Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-10-05
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TuE MOTHER AND THE DAUGHTER
In pretty little cottage at Richmond command
ing del ghtfu view Of the Thames, lived Mad
anne Laroche and her only child Adeline
4: early age, the parents Of Madame La
Roche had taken her from her native country. Eng
land, Ia France IN order that her education might
be completed. Here a certain Monsieur La Roche.
4 man much older, but also much ucher than her
self, had solicited her hand. Ia obedience 10 the
commands of her parents and spite Of her strong
ly-eXpresSed AVERSION the match concluded,
and the elderly husband and the young wife took ~
their abode IN PARIS. Three years afterwards Mon
sieur La Roche died. leaving one child, daughter.
Since that event Madame La Roche had resided IN
Switzerland first, and subsequently. IN Germany.
At length tired. OF the continent, she returned To
England, where she had lived two years and
where she firmly intended 10 spend the rema nder of
her DAYS.
Is woman is placed ~ our present social system,
perhaps the most independent and lie-enjoyng Of
the sex Is young and attractive widow. Mad
La Roche both young aud attractive -
and sensible too. or she should have been enylous
of her sweet daughter, Adeline ~ II was, she
treated her th the Warmth OF mother, and the
ideucc OF an elder sister.
On certain summer day AdelIBe La Roche was
seated in room opening on II lawn winch siopcd
TO the rNcr. BY her -ide. and close 6y her SIDE,
youthful ami handsome. lie had one
20 her hands ciasped In his, and wos looking with
most impass.oucd INTO her lace. Her eyes We're
cast down. aud the slightest suspicon ct blush
was upon her check The blush would have been
decpcr- but 90 was situation she WAS somewhat
u-ed %. lh,y loved each other.
''Auo you l,ar Geofge, that mamma would new
consent !' ~alG tdelue, continuing cOloquy
that had been proceeding, heaven knows how long
Tor such Il ia told hours are like minutes.
II fear u much said George Trevor what
prcteusiou~ have \ man OF wealth and consd-
Grafton ike VI. Croiton may hope--but can hope
Tor nothing.
lila la YOU are jealous SAID Adeline look
ing up and smiling archiy, DO you distrust me
then 20
No, dear Adeline. indeed" replied George; II
90 believe that your heart mine, and NINE only
but say If have cause for suspectlng that Mr.
Croiton my rival. aud that your mamma favors
HIM -
Now you mention IT," sa id Adelne, Il Will con
fess you that am very miserable on this account
Ever since We first met Mr.. Crotton at the hor-
rid bail he has been eternally at the house. lie
must perceive bow cooIiy receive him..
And how does Madame La Roche receive him -
said Trevor.
..Ah. too we!' replied Adene. Il often see
them sitting together IN a corner talking III u low
tone and every and then looking towards me,
as Il ! were the subject of their conversation. He
is trying to gam mamma to his interest,
know. IL vii be ui 10 use II be does. / would
sooner die than marry him.
80 having experienced the misery of forced
match herself, she would doom YOU to the same
Il hardly know what to think" said Adelne,
gently when remember how alectionately she
always treats me. II seems impossible but when |
see her encourage 20 evidently tie visits OF MIR.
Croilon, am compelled to dread every thing
I'VE may be mistaken, after all, Adellne,' said
Trevor. These visits are probably intended for
Madame La Roche. Remember Mademoiselle, you
are not the only young and pretty lnhabtant OF
' me Cottage"
ooh. am sure that not the case" said AIDE
line. Mamma has told me. often and often, that
no cons liberation on earth should induce her to
~ again, and that all her now was to see me
happily settled. Mr. Croion and mamma are now
viewing the conservatory together. George, feel
a strange prescntimeut that nc Will propose formal
ly Tor me during that opportunity, aud that shall
be called upon give bun ms answer at once
You Will reject him, then, dear Adellne = sand
Trover. anXiously.
..Can YOU ask me - exclaimed Adeline. Il
VIII never bestow my hand where cannot besiow
my heart. That, George, Is yours = past praying
for -
Ten thousand thanks for this one more proof OF
said Trevor. 40 doubt your truth
now would indeed be to think YOU unworthy OF love.
But hear footsteps approaching they are return
ing from the conservatory Adieu, dear Adelne,
for a time. will not meet Mr. Croiton-but am
not Jealous mind =.
Scarcely had George Trevor left the apartment
when Madame Ia Roche and Mr. Croiton entered
from the lawn Mr. Crofton rather precipitately,
took his leave, and Madame la Roche and Adelne
were alone.
..Sit down. Adeline,'' SAID her mother Il have
something very particular TO say to you.
Adelne obeyed with the air of 4 martyr. Her
presentiment had evidently been too true.
My dear child" continued Madame la Roche.
''you now of an age when YOU should begin TO
think of being settled IN life. Nature has given you
beauty and talents have, TO the utmost OF my
ability gwen YOU good education and must say,
without hattery, that you are capable OF making any
man happy. W by. then. remain single II you meet
with one for whom YOU feel an affection -
Adelne offered no observation, and Madame la
Roche continued.
There a gentleman Who am certain, loves
YOU. | have seen enough OF MN 10 DC certain
that he deserves your love return, and II VIII
give much pleasure II you tell me that lie posses
ses It,"
My dear mamma. - said Adeliue, with iirmness,
1T is better To- be candid al once know whom
YOU mean. and all you are gong TO say but II is
vain. ! 60 not love him. and cannot marry him.
''Adelne, Adeline :" cried her mother, laughing,
you too quick by halt for me. De you not love,
viii you never love, and cannot YOU marry-George
Trevor
George Trevor - exclaimed Adeline her breath
nearly taken away by ACCOMPLISHMENT.
"Ay. George Trevor !" said her mother. So,
you blush now, and | was not mistaken, l find, IN
supposing that you loved each other; am glad Of
II, dear child, and give my most willing consent to
your union"
i feared YOU oGld 10, listen 10 him, or would