Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-11-09


to feel even curiosity on the subject
At length the day fixed TOR my depar.
ture arrived; had delayed it to the
extreme verge ofpropriety, and, more
over, an engagement with my agent
again imperatively summoned me tc
York.
at was soft and sunny morning
MIR. Brownlow had sauntered out with
his shepherd, and Adela and myself
were left alone in the little parlour.--
1t was then for the first time with my
lipsl spoke to her of love, by looks
had full oft discoursed eloqucntly ofthe
matter. Adela became violently agi.
tated, as pressed my suit; sobs and
tears ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS quite allow.
able, but verging, as thought, trifle
towards the extravaganza, when at this
most interesting point the old gentle
man returning from his walk, interrupt.
ed our tete-a-tete. Adela on a SUDDEN
became earnestly intent on the manu-.
facture Of silk purse, and l simulta-
ncously smittcn with desire of study.
Selling the first volume that was near,
! turned hastily over the leaves; il was
book of prayer; some handwriting
on the title page caught my eye
There it was,-thc phantom that had
eluded me so long,-the nDme, each
character traced in plain bold hand,
Mesurier.' HAL | exclaimed, with
out thought of imprudence, 'at last
| have i, -Mcsuricr! Adela! the long
lost, long sought name.'
"Little did l anticipate the effect
which these words were to produce
Adela with a faint scream sank back
fainting in her chair; her father dead
ly pale, and without uttering asy liable,
Immediately removed her from the
apartment.
"Perplexed and aghast at so unlock
ed-lor feature in my wooing, wait
ed patiently for some explanation. A
considerable time elapsed ere my host
rc-appeared; he was calm; but his coun-
tenance bore evident tokens Of recent
and deep agitation. young gentle
man. he commenced, 'by the impru
dencc ofmy poor girl, you have be
come master of our secret. Nay, sir
regret is useless; we arc in your power,
and you must exert it as you will'
never felt as thoroughly mystiiied in
my life. Mr.. Mcsuricr, if that was hi:
name, continued: my daughter, sir,
has made me acquainted with the con
vcrsation which passed prior to this
unhappy exposure; she desires for
brief interview. for ten minutes there
fore leave you together So say
ing, the old gentleman made a stiff
bow, and quilted the ROOM Blu
what the devil docs it meant quoth |
cat this moment Adela herself, pale
trembling and with downcast eyes, ap
pcared. What passed for some time
| know not; but at lcngh, pointing e
the unfinished purse, You have mor'
than once begged Of me this triac; i
you can still value it, it is yours
Here my uncle's voice grew it'll
husky he tried a glass ofport. II di'
him good and he continued:
"Thcn Dearest 1 exclaimed. u hav'
not presumed too far; my affection i
not altogether unreturnedr Sh
seemed to regard me with astonish
ment. "Thcrc is some mystery
seek not the clue-some secret cord @
grief on which l have unwittingl
touched, pardon my bcedlcssness, ant
tell me ! am forgiven.
"Tis better so, far better so, sh'
said, speaking rather TO herself than t
me, and, after an instant's pause, OK
tended her hand. Thanks a Thousand
thanksr said /, pressing it--cold as i
was-to my lips;' accept the pledge
and will instantly address your faith
cr.'-No, no. she said hurricdly
'not--not to-day, he is disturbed, un
well; it must not be today via
some reluctance, agreed to postpone
my application till my return from
York, which could be effected within
a fortnight. And now, said / fare
well and heaven shield you. You
will think ofmc, Adela, think of me
till we meet again!' She raised heI
eyes, and replied slowly and solemnIy
i will till zoe meet again. But,
sir, we never did meet again, and new
or shall in this world.
"Within the period mentioned, full
OF love and hope ] revisited the cot
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