Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-12-25
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only child Adeline.
AT AN early age the d. eats Of Ma
dame La Roche had takei her from her
native country, England, to France. in
order that her education might be COM
pie'ed- Here certain Monsieur La
Roche, man much older bur also much
richer than herself had solicited her
hand In obedience to the commands of
her parents, and iG spite OF her sronp
iy expressed aversion, the match was
concluded, and the elderly husban and
the young wife took up their abode in
iaris- inree years afterwards; Monsieur
La Roche died, leaving one child, a
daughter Since that event. Madame La
had resided in Switzerland first and sub.
ssquenuy in Germany. At length tired
oil the Continent, she returned to En-
gland, where she had now lived two years
aud waere she firmly intended 10 spend
the remainder OF her days.
As woman is placed in our pres mt So
CAL So stem, perhaps the most indepen
dent and life-enjoying of the sex is a
yodeg and attractive widow. Madame
La Roche was both young aud aurac-
tive; ard sensible, too or she would have
been envious OF her sweet daughte Ad
cline As il was she treated her with
the warmth Off mother aud the conf
dcnce Of an elder sister.
TN certain summer dav, Adeline La
Roche was seated in a room opening on
lawn which sloped 10 the river. By
her side, and close by her side, was 4
man youthful and handsome, He held
one OF her hands clasped in his, and
was looking with most impas-
sioued air into her face. IIer
eyes were cast down. and the slightest
suspicion Of a blush was upon her check
The blush would have been deeper, but
u was situation she was somwhat used
TO- They loved each other.
And you fear, George, that mama
would mover consentr said Adeiine, con
timing a eolloquythat had been proceed
ing, Heaven knows how long-for in
such cases I'm told hours are like min.
uies.
= fear it much,' said George Trevor
what pretensions have u A man cl
wealth and consideration like Mr. Crof
TON may hope-but can hope Tor moth
ing
TIA! ha! you are jealous said Adeline
looking up and smiling archly. DO you
distrust me thenr
No, dear Adeline, indeed, rep'ieJ
George, Il do believe your heart is mine
AID mine only-but say if have OF
cause for susPecting that MIR. Crofton
is my rival, and that your mama favors
him?'
Nov you mention it, sal Adeline,
Il will Confess TO you thar am very
miserable on this account. Ever since
we first met Mr. Crofton at that nor.
rid ball he has been eternaliy at the
house. He must perceive how coldly I
receive him.
.And how does Madame La Roche re-.
csive himr said Trevor.
'Ah, too well' replied Adeline, 81 Of
ten see them sitting together in a corner
talking in low tone, and every now g.
then looking towards me, as if were
the subject Of conversation. lie is try.
ing to gain mamma over TO his intel :
est, know. II will be Of no use il be
does | would sooner die than marry
bim2'
So having experienced the misery of
q forced match herself, she would doom
you TO the same fale2' said George IRE
vor, with vehemence.
Il hardly know what to Think said
Adcline, gently. when | remember
how affectionately she always treats me,
II seems Impossible---but when see her
encourage so evidently the visits OF
Mr. Croiton, am compelled 10 dread "
erything.'
We may be mistaken after ai AIDE
line:' said Trevor. these visits are
probably intended for Madame La Roche
Remember, Mademoisslle: you are moi
the only young and pretty inhabitant O.
Vine Coitager
-Oh,l am sure that is not The case.
said Adeliue. Mamma has told me. of
ten that no consideration on earth shouis
induce her to marry again, and that al
her care now was to see me happily sci
tied. Mr Crofton and mamma are nov
viewing the conservatory together :
George, feel a strange presentimen
that he will propose formally for m,
this morning, and that | shall be call
ed upon 10 giso him bis answer a
once
lou will reject him, then dear Adelln,
said Trevor, aDxiousIy.
Gan you ask me9' exclaimed Adelipe
Il Will never bestow my hand where
cannot bestow my heart. That George
~ yours--past praying for.
Zen Thousand thanks fos this one
proof OF constancy,' said Trevor. TIC
doubt your truth now would indeed be
20 think you unworthy Of love. But
hear footsteps opFTOaching--they are
returning from the conservatory. A.
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