The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-29

; Again the evening sun vas pouring ito war;
radiance over the autumn scene; again .;
Adel'ne by the window watching it declinin,
She Was lovely and serene. and seemed grad
uai'y recovering. Her mother gently ar
preached and kissed her forehead.
How is my dear daughter 7" she tsndsrl
inquired.
"Oh, WE'LL" whispered the maiden, sffec
tiona,ely embracing her neither. Then, ate
a pause, she added mournfully: "And ye
! how soon l must leave you.'
You imagine your illness mare .oriou. th,s
1t really n." said her mother in soothing tone
as she seated hsself near her.
deceive me not" said Adeiins 81 mr.
very 'll-bu'.' added she fsrsutly, God vii
help me-will he not p
lie will. indeed. my sweet daughter" re
Piled the Baroness Won Eiehbsrg, wipius the
tears from her eyes.
Just then in came Pauline she was follow ed
by the baron and the doctor
well. my fair patient" said the physician,
how are yeu TO day"
"Better-God be thanked :" said tho baron
e", aud Adeline smilingly confirmed her moth
er's answer.
The doctor began the usual examination,
which vas so satisfactory that he began to Jest
about tho young l,dy's ball dresses for the en-
Sang gay season.
All seemed rsjoieed At this favor,bls opnien
except tho baron (; he stoad lost in thou hi,
looking sadly and abstractedly upon tho glow
ING sunset. He was at length aroused from his
re'er'e by hearing the physician speak Of a
strange patient, To whom he had been called
only few days before.
" lilo s," said the doctor, "a young man
not thirty years old, an Enslishman, and i'm
msnsely rich. His missnthrophy closely vers.s
npon insanity; but was surprised to find him,
physically, entirely we'll As soon a. entered
his apartment, he bsgsn to ssk about different
kinds OF poison and their effects He saws the
present race Of men are so corrupt, that he in.
tends to nd the earth Of them by poisoning the
air and the water. To find out a poison for
III: !sSay very useful ~ purpose !. nov hi. neaou.
he sent for me-"
"He would prevent the necessity Of second
delnge," said the baron. smiling.
:" lie must be monster :" exclaimed Pau
line. Doctor. are you not afraid to 20 to him
alone 7"
Not at ALL" said the doctor. "On the con
frary. his rnsanthropy is the result OF his e1-
esssiye 5enevolence. His faithful servant in
formed me that the brave Sir William $50 he is
named) had spent his whole life in sndeavsrine
TO do good to his fellow creatures; that his
kindness has been abused--his brpevolsnce re-
warded with ingratitude-un,il bs had lost all
belief 10 the excellence Of human nature and
that to e1terminste the race. has now beeome a
darling project with him. Tho gloomy TEN.
permanent Of his nation has helped to nourish
this strange idea"
"Where does he lodge :" asked Pauline.
"On tho mountain road" answered the ply
sieian. Would you like to see this monster
am convinced tina, the sigh, Of your charming
face would put an end to his misanibropy at
least to his haired Of the fArsr portion Of the
human race"
Poor Pauline blushed at this compliment.
but added iimidly-" On the mountsin road
the water pipes that supply US come from the
mountains. Perhaps Sir William will begin
hi, mi.sn,hropic experiment upon them"
Here the baron laughed heartily.
BE not alarmed, dear Pauline" said the
doctor eon,oIingly; it ito be hoped be will
not carry it so far"
They conver,sd for scmo time about the
stranger. At length tho doetor took leave Of
the ladies. aud the baron accompanied him on,
Of the room.
81 have the best hopes" said the doctor when
they we're in tho snts-ehamber. Of the speedy
restoration Of tho lady Adeline; but ! musi beg
,ha, sho be carefully guarded against any ,gi'a-
ton or excitement. Ia the present state Of her
nervous system. the effect might be very preju-
dioial."
Dear mother" said Pauline. eosxiogly.
I'VE are again alone; do 10, mo bring in poor
little Emily--shs begs to see her dear Adele"
"Oh, pray do" said Adsliss; "'ufsy It will
no, hurt mo-"
"If,he will be quiet" 'sid her mother.
&" She i, generally so noisy. !, would disturb
you You may bring her in; but as soon IS
.h. becomes troublesome, I will send you both
out"
Pauline ran out. and soon returned. leading
by the hand Emily, the pet Of the family. q
child Of four yesn Old.
Come to me-" said Adslips. sftsetfonatsly.
4" What! sill you not give me one kiss"
Bu, III, child. contrary to her usual manner,
stood higb,sn.d and timid s,s dis,soes, Iees-
ing sadly Of her sick sister
Come, you we're so snsiou' to see your
ds,r Adsle; come to her." said Pauline.
esressins the child and drawing her chair near
sr
No sooner had Emily touched the pale. Geld