The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-04-29

speuking 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 in
to passionate food Of tears essed tears they were
for they gave relief TO her breaking heart She
wepl long and bitterly.
i am calmer, row she said at length, raising her
head, and feel as if would once more like to look
upon my beloved fathers face He is happy, for
he was one Of The best and dearesl;' aud again
overcome, she covered her tice.
'onc, dearest, be persuaded by me, and try to
get some rest. cannot let yoU gnze upon your
revered parent, who looks as if he were sleeping
peacefully, until you are more composed; Miss
Kirby will watch beside you, and viii do all you
wish done here; you have been soreIy tried to-day
my own Ioline, and will, know, yield to on
better judgement
She allowed them to support her to her cham
her door, but us Miss Kirby opened it, she flung
herself on Eustace's neck, excIainirg-'You will
stay in the houSe-you will not leave me, now that
am alone in the world"
Euslace was powerfully affected.
NY blessed lone, | will never leave thee or
iorsnkc thee. Rest now, dearest, aud remember
| that You are not alone
| llonr after hour did Constance watch her dis
turhed sumbcrs, and in those hours hold commune
with her own heart SaIulary were these midnight
reflections; and there, whilst deeping that weary
Will, did she inwaTdy mourn over her own way
wardness.
| Some weeks had gone by, and Mr. and MIS- Ire
vor, who had not heard Eustace revert to lolne
since the death of Mr. Beon were convinced that
the mitualion, as they deemed it, had passed
away, and from the intimacy which suhsstcd be-
tween him and Constance, were assured that the
charm was beginning to work. Even Aubrey be-
| l,t
looked on, and enjoyed each coutre temp, whilst
EmeIia found full scope for her satire
Marion Trevor was sitting one morning with her
! mother when Constance entered with IN open let
| ter
Dear Mrs Trevor have just heard from mama,
and she intends trespasSag upon your hospitality
fol II few days, and also 10 bring my cousin Rose.
She is Just from boarding school, and since her
mothers death has always passed much time with
u.s. She kept her AT school till she was seventeen,
Take care Marion, she viii he powerful rlya for
mama saws she has grown beautiful
| Mrs Trevor was deli GIFTED At having an opportu-
nifty Of welcoming her old friend and soon nasten-
ed away, Constance also left the roon and Mar
ion was soon after following their example, when
| Eustaco entered
Come, my own sister, it IA long since we have
had socnbic chat, aud he drew her back into
her seat. Long and Interesting was the con-
ycrsatiun; and as Marion listened to her almost
idosed brother, n flash Of joy lighted up her fine
features; aud Constance stealing soon after into
the room, they held long consultation, Maugre
the angry looks Of Aubrey, who was seen more
than once AS if about to enter the open door, and
then turn away as if he cared not TO mar their
happiness.
'Wha, sweet girl Rose Kirby isl said Emile
Trevor TO her sister as they were retiring to rest
on the evening after the arrival Of Mrs Kirby and
her neice; 'she is n most beautiful creature, and
think Constance will find that Eusace will throw
Off her chain if this cousin stays long here won
der what has become Of his penchan for the car
penters daugh'cr.'
Il an glad thl, You like our new visitor, replied
Marion quiolly-but do you know that | fancy
Constance is one, who even amidst her rich bloom
and radiant oveliness--
'Coud reveal
What light had taught that chnsscncd heart to feel
Might speak indeed of woman's bghted years.
Aud wasted love, and vainy bitter learsn
A light soo,ned to fash upon EmlIie's mind.
Yes! now remember, now can aCGnut for her
waywardnPss at times she loves Gerald Aubrey,
thought that on the night of his return her mrlh
was too flial, aud like the meteor
'had from darkness Birth
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