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

! cottage. 10 you wonder lnat was lasCl
mated with Charles Edgeworlh? aske
Geraldine. Seriously, Coz, should won
der at any woman who Mas not iacinate
with him; or at any man who could l.,
with indi ference upon his enchanting sis
ter. All, said Geraldine, do you deem it
pity that the luXuriant red and white 70
ses in their garden are not smolhering i
sicklv hot houses? Mr.. and Miss Edge
worth are happier and more beautiful her
than they could be in city halls. At al
events we shall be much with them. ant
they are delightful society. From thi
time the intimacy between the two familie
increased until it grew into almost con
slant ompanionshlp.
The harves,s were gathered, and TIT
golden furse and fall daisy Iringed every
fence and hedgerow, splendid precursors
of the rich and gorgeous autumn; and Mr.
Randolph began to speak of removing
his family back to town. Geradlne's
heart sank al the prospect OF separation
from the Edgeworlhs, She had almost
persuaded herself, in her cndeavors lc
convince others, that it was friendship iol
Ava that attracted her, no less than admi-
ration Of her excellent brother. Mendon
was calm, for he had decided on his
course. lie was an orphan, and master OF
large fortune. and had res oIved to profiel
his hand to the woman whose sweetness
amabllity, and good sense, had won his
heart Geraldine, while she felt that size
loved Charles with her whole heart,
shrank from the ridicule of having given
her affections to '.country person " and
resolved to betray no emotion in his pres
ence, which might lead him to speak the
love which she was assured he felt for
her.
On the evening which was destined to
be the last of their pleasant country So
journ, the cousins paid visit IT, their ia
vourites. Well, coz, remarked Memdon,
as they sauntered along the green lanes,
whose shadowy trees were manled with
rich plaid, of red, yellow, brown, and
green. merry autumn's livery; this night
will see my fate decided. | shall proller
my hand to Ava; God grant that her
heart may prompt favorable answer
But what if some sinister organ of her
Uranium should prompt like reply2 A
handsome gentleman. with large for
tune, need hardly dread a refusal from
such quarter.
Indeed, Geraldine, you hurt me. Have
You ever seen her exhibit one trait of All
ambitious or avaricious spirit.-Oh no.
cried Geraldine, mothi' G like either, and
yet if were 10 form such unequal con
neXion, | should always suspect my COM
panlon of such motives, and be very jeal-
Gus of his Iove.-Shall ] believe you i'll
earnest. Geraldine? asked Mendon.-Cer-
lainly am IN earnest. If CHARLES Erge-
worth was on an equality with me, wheIh-
er we were rich or poor, know no man
whom | would sooner wed; but now
could not confde in his affection.
Cousin, said Mendon, seriously, do you
suppose that spirits like those of Charles
and Ava Edgeworlh, can place any I'M
due value on the tnsel of wealth, and
the gilded shackIes of Iashion2 Think
you that either of them would exchange
the quiet and beautiful independence o
their present condition, !or the noise and
lhraIdom of fashionable life, unless the
omnipotent affections Of nature SHOULD
insist on the exchange? know tina
they would not. They are truly meek
conlented, and happy. 1t is not by ad.
ding gold and splendour to her OF that
propose to increase the happiness of Ava
have nought worth offering her, save the
faithful love of devoted heart. AnC
Geraldine, ! know that her brother ha.
suffered fond and strong affection TO
you to entwine itself amongst the silve
chords Of life; and would have sworl
that it was more than reciprocaIed, ! an
disappointed, and panied. But see; thu
subjects of our colloquy are advancing tt
meet us. Did mortal eye ever rest npol
IA loveier pair? Geraldine, you will no
crush the noble heart that throbs i'll tina
peerless form. If You cast so rich pear
from you, you will, one day, find yoursel
poor indeed
There was sadness in the greeting q
those two beautiful pairs, that day, whic|
had never before mingled with thei
words Of gIadness Geraldine alone main
tanned her usual serenity of countenance
vet no heart there was wrung and paine
like hers. The words of her cousi
dwell within her spirit, seconded power
fully by her own fond affections; but prd
n false estimate of wealth, and an minus
appreciation of character, opposed ever,
generous emotion, and her breast was I'll
led with tumults, while her brow wa
calm, and her eye bright and untroubet
AT length Mendon drew Ava out upon til
moonlight porch, and she was left >alon
with Edgeworlh She felt her chez
blanch, and her whole frame tremblt
Edgeworth regarded her earnestly for
moment, and then said, in a low. swet
tone, so you are going to leave us, Mis-
RandOlDh. without one rpgrpi2 | ha