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

Ir was cold winter evening, hut the shutters
were closed, the lire burning, and the rich astral
lamp throwing its soft light upon the crimson dra
pcres and splendid furniture ola drawing ,oom in
one Of the largest mnnSiOus in New York. Alone
and with her head resting upon her hand, was q
lady past the prime Of life There was thought
anxious thought throned upon her lofty brow, anG
her lip eurIed ever aud anon, as ifsome bitter feel.
ing was wrlnging her heart. The door bell rung
and starting from her reve,e, she exclaimed;
My husband ring! And now how TO tell him
oflhe failure Of all our ionu hopes Oh! Eus,ace
EGstace how have you disappointed US. But
must tell him all, bitter as is the task
'What, all alone , asked Mr. Trevor upon en-
toring the room; w here is Eustace and why arc
not Emile and Marion here! They are wont to
welcome me home after my afternoon walk.
never saw my home look so lonely
'EniIie and Marion arc at Mrs Crag's and Eus-
tace' hero the mothers voice failed, and she
TUNED away
what il this, Elizabeth Something has hap
pened when even your rnrudc gives way, DO not
keep me in suspense. Where Is Eusiacen
where ne has ulicn been of late when onr fire.
side has been deserted; Spending h,ur after hour
the slave, the willing slave OF a Young grl of siy-
teen, tho daughter Of old Bolton the carpenter.
She is said to be beautiful and Eus,acc with hi, ro-
nance, has became infatuated with her. lie has
told me this day in his firm calm tone, TINT it is his
intention to marry loIinc Bolton, aud dopuliscd me
10 inform you Of tho snme ! have reasoned, per-
snaded, but all in vain, and foI the first time in his
lie he left me in anger, declaring that unless we
consent 10 receive her US daughter, ha, his faith
cts roof shall no longer shelter him.
'Neyer.' exclaimed Mr. Trevor, yehcmentv.-
Though he is my only son, yet would | rather see
him begglr than welded To one 50 obscure
'That such would b. yUur answer, | well know
and now let rs concert measures 10 avert the
evil from our house. This is youthful infuaiion,
and we must weave some chain TO bind him
TO his home. Yoa know my friend Mrs Kirby has
daughter, said 10 he surprisingly lovely, and with
gift of song tia, wins all hearts. intend iny-
ting her here inl month, and trust to the cnchan-
trcsS to break this SPELL
Hush! here are the girlsr and Mr Trevor raised
his finger in warning manner, as two beautiful
beings bounded into The apartment.
Dear papal how pale YOU ok!'cxcaimed Mar
ion Trevor, generous-hnarled, undetermined girl
orsiXteen. know you have been listening 10 all
these sad tails about you dear Eusacc: but he
woHd never love amy one who was not bo!h good
aud intellectual. slw Miss }eIon once. She i,
beautiful, and you know we should not be- Obliged
10 notice her family ,--hcsdos she has no ucur ro
ho 10 ro.o.o',aI ~, "l'' 'hon9hi
Mrs Trevor started 20 her scat, aud drawing her
t gu 70 nut l',l "sisn' r9"io"eu her dauglIer.-
"ei ha'Ioi'; ".',' .I'' ,"1ls N aVoT oil the pie
U'ans' n, ! snou,1 NOT WONDER yon were to select
!ou''eh 'T.l' .iu 'oMe, gLauei " t'o tine trio,
make. Let me not hear her nqmc breathed again
mn,y presence
pGa' hso'nsr, you are moi wont to speak so
harsh'y ana 'ii| !. inc hfsI unk'nd word YOU ever
give me III your me- you are always SO just, and
G s ,;,I s"' wo",E mu' urn Iro1n! Inc proud
Iauy III her EVico so''Gneh as sue sad, Forgive
NV ~ ~" NV W UNJUST oht am
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cod HE hand nyor hs ccs .o, -, La u, ~, "I P'S,
,,,is chain NAV Le Lrolsn W. b,,'a SUI 'h i'
onongb ia mi, o,no,;,n o,J + I;ia snon way
briphi looks of nv sweet pr,s ovcrsb,Ja,,oJ NJ, Wv
io,I siny me som and soc ,L,, +, La, .''aI-
live one ''' - ~ ''' P'a''-