The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1841-01-20

with some pretence, TO The dwelling of Mr.. Bel
ton, aud pleased with the intelligence aud in
tegri,y Of the good old man. aud iaeinaied by
the simple mndedness and sweetness of his
lovely daush,cr, he repeated his visiIs until he
felt that
iic bad ne life. no being, bu, in her
aud there, as she moved IN the light of her hlial
affection around her only parent, did he in
wsrdiy vow that 30 other than loline should he
his bride. lie told her father Of hi, intention
Of educating her 10 iill that staton--and Mr.
Beliou, proud Of the honor. was willing 20 trust
his treasure TO one 80 universally respected aud
loved.
ltwas evening, and Mr.. Bolton was taking
his usual nap, seated before The glowing FIRE in
his small. but neat and pleasant paror,--loliue
was AZ handsome piano. which was not out OF
place even there. She had mastered difficult
on her cheek rs a well known step drew near
The door opencd, and Eusace Trevor enter.
cd with a flashing eve, and brow, upon
which still rcsledt the trace OF angry emotions
lolinc sprung from her seat. and for n momcn,
grew pale as she met his sazc, bot as the
sterness melted away, and a smile wrcahcd his
lip. the color rushed back TO her check, and she
extended her hand
oh Mr. Trevor, how glad | am to SEQ YOU;
but YOU absolutely startled me. you looked 50
angry-surely, | have not offended YOU > and
she gazed uquirngly in his face.
Offended me, Ioline why should YOU think
SO YOU who know norhlng of The worlds hol.
low heariedncss. No ] come to you for com
fort when my spirit is weary. All! see that
you have tried 10 meet my wishes in practising
rha, piece. VIII you sing it to me now ?
loliue bushcd-'l hardly dare before one
who is so good Judge; but know YOU will
forgive il do not sing it correctly
No excuses, interrupted he, playfully, aud
leading her 10 the instrument; want the
charm OF music for the troubled waters of my
snul This er-nns'
Simple and sweet was the air, and the voice
Of that young aud beautiful being gushed forth
in song I'LL tho whole room was filled with mel
ody. Evca the old man reused from his slum-
iace it was with proud satisfaction that he
cazed upon her face, and felt that he had dis
covered the pearl thai lay hidden from vulgar
eyes. Ills lip quiyered he Thought Of the
unjust feelings Of his naughty family, and as he
met the half bashGul look with which she iuin-
ed to him Tor praise when the soug was over
he stopped and imprinted \ kiss Lightly upon
hcr sunny brow. In moment the crimson
stained both check and forehead, and starting
TO her feet, she exclaimed
Mr. Trcvorn and rhcn covering her (ace,
burst into tears. In moment Eusllce was A.
ware Of bis imprudeucc, Tor he had determined
to make no declaration to her until his mother
should consent to receive her as q daughter,
but it was too iale-aud gently drawing her to-
wards bcr father he said, Mr.. Belrop, plead
my case wirh this foolish girl, and tell Gcr that
Eustace Treyor would no, willingly offend her
Tor the world. No loline. dearest aud here
before your vcnerated Parcut. may not ask
you to bcsrow your hani upon hln who las so
long loved you ,
'Wha, say yon, my child ? inquired Mr.
Dci,on, for her face was oo~ hidden on his
shoulder, Shall he be to you
More thau brother and your next to God 2
when this worn spirit is at rest. Speak. dear
one; can give you to him in lnil confidence
ol his worth and noJIcurs''
Ioiino murnurcI lcw words, and theu MI
Bcllon resigned her band, which he had held 10
Trevor saying. God bless yon LoIl-mdy lie
deal wnh you, Mr.. Trevor as you deal gently
and kindly with my mo,hcrie,, child, and o.
vercome With his feelings he passed from the
room to Uhne he might
poar ont his ,onI in pragef'
lli up. and The soIud, Of mirlh and re"rlry re-
sounded through the spacious apartments
There the ,!ieei, Of beauty wed with the rich
rci rose IN her hsit, as the homage Of some
DARK eyed one Was rendered at her shune-and
here the broad intellectual brow oil genius VAS
contrasting beautifully with lbe arch smile OF
some sweet girl who wa5 floating through the
nazcs Of the graceful waltz. Apart from the
careless crowd Icart Que, to whom Tie goddess
Of beauiy had given her most ti'laut costus.-
She was with.ut ornament, save Que diamond
star 10
-. Light III. midnigh, 0f Der hair
and The large foil black eyes would ever aud
anon sparkle With meuin.nt, or droop beneath
their superb la,hes. Seldom was 1t that Con
stance krby mingled with the dancers. but re.
tired to some quiet corner she drew around her
a circle Of chosen ones
.''vhUsc cOnycrse light
Mace o. element, In which her Wit
Fissh'd like the lightning
She bad engaged Evsiaoe. (sho at bis faith.
sfs e,pres, command had no, absentsd himself
on this evsning, when his Youngest sister was