The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-01-20

the market town, to which the coach was
destined; and my horse and gig awaited
me a: the door of the hotel at which we
stopped In aIigh,ing, my companion de-
manded of the waiter how far it was to
Farlght House, and if any public con-
veyance went that way?
The man glanced at me, and replied,
1T was ten very bad miles, and a coach
went past it only twice in week, and
not before Monday Qhis was on Satur-
day.
Then | must proceed on FOOT replied
the questioner with sigh. 'Oblige me
with basin of milk aud some bread for
my little boy, and inslruc! me the road
| mus take
As she spoke, she took up small box
in one hand, and her child in the other,
and was entering the inn. | advanced
and stated, hope respectfully, that was
myself gong towards FairIght, and as my
servant would proceed on a saddle horse,
could accommodate herself and child,
with seat in my gig. added, smiling,
as saw hesitation in her countenance,
YOu may trust me, madam; my horse
is not very spirited; and am certain
driver
i will accept your offer, sir was the
modest reply, more on account of this
poor boy than myself; for my eagerness
to get to Fairligh, would make the way
seem sh, ri, and. if possible, must return
to London by lo.nghl's mail from this
place.
Our first mile was passed in silence.
| We then spoke of the weather, that ia.
voriie topic of all English people, when
they want something to say. In truth.
the morning was beautiful enough to call
forth admiration from the most unobserv-
ing. The dew yet gItiered upon the
| hedge-low blossoms, that threw out their
fragrance as we passed, the birds were
pumng their wing, and pouring forth
their matn songs Of Joy and liberty All
nature was smiling, and the eye that can
look codly on such scene, should for
ever be condemned to the smoke and
sameness Of a Gro Sded city, nor rroiane
the charms of nature by its unworthy
gaze
When we had discussed the weather,
ventured to inquire if she knew much of
the master of Farlght2'
"Nolhing personality she replied, 'and
little by report, but that lille was unfa-
vorable. She dreaded the interview, vet
must see him though hers was painful
Grand"
''lIe may net be so unpleasant person
as report has represented him. replied ; al
least, for your sake we will hope he Is
NOT
Ny horse was fleet one, and accus-
toned 10 The country roads. and in less
than an hour pointed out the white tur-
rets OF Falrlight house to my companion.
rising amid a beautiful cluster of trees
In a few minutes more drew my horse
up al a small wicked gate.
THAT path, madam said ], 'will lead
you across the park and lawn TO the man
sion. proceed straight forward, and your
road is clear
Hastily assisting my companions with
her child out of The gig, hardly stayed 10
hear the expression OF thanks breahed
from the sweetest pair of lips thought ]
had ever beheld. Dashing down lane
IA few PAGES further, gained the back Of
the premises, and was in the dining room
of FairIight house before thu young mat
ron, for such Judged her to be, with her
little charge, (whose tiny footsteps seems
ed but il to keep pace with his mothers
anxiety Of mind as she gently led him a
long, had entered the shrubbery conduct
ing to the lawn. My directions were
promptly given, and when the hall bell
.ung. and female inquired of old Steady.
the butler, is Colonel Belvile at home2'
an answer was given in the affirmative.
aud The lady was shown into the little
break fast parlor, that acted both as my
morning room and library. Refreshments
were carried in, with Colonel Belville's
compliments, and he would attend her i'm
mediately.
Changing my travelling dress as quick
ly as might tie, though fear did pay a
little extra attention 10 the tie of craval,
and the ct cetern of the toilet, in a short
time stood before her.
When ! opened the door of the library
she had risen, and was standing, as if "a
waiting my approach; one hand OF delicate
} symmetry and whteness leaned on the
chimney piece, supporting a cheek whose
hectic flush told the emotions that were
agilaling her bosom, while in The other
hand she held an opeu paper. The little
urchin was playing on the hearlhrug at
her feet, 'She is lovely" was the thoaghI
that passed across my mind as | entered
and advanced into the loom.
Starting from the reveric in which it
seems she had been plunged, with evident
surprise she demanded, If she saw the
: master of Farlight?' Nth degree of
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