The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-03-23
The Mother and her Daughter.

In small cottage al Richmond, COM
mandms delightful view Of the Thames.
lived Madame La Roche and her only
child, Adelne.
Alan early age the parents of Madame
La Roche mad taken her from her naive
country, Eng Hard, to France, in order that
her edrca ION might be completed. Here
certain Monsieur La Roche, man much
older, but also much richer than herself,
had solicited her hand. In obedience tn
the commandments Of her parents, and IN
spite OF her strongly expressed aversion,
the match was concluded, and the elder
~ husband and young wife took up their
abode in Paris. Three years afterwards
Monseur La Roche died, leaving one
child, a daughter. Since that event Mad
anne LA Roche has resided in Switzerland
first, ant subsequently in Germany. Al
length, tired OF the continent, she return
ed t" Eng where she had lived two
years. aud whert she firmly intended to
spend The remainder of her days
As woman Is placed in our present so.
cIal system--perhaps the most Indepen-
dent and life enjoying of the sex is a
young and attractive widow. Madame
La Roche was both young aud attractive
---and sensible. too. or she would have
been envIous Of her sweet daughter, AIDE
line. As it was, she treated her with the
warmth ri a mother and the confidence Of
her elder sister.
On certain summer day Adeline La
Roche vas seated in room opening on a
lawn which sloped 10 the river. Bs her
side, and close by her side, was man.
youthful and handsome lIe held one Of
heT hands clasped in his. and was look
ing with most impassioned air into her
lace. Her eyes wee cast down. and the
slightest suspicion of Il blush was upon
her cheek The blush would have been
deeper, but it was . situation she was
somewhat used to. They loved each
other.
And you faar George, that mamma
would never consent" said Adelne, con-
tlnulng roIoquy that fad been proceed
ing. heaven knows how long-lor in
such cases, il is said, hours are like min
ulcs.
~ fear it much, suid George Trevor.
"What professions have u A man OF!
wealth and consideration like Mr.. Croflon
may hope--ba. ! can hope for nothing
ala! ha! you are Jealous" said AIDE
line, looking up and smiling archly. "Do
YOU dis,rust me thenr'
mo, dear AdeIine, indeed,n replied
George. ~ believe that your heart is
mine, and mine only; but say il have not
cause for suspccling that Mr. CROTCH is
my rival, and that your mamma avors
lin?n
Now You mention it," said Adeline.
II will confess to Won thai am very mis-
cradle on This account Ever since we
first met Mr. Crotton at that horrd bs II.
he has been elernalIy at the house. He
must perceive how cooily receive him. -
Aud how does Madame La Roche re-
ctive HING" said Trevor.
-Ah, too weli!'' replied AdeIine. 81 Of
zen see them sitting together in 4 corner.
talking in a low tone, and every now and
then looking towards me, as If were The
snhjec, of conversation. He is try ing to
gam mamma over to his interest, know.
1t will be Of no use. if he does would
sooner die Than marry himI'
$50 having experienced the misery ola
forced match herself. she would doom
yon 10 the same tae?' SAID George Ire
Yor, with vehemence.
II hardly know what 10 think" said
kdeine, gently. Wien | remember how
afectlonateiy ste always treats me, it
seems impossible, but when see her en-
courage So evidedlly, the visits o! Mr.
CroiIon, am compelled to dread every
thing"
1--WE may he mistaken. after all, Ade-
line" said Trevnr. Thee visits are pro-
hably intended for Madame La Roche.
Remember, Madamoiselle, you are not
,he only young and prely innabi,anl of
Vine Cottage
"Oh. am sure that Is not the case"