The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-06-18

was III The presence of sister, and feel sure
tkat you willnot impute my telling you 10
notices of vanity
Il wish you were my sister, said Lucilla,
'and think you will be one day. This re-
mark brought crimson glow 10 the cheek Of
Alkaline, which did not fade at the appear
ance OF Herbert Lester, who, at thatmoment
came in view, and approached the doorstep
where they stood. After greeting Alkaline
with much politeness, he inquired Of his sis
ter for Elvira.
"She has been gone this half-hour," she
replied. "Some more convenient opportu-
nifty, will tell you the reason why she did
not wait for me-
Though it was painful duty to disclose
TO her brother the unleeling and selfish con-
duct of Elvira Belmont, twas one which Luz
ella felt bound TO perform, and, simply stat
ing the facts, she left him to draw his own
differences.
In five or six days Miss Allison's disease
had performed its crisis, and the physician
pronounced her out of danger. As soon as
this the case, Lucilla, assisted by Alkaline,
commenced carrying into effect plan which
had been formed for her benefit. Neat and
convenient apartments were taken for her in
a more open and airy part of the city, which
were comfortably furnished, and several la
dies, who considered it not only dishonest,
but cruel, to delay paying the hard earnings
of tie laborer, Of whatever class, when it was
i'll their power TO pay, promised to give her
their sewing. The better prospect which
thus dawned upon her, contributed TO the res
toration Of her health, and at the expiration
of few weeks she, with Edwin aud Lefty,
took possession of their new abode. She
found not the least difficulty, now that she
was promptly paid, to procure comfortable
subsistence for herself and them, without work
ing at unreasonable hours. She even found
leisure to devote an evening, now and then,
to the friends whose exertions had so ef1ec-
tually ameliorated her situation in a manner
that suffered her to live independent of char
ity.
Miss Lester, her brother, and Alkaline, had
dropped in one pleasant but cold evening and
were enjoying the comfort of good fire and
the pleasure OF an interesting conversation,
when quick, smart rap was heard at the door,
which Miss Lester remarked had sound of
Impotence in it.
"Shall go to the door, Miss Allison!''-
said Herbert Lester.
81 am obliged TO you,'' she replied, ''but
as it is probably some one who has brought
me work, had better go myself"
as Miss Allison at home!" they heard
a voice inquire.
My name is Allison" she replied.
xviii you permit me to come in J" said
he: a. have some important intelligence TO
communicate"
She, of course, assented, and the next mo-
ment a man. somewhat above the middling
height, wrapped in a cloak which was so dis
posed as TO muflle the lower part of his face,
while cap concealed his forehead and eyes,
entered the apartment. Having arrived a.
bout midway, he changed his voice to his
natural tone, as he said-
Emily, do you not know me :"
The name of Edgar Tracy burst from her
lips as she sprung towards him, but failing to
reach the arms open TO receive her, she fell
at his feet in a swoom. Throwing from him
his cloak, he knelt down and supported her,
while Lucia and Alkaline administered the
proper remedies; the young stranger, in the
mean time, bitterly approaching himself for
his want of consideration. She soon recov
cred, and the remainder of the evening was
spent in listening to the perils and escapes of
Tracy, who, as may be surmiseG, was the be-
trothed lover of Emily Allison, who, she be-
lieved, had long since found grave beneath
the waves of the ocean.
lie and Two others. he informed them. left
the wreck in small boat. Both Of his COM
panions persisted, but he was at length taken
up by vessel belonging to Europe, bound
on a voyage TO some Of the South Sea Islands.
Here, in consequence of long and severe
illness, induced probably by the injury sustain
ed from hunger aud exposure while on the
wreck and in the boat, he was obliged TO re-
main and suffer the vessel TO sail without
him. He was ever unable TO write a letter
to his friends. though he gave the captain the
address of Mr.. Allison, who promised to for
ward line the first opportunity afterh arri-
val. As no such letter was ever received,
he probably forgot to perform his promises.
As the wrecked vessel, of which Edgar
Tracy was the captain and principal owner,
was insured, his loss was trifling, and though
he was not rich, he possessed competency
which would enable him to give Emily Ali
son n comfortable, ifnot splendid home
He, therefore, urged her to name an early day
for their bridal.
II have reflected much" said she, one day
when he had pressed the subject with more
ardor than usual, as to what course | ought
to pursue, and have at length decided, that i'll
justice to you, ought to remain as am, for
I shall not ouly be a portionless bride. but
these dear children-I cannot leave them,
and"
leave them could you fof single mo-
ment. imagine that | wished you 10 leave
them1' said he, interrupting her with much
vivacity. 81 have enough for all. Our home
shall be their home, and doubt not but that
they will bring blessing with them"
Emily wept, but her tears were not those
of sorrow, and before they parted il was deci-
ded that their marriage should take place IN
three weeks. Herbert Lester and Adaline
Bradford officiated as groomsn.an and brides
maid on the happy occasion, and Lucilla,
who arranged every thing with the proPriety
and frje taste peculiar to herself, had the graf
ifcaiion to perceive that her brother unior-
tunate attachment TO Elvira Belmont was
slowly but surely giving place to an affection
for one lovelier, though less brilliant and who |
possessed those gentle and truly feminine viz
tues which were a source of happiness to her !
self and TO those within the sphere Of her in
fuerce.
The HUMAN Vo1cE-God has made the
whole earth vocal with sweet sounds. The
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