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

few hours. You are sure of the s,mpathy of
oue. who has herself known sorrow. nav sweet
lo'ine.' said she. Love and trust me like
sister, aud let me nc, as one for you. and YOU
must Try aud love ne
lolino rsised her heavy eyes towards the "a
diant being who so tcnderly supported her. and
who was speaking such sweet " words Of comfort,
and as she felt the pressure Of her lips upon
her forehead, she suddenly threw her arms
around her and burst into passionate flood Of
tears; blessed tears they were, for they gave
relief TO her breaking heart. She wept long
aud bitterly.
i am calmer now she said al lcngih, raising
her head, and feelas il would once more like
10 look upon my beloved fathers face. lie is
happy, for he was one of the best and dearest :
and again overcome she covered her face
loline, dearest, he persuaded by me. and
try to get somc rest. cannst let you gaze
nron your revered parent, who looks as if he
were sleeping peacefully. until you ave more
composed; Miss KIRBY will watch beside YOU.
and will do all YOU wish done here, YOU have
been sorely tried to-day, my own loline, and
will, know. yield to our better Judgment
She allowed lhcm to support her 10 her cham
Der door. bot as Miss KIRBY opened it, she flung
herself on Eus,ace's neck. exclaiming-' You
will stay in The house-you will not leave me,
now that am alone in the world =
Eustace was powerfully affected.
My blessed loline, ] will never leave thee
or lorsake thee. Rest now, dearest, and re.
member that you are not alone.
Hour after hour did Constance watch her
disturbed slumbcrs, aud in those hours bold
commune with her own heart. Salatary were
those midnight reflections and there whilst
keeping that weary vigil did she 'nwardly
mourn over her own waywarJues..
Some weeks had gone by aud Mr.. and Miss
/ Trevor who had not heard Eustacc revert to
Ioline since the death OF Mr.. Bcllon were con
vlnced that The inlatua,ion, as they deemed IT,.
had passed away, and from the intimacy which
subssled between him and Constance. we're as
sured ihai the charm was beginning to work.
Even Aubry began TO grow cold towards his
friend. but Marion looked on. and enjoyed each
coStre temp, whilst Emile found full scope 10,
! her satire.
Maroon Trevor was sitting one morning will
her mother, when Constance entered with ~
open letter.
/ Dear Mrs. Trevor have Just heard from
mama, and she intends rrcspassing upon your
! h,,, L.. 4 4
cousin Rose. She is just from boarJing school,
aud since her mothers death has always passed
much tImo with US. She kept her at school
I'LL she was seventeen. Take care Marion. she
will be powerful rival, for mama says she has
grown beautiful.
/ Mrs. Trevor was delighted at having an op.
pouunIty of welcoming her old friend and soon
hascned away. Constance also leli the room,
aud Marion was coon after following their cX-
ample, when Eustace entered
Come, my own sister, u IS long since we
have had a sociable chat and he drew her back
into her seat. Long aud interesting WIS the
conyersarion ami as Marion listened to her al,
most idolised brother, fash Of JOY lighted up
her fine iea'oresi and Constance stealing soon
after InIn The room, they held a long consulta.
ton. MaGgre the angry looks Of Aubrey, who
was seen more than once ~ il about TO enter
the open door and ,uro away IL II be cared not
to mar their happiness,
! What a sweet girl Rose Kirby is = said T. m.
lie Trevor to her sister as they wero retiring to
rest on the evening after the arrival Of Mrs.
hHby aud her niece; she is most beautiful
creature, aud think Constance will find that
/ EusIace will throw off her chain II this cousin
stays long here. wonder What has become Of
his penchant Tor be carpenters daughter
/ ! am glad that you like our new visitor re-
I Piled Marion quiclly-bur do you know that |
fancy Constance is one, who, evon amidst her
rch bloom aui radiant loyeliness-
could reveal
What light had taught, tha, chss'ened heart 10
feel.
Nigh speak indeed Of omans bghed year,.
And wasted love, and yainly ba,er tcarsr
Bot still until within day or two have no,
thought Of It again. Well. ! ~ish them hap.
py.'
/ Constance was alone 10 the drawing room /;
she had declined accompanying the Others To
Mrs. CTaig's, whose 500, th, danced Of Mar
iou Trevor. had just returned from the South,
on the plea Of illness aud Mrs. Craig had made
up pleasant family parry In order to celebrate
has coming howe. The servants had not yet
III the lamps. bul by the bright fire light, she
opened small inlaid cssket and took from il
gem. PassionateIy did shc sob, thai young and
radian, gIrl. upon whose Lro~ mt,h seemed to
hold her throne, as she gszed upon u. Bitier
from the compressed lip broke forth sounds. =,
Il Of wsiling, 50 mournfvl WAS The music Of tha,
'siltrry voice. She murrursd m the sssei
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