Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1845-05-22

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least"
"Mr Leonard Grey :" asked Nina,
with thoughtful mir, as il trying to recall
some remembrance.
"The same"
"Oh, ! recnIIeet cow" she continued :
she was u, Mrs Manvers' holl, and !
remember being some what piQued, that
he did ma seek an introduction to me,
The spoiled child Of fatiery. Indeed il
is veiy kind in him, and we had no right
TO expect II"
"And now, Nina" said her father,
"to- morrow we must seek better dwell
ing, and you shall go and fit up your
mothers chamber"
Who can tell The deep feeling ofihank-
lulness with which she executed her love
ful task, and saw her suffering mother
settled in a comfortable dwelling. III"
contented. and cheerful faces OF her ia
'her aud sister gave new pleasures to
her own Self was forg gotten, and she
still watched and tended them with II
pure and holy affection. The cloud
which had so long darkened their exis-
tence, was fast being dissipate by the
bright hues Of virtue and happiness.
Friends, if they deserve the namc, who
had iorsakeR them, when deprived ol
their wealth, now came forward with al
'ecionale inquiries, and Nina wondered
in her heart at the worlds Inconsistency
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
mingle with society, and, at his entreaty
she one evening prepared To accompany
him TO ball. A,tireI in simple white,
with no ornament but n rosebud hall
hid in her luyuriant curls, they entered
the ballroom. Many eyes were cast
on the new aud beautiful face and few
who gazcd once, but turned second
q lance.
"Nina, let me introduce Mr. Grey
said her father, returning after few mo-
me nts' absence accompanied by n gentle
man, ,-"you already know how much
we owe him, and will, am sure, thank
\ him for US all :"-and in the next mo.
me nj the young giIl was pouring forth
her gratitude in low words OF music, and
her bright earnest eyes telling in a Ian
guagc stronger than speech, the grateful
feelings Of her heart. Had she but
dreamed how dear those words were 'o
the listener, perhaps they had been less
earnest, bat she spoke from her hcaI,
and thought only Of her parents and SIS,
ter.
\ Weeks passed. Leonard Gley had
become u constant visitor at Mr. llamil-
tons. and Nina's heart had learned IL
throb and her eye to brighten at his ap'
proach.
On soft summers night he had call.
ed, ana as they enjoyed The bright moon
light, the wlichery Of lis beauty stole
over them. and they ceased to speak, too
much occupied with thought for words
"Tell me, Mr.. Grey" said Nina,
breaking the silence, "have they in Italy
as beautiful nights as this II is pleas
ant idea 20 fancy that The moon shines
more brightly here, as II smiling on oul
land Of freedom"
"Nay, they could never be as beuu,i-
ful to me, aud shall tell you why ~
Struck by his earnest words she raised
an enquiring glance to his face. "Bc-
cause" he continued, "hsre they possess
the inestimable charm Of being enjoy ed
with you-nay, do not interrupt me-
Miss Hamilton, but hear me patiently
while give uiterance to feelings car
/ no longer conceal. That | love yo,
deeply and wholly, YOU must have per
ceiveJ, but that this affection be%,'
years ago, you have yet to learn. D'
you remember the ball at Mrs. r.an.
vers:' Ii was there first saw you, anC
could scarcely now define the impte sso'
your beauty made on me. You were
then the wealthy Miss Hamilton, court
ed and haticred waerevcr you went, and
the reigning queen Of ball and le,e. -
\ From a friend, Of whom | made enquiry
learned you were a spoiled aud wilfu
| child, and though he spoke lenieniIy o
/ your faults, was under the lmpre sslor
you were an il.tempered beauty. cas-
you as thought, from my mind, an,
shortly after departed for Europe, where
| remained four years. But 90 where
/ would, the memory Of your face would
cling to INC in spite Of my endcavors L
cast II off, Soon after my return, yol
entered a store, whcre with companion
sat conversing. From him | Learned
! youI misforunes, and | was startled I,
I feel the thrill which ran through m,
/ heart, as listened and learned you ha'
been chasened b. your sutitrlngs, an
! the picture he drew Of your tillal devo
/ ton, first gave the an idea of ihc tru,
/ state Of nv heart determined TO ren
der every assistance to your father ii
/ my power, and by the aid Of inhuen,la
/ friends, obtained the situation he nov
occupies. ! have known you bu, to love
YOU more deeply than words can tell -
! Say, will you not make me more tha
happy,by rc"procalng my attachment ?
\ with n smile, bright as o summer sun
beam, she turned her blue eyes to hi
face, and frankly placing her hand ii
I his, replied
n "jIerc, Leonard, is the hand you su
4 Tor, aud only wish that The heart wa
+, more worthy that goes with it. Such n
A 4, Il, l., your. fnrpyor | haze Ln,n ,