The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1841-01-27

her hands was wnhdrawn. and clssped in that
of Aubrey.
She started up, aod cheek and brow were
dyed with deep crimson. She s,rovs To speak.
TO release herself, bn, lis eye. with its gaze Of
observation-disclosures, WAS upon hsr face aud
after vain struggle TO be calm, she threw her!
self upon his neck aud wrp, Ike a child.
My own Constance say bnt ,ha, you wish
some bitter words recalled, that you regret the
past, and all is forgiven and forgo,ten. My
own hearts WEAKNESS. ard the long days Of
exile, will speak not Of
| Constance felt all that was due TO his gencr-
Gus lorbcarAnce. FOR she had sorsy ,rined with
his feelings, and lifting her head from his
shoulder she said in low voice. do regret
it, Gerald, aud know well how wayward and
unreasonable have been; forgive the past
/ Il do, Constance. lie, us be TO each other,
dearest, all We have been in the days gone by
and he bent with the kiss Ut reconciliation 10
through life, and we shall not easily forget H.
Long and Interesting was the conversation
that followed, and as he unveiled the character
Of Olney TO her view, aud told all his reasons
for wishing her to drop his acquaintance. she
bitterly reproached herself for ever doubling
him, and inwardly determined by a life devoted
to his happiness, TO atone for the hours OF ms
cry she had caused him.
Well upon my word, Aubrey, is,c-ate,c
with Constance exclaimed Emile, throwing
/ open the drawing room door some moments
after the hour of eleven had been chined. A
pretty trick you have served US, Mr. Gerald,
aud you will he obliged TO make your peace
with Ms. Craig Tomorrow, for this fragrant
breach Of etiquette. Constance, your Illness
has not affected your color, or stolen the lustre
/ from your eye she continued somewhat mis-
/ chievousy, MS Miss Kirby with happiness nm
! printed upon her fine lace. was in some con
fusion, asking Rose aud Marion many qncs
tons, as 10 their evenings amusement.
! Mrs. Kirby looked upon her daughter. and
her heart WAS satisfied. She had knewn o'
her estr,ngemcnt, aud broken engagement with
Aubrey, and she saw at glance, that all mis-
understanding was explained away. Gerald
went 10 her, and holding ou, his hand, salt
: with some embarrassment, but in a law tone
You, my dear madam, will give me JOY
for you werc always nay friend.
Mos, sincerely replied she, readily giving
him her hand, and my treasure too, knowing
that you will be faithful to the trust
Said not that all ronances end well now
a-days.' asked Marion, arcbly, as she handle
her cousin his lamp. Let me play brides
maid. Gerdldi =
Marion, my love, are you not 2cll ? asked
Mrs. Trevor, as hor daughter sat the next
morning, resting her head upon her hand.
o. ] do not hiow, mama, ! feel strangely. |
cannot lGt MY head up, aud feel very faint,
Emile sprong and caught her s.s,er as she
was falling, as she was laid upon her bed
Medical advice was so3n in rcquisirioo, aud
she was pronounced to be in inincut danger
from, an attack of malignan, fever.
Great indeed was lie change within tha,
pleasan, home. The distracted parents. the
sister bowed down with grirf. The brother,
striving to speak comfort even Wills, his own
noble heart WAS almost breaking, aud him 10
whom her VOWS were plIgbicd with his silent
anguish. The sympa,hsiDg friends, and she,
the young and beautiful, whose spirit wa, nov
10 the fever land Of dreams. No sound was
heard to break the siIlIGess OF the house. and
the muiled bell warned the visitor away -
Nine days Of intense agony and suspense had
gone by, and night came on the ply sieians
pronounced 1t their opinion that a change was
a. A 4
fore morning. Mrs. Trevor had been carried.
i exhausted. TO her bed, aud was ~ strong hys-
rerles, and Emile pale with terror and griaf
ives untitled to remain 10 the room. Constance
could not leave Mn. Trevor, aod Mrs. KIRBY
had already watched the two preceding nights.
'Everytlins depends upon the care to night.
said DR.. L., these medicines are TO he most
punctuaIIy given, and when she wakes from
ihi. deep sleep. every fifteen minutes this IL
qui1 must bc administered or she will sink
from exhaustion. Is there any one who has
strength II nerve enough to keep lonely
watch, It - sll-importdnt that she should see
but one face whsD she wakes, aud ! viii not
conceal from you that she may die before
morning.
\ 4 will On. sand Rose Kirby stepping for
ward, | am nor afraid, aud YOU may dsPeud
upon my following al your directions
J The Doctor looked with surprise upon tic
fsiN.hke figure Of the sweet gel before hun
- You are young. my dear. to take upon your
self so solemn charge. Remember. tbs life
or death
7 She will faithfuliy fulfil your Instructions
Doctor said Cousiaoee snlsring the room 70,
a moment. Trust her .
There was not one sIumberer ~ that house
Of sickness. for all were too anrious to close
an eye. Hour adsr hour passed by. aud rs
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