The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1841-12-16
battered by mr. confusion, and listened with

by M confusion, and listened with
TO the disordered expressions
which escaped my lips, showing loo plainly |
the admiration felt, and the impression Der
charms had made upon me.
This interview fixed my destiny forever.
Every obstacle disappeared before my pas I
sion, which absorbed my whole being send
from that moment, resolved TO devote my
days and nights TO study, Ihas ! nigh, be. |
ccme lees unworthy Of the happiness 10
which | aspired, Every day iognd some
preIext for visit TO The piclure'dealer's.--
| always had some lr,llins piesentto Auro
"a, or some object OF taste upon which to
ask her advice. 1t was the season Of flow.
ors. and constantly presented her with
buuuuets Of the rarest nnd oaosl beautiful
sort, to .hich my friends frequently cna
bled me 10 add complimentary sonnet, or
song, composed BY them, but Of which ]
had all tue credit. soon perceived that
ny gifts aud attentions were not indiIeren;
to her, and frequently surprised the beauti.
;al girl with her eyes fixed u9sn me with
an expression of tender interest.
In this manner six months passed rapid.
" away. The engnvers, intent upon The
tull Accomplishment. :. their revenge, were
fearful by too muck precipitation, to endan'
ger the completion OF their object. Every
oyempg they required OF nle an exact &c.
count Of the events of the day; and appear
cd so entirely satisfied with my conduct, that
they even furnished me with more money
than needed 0ne day received for.
nal invitation from the pic!ura.deaer 10
grand ieie al his country seat. which sus
pected was principally in my honor..-
When | arrived there, was received by
his proud and beautiful daughter with SO
much consideration, and sae bestowed upon
me SO many kind aud delicate attentions,
4 that entirely overcome by her charms,
heightened by the brl!IIancy Of her dress,
seized the first moment OF our being
alone, TO pour forth feelings | could no loa.
ger control; and throwing myself at har
feet, offered her my hear; aVS hand
She accepted my proposals with dignity
and composure but tear which escaped
her downcast eye convinced me, Iha; pride
was not the only sentiment that agitalcd her
heart. saw that was beloved
! Having deceived the daughter as TO my
birth, it was now necessary to blind the
(aiher with respect to my fortune. Nor
vas this difficult; FOR, having little pena
iration or suspicion, ne gave full credence
10 my false story. told him my father
resided upon the estate III Dluphiny but
his age and lulirmities were such as 10 pre-
vent his being present at my marriage, al
though he gave his entire and wiling assent
to it. endeavored, in some degree, TO
ease my conscience by the resolution had
/ formed to accept no dover, declaring that
my fortune was too large 10 think Of IN
creaslng it BY wlle's portion. Before the
end of the conversation, we came 10 an ex.
ceIlent understanding, IS left to him all the
settlements aud money transactions only re.
q1esting him as our mutual families were
distant from Lyons, and could not be pres
! en-! at the ceremony, TO avoid all unneces-
/ sary publicity IN our marriage, which il was
decided should take place IN two weeks.
With difficulty | tore myself from Anro.
ra, aud FASTENED TO Lyons, to inform my
friends hat our drama was nov approach.
ing ~ conclusion. related al! that pass
ed they embraced me with delight and DO
slowed such praises, that without q good
share Of vanity, might have thought they
were rldiculing me. Their conduct, how
ever, convinced me they were sincere
/ Their desire for revenge upon the haushty
girl, seemed 10 become more eager and OK
irayagan, as il was about 10 be grallGed.-
! Ia order 10 confirm the delusion Of holh
father and daughter. they Immediately scot,
in my name, TO my mistress, bsauliul
bouquet, accompanied By watch, brace.
let's, Jewelry, and lace of the finest quality.
Towards the cad Of tue week the marriage
contract was drawn up, 70 which took
care 10 sign my true namo, precaution
which was IN the end Of the greatest service
10 me.
! had deceived Aurora, shanefclly de.
ceiycd her, it is true but Heaven 10 my
witness, il was not without the deepest re-.
morse When al her side. could think
oely Of her. When With my gay friends,
their good humor, their wit, and agreeable
manners, and the state Of dependence in
y h.ch lhey held ne the instructions aud "a,
wore they had SO freely bestowed upon me ;
the many kind services | had received frooi
them all combined TO take from me the
power Of reflection. | could scarcely real.
ne The present, or look forward TO the lu
ture. Butt the solitude Of my own cham
Der, passion aud sophsIry gave way 10 des.
pair and remotse and looked with dis.
mag upon the frightful prospect before me
When pictured 10 myself my beautiful
Aurora, undeceiged and conducted to my
wretched abode, the only one | possessed !;
shen thought Of those fair and delicate
hands condemned TO perform the mos. meni
al Offices, and prepare the scaniy meals for
our daily support when felt that so much
grace and beauty, Il; TO adorn palace, was
doomed heuceforlb 10 be buried IA my faith.
ar'e taiscrah la hut sfarted With horror