Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-02-03
VOL. IX.-NO. %.

happy reunion
They entered the paror, which was va
Gated, and Clara fastened to find her father
lie was seated near a window in his library,
with his head resting upon his hand, and
gazing out upon the beautiful scenery abroad.
The earth lay like sleeping child, calm and
beautiful, while the soft light of the moon
fell like the smile of Heaven, Graduating
every part Of the distant landscape The
old man was absorbed in thought, and per-
ceyed not the entrance of his daughter till
he was startled from his revery by the touch
of her small hand on his shoulder, and the
sound Of her sweet voice in his ear q
Dear father He started up, and his
usually naughty features wore soft and
bland expression, as they rested upon the
animated features of his only child. He
drew her to his bosom, and pressed his lips
to her brow. eH
What wouldst thou, my Clara Surely
this smiling face betokens good Speak,
dear, and tell me what has happened.
Dear father, bring you good news A
dear friend awaits you below, whom you
have not seen for many years, He is imps-
tent to behold you, and have come to ask
you TO descend and bid him welcome : and
rising, the impatient girl took her fathers
hand and moved towards the door
My child and his voice fatered, Clara,
to whom would you lead me ? What is the
name of your guest? Speak lt
i lead you, dearest father, to ono whom
you have loved from childhood; whose
steps you guided in youth, and who toyes
you with the affection Of a son. Our visitor
is none other than our dear and long absent
Henry. Will you not welcome him to his
childhood's home 2 And Clara threw her
arms around the neck of her only parent,
and hid her burning face in his bosom.,H
For a moment the old man was silent
A slight cloud passed over his expansive
brow-but it was as soon gone, aud glad
smile played around his lips. Then press
ing the fair girl in his arms, he said in a low
voice, af
Yes, Clara, my cherished, my idolized
/ YiU welcome my Henry to his early home
and thrice welcome is he to these arms and
this heart. Heaven knows | have ever
loved him with love only less than that
bear you and tho be he still poor and pen
nyless he is all the same to me- Come
Clara he continued in liyeler tone, wipe
away these tears, they are tears ofloy, 1 am
sure, and come, let us hasten 10 Join our
dear Henry, for long 10 clasp him 10 my
heart
They entered the parlor, and as Mr.. May
wood fastened to meet his young friend, with
arms extended, and Henry, dear Henry
bursting from his lips He arose and smi-
lingly advancing, presented to the gaze Of
the astonlshed old man, the manly form and
handsome face of the very rich and admired
Mr. Stanhope
Excuse me, my dear sir, said he, cordial
ly grasping the half Withdrawn hand, YOU
will pardon this deception, and believe me
no ether than your own dear Henry ~
Mr.. haywood was coniounded, and for a
moment lost the power Of speech. AT last
he exclaimed, Yes, it is he it is Henry,
my own dear Henry. And oh 7 he contin-
ued, as he extended his arms TO embrace
him. Can you, will you forgive my cruel
tyt | have ever loved you, even when l
turned you from my doors Can you for
give me-
'Forgivcr replied the noble youth, MS he
not owe every thing / possess TO you 2 1t
is enough that you love me still, and that
return and find you and my dear Clara still
alive
Clara had stood during this interesting
scene, with her hands clasped and flowing
eyes raised while she thanked the great Fa-
Their above for the bliss which now filled her
young heart almost to Overlooking.
MIR. Siouhope now related as briefly as
possible the principal events which had trans
PRED since he left the city. After concld-
ding the recital, he continued - fi1
And now, my dear sir, will you complete
my happiness and that of your daughter, by
sanctioning the love we have cherished from
childhood, aud which absence has only ser
we'd to strengthen? Will you make me hap
Ply by bestowing upon me the hand ofyour
only childP n'a s'r
The old man, who had sat during this
briefrecital with his face buried in his hands,
at this last appeal from the manly and noble
youth, raised his eyes and drawing Clara to
to his bosom, bowed his grey head upon her
shoulder and wept. Then taking the fair
hand of his daughter and placing it within
that of Henry who knelt by his side, be
pressed them both in his, and scarce audibly
breathed Take her, Henry, my son, take
this prize--my only one-and may Heaven
bless you BOTH. Here his emotions were too
strong for control, and gently placing his
lovely burden in the arms ofthe happy lover,
he noiselessly glided from the room.
On mild, soft evening in June, Just six
years from the time the youthful lovers sep
arated, happy party were assembled within
the mansion Of MIR. haywood. There was
music, and the smiling, happy
faces ofmany a fair one graced the assembly;
but none were half as happy, half so fair and
beautiful as the young and graceful bride.--.