Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1841-10-14

THE MOTHER AND THE DAUGHTER,
In pretty little cottage at Richmond +,
commanding delightful view OF the
Thames, lived Madame La Roche and her
only child Adellne.
At an early age the parents of Madame
La Roche had taken her from her native
country, England, 20 France, in order
that her education might be completed
Here D certain Monster La Roche, man
much older, but also much richer than her
self, had solicited her hand. In obedience
to the commands of her parents, and in
spite OF her strongly expressed aversion,
the match was concluded, and the elder
iy husband and the young wife took up
their abode in Paris. Three years after
wards Monster La Roche died, leaving one
child, daughter. Since that event Mad
anne La Roche had resided in Switzerland
first, and subsequently, in Germany, At
length, tired of the continent, she return
ed to England, where she had now lived
two years, and where she firmly intended
TO spend the remainder Of her days.
As woman is placed in our present So
cial system, perhaps the most lndepend-
enE and life enjoying OF the sex is a young
and attractive widow. Madame La Roche
was both young and attractlve--and SEN
sibe too, or she would have been enyious
of her sweet daughter, Adellne. As it
was she treated her with the warmth Of
mother, and the confidence OF an elder
sister.
On certain summer day Alkaline La
Roche was seated in room opening on
a lawn which sloped to the river. By her
side, close by her side, was Il man youth
! iul and handsome. He held one of her
hands caspeo III his, and was looking with
Il most imprisoned air into her face
Her eyes were cast down, and the slight
est suspicion of blush was upon her
cheek. The blush would have been deep
er-but it was a situation she was Some-
what used 10. They loved each other.
And you fear, George that mamma
would never consent ?" said Alkaline, con-
tinuing colloquy that had been proceed
ing, heaven knows how long for in such
cases (I'm toId) hours are like minutes.
" / tear it much" said George Trevor; ="
what pretenslons have II A man OF wealth
and consideration like Mr. Croiton may
hope-But can hope for nothing"
"Ha ha! you are Jealous, said AdaIIne
looking up and smiling archly, "Do you
dlstrust me then p
"No, dear Adeine, indeed" replied
George A." ! do believe your heart is
mine, and mine only bat say if have
not cause Tor suspecting that Mr.. Crolton
is my rival, and that your mama lavors
him p
Now YOU mention it," said AdeIne,
- | will confess to you that am very
miserable on that account. Ever since
we first met Mr.. Croiton at that horrd
ball he has been eternally at the house.
He must perceive how coldly | receive
him.
And how does Madame La Roche
receive him p said Trevor.
"Ah, too well % replied Adellno. 81
often see them sitting together in corner
talking in low tone, and every now and
then looking towards me, as il ! were the
subject OF their conversation. He is try
inc 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
a forced match herself, she would doom
Won TO the same tate % said Trevor, with
vehemence.
81 hardly know what to think" said
Adelne, gently;" when | remember how
affectionateIy she always treats me, 1t
seems impossible but when | see her en-
courage so evidently the visits OF MI
Croiton, am compelled.to dread every
thing"
1--WE may be mistaken, after all, AIDE
Iine.n said Trevor. ''These visits are
probably intended for Madame La Roche
Remember Mademolselle, you are not the
only young and pretty inhabltant OF vine
Cottage"
81 am sure that is not the case" SAID
Adeline. "Mamma has told me, over anc
often, that no consideration on earth
should induce her to marry again; tina
all her care now was to see me happiy
settled. Mr.. Crofton and mamma arc
now viewing the conservatory togeIher
George feel strange presenument that
he will propose formally for me during
this opportunity, and shall be called
upon TO give him his answer at once"
"You will reject him, then, dear Ade'
1 line ?" said Trevor anxiously,
"Can you ask me % Exclaimed AIDE
line. 81 will never bestow my hand
where ] cannot bestow my heart That
George is yours-past praying Tor e
"Ten thousand thanks for this one
more proof OF constancy," said Trevor
ITO doubt your truth now would indeed
be TO think you unworthy Of love. But
hear footsteps approaching they are
returning from the conservatory. Adleu,