Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-01-30

anu oe5ieEed well OF Arabeila: why shOu,a sbl
not. she the bride elect of Laurence W,r
ner;--not loved ny him, it is true; but destined
: 10 shaFo his fortunes, aud bear his name. Fran
ces vas interested IN whatever was connected
"Ea the ato OF the beng she loved She had
known L7Cfeaec Werner from the days Of her
ea-.y Childhood. They had been schnoimates for
-inlnY years; ana when the DAYS OF Greeiy and
Latin came, together they were pupils of Fran
cess father for two more happy wears: and the
c!ergvmans health fnifcd 1tCCullfJau,cI m liis
vile aud daughter. he sought the sunny voies OF
Italy; but II was for grave. He fingered for
two weary years, and then died. leaving his wild
ow barely the means for returning to her native
land, where she had been since supported by the
industry Of her daughter. Her health very fee
bie she could only assist Frances in light needle
work; aud this but seldom. Still, Frances was
not discouraged; she toiled for one she loved: ar-
fiction made her Iabors light. And she found
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. constant faithful friends.
So far was she best.
HAS Frances been herc?' inquired Laurence
Werner of Col TcmpIetou, the day succeeding
the sale of her painting.
She has; and took the pictures upon commits
sion, as Informed her. Come into the back
shop. and will let YOU see them
Laurence sat down TO the examination with
eagerncss that must have excited Suspicion IN
the most unobserying mind 1t was the first time
the colonel had noticed any peculiar interest IN
his manner; and he resolved to investigate his
feelings 10 their depth.
what afectionate heart that creature hasi
de!igh'ing ever 10 weave in images Of those she
loves.-deghtIng to dwell upon the beau
ties of her friends. See, bow faithfully is
her cousin E!lena's eye copied in the counte-
nance Of Ruth. and Naomi Il perfect represen-
tuIon OF Mrs. Moore. Beautiful. very beautifully
laurence lifted his eve, he spoke, TO the
countenance Of oil. TempIeton, and, Observing
that he gazing upon him somewhat earnest
l.. flushed a deep crimson
You are a very jealous friend of Miss Moore
"a very enthusiastic admrer, l PERCEIVE said
the colonel. smiling significantly.
sSery true. | was a long time her cassmatc.
We learned Latin together, and read HOMER out
Of The same book. Think you she is worthy
of my frendshipo
lair friends are sometimes little dangerous.
i am responsible to for my friendship
If am trne TO Miss Su therand, wha, reason has
she to complaint?
None. Laurence, if you are true to her. But
Is she, really. the dearest image of your heart?
Answer me as though were YOUR farher,-your
best friend
AS the guardian of Miss Sutherland, YOU are
entitled to the same frankuess have exhibited
TO her As my personal and respected friend. you
are deserving nv fullest confidence. In answer,
then, 10 your home question, confess that Fran
ces Moore is the dearest being to me upon this
wide earth. 10 we'd her long before was plight
cd to another, and. indeed, had pledged my faith |
TO her; but n fathers DYING maIcdiction dread
full | promised Observation-Disclosures TO marry |
your rcIce, while my heart irrevocabiy a
Mothers. TO this have been faithful but
at the fearful price of all happiness and hopo on
earth. Arabelia knows ALL | told her all, frank
". as have told you; and this her repiy:--
There Is no love lost between us, and there will
be money lost, COR you dare not subject to
penury by a broken vow, and acW not yield up
my dowery 10 please any mann Upon TINS we
parted. and have met seldom since but the nup-
tiais are fast approaching, and | must resign my
self 10 a fate worse than DEATH
The colonel stood musirg moment, and then
exclaimed, why did not know This sooEer2 |
thought yau were both impatient for the wedding
day; at any rate. Laurence, YOU have asked me
at least hundred times when II was 10 be; and
50 | have appointed the earliest possible perod,a
out Of compassion to your violent love, Are you
sure Arabella does not desire the marrIageY
she desires it for the wealth il will insure but
her heart abhors IT. In fact, am persuaded that
she loves another
Pray who? some slowly Edwin OF The grover
Your protege,-Guido Watson.
Guido Watson? Arc you sure? you pery
sure?'
Sure as can be without proof positive. o
that love could conquer pride.
DO not dispare, my dear fellow: there is hope
for YOU vet. Guido Watson is the sun of my
early and only love. He was left penuiless
orphan his talent has hitherto supported him
and | have long intended 10 make hum my heir. !
! will make al immediate investment of the two
hundred thousand belonging 20 Arabella, upon
Guido and then will see If love do not have
his own way. I'll attend to it immediately
Have patience aud all errors shall be repaired
God bless YOU, colonel. the very hope humans
ae.'
We mus, part. then, beloved, forever! May
vou iod heart that will love you as truly as
has mine, fortune that will compensate for the
absence of affection, and forgetfulness of what
ever, in the past, mig 1t awaken transient pang
of regret particularly your wretched Guidon
80. speak not thus! Guido, forgive me. Call
not yourself wre,ched, while you see abject
slave before you,-a slave to the worst of tyrants,
TO mighty, inyincIbie, cruel pride. Hush that
farewell, Guido! do not speak il YET. love you.
i own that love you better than life; but
cannot be yours. disorace. pog erly. the contempt