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preston. AS they descended from the car
riagc and turned to gaze on the beauties
around, it was evident that the younger of the
two was warm in his admiration, and would
fain hay, fingered to gaze on a scene so love-
~, had not the other gently forced him to the
house.
Mr.. Manly, the clergyman of whom have
spoken, alike unwilling TO be obtrusive or
ncelectful, made it part of his duty to gain
sufficient knowledge ofthe circumstances of
those who visited c., 10 enable him to offer
such aid as might be useful. He found the
persons Just arrived we're father and son !;
the former man of high professional and
political reputation, and literary rcnown.
The latter, his only child, had recently dis
tinguishcd himself greatly at the university I;
but had injured his health by too close appli-
cation, and had come to c. for the purpose
of relaxation and the benefit of mid,r air.
lie was the idol of his fathers hcart--,he
one point in which centred all his hopes, his
affections, his pride, his ambition. Dccpand
tranquil were his feeings--,ranquil from
their very depth--hc knew not himself how
strong, until their course became impedcd.
Mr.. Manly called, as was his wont, in
few days: Not at home was the answer.
In day or two he repeated his visit 'Thc
gentlemen were at dinncr;' cards were left
AT his residence. He called again, but was
not admlted--i, was was evident his visits
were declined. In common case he would
probably have rested here, feeling he had
done his part bnt some intelligence he had
received from friend at Oxford had deeply
excited his interest. From him he had learn
cd that SIR William D, the elder Of
the two, was man whose character for tai
ents. for literary fame, for high and honora-
ble feelings, for intellectual power, was Of
the highest order, But, alas the one thing
which could sanctify and direct all to the
best ends was wanting; Sir William D.
was an nfidrl. Left early wdowcr, BY
the death of an adored wife, who expired in
giving birth to his only son, his whole soul
had centred IN him. And he, though rs
father knew il not, was alrcndy doomed to an
early grave: hascnod lhi,hrr, by The very
efforts to fulfill his fathers wishes, in his at
la1nmen's at the university. And he, too
the young, the talented, the beloved of all
heaIis-hc too, on the very verge of the tomb
had been Educated an inidc or at any
rate had never been instructed in religious
principles, other than as "A matter ofspecua-
tive philosophical system devised by man
TO rule the multitude. Could ii be mar
vel that my friend Manly So, his whole mind
and Thoughts on seeking to win him, ere too
late, to the fold Of his Mas,cr-the great
Shepherd of souls
But days and even weeks passed away,
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ponding and cIicvcd to the soul as he mark
ed at intervals, increasing appearance Of dis
case, when Providence brought his wish to
pass, in mode and time least expected.
lie had been lldng some distance, and
was returning, towards evening, when, in
turning, corner of the road, he perceived
the two objects of his solicitnde before him.
The elder had apparently been thrown from
his horse, and hurt for he was sitting on "A
bank, bleeding from "A cut on the forehead,
and seemingly in much pain; his son sitting
by him and supporting him. Mr. Manly in
stantlY alighed to offer assistance. 1t was
thankfully accepted though not in the way
he expected. Sir William, anxious lest his
son should suffer from exposure TO night-ail,
urged his immediate return; and requested
Mr. Manly TO remain with him that his son
might leave him without scruplc; he be-
sought, nay commanded him, now assistance
had arrived, to hasten home. 1t was touch
ING to view the exceeding affection evident
on both Satisfactorily so to one who knew
all tie circumstances. Mr.. Manly added his
ontreaties, promising to do all that he could
have done and to ease his fathers mind,
he reluctantly obcyed.
SIR William was no, seriously hurt but
was unable, from an injury to his leg, to re-
mount his horse and the servant had been
despatched for the carriage. This event in
sured Mr.. Manly's introduction.
1t was some time before Sir William was
able to resume his rides, and young D.
was Glad to have so intelligent companion
as Manly. They soon were accustomed to
ride together daily; geology, botany, scien-
tfic pursuits of various kinds, drew them to-
gether; as well as that enthusiastic love for
nature, under all her varied forms of beauty,
which formed so strong a bond ofunion. Mr..
Manly was too ndicious to force religion on
his notice prematurelv, although ever most
at his hearts and Sir William was only hap
py to see his dear Henry amused and graft
fed. As winter drew on, their rides we're
interrupted, but not their intercourse. Mr..
Manly's library and his conversation were
welcome accessories and when, after
Christmas, Sir William was forced TO attend
his parliamentary duties, and it was consld-
cred advisable for his son to pass the spring
months in the west of England, he lel, HIM
happy in the society and under the care of
his new friend. And well it was for young
D that that friend was one who uni
ted to the most earnest and exalted piely
mind of the highest powers, and an intellect
refined and acute.
The colder weather soon produced pain
ful increase of disease to Henry D,
although he was himself unconscious of any
dangerous tendency but cold upon cold
and almost constant cough, rendered con-
fnement to the house necessary. And
need say that every hour to be spared from
his other duties was devoted to this uncon-
scious victim and close had his many ex-
callancpS If N atural rbo ra c,a, Hin,