Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-26

WELL.
"You are far more sanguine, as to the re-
suit, dear Edward, than am," said Mary !:
5" / have little hope myself OF succeeding with
nv father. know his feelings so well on this
point. that tremble lest have sinaned be-
yond forgiveness. One thing, here, in the
presence Of those that are SO dear, solemnly
declare, though my heart may be crushed, new
er to unite nv destiny to one his judgment dis
approves. should feel a solitary outcast,
even with him SO tenderly love, without a
fathers blessing
We shall have it, dear Mary, we shall
have your fathers blessings" exclaimed Ed
ward, pressing her to his.bosom, for God will
reward so flial and dutiful daughter. shod
feel myself to be a wretch were to corrupt
such purity, or wish you, for my sake, TO sac
rifce his peace"
| We pass over the last two or three hours the
| lovers passed together. The clock had told
the departure of midnight before they separa-
rated. Who could blame them for lengthen-
| ing out an interview that was to be their last
| for months and perhaps forever?
81 leave you, dear Mary" said Edward, at
| length rising to 90, - in obedience to the COM
mands of my father. If God prosper me
shall soon again be with you. Cheer up my
| love, and remember my motto is ''brighter
days will come."
When Edward arrived in London, he has
tened to fulfil the object of his voyage and put
his business in train for speedy adjustment.
DAYS seemed to him weeks and Mary could
not have doubted his love had she known there
was none in that great metropolis who could
eclipse her beauty in the eyes of him she SO
fondly loved. In about three weeks the bust
ness which took him to London was settled.
Mr.. James was preparing to return home.
when one night, at a late hour, the cry OF Ere
resounded through the long halls Of the Hotel
in which he lodged. In an instant all was
alarm and confusion. He enquireJ what part
of the building was on fire, and was told that
the eastern wing was all in flames. He has
tened to the scene OF danger. which appeared
to be entirely forsaken. Nearly soffocated
with smoke he returned to retrace his steps,
when a wild scream arrested his attention,
and the next instant he beheld young aud
beautiful female in her night dress rushing
through the flames.
"Save, oh save him, for heavens sake,"
she exclaimed, s. save my sick husband, he is
perishing who, who will rescue him %
Il will" said Mr.. James, "but do not on
your peril attempt to follow me.'
In an instant he was lost to sight, but direct
ly reappeared, bearing in blanket the body OF
the helpless being ne had been the means Of
snatching from an untlmely death. He has
tened TO his own room and deposited his bur-
den on the bed, and was administering resto-
ratives, when lis servant informed MIN titat
| the fremen had succeeded in pulling down the
eastern wing and were rapidly extingushing
the flames.
1--WE have nothing now to fear" said Mr..
| cd Wi al
partly shrunk behind the curtains, to conceal
her thiny clad person." but you are cold,"
| said he. as he threw his own cloak around her,
| "pardon my neglect"
son. she exclaimed, bursting into tears :
g talk not of neglect. You have been every
thing to US. You have saved the life Of my
poor husband, and an age Of gratitude is ours"
Edward now left the room to seek for rest
| in another apartment. To sleep was impossi-
Bile. The excitement Of the past hour had
| been SO great that his nervous system was
completely unstrung, and he passed the night
| in listening for some alarm. After breakfast
| he fastened to the room of the invalid, to en-
qure for his health. Mos. joyfuly was he
greeted by both husband and wife, who now
appeared to have recovered from the alarm Of
| the past night. In the course Of conversation,
| Mr.. James mentioned that he was on the point
| of starting for America.
"Wben does the vessel sail 7" inquired the
lady anxiously.
"Ths afternoon at four o'clock" replied
Mr.. James, ''and | should like before ] say
| adieu, to become acquainted with the name of
those feel SO deep an interest in"
sour name is Levingston," said the gentle
man. "And yours, sir!"
"James."
"Wel, this is remarkable. A Livingston
and James to meet under circumstances tina,
have bound them together by cords that death
alone can sever!''
Long and interesting was the communion OF
that morning. All was told. The gentleman
he had rescued was the long absent brother of
his own Mary. The tale of love was revealed,
and Edward persuaded to wait one week lon
ger, that they might return together to their
native land.
Il shall send dispatches to my father by
the vessel in which yon expected TO sail, this
afternoon" said Mr.. Levingston, Sand if he
has any love for his only son, he must receive
us as brothers,
We now hasten back to Mary Livingston.
After the departure of Edward. New York had
lost its attractions for her. Mrs. Nj re-
turned home with Mary. She INDUCED strong
hopes of influencing her father in favor of Mr..
James, and inducing him to consent to his I'M
ion with her sister. Bet she was destined to
be disappointed. MIR. Levingston would not
even listen to her. Ringing the bell, lie order
ed Mary to be summoned to his presence.
When Mary entered the room. her eye fell
instantly beneath the steady gaze of her father.
81 have sent for you'' said he, S to express
my deep displeasure at your conduct. and my
utter adherence for the Imam who could impose
upon such child as you. Your sister says