Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-10-30

Ut Is ON this very subject that would speak you said
Pearson "Ny sentiments towards have been declared
too long and remain unchanged be doubted for
mcnt was dull enough imagine that YOU loved
me, and heaven knows with what rapture believed
but soon Others smiled upon-Mabel Gray become the
idol OF few tTrrs-and gradually found myself treated
merely OF the hrong. This cannot-nay, will
bear. have n resolution ON the subject
and firmly intend g net upon it,"
"A very dreadful one ?" said Mabel smiling. "Oh do
let me hear it, Something that will astoniSh me, now,
and break the monoonous making of my other admi
rcrs."
"A simple one, said Pearson; "but one that will set
your GOODNESS defiance. Mabel have brought myself
by long OF mental discipline the power dream
ing as please intend To dream every night that
are the most truhfu-most aeconate-most constant of
your SEX that you adore me than lady ado
ed knight IN the old that days glide in
one delicious stream OF uninterrupted love and that our
mutual conduct Is pattern worthy OF imitation by every
couple in the kingdom"
$50, said Mabel affecting laugh this is your pretty
scheme is H. sir Given forth with 50 much parade too,
aud with grave face You shall zee what the reality
VIII be- will treat with GOODNESS than
DO my dear Miss Gray said Pearson, throwing HIM
self carolessy back in his chair prsy do: the contrast
Will be bette and in the meantime will console myself
with your imaginary kindness"
This Is really quite amusing - said Mabel "Perhaps
you will 90 so far TO tell your Dreams sir in order
that may see how very, kind have been"
The identical thing was about 10 propose" said Pear
son. Yes; Twill give you account of them every NOR
ming, and You shall listen. But mind no interruptions
when you think you have been kind to me. Is it
compact"
Tits" said Mabel "Therc is my h,nd and if Won will
be content with such phantom mistress almost think
will give you leave dream of every night for twelve
months.
Whether Mabel Gray were as much amused as she aec
ted be- cannot pretend TO say but that she
was much interested; for the morning she sitting
houghuy alone in the breakfast parour looking
iousy towards the door every moment expecting the
entrance of a visitor.
At length the door opened. and Mr. Pearson an
nouncod. Mabel rose in u stately receive him;
but Pearson shook her hand heartily, with Joyous coun
tennnce seated her in chair and Immediately drew another
close beside her.
miss Gray" said he neyer was love like yours. Whit
devotion have found at length in that bosom which was
cold"
'Sir :" said Mabel angrilv
'ln my dream" said Pearson; 60 Of course meant
in my dream Mc-thought sat in an arbour covered with
vine and jasmine Mabel Gray by nv side and smi-
ling sweey on me. delicate rcpast before us and
servants handed Us nagons of wine The fruits love best
were offered mo by Mabes own hands | was happy be-
yond expression Suddenly the around the table were
filled with and, meihought too that amongst the fa
ces recognized that OF Mordauni. Mabel GRAY immedi.
atey left me- and attended to these corners. To some
she poured out wneto others she handed their avourte
FRUITS talking and laughing with each turn, and
scarcely bestowing look on In the midst of this
uviy thick smoke arose. which after curling round many
nes assumed by degrees the form Of large tiger ready
IN one moment dart prey All were seized with
lear ana trembling, but none had power 10 move. And
then meihought the tiger spoke, and said Mabel Gray
you have twelve guests. Eleven devoted and must die
Make choice therefore, OF saved and see that YOU
choose as YOU thnk-or not OF the Others shall
your decison" Mabel Gray grew deadly pale Intense
anxiety was depicted the counienances Of all. Not n
moment be lost She threw herself upon nv neck
embraced me teEdery-and, imprintng u burning kiss
upon my lips
"A kiss, sir" said Mabel, suddenly starting up; "a
"'Twas in my dream. said Pearson .'Remember Won
were not to interrupt But, have nishcd for with the
Kiss awoAe; so whether the niger devoured the Others or
not have really no means Of asccrtaining."
"A pleasant dream, truly said Mabel laughing and
with the bloom on her cheek somewhat heightened in in
ensiy at entertaining, however, and shows the truth
OF the old adage that dreams always 20 by contrarcs But
MI Pearson have lost so much time with your silly story
that am quite forgetting the chain for poor Mr. Moaunt
Here she busted herself in searching for tie neglected
nemento and having found it, Immediately commenced
working upon 1t IN industrious and praseworthy
STYLE until Nh Oliver Pearson had taken his leave Then
she threw 1t down. leaned her face herhand and in afe
moments was buried IN meditation.
At the time the next morning Mr. Pearson was an
nounced but ms appearance had undergone complete
change lie no longer were Joyous look-nor did he en-
ter the brisky-nor draw his chair close 10 Niss
Gray. He seated himself tioughtfuy on the sofn and
heayed profound sigh.
Mr. Pearson" said Mabel Gray, ''you seem melancho
ly. Have i been unkind in your dreams p"
ITO be treated cody night ard day by the only being
ever loved Is too much 10 bear :" Miss GRAY have ,ns
ed myself beyond my powers ! imagined that could
force myself To dream that you loved me-but last upht
proved the deception. Not content with rejecting me Won
actually laughed at my despair. Mchough that-but
dare not trust myself to relate my dream. Suffice it TO say
that my doom j. sealed and have nothing now TO hope
Tor Tomorrow start for the continent"
"To-mouOw" said Mabel, turning pale "Lenvo us
do YOU say-tD-morrOw ?"
YES" said PEARSON "why should delay You have
pronounced my sentence OF banshment-and obey your
will" '' '
"Mr. Pearson, said Mabel 'you should not-nav this j.
foolish But own pity you, and show it, come here
and will tell you dream had asst night"
Pearson drew his chair close by her side
81 thought said Mabel, smiling, "hnt was standing al
an altar oitred as bride The portraits OF all my admres
were passed before me- that might freely choose and
as soon as had done So the original to present him
self before me-"
'Wo' said Pearson, almost breatiess with suspense
"aud you chose whom7"
Listen" said Mabel: 'tto portraits moved slowly
and anNousy awaited the appearance Of one-the resem.
harce OF him who alone had possession of my heart At
length 1t came and uttered the nome-bu alas the orr.
gna not :"
"And the name" said Pearson caps ry ',tle name
-"Oiycr PearsOn, said Mabel, looking down. and blush
ing.
The original is here before YOU" said Pearson rapur
ousy taking her hand. "Mabel, do dreams always 20 by
cort-arcs -
"Notalways" said Mabel, sinking into hi. arms.
cd with contempt 2"
"Let this confirm IT," said Mabel taE ing the doubtful
chain from her bosom, and hanging it round his neck
"And was this always intended for ?" inquired Pear
sor, smiling.
"Ateas" said Mabel 'it was intended for no one else.
coquouc cannot render her dupcs more unhappy and
contemplate than she renders HERSELF and rs tcy suf
from too grcnt belief n her Perfection does she suffer
from The cancellation.
Ro5lery and probable Murder Of n Southern gentle.
maH.Y estcday abDu; o'clock negro called at the Of
flee Of Messs. Uafndcn, in WaIetrcet and demanded
change for a thousand dollar note. He was asked
where be gOtt from and replied that was give &, him bv
white man. Ile was then told 20 1.-THE National Bank as
tic bill was on ono OF that name, when he left lie was
followed and usccrsnod that he went i'm contrary
direction. Information was given TO the Mayor, who Dr..
dcrcd Gaycs 10 gOin search OF the negro which he did
aud arrested him, with two other negroes. They stated on