The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1841-01-20
SELECTED TALES.
From te Boston Ereaing GG-ene.
i0LINE,
The Carpenters Daughter.
sY MISS NJ. MILES.

IL was cold winter evening. but the shut
ters were closed, the fire burning, aud the rich
astral lamp throwing its soft light upon the
crimson draperes and splendid furniture Of a
drawing room in one of the largest mansions in
New York. Alone, and with her bead resting
upon her hand, was lady, pas, the prime Of lie
There was thought, anxious thought throned
upon her lofty brow, aud her lip cutlrd ever
and anon, as II some bitter feeling was wiring
ing her heart. Tho door bell nruug, ard start
ias from her reverc. sho exclaimed
My husbands ring And now how to tell
him OF the failure OF our fond hopes Oh
Eustace Eustace how have YOU disappeint-
ed rs. Bat ! mus, ell him all. bitter as is the
task
/ What. all aIene' > asked Mr. Trevor, upon
why are not Emile and Marion hcrel They
are wont to welcome me home after my afternoon
walk. never saw my home look so lonely.
Emile and Marion are AT Mrs. Craig's, and
Eus,ace'--heie the mothers voice failed and
she turned away.
What is this, Elizabeth! Something has
happened when even your forttude gives way.
DO not Keep me in suspense. Where is Eus-
lace =
Where he has often been Of late when our
frcSidc has been deserted spending hour after
hour the slave, the willing slave, Of a Young girl
ol sixteen, the daughter of old Belrou the car
peu;cr. She is said to be beautiful, and Eusrice
with his romance, has become infatuated with
her. lie has told me this day in his firm, calm
tone, that II is his intention 10 marry loline
Belton, and depu,ized me TO inlnrm you of the
same. have reasoned, persuaded, but all in
vain, aud for the first time in his life he left me
in anger, declaring that unless we consent TO
receive her as daughter, his fathers roof shall
no longer shelter him
Never" exclaimed Mr.. Trevor, vehement
/ ". Though he is my only son. ye, would |
rather see him beggar than welded TO one so
obscure
That snch would be your answer we'll
knew; aud now let MS concert measures 10 a.
vert the evil from our housc. This is youthful
inialuauon, aud we must weave some chain to
bind him to his home. You know my fiiend
Mrs. Kirby has daughter, sad TO be surpas-
slngly lovely, aud with a gift Of song that Wins
all hearts | intend inviting her here for a
month. and trust to the enchaotress TO break
this SPELL
/ Hush! here arc the girls = and Mr.. Tce-
vor raised his finger in warning manner, as
two beautiful beings bounded into the apart
ment.
Z Dear Papa, how pale you look = exclaimed
Marion Trevor, generous hearted girl Of sew
entceu. / know you have been listening 10 all
these sad tales about or dear EUs,ace; but
lie would never love any one who was not both
GOOD and Intellectual. saw Mss Bolton once.
She is beautiful and you know wc should not
be Obliged to notice her famiIy--besidcs she
has 40 near relations but her fuher and some
shines have thoush, he might te reyerenced,
his looks arc so venerable
Mrs. Trevor started rom her seat, and draw
ine Lerscfto her full height confronted her
daughter. Well. Mauoo, after this TRADE IN
favor Of these plch.~ns, ! should no, wonder i
YOU were to select yours.'i. from III" lower
grade, Of life. \ fue THO. you and Ens'acc,
aud THIS ow-Joru grti, "Ouid maze. Let me
not hear her "anc breathed agHn ~ M pres
succ'
Dear mother you are not wont 10 speak 50
haishIy, aud thh Is The hr'i unHind "of1 you
ever gave me IN your iIie' yon' always 50 ISL
aud the sweet girl wound her arm around
the proud Lady u'I her voice s'l'sned "' SIC
said