The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-02

She administered TO the wants of the sick
snd needy. and, if she could do any thing
10 relieve the unfortunate, she never hesita-
ted moment; and if there eve: was one
called blessed by the villagers of c., it
was Julia Merton. Sometimes, when she
thought of Graham, and how but for her
own fault, she might have been his own hap.
Ply bride,--she could hardly retain from
weeping. Julia, through the long period
which had elapsed since Grsham's depart
ure, had never ceased to love him, and
when her gay sister Ann would joke her
about him, tear would Involuntary start
from her eye, and she would turn away and
seek out some retired spot, and then she
would commune with her own feelings till
she was calm again, then she would again
Join her mother in the domestic duties Of
her household. Sometimes she would think
that Graham might come back, and yet
make her happy; then she would think he
might have forgotten her, and some more
fortunate one might now be rejoicing in his
love.
Ii was with such feeling as these, that
she heard of the arrival Of Graham in his
native village. The evening after his ar.
rival, he visited Mr.. Merton house, where
he was welcomed with all the warmth of
former friendship by Mr.. Merton and his
wife. Julia,when shearose to welcome him,
wa very much agitated; but Ann wore
roguish smile, which to an attentive obser.
yer, might have denoted that something
more than common was passing in her
mind.
As this passed away, Ann took the occa.
sion TO rally Graham and Julia about the
former intimacy, and asked Charles when
he thought he should unite himself in the
bands of matrimony with some daughter of
New England, and if he did not visit his
native village for that purpose.
But said Charles, did you not know
that ] was already married T
Ifa thunder-clap had struck Julia.it could
not have made more impression upon her
than Graham's words did. Sobbing and
gasping for breath, she rushed from The
room. Graham alarmed at her appearance,
seized a candle and followed just in season
to catch her in his arms as she tainted a
way. Laying her on the sofa, and kneel-
ing down by the side of her, he commenced
bathing her temples, and in few moments
a faint sigh proclaimed returning conscious
ness.
oh my God Z exclaimed Julia when she
was sufficiently recovered, why all this
weakness is it not Just Charles Oh.
Charles she exclaimed, throwing herself
at his feet, forgive me for my past errors
Ii is justly upon me did love you, Charles,
not spurn me from you do not ask you to
love me now, but do not hate me Forgive
me oh forgive mel
Julia, Julia, hear me- said Charles, ben.
ding over her half unconscious form; long,
long, have | thought of you when far away,
and fervently loved you You are forgiven
Julia, and
'Oh Charles, | am calm now Long
have prayed for this day, and now have
seen it. Let us part, Charles, for love you
too much now to embitter your happiness,
for you cannot love me again.
Il do love you Julia, and can never be
happy without you
Without me You are married, Charles
lam not, Julia, did not tell you that
was married. And now Julia, do you love
me 2
Yes, yes ? cried Julia, throwing herself
into his arms, do love you God knows
my heart, | do and loved you when you
went away. but my own proud heart would
not own it.
Ere a month had passed over the head of
Graham and Julia, they were man and wife,
rejoicing in the grateful fervor of each 9th
er's love. Charles Graham had been con-
siantly informed of Julia's conduct by the
hand of Ann Merton. and it was owing to
her. that they were made happy.
Reader, if you wish to know the subse-
quent history of Charles Graham, would
tell you that he is now member Of the
State Legislature Of, and his wife is
one of the happiest Of beings.
Ann Merton is single yet, but how long
she will remain so, cannot tell. She is
engaged to. the humble author Of our -
but stay, must tell no tales, so good bye.