Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1842-04-19

10 ner VOICE, MS passion WOulu gTauuall,
die away. 1t was Wednesday when the,
came to this decision, and the following
| Monday was fixed upon as the day of thei
departure. Amelia was the first TO inform
Arthur, who, although she knew how tc
appreciate his good qualities, felt not the
least inclination 10 have her destiny uni
ted with his, having met with gentleman
since ber sojourn in London, for whom
she entertained sentiments Of muCl
livelier nature, who she knew only wait
ed for favorable opportunity 10 ask heI
hand of hel father. Arthur listened with
dismay, and with several half formed pro.
jecls floating in his mind relative to effec-
ting an interview with Ophelia, he left
the house. He had preceded only a
short distance, when he was joined by
an acquaintance whom he would, at that
moment, have willingly avoided, As they
turned cotner, they saw woman wrap
ped in a long cloak, with the hood drawn
over her face so as mostly to conceal it
advancing TO meet them.
"lf there is not a gipsey woman!n said
the companion of Arthur "What say
you TO having your fortune told9 Her
domici is just at hand, and she is said TO
be skilled in necromancy"
Arthur, IN his present state Of mind,
was willing, ifpOssible, to learn his future
fate, aud replied that he should like TO
hear what she had to say. They inform
ed her Of their wishes, and she expressed
her willingness to receive them in the
evening.
~ shall attend the concert this eve
ming" said Arthur, ''but will come to
you the moment the performances are
closed"
He turned to 90, as did his companion,
but grasping the arm ofthe latter she said
to him, in whispeT-"stay one moment.
Islnot that young man the adopted son Of
Sir Philip HathawayW
ale is."
81 knew could not be wrong. His
mother was a handsome merry lass, who
often used to befriend me. She is dead
and gone-but he has her eyes and her
own sweet smile too. Is he going TO hear
the young girl called OpheliB Awhile sing
to nightg"
81 believe he is."
"Eie loves some Que he expects TO
meet to.night-his flushed cheek when he
told me that he should 90 TO the concert
informed me of that. May be it is the
young singer. You cannot say l have not
mentioned the right one"
swell, make the most of your knowl.
edge then"
''Ay, that I SHALL" she muttered to
herself, The child shall not waste her
breath in singing tO'the gaping multitude,
if Liz Lnoney can help it."
Arthur and his companion did not fail
TO wait on the sybl at the appointed hour.
The apartment into which she admitted
them, was low and mean, and the lamp on
the table afforded TOO dim a light to
pierce the gloom of the remote parts
Dvested Of her hood, Arthur could per.
ceive that heEother features were in keep.
ing with the black piercing eyes which
had peered upon him from beneath its
shades. they being characterized by all
the traits peculiar TO her race; with more
than aommon share Of shrewdness and
cunning, which when the darker passions
we're aroused took a east of malignity.-
The black locks which strayed frpm be-
meath the red cotton handkerchief bound
round her head, had as yet escaped the
frosty touch Of time, and her teeth we're
still sound and white as ivory.
"This is, the main, a fSr palm, " said
she as Arthur presented her bis harh for
examination, ''thOugh you have not been
a stranger 10 sorrow, aud poverty has
threatened you. You love, and fate Though
she promises you success, must be bro.
pitiated." f
Gin what mannera' inquired Ar
thur. Is.
"By striving to gain the heart of 'hRT
you love. Let no obstacles deter you ~.
II you should sorrow and lementatien will
raise their voices in the halls ofaathawaH
when too late." r
HBut whatifby obeying you, ] should
displease my parentss"
''But what will displease them now,
will be approved by them hereaE-
ter"
"How will they approve its Explain
yourself more fulIy."
"Ihave said, enough. Do,my bidding
If you would not bring sorrow upon your
self and those yon bestloYe.v She now
turned to the other young man, and ta-
king his hand whic b she slightly examin-
ed, promising him success Ia his underta-
kings.
As they left her abode together, swell
Arthur" SAID he "the gipsey has read yop
a riddle which unless your head is better
than mineit WILDE hasd foryou tointer.
pyet.. Think you not that Sir Philip and
| Lady Katharine will proud 70, receive
ihs young songsiFess as daughteTtin.