Litchfield enquirer., 1841-12-09
THE MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.

| Thames, lived Madame La Roche and her only clih Adeline.
 At an early age the parents of Madame La Roche had taken her from her native country, England, to France, in order that her education might be completed. Here a certain Monsieur La Roche, man much older, and also much richer than herself, had solicited her hand. In obedience to the commands of her parents, and in spite of her strongly expressed aversion, the match was concluded. The elderly hus- band and tue young wife took up their abode in Paris. Three years afterwards, Monsieur La Rochs died, leaving one child, daughter. Since that event Ma dame La Roche had resided in Swiizer- land first, and subsequently, in Germany. turned to England. where she had now liv- ed two years, and where she firmly intend- ed to spend the remainder of her days. As woman is placed in our preseD, so- cial system, perhaps the most independent and life-enj toying of the sex is young and attractive widow. Madame La Roche was both young and attractive, and sensible too, or she would have been envous of her sweet daughter, Adeline. As it was, she treated her with the warmth of mother, and the confidence of an elder sister. On certain summer day AdeIine La Roche was seated in room opening ou fine lawn which sloped to the river. By her side and close by Ter side, was man, her hands in Iris, and was looking with a most impassioned air into her face. Her eyes were cast down, aud the slightest sus- picion of blush was upon her cheek.- The blush would have been deeper but it was q situation she was used to. They loved each other.
 "And you fear. George, that mamma would never consent l'' said Adelne, con- tinuing a colIoquy, that had been proceed ing. heaven knows how long, for in such cases Fun told) hours are like minutes. fear it much," said George Trevor i; "what pretensions have I2 A man of wealth and consideration, like Mir. Croftcn, may hope: but can hope for nothing" Ha! ha you are jealous,' said Adc- line. looking up and smiling archly. Do you distrust me then ?
 No, dear Adcline, replied George ; I do believe that your heart is mine, and mine only but say if have not cause for suspecting that Mr. Crofton is my rival, and that your mamma favors him r Now you mention it, said Adeline, will confess to you that am very misera- ble on :his account. Ever since we first met Mir. Crofton at that hurried ball. he has been eternally at tho house. He must per ceive now coldly receive him ?
 And how does Madame La Roche TO- eeivs him r said Trevor.
 'Ah, too we'll y replied Adsline. T of- ten see tlem sitting together in a corner, talking in a low tone, and every now and then look towards me, as if were the sub ieet of their conversation. He is trying to gain mamma over to his interest. know it will be of no use if Ire dOcs.. would sooner die than marry him.
 So having experienced the misery of a forced match herself, she would doom you to the same fate F said George Trevor, with vehemeDcO.
 Il hardly know what to think said Ade- line, gently, when ! remember how afcc- lionately she always treats me, it seems im- possible: but when see her encourage the visits of MT. Crofton, I am compelled to dread every thing
 We may be mistaken after all, Adelinc, said Trevor. 'These visits are probaby y intended for Madame La Roche; remem- Der, MademoisslIe, you are not the only young, pretty inhabitaat of Vine College.
 'Oh, am sure that is not the case said Adeline. Mamma has told me. often and often, ,ha, no consideration on earth should induce her 10 marry again, aud that all her care now was to see me happily se,,lcd.- Mr. Crofton and mamma are now viewing ,he conservatory together. George, feel a strange presen,iment that he will propose formally for me during that opportunity, and that shall be called upon to give his answer at once.'
 You will reject him, then. dear Ade- line 2 said Trevor, anxiously.
 Gan you ask me r exclaimcd &delAe. | I will never besiow my hand where } can not bestow my hear. Ihat, George, is yours-past praying for
 Ten thousand thanks for this one more proof of constancy,' said Trevor. 'To doubt your truth now would indeed be to think you unworthy of love. But l hear footsteps approaching: they are returning from the conservatory. Adieu. dear Ade- line, for a time. wilt not mee, MT. Crof- ron-but am not jealous, mind y
 Scarcely had George Trevor left the apartment when La Ruche and Mir. .Grpf- ton entered from the lawn. Mir. Gr6Aon rather precipi,a.eIy took his leave, and Ma dane La Roche and Adeline weIe alone.
 Sit down, Adeline,' said her mother; T