The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-01-08

The dance was just over. aud Agnes man
ling with exercise and beauty. was led to a Sc
amid an involuntary murmer Of applause.
throug of admirers crowded arouod her, ar
among the youthful. more than one bero
silver hairs passed the homage of complinien
that would be6t the proudest court. Her par
ner had hurried for refres shmenfs. when lieutei
ant Harman caught his arm and begged az II
PRODUCTION.
=. You. Harrnan no, you are too d
good looking"
Selfish Lii you would have my eiern'
gratitude remember my name is not Harma
Don't ask Observation-Disclosures the as Brow
Smith. Jones-any thing"
Aha, come aiong will immediate sell
bat those are odd names for Frenchman."
"De Melville, them" said Charles, laugh
DE Melville was introduced. At thar name
Agnes look cd up; there was something OF d..
appointment in her ewes, yet she might We
have been mistaken. II was six years since sh
saw the lover of her childhood, and six year
bring many changes. Charles was taller nov
dces.el en- naititdire. and. iu keeping with II
profession Of arms he wore a superb mousiaeh
and whiskers his complexion had n souihfo
tint, his expression was ssddencd. and his maj
n-r the calm hiui~ur of one who has seen an
ob.-rved the world Embarrassed amid pro
fusion Of complimrnfs, rhe ndiue A lnes replir
wrrs confused. and Harpan. with high hrr
aIroi'n-ss. sou.h' her hand for the ens'IIn
d,ncc lit thriIlei "a he led hrr triumphan'ly
the floor There WIS curl Oh her lip of soni
inward delight: for she had heard hi. voice.
What Disguise can haiar III. eyes of love. rs
p~cially when those Eyes belong to a woman ?
Agnes Woo1viile was nearly srvrotsen-s
hzif blown rose. shrinking i" its fret tmid glance
IN rhe beautiful world yet smiling through it,
bushes. Alone with her. in the volnptuous
dance. where their hand, msf so often. and her
every smile and word were his. the happy flar
man was inspired. The ease and briispcy O.
his conversation astonishei himself and spell.
hound his partner. Her girlsh hesitation van.
ishei al the magic This elegant address. and
her sweet low lansh was less often checked by
blush. Her whole snuI SEEMED To revel in
its first glad taste Of new delight. aud uncon-
sciouSlv her tones were thrilling. and her looks
wore bssful tenderness fresh from an artless
heart.
The honrs fed on their !ightest wings. and
Agncs were walking in the spacious garden Of
the festal mansion. Many others had ESCAPED
from the hraied room. and from every walk
merry voices were ringing in chaste or broker
French and Spanish. II was wintrr--if such
a name can be given TO the hazy slunber
ofthe seasons ip that sunny r'imc--the air WAS
mild and the rising moon shone as soft on the
jsw-iled tres.es Of the belle and the lace Of the
military, as when pearlins the orange bios
soma.
Harman and his lovely charge were anoat on
the wizard curren, Of talk. They cullrd the
choicest flowers that pcrfnmcd It's banks and
~reathed each Others brows. Tiny tasted The
tempting huit that overhung. and gathered
the rarest gems on the fountain floor. 1t was
the feast OF reason"-no not reason. that cool
closet reason. that eSac, matter Of rule and
measure Of causr and effect--it was passions
feast and the flow Of soul. o, there is spell
Of deep deliciousness in the converse Of kindred
souls. more powerful far than heavenly mu-
sic
As YET no al'usion had heen made To their
former delightful intimacy. Now that they
had drawn OUT .earh others powers in the bril-.
liant play Of mind each feared thar the other
had forgotten. at is time" thought Charles
and he quvercd with dread lest the precious
prize might escape.
How strange" he began. With an air Of
sentiment. is The harmony VI names aod ma.
lures II was abeautilul idea 10 give language
and poetry Ia flowers: music they had already J
Who that hears the name Of lilv. does not as. !
sociaie il al once with music and loveliors,i- !
Agnes WooariIle there is melody in those
gentle syabIes that has fingered on my ear for
six long years: it has foaied in my dreams, and
in the moont watch I've caught its harmony
from the signing waves, and fancicd Peri was
singing near. Was this not 4 lay Of delight.
sung by the minstrel Hope TO the soul. when
II was troubled at dark futuriry! One Of that
worshirped name did once minister to my sick
ness; she was then a child--but how lovely
she must have grown now, and very beautiful
- IpV0f nj sha
wife,
The girl looked up. Would you kaow [
her know"
Yes. among thousand" /"
wicked laugh rang on the air.
Ihen,' said Aenes, II must presume tina,
you c,n nv Acquaintance"
On. rapture it is--you are my little
~f- I" >
'Ho~ very well done =. wirkedly exclaimed
the eid "anl when did You ger the name of
DE Melville, sit Oh that had changed
mine. tool" ~ ..s-
Forgiv. me. my lily: it was love tha,
taught the fraud. Yon have not foruo,t.ar
"No-but you don't deserve H." L
Asnes. sweetest" h. passionaiely spoke.
" our prsnise shall bc'rei.emed!" a.
This, sctt hand slightly returned the prs..
sure of his, .and Hsrman murmnred +" nav hui.
wife as Ne printed loves halIoweJ seal On bsr
lips. - ''' '''
Let ne CO." whispered the blushins Girl,
and the lovers. silent and happy in the treasure
OF each other, songht the lighted halls again
Aeey. my pus.. il is late, and I have ibe.r
looking for yson," said = rosy old gentleman.
slightly bowling TO Charles, -. 80 ''"'
Mr. llarmanf'' - .'7f 'N, ~"'o"
:" Why. bless me--so il i.! Hurr.h. my
yenng sdveaturer, I'm delighted 10 see Won
Young Harmsu warmly greeted hi, s.r.r. 4
Gus friend. and the happy old gentleman, ,b,nts
To- champagne, ratified and asked a thou.,na
qnesiions. '---.' .s'.'''
Tome. cone-so home with us this y.rv
night. he said. as Charles was r,juct,a,ly Il
handing ing his Own Agnes into the earraige.
nat no !-tfren; to- morrow, at No.-St