The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-30

strangely like hers and would fain know if il is
the same"
at is Nina Hamilton" said his friend, "the
daughter of the once wealthy Mr.. Hamilton, the
courted and flattered millionaire. BY some un-
fortunate speculations he became almost beggar-
ed, and now, by manual labor, maintains his fa-
mfy IN comfortless dwelling enough, near by.
But he IS rich in the possession of such daugh-
ter, for Nina, from being the spoiled and petted
heiress, has proved the stay and comfort of the
family. Her mother is an invalid, and Nina is
nurse, attendant, seamstress and all"
Why did Leonard Grey hang with such breath
less attention on the words of his companion, and
why did the tide of feeling rush with such force
to his hearth There were memories and i'm
pressOns which he had checked, though not eX-
tngushed, and they had grown even while he
gazed for few moments on her face, and listen
ed to the account thus disinterestedly given of
her 6lia affection. 1t was a recollection of her,
which had hung around him like the spell of a
sweet dream, and which had vaguely haunted
him in his wanderings.
81 have glad tidings, Nina," exclaimed Mr..
Hamilton, when he one evening returned from
his days work; Sand now, dear child, [ shall no
longer see you striving against poverty. Mr..
Grey, gentleman with whom was acquainted
in former days, has offered me a situation with
salary which will maintain us comfortably at
least"
"Mr. Leonard Grey?" asked Nina, with
thoughtful air, as if trying to recall some remem-
branCe.
"The same"
"Oh, recoIect now," she continued she was
at Mrs. Manvers' ball, and | remember being
somewhat piqued, that he did not seek an intro
ducton to me, the spoiled child of flattery. In
deed, it is very kind in him, and we had no right
to expect it."
Sand now, Nina" said her father, ''to-mor
row we must seek better dwelling, and you
shall go and fit up your mothers chamber.
| Who can tell the deep feeling of thankfulness
with which she executed her loveful task, and
saw her mother settled in comfortable dwell
ling. The contented and cheerful faces of her
father and sister gave new pleasure to her own.
| Self was forgotten, and she still watched and
tended them with pure and holy affection. The
cloud which had so long darkened their eXis-
tence, was fast being disspated by the bright
hues of virtue and happiness.
Friends, if they deserve the name, who had
forsaken them, when deprived of their wealth,
now came forward with afIectionate inquiries, and
Nina wondered in her heart at the worlds incon-
sistency She, who had so long been forgotten,
was now greeted with kind words and gracious
smiles.
Proud of his beautiful child, Mr.. Hamilton
was urgent that she should minge with society,
and, at his entreaty, she one evening prepared to
accompany him to ball. Attired in simple
white, with no ornament but a rosebud half hid
in her luXuriant curls, they entered the ball
room. Many eyes were cast on the new and
beautiful face, and few who gazed once, but turn
ed second glance.
''Nina, let me introduce Mr.. Grey" said her
father, returning after few moments absence,
accompanied by gentlcman--"yoL already know
how much we owe him, and will, | am sure,
thank him for US all:n-and in the next moment,
the young girl was pouring forth her gratitude in
low words of music, and her bright earnest eyes
grateful feelings of her heart Had she but
dreamed how dear those words were TO the lis
tener, perhaps they had been less earnest, but
she spoke from her heart, and thought only of
her parents and sister.
Weeks passed Leonard Grey had become a
constant vister at Mr. Hamton's, and Nina's
heart had learned to thfob and her eye TO bright
en- at his approach
On soft summers night he had called, and
as they enjoyed the bright moonlight, the witch
cry of its beauty stole over them and they cea-
sed to speak, too much occupied with thought for
words.
"TelI me, Mr. Grey" said Nina, breaking the
silence 'have they in Italy as beautiful nights
as this? 1t is pleasant idea to fancy that the
moon shines more brightly here, as if smiling on
our land Of Freedom"
"Nay, they could never be as beautiful to me-
and shall tell you why?" Struck by his ear,
nest words, she raised an enquirng glance to his
face. "Because," he continued, "here they pos
sess the inestimable charm of being enjoyed
with you--nay, do not interrupt me, Miss Ham.
Iton, but hear me patiently, while | give utter
ance to feelings can no longer conceal. That
| love you deeply and wholly, you must have
perceived, but that this affection begun years
ago, you have yet to learn. Do you remember
the ball at Mrs. Manvers'? 1t was there first
saw you, and could scarcely now define the i'm
Ipression your beauty made on me. You were
then the wealthy Miss Hamilton, courted and
, fiattered wherever you went, and the regning
queen of ball and fete. From friend, of whom
| made enquiries, learned you were spoiled
and wilfu child, and though he spoke cniently
of your faults, | was under the impression you
were an ll-tempered beauty. | cast you, as
thought, from my mind, and shortly after depart
ed for Europe, where remained four years. Blu
go where would, the memory of your face woulC
cling to me in spite of my endeavoIs to cast i
off Soon after my return, you entered a store
where, with a companion, | sat conversng.-
From him learned your misfotunes, and wa:
startled 10 feel the thrill which ran through my
heart, as | listened and learned you had beer
chasIened by your suferings, and the picture ht
drew of your filial devotion, first gave me ar
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