The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-08-26

Meradih glanced with The irrssistabie comic
expression, he could instantly assume, at his
aunt. All doubt not vas most fsverably
reviewed Then turning 10 Emily with man
ner at once respectful and eonsiderais said.
Believe me. am most happy to meet you
here, Miss Sinclair; our acquaintance at the
Springs is one Of the iev reeollections love TO
cherish, for The sake Of its pleasant memories.
| trust the friendship there begun, will lose
nothing by nearer intimscy,'
Emily bent hsr hsad, but did no, reply ali.
what busy ,honghrs came knocking ., her heart,
laden with the memory Of the dead! Tho
mother she had lost came up before her, but
then, t-nderly, and as = true friend, had Msra-
diib ninistered 10 her wants in that trying time
and he lost nothing by the recollection. Per
chance he OWNED her feslings. for soh-
tened expression came over his sountenanre,
aud he spoke in a more subdusd, and geniisr
tone TO his uncle. Mrs. Morton was quick
observer wha, she saw save her pain; asd, as
usual. she lost all control over her temper; shs
spoke harshiy to Emily, contemporary to
Mcradiih; bnt by slroug effort he controlled
himself and made no reply. Mr.. Morton saw
all, as he had seen for years, in silence when
alone with his wife, he sndeavored to reason
with her on the folly Of her conduct. II che
feared an attachment between Emily and Mea-
dhh, vas she not taking the very course to pre-
cipi,ais measures Let the lady answer for
herself
Il have warned Emily against any prpos-
session 10 favor Of Merndith and / hare a
right in common grs'itudc TO expect my war
lug will be attended to-
Morton sighed heavily rs he reped:,
Remember Ella, told yon before adopting
L pily sincair that such connection would
not promote your own happiness or secure
hers. She is now your child, and mine also;
no Injustice must be done her; none shall be:
whatever lengths your uafortuns,s temper may
carry y"u in this affair you shall not bring sor-
row upon her inas.. L--]- D. -1-i---' -
li,ws; let the young people alone, and ten 70
one they they tire Of each other. bni IL yon ga.
cite COMMUNICATION Tor Emily 10 the mind OF
Mcradi,h you bring things 10 a crisis at once.
Oh II yon could bs induced to like him..
Like him. she answered, with glance Of
mingled scorp and bitterness, ike Meradith--
az! ! have eauss--wh'n his insoen' remarks
have been a source Of torture TO me; aud h's
base and petty interference has aliesaied my
husbands affections from me
mo Ella no = said Morton earnestly, III 10
not g, : true, ! have opposed your course OF
, conduct tn my nephew, believing it to DO most
:. unjust; he has been to blame, perhaps moro
than deem, but he Is young aud ihongh''sss--
forgive him, love, for my sake y and Morton
bent down and kissed her, ~hile his tors
vas Que Of mingled tenderness and sorrow.
He 10 the sole child Of my only sister. the on
Jy relative of mine that has ever asked for yoGI
sG.cti5n, grant it EIla-lst me tell M'radhh
you forgive him, snd viii be bis friend hersss'
tsrr
She bent her head down upon his arm, TO
4 conc cal the tears that started in her eysst but
her heart was Mnbborn though IL yearned With
tenderness for him; I cannot, she said; ask
any thing but that, aud oh! how gladly viii
grant IT,
: Morton eoldly released his arm from the
hand tha, elsspsd IL, Aod without speaking 'et
tho room. lie never, perhxps 10 his lie is't
more deeply wouned bis trust in his vita was
shaken; he doubted her love- Selfish he
D thought, how utterly selfish shs has proved
h,rselfv Yet st was not SO IL was the demon
Z Of IN III regulated temper that possessed her;
blinded he, reason, and sti6ed the exercise Of
: every woinsnly and gentle feeling. To What
! fearful consequences does temper, long indui-
e y.d iu, aad ungoverped in character, often give
r rise, Marx tba exclamation Of Mrs. Morton
e as her husband left her.
He thinks he will destroy my happiness
. that he will triumph over me, and irampls up
on me, let hin, bewarer and deep and deadly
: hate Of Mer,di,h mingled its DARK current With
II the stream Of troubled emotions that found
J place in her bosom.
J. Il was not lost upon Meradith, that each ad'
,,neinp day Mrs. Morton disIiked him more;
J. she was st no pains to conceal IL; and IS he '"
(; swerrd her with equal bitiernsss, he bes'n {"
o 6ud his position painful ore. Sdl the ''ms
Is 6.ed for hi. stay bad been t~o months, and q
hint 10 Mr.. Morton to shorten IL, had given him
o 90 much pain, his nephew feared TO speak more
= openIy: il seemed indeed doubtful IL Mr. Nor
ton really saw things as they ~ere. from his sp-
e psreniJ, unohserving aud total silence upon the
r subject. Cerainly. msrsdnh admitted With
:. wonderful facility every excuse for prolonging
}. hi. yint; there was powerful attraction IN the
;. winning msaners asd fair beauty Of Emily Sin
). clair; time ssemed 10 glide away uoiseiessy'
,s without impsuiug token Of his presence 10 oer'
q .sei.'.. Il -ss apparent 10 him thai Em'y
Of was constrained in presence Of Ms. Mooes :
~ bu, thsy were ofea alone together; aud Mr.
u, Nor on's presence was check spoa o" ""s
in she karsd wholly 10 set him at dsh'nee' 600
., hers ~ss moro o: plsssurs 10 He.s1iih ~ tue