The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-04-22

there. She had mastered difficult piece of music,
and there was bright glow upon her cheek us a
well known step drew near. The door opened land
Eustace Trevor entered with flashing eye, and Il
brow, upon which still rested the trace of angry
emotions. lOline sprung from her seat, and for IA
moment grew pale as she met his gaze but as the
stcrnness melted away, and a smile wrealhed his
! lip, the color rushed back TO her cheek, and she
extended her hand:
'Oh! Mr. Trevor, how glad am to see you but
You absolutely startled me, you looked so angry
surely, have not offended you ? and she ga2ed
! inquirngly in his face.
'Olandcd ne, loIine! why should you think so (;
YOU who know nothing OF the worlds hollow heart
edneSs. No! come TO you lol comfort when my
spirit is weary, All! | see that you have tried to
sing it to he now =
loline blushed-'I hardly dare before one who
is so good Judge; but know you will forgive if |
do not sing correctly
NO excuses, interrupted he, playrny, and
leading her TO the instrument; Il want the charm
of music for the troubled waters Of my soul this
| evening.
Simple and swce, was the air, and the voice of
that young aud beautiful being gushed forth in song
till the whole room was filed with melody, Even
the old man reused from his slumhers to bless her
for her minstrelSy and Eusace! 1t was with proud
satisfaction that he gazed upon her face, and felt
that he had discovered the pearl that lay hidden
from vulgar eyes. His lip quivered as he thought of
the unjust feelings of his naughty family, and as he
met the haf-bashrul look with which she turned to
him for praise when the song was overhe stopped
and imprinted kiss lightly upon her sunny brow,
In moment the crimson stained both cheek and
forehead, and starting to her feet, she exclaimed
Mr. 'rrevOrn and then covering her flcc, burst
into tears. In moment Eustace was aware ofhis
imprudcnCe, for he had determined 10 make no
declaration 10 her until his m,ther should consent
to receive her as daughter, but it was now to late
and gently drawing her towards her father he
said, 'Mr Bolton plead my case with this foolish
girl, and tell her that Eustace Trevor would not
willingly offend her for the world, No! ioline,
dearest. and here, before your vcneraled parent,
may | not ask YOU to bestow your hand upon him
who has so long loved you'
what say you, my child" inquired Mr. Beon
for her face was now hidden on her shoulder, shall
he be to You
''More than brother and you next to God'"
when this worn spirit is at rest. Speak, dear one;
| can give you to him in full confidence Of his worth
and nOboness'
loline muynurcd few words, aud then Mr. Bel
ton resigned her hand, which he had held, to IRE
vor, saying, Sod bless you bolh--may lie deal
with YOU, Mr. Trevor, as you deal gently and kind
ly with my UothcrIeSS child, and overcome with
his feelings he pissed from the room, to where he
might
I" pour ont his soul in prayer"
The mansion Of Mr. Trevor was brilliantly lit mp
md the sounds of mirth and reve'ry rcsounded I
through The spocuus apartments There the check |
Drbeauty WED with the rich red rose in her hniras |
The homage Of some dark eyed one was rendered |
ut her shrine---nnd here the broad and intellectual
brow Of genius was contrasting beautifully with the
arch smile OF some sweet glr who was floating .
through the mazes of the graceful waltz. Apart
rom the careless crowd lcant onc To whom the
goddess al beauty had given her most radiant ces-
us. She was without ointment, save one diamond |
Star 10
Light The midnight Of her harn
Md the large full black eyes wouid ever and anon
'pukIg with mCrrimcBt, or droop beneath their SUI
D1rb aShcs, Seldom was it that Constance Kirby !
mingled with the dancers. bat retired 10 some quiet
corner she drew around her circle Of chosen ones
'whosc converse light
Mndcn lit element in which her wit
Flashd like the Lightning
Sh0 Ind engaged Euslacc, who ut his fathers
express comnnnd had not absenled himself on this
'venng, when his young sister was to 'como out"
II a .teie, which was 10 rival any given during the
season, in playful argument when suddenly
WIN did that lip its wit, its smiling ccasc
II only pressed for bcautys gay caprice.
But not SO thought her companion, as he sprung
onward with extended hand TO greet one who had
seen the dearest iicnd of his DO, hood and youth.
md who had ever now returned unknown to him,
rom spending year in Europe.
Al, I; "A
'ive; was bis warm exclamation, us he cIasped
az iiicnd's hand, 'wc have expected You daily
Not nm hour ago, hoping 10 find II snug family
party; but indeed so completely was The house
TINT was obliged to bride Eus-
aces servant in order TO find a room where could
don icSlal garb." But see, there i your state
y mother beclioning u.s.
welcome home, Gerald welcome homer aud
he sound was echoed by each member of ,ir Ire
,Ors family.
well II were worth years absence 10 be so
warmly greeted upon my return home.-But
would that all whom have loved were as ready
o bid me WELDON back 10 my native Iand!' and n
shade Of melancholy crossed his fine ieatures.'
Now just sit down beside me- exclaimed Mar
on Trevor, laughing, 'and give an account of
youscIT during your prrcgrlnnton-and ! will tell
you all about your various rlvor.lcs. You know
papa could not think what wild within took YOU to
Europe and achIy looking in his face, Il suspect
could weave out a pretty romunce, in which
certain beautiful belle and my cousin Gerald
wonId figure us the chief characters. Do YOU not
hnk 50 =
'P'shnw Marion, The same wild ratliepate as
ever; hnl here comes Emelie TO join u.s. Not
word of this romance; you know she would turn it
all to ridicule'
'Only look, Marion! Constance Kirby floating
through the dance! and for the first time since our
acquaintance am inclined to accuse her of coquet-
ry. Sec how she is smiling upon that egregrous
Iop: and now she has given him one of those beau
iirul rosebuds'
wonders will never cease, answered her sister,
Keep your patience, Emma dear, and help me TO
entertain Geralc.'
Constance Kirby had
till tonight,
Like some fir planet in its own far LIGHT
been held as too brilliant n star 10 be won: but this
change made many heart TO throb with hope as
they caught Transient glimpse Other superb beauty