipg clerk be-
hind the counter.
This nvery valuable" he answered. with
glance OF surprise. will hand il to Mr.
-"
THE ring is valuable. Madam, aud the set
ting SO peculiar ths, it would not sell readily.
So would rather not become the purchaser"
Alice took the ring, Lady D,nvor's gin in
happier dsys, aud held sacred when all orna-
ments had gone to gain them daily bresd,) and
with heavy sigh was departing, when fash
onable equipage drew up to the door, aud
party alighted. In the hurry Of the moment
Alice dropped il; one of the ladies picked ii
up. glanced first at her. then for moment on
the valuable baubls, aud gracefully presented
it and passed on and the young wife stole
from ihs crowded store TO her lonely home.
For three nights - Theatre had been
crowded with all the beauty aud fashion Of
London. Nothing was spoken of but Madame
IS singing, and on this nigh, she surpassed
herself; the applause. when she gracefully left
the stage. was deaieuing ng--dnd garlands and
flowers, rich aud rare, were showered upon il.
" You are gloomy to night, Courensy,' said
Blanche Trevor to Sir Louis Courrenay, her
ailian.ed suiIor la, Madame IS sing
ing won your heart for ! shall be jealous il
this absent fit continues. See, We are nearly
hone, and your Highness has not deigned TO
bestow one word upon me despite my woman $
wit and curiosity 10 read your thoughts"
mo, Blanche, she is a beautiful aud gifted,
but marvel II she is not wretched woman.
So young and lovely but with such sorrow
marked upon her brow. ] am strangely inter
esied in her; but-thst is not the csuse Of my
gloom. | have been trying 10 discover the
haunt Of my friend. Howard Morton, but as yet
my attempts have been fruitess"
~ hat. that old Lord Dynvor though he
is my uncle" exclaimed Blanche, with her
wonted impetuosity "but we are home; not
a word Of Howard before Mrs. Dalbourne, bu,
come TO me tomorrow. early"
Il wish you were again at Lord Dynvois
Dalboprne's cold looks. must move by rule
and laAk by rule, and even make love by rulc
in her starched up presence"
patience, patience, dear Courcnay shal
I | no, one day be mistress Of the broad lands q
! Dynvor, aud then we may roam the Wild wooc
free"
Blanche, Blanche despite the deep love
bear you, would never again look upon you
/ face in its marvellous beauty, did ] think yol
would become the usurper Of your cousin
just rights"
We'll, good night, Louis. and pleasant
dreams. shall yet dance gaiIy in Dynvor Halls
You are better to-day. Loves" and hlic,
smiled one of her own sweet smiles. The fr.
I that had wrcaibed her lips for many weeks
your eye has its own dark look, and you
hand burns not with fever as clasp it. Oh.
have much 10 be thankful for - aud sinking OF
her knees. the young wife poured ou, her sou
in prayer.
81 am better, Alice" murmured Howard II
fam, voice, 4" but weak still, and feel as II
had been in some long strange dream. Surel.
thi. is not our own small room. Every eom
fort seems to be here. and Injuries too" glsnc
ing at lie table by his bedside. An seem
30 STRANGE"
''Ob. Kind fairy has been with me IN m.
lionel watches, and shewered some Of her gol
den gifts into my baud. Rest easy. dearest
we've gold for present need. Sleep now, and
will. when you are stronger, solve this mystery
There was a large circle assembled IN Mrs
Dalbourne's drawing room. discussing the mer
IFS Of Madame s., tn, day after the last ap
ptsrsnce OF that star. She had come ss me
teor to dazzle awhile and then to sink into obli'
ion. Her dark beauty bespoke hor being o
warmer cline. and 'hs gift Of her ready SON
wa, enough TO mark wanderer from the iisl
ian land.
She reminded me OF one whom knew .
early youth" said Coutfensy IN reply to an oh
s.ratIon Of Lady Laeys.
She is perset--enehaniing :" cried one o
the gsnli.msn near. - could lose my hear
to one like her. for ther. i, intellect stanpe
, upon her beautiful face"
Where are you gong, Miss Trevor J" ask
ed Mrs. DslboYrne as Blanche entered equipp
ed for Walking. 81 think young ladies' shonl
fnd better employment than to be forever en-
gaged 10 these hi-elous pursuits"
q" an going to walk With Sir Loun Cou'
tenay, Madam" replied Blanche, her color ri'
: ing. and With something OF hsuiier in her mar
uu.
81 do no, approve Of young ladies' rslkin:
, unattended by som. more .lds'Iy person. an
. must insist upon Miss Ronson (her eomrsniO
4 and t"sd eat.r) accompanying you"
" Mise Tievsr esoaot be under better pro
ieeiIoB lhap that Of her intended husbso5, Mr.
Dslbournc, and az she ia her own mistress.
shall altogether decline Nj. Ron,sn's espoi'
ages" and With 1sshipg eye Louis ps
LBlsnehes hsnd within his arm and rIthdres.