Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-04-14


contact with any one, until / could IalIy nv
nerves little. Could effect this. had not
much to fear; for, from my peculiar tempera-
ment, my whole life was more or less a disci-
pine self-repression, was in the habif.from
NEARLY period, of attending to the effect OF
every feature OF my face, and controlling all ex-
preston into careless and Indifferent vacancy.
As wished, | met no one but the servant,
who conducted me TO my room. Lord A.
was out upon he grounds, and the Young
pair' q felt another cutting pang at the ex-
pression) were out walking together. knew
they had returned, and thought it likely that
Edward would come to seek me. Nor. was
mistaken he presently knocked at my door.
The sight of Edward panied me infensely.
But for this at least was nerved; and though
l Showed some slight emotion, vet j got over
this first meeting pretty well. To prevent all
dangerous ailuslon, lost no time In commune
eating to him the circumstance of nv uncle S
will having been brought to me by the off,
clousness of O'Roorke, who imagined that
would have availed myself of tito defrsnd him
OF his right. | found it impossible to utter the
lying tale had planned, SO contented myself
with adding that O'Roorke had disappeared
mysterlously soon after. In ydHir fathers face
and form there was a strong resemblance TO
my uncle. had never noticed it before and
as gazed lnvoluntarily upon ais noble coun-
tenance, thus bearing upon it the seAllblsuce Of
the dead, felt strong controlling awe.
My brother grasped ny hand in silence
the tears rose into his eyes. We remained
without speaking for time. thought he
prayed in silent gratitude.
~ -~,,5o,n,oSa -, =.
to dress and though wished him away, vet
| contrived to keep tolerably clear of all dan
gerous topics. We had each our motives for
reserve. / had brief interview with Lord Al. +:
but with him | was at ease. He was a man
of the world, and saw all things according to
his interest.
Eleanor received me with formal kindness.
hardly touched her hand when new pang
rushed upon my guilty spirit. feltas if | were
a tiend OF darkness, standing rebuked before
the countenance of an angel Of light There
was subdued sadness upon her lovely face,
which interpreted into a sense of the humil.
lation and indignity she suffered in having her
self sacrificed to one so unworthy. Alas it
was not altogether fancy. The lovely girl
was aresigned and silent sufferer.
will endeavour to shew briefly the occur
rences of the next few days at Casilecorragh.
The Hon. Henry DC returned from the
Continent, where he had been for the last wear
He was high-mihded youth, of manly, vet
reserved and retiring character much repu-
ted for talent. OF all the persons had been
accustomed to meet in society, he was the per
son whom found to be most disagreeable and
difficult of approach. He was the ardent friend
of Edward, and could scarcely repress his in
dignation at the sacrifice of his sister to me.
To myself his bitter and acrimnnius tone Of
sarcastic courtesy was hardly subdued by the
Disappearing looks, and ! doubt not, remon-
strances of his father: and as caught now
and then the penetrating CLEAN Of his dark eye
rolling away from my hurried glance, l couIC
not resist the impression that a restless and re-
solved enmity was like the bloodhound, wind
leg upon my guilty track.
You can easily conceive how unlavourabl,
to the purpose of my visit were all these pain
full impressions. My department was quite in
consistent with the character in which stood
Day after day walked alone with hcr-siIen
reserved, and wretchedly embarrassed-unt
she herself showed evident indications Of sur
prise. EdN ard and her brother went over +
| Marlborough for a few DAYS. During thi; tim
/ L
ardice, and each morning resolved to put a
end to this painful and Illuminating situation.
7 At last IL mustered desperation-the tria
could be no longer suspended. Her brothe
had returned from Ballyborough over night an
] felt that would not for worlds abide any fun
| Their exposure to the pains and the perils ofsuc
an equivocal position. | resolved to depriv
myself of ali retreat from my purpose, and in
fmedIateIy after breakfast ! apprized Eleano
that | desired a communication with her. Sh
turned deadly pale, but without any seemn
embarrassment, assented. After thoughtfl
pause. she added, that i'll would await Der in
walk which lay few hundred PAGES before tn
door, that she would join me presently. no.
thought myself in smooth water at last. [ fe
nv strength and confidence increased by I'll
effort had made; and with light steps and
beating breast, sought the appointed walk.
The walk was one which would in gent
curvature round a close young wood, so as [
lose SIGHT of the house after few PAGES. FC
: half an hour walked back and forward on til
planning speeches of entreaty, profession,cra
itude, and working myself into the suitab
mood. At the end of this time, heard
, quick step from cross walk: ''it must be she
: thought 1.-The Hon. Henry O'C-- sto
before me.
In the expression of his countenance all a
pearance of emmy or storm had disappeare
: but in its place there was sottened look,
/ STRONGLY expressive of pity and the relentlng
d a generous mind, that must confess It alarm
me muce more deeply. The expressions oft
: face were to me language ineligible
i words-and was at once prepared for son
,,o,,- t,1-4. of NV yVaVATard destiny.
Joseph" said he, 8 am under the pal
I full obligation to tell you, that youcannot ma
nv nv sister, until certain suspicious circnI
stances which have come to my knowled
shall be thoroughly explained. | was thundf
7 struck; but my first impulse was to look
: round with an anxious glance. He answer
g the look, " Eleanor will not come--she kno'
L all advert TO, and sent me here"
e aWhat are the facts to which you allude
If said |, with considerable effort.
e .Tbe facts,'' he answered gravely, " are
: my possession: and until fix upon the coui
Y winch I am TO pursue, I cannot explain furth
If do not wish to injure you; but cannot CT
y sent to the sacrifice of my sister; nor vii
Y allow Edward, who has her affections, to
| wronced.n | affected to starts Edwar
said |. with tone ofsurprise, !" he never 5
e So" "IIe is too generous said Henry; d
d YOU have acted honestly by him, and you
k his brother-I therefore wish to save you
G First, let me ask, are you willing to resign
It pretensions TO her who never must be your
: al resign her freely had | Known
= falsenood died in my throat. I" Well Z
z your word. Now, let me tell you, that su'
z cions of a very horrible nature are afioat,wh
y concern you nearls they have reached J
9 uncle Peter, who is coming over toinyestlg