The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1841-09-11

a mother, and the confidence Of an elder
sister.
On certain summer day Adcinc La
Roche was seated in room opening on e
lawn which sloped to the river. BY he's
side, and close by her slider, was man
youthful and handsome. lie held one Of
her hands clasped in his, was looking
with most impassioned air into her
face. Her eyes were cast down, and the
slightest suspicion of blush was upon
her check. The blush would have been
dccper-but it was situation she was
somewhat used to. They loved each
other.
sand you fear, George, that mamma
would never CONSENT" said Adelnc, con-
linuinga colloquy that had been proceed
ing, heaven knows how long; for in
such cases (Tm told hours are like min
ut"s.
# fear it much," said George Trevor;
"what pretentions have |? A man OF
wealth and consideration like Mr.. Crorlon
may hopc-but can. hope for moth
ing"
''Ila! ha! you are Jealous" said Adeline,
looking up and smiling archly, 'sDo you
CIst list me then2"
No, dear Adelmc, il Decd" replied
George; II do believe that your heart is
mine only; but say if have not cause for
suspccting that Mr.. Crolon is my
rival, and that your mamma layours
hinge
Now you mention it," said Adeine: Il
will confess to you that | am very mis-
cradle on this account. Ever SINE we
first met Mr. Crofion at that horrid ball he
has been cternaIly at the house. lie
must perceive how coldly | receive
him?'
And how does Madame La Roche re-
ceiyc himl' said Trevor.
"Ah, too wellH replied Adeline. ~ Of
ten see them sitting together in corner
talking i'll low tone, and every now and
then looking towards me, as if were the
subject Of their conversation. lie is try
ing to gain mamma over to his interest,
know. 1t will be of no use if he does.
would sooner die than marry him"
so, having experienced the misery Of
forced match herself, she would doom
you to the same late?" said George, with
vclIcm2Ece.
Il hardly know what to Think" said
Adellne, gently; "when remembered
how unfortunately she always treats me.
it seems impossible; but when see her
encourage SO evidently the visits of Mr.
Croiton, ! am compelled to dread every
thing"
"We may be mistaken, after all, AIDE
line" said Trevor. These visits arc
probably intended for Madame La Roche
Remember, MademoIsclle, you arc not
the only young and pretty inhabitant o.
Vine cottage"
ooh, | am sure that is not the case,
said AIDE inc. Mamma has told me, OF.
ten and often, that no consideration OF
earth should induce her to marry again
and that all her care now was 10 see mt
| happily settled. Mr.. Crofton and mamma
are now viewing the conservatory togeth'
or. George, feel a strange prescntimcn
that he will propose formally fer me dur
ing that opportunity, and that shall bt
called upon to give him his answer a
once"
"You will reject him, then, dear Adc
line?" said Trevor, anxiously.
"Can you ask me-" exclaimed Adelinc
81 will never bcstow my hand where
cannot bestow my heart That, George, il
yours-past praying lor?"
'.Ten thousand thanks for this one NOR
proof of constancy," said Trevor. "r'
doubt your truth now wonld indeed be t.
think you unworthy Of love. But hea
footsteps approaching; they are returnin!
from the conservatory. Adieu, dear AIDE
line, for time. | will not meet MI
Crolton-but | am not jealous, mindr'
Scarcely had George Trevor left the
apartment when Madame La Roche ant
Mr.. Croiton entered from the lawn. Mr.
Crofton rather precipitately, took hi
leave, and Madame La Roche and Adein,
were alone.
''Sit down, Adeline," said her mother
Il have something very particular to say
to YOU"
Adeline obeyed with the air Of a mar
tyr. Her presentimont had evidently beel
but too true.
"My dear child" continued Madame
La Roche, ''you are now of an age wher
you should begin to think of being set.
tied in life. Nature has given you beauty
, and talents; have, to the utmost of my
ability, given you good education; and
may say, without 1attery, that you ar,
, capable of making any man happy. Why
= then, remain single if you meet will
r one for whom you can feel an afiec
tion2''
Adeline offered no observation, an,