Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-12-02
NUMBER 40.

strongly than ever the wretchedness of
her fate, and the unmanly folly Of my own
course. 1t was not the reverse Of fortune
which lamented; for in truth ! had ex.
perienced none. Born and br, in pover-e
lty, was infatuated 10 its wants and
could bear with all its privations but my
full heart taught me, but too sensibly,
tina, | could never bear that grief which
springs from indifference and contempt in
the cherished object ofour love the most
bitter which falls TO the lot of humanity.
| could not endure to lose forever that ten
derness SO necessary 10 happiness, nor
bear to read coldness and dsdain in those
eyes which once beamed upon me with
confidence and affection. Nor was this
all. new not, that even this would be
the extent of punishment. Might not
deep aversion and contempt take the
place of indifference And even if hated
by her whom aaored, what right had
TO complain My conscience told me
had none My deep remorse aided to
my torture, but could bring me no relief.
Was not the cause Of all her misior-
tunes Had not cast dark cloud over
the brilliant horizon OF her lile' Had not
brought sorrow upon the brightest days Of
her youth Ia short, was | not the un-
fortunate cause Of her wretchedness T.
Perhaps in her despair she might seek an
asylum in tho grave; perhaps with her
last breath she would pour curses upon my
head; or, If in pity she granted mo gen.
erous pardon, such pity, such pardon,
would be more painful than reprcach--
moro hear.-rending than her maledc-
ton. ] was almost frantic with these
narrowing thoughts, which made the bed
upon which had sought repose, place
of torment, where in vain courted shor.
oblivion ofmy woes.
To increase the evils Of my situation,
long-continued rain had inundated the road
to Montilemart, and rendered il impossible
for several days, which prevented me
from sending there for a carriage, as had
intended, to convey Aurora to more
comfortable and less humiliating lodging.
You will believe tina, made frequent in.
quiries after my unfortunate companion
the replies were satisfactory, and my at
teniions were received with some ac-
Acknowledgement. was even told that
should be admitted to see her the next
day; that she exertcd HERSELF and dis
played strength Of character, q 6rmness
and courage, under the cruel crcum-
stances in which she was placed, which
would astonish and coniound her heartless
enemies. All this was told to me, how
ever, with such an air Of mystery, that it
gave me no comfort, and the next day
found me again filed with horror and dis
may. The fatal interview appeared more
dreadful than death itself; and | was
seeking for some pretex: by which to de-
fer it, when the door Of my chamber
opened, and Aurora stood before me.
threw myself at her feet, aud seized her
hand, bathed il with tears. She gazed
upon me for some time in silence, then
bidding me rise, said, with an air Of dig
nifty and pride, which nothing could over.
come: "You have deceived me, cruelty
deceived me, and must be aware that
my pardon depends upon the course you
may henceforth pursue. lf any senti.
ment Of generosity remain in your heart
If you do not wish to heap new misfor-
tunes upon your Wellington will not seek
to take advantage of the title you have so
unjus,ly acquired. The curate's niece
offers me an asylum in her uncle's house,
| have accepted it, as il accords with my
situation and duties. You can see me
there, when you please and we can
then, with more calmness, consider the
best mode Of relieving ourselves from our
present painful position, and arrange our
future plans. You may trust to my hon.
or for the faithful guardianship of yours"
The man who loves is always sangune.
A kind expression from the woman he
adores, is sufficient to Danish uneesiness
from his mind. In spite Of the studied
calmness of Aurora's manner, my faith
was strong in her good intentions and
did not reflect that il would have been
more natural for her to have overwhelmed
me with reproaches. For some daysI
retained the hope of pardon; for ! saw
her smile as traced out the plan Of such
a life as my fond affections suggested.
How indeed could conceive, after the
agony had endured, that my cup Of bit.
terness was not yet full, and that there
was in reserve for me grief still more
fatal
One morning, about week after our
arrival, when dreams OF happiness had
prolonged my sleep to a later hour than
usual, my father entered my room, and
my laziness, presented me with
two letters. The handwriting OF one was
unknown to me. opened the other,
which was IRON my friends at Lyons, and
ran thus: s
ave are so well satisfied with you,
and our revenge upon the proud Aurora
has been so completely accomplished, that
!, is but Just we should remember tho
adroilness and good faith by which you
have insured our success. You are no
longer fitted to dwell in the class in which
you were born and we have great plea.
sure in being able 10 offer You the means
If extricating yourself from your present
without taxing your gratitude
90 far, as we can be useful 10 you with.
,ut injuring ourselves. When urged OH
BY our desire Of revenge, you are aware
hat we each contributed one thousand
crowns in aid Of your plan: you have
scarcely expended one-third Of this sum;
he rest is placed at your disposal, IN the
hands nc n notary of this rilv who is Iea-