The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-03-05

: ion! she murmured. Oh no! ] neve
found it there. | never knew in wha
: happiness consisted until came to thl,
. quiet place. And now it is not mine
Not yours, Miss Randolph! o what is
: wanting to make your happiness com,
plele?-A mind at ease, she answered
: and that shall never find amid the whirl
of folly and vanity, of which | have al
ready proved the unsaiifying nature.
Since came here have known more
true peace than in all my previous life.
y our words. dear lady, embolden me
to speak that which had thought would
never find its way from my heart to my
lips. Ever since you came here, you
have been enlhroned in my affection.
Nay, do not be offended. never did pre-
sumo to hope knew the barrier which
fortune has placed between us. will never
wish that you should descend to the hum
bic station in which Providence has pla
ced me; in which have ever been con-
tented, and until now, happy. Yet hope
that you will regard me as a sincere
friend; and if ever misfortune finds you,
think Of me.-ln joy. in sorrow, shall
think ofyou, She said ,overcomeby her own
emotions and the tender and earnest eX-
preston of his voice and counlenance
lie advanced and took her hand; may !,
he asked eagerly, cherish the blessed be-
lief that you will think OF me more ten
derby than of o,hers2 She covered her
face with both hands, and murmured,
have thought of you as never though, OF
any other. lie clasped her tenderly to
his bosom, and in that hour the proud
beauty consented 10 share the home and
fortune Of the humble country clergyman
Their sweet communion was interrupt
ed by the sudden entrance Of Mendnn
Geraldine, he said, in an agila,ed voice, if
you are ready, we will go home now.
Miss Edgeworlh wishes to avoid the pain
full ceremony Of leave taking.
But vou will surely visit us again soon
inquired Edgeworlh.-No, Ava has for
hidden me, he said. and relreaied to the
porch to conceal his emotions. The
aGeus were soon SAID, and the cousins on
their moonlit way. Is it possible that
Ava has rejected you? inquired Geraldine.
She has; and in so doing, destroyed her
own happiness, and mine. She loves me,
she acknowledged it; but she will not
marry me lest she should be suspected of
mercenary motives. What an inexpliable
and high-souled creature woman is. Ra-
Their than incur the ridcule of u hearlless
world, she will fix a dealhleSs scorpion in
her own heart. and that of him whom she
truly loves. Ava has forbidden me to
h"pe, and ! sh' II soon say farewell to nv
native land, and amidst the magnificent
ruins OF ancient grandeur, strive 10 learn
to bear the ruin Of my hopes.
Two years from this evening,
a gentleman and TWO ladies' sat liz the par
lour of a handsome house, in pleasant
county village. How perfect is my ie-
licity, remai ked one OF HE ladies, having
her hand lenderIy upon the noble forehead
of The gentleman, IN beng allow ed To
share with you the love aud gratitude Of
so many pous hearts. 1t was blessed
hour in which ! suffered the affections of
nature TO triumph over HE cold sophls-
tries of pride, and worldly wisdom. He
passed his arm round her waist, and ks
sing her bright cheek, answ cred, bless
your DISTINGUISHED love, have found ii "a
rich AID holy treasure. II my humble
little sister had not been so much prouder
than the city belle, we might all have been
still happier. The pale cheek OF the lady
alluded to, grew snIl paIeG, and she took
up the newspaper which her brother had
been reading, and gauclng over It's col
umns, suddeul, with convulsive sob,
sunk upon the floor.
Her companions sprang in alarm TO her
assistance, and she soon revived. o.
| Geraldine, she cried, clapplng her hands
, in agony, you will love me no more !
} have murdered your dear cousin by my
l pride and sellishness. While lancicd
lnat acted from an impulse of propriety,
t based upon christian humility, in reject
ing his hand, because he was possessed of
/ wealth, and only simple country glrl,
followed the dictates ola naughty split
| could not eLtcr circle which had
! right-to look down upon me! Read, oh
cad that terrible account in the paper.
= The ship IN which he was returning, has
. been seen wreck, without a hand on
board. Oh mercifu Father! Have COM
passion upon my misery! Ava! said her
brother, do not give way thus to sorrow
and self reproach Remember that God
overrules all things in infinite mercy and
wisdom. Submit to Him, and in patience
possess your soul. There may yet be
ground for hope. Mendon may have
]. been rescued from thu wreck; or possibly
he did not sail in that ill-Galed vessel
e lie is here! cried glad voice at the
door, and God be praised, he finds his
;. three dearest friends in health; and she'd
a ding those tears for him which assure
It him of their love. As he spoke, he clas-
S ped them one after the other to his heart.
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