Holly Springs gazette., 1845-09-27

conduct is most singular, and l cannot ac.
count for it's
Unjust be the cause,' said Madeline.
'as it since my return they have ceased
10 visit YOU"
A:these words. pronounced with grea,
simplicity, the old man became thoughtful
and silent
"OhI my child" cried he at length, press
ing the sof. and polished hand of his daugh.
| ter to his withered lips. "the nuns have,
doubtless. taught you to de,est love. but
have they taught you how TO resist it2"
Madeline made no reply, but smiled
fondly upon her father.
Your smile is sweet. my little angel
! 1t is sweet even as honey. Grant. oh my
Cop, that it may never change to bitter
| tears"
"oh. R Yot thus glOomiIy. Whilst Will with
you. can never be unhappy"
At this moment. the two brothers upear
ed at the door. Madeline modestly retired
at their approach.
I'VE have seen your daughter, Herr
manu. and have lost our peace of mind and
former happiness. la our dreams we have
betrayed our SecTe. to each other. Speak.
now. frankly to US. Will you accept OF
one Of US for your son-in-lawl Then ask
her which she prefers. and whichever il
may be. she shall become his legitimate
bride We have magnificent patronage,
and our workshop is filled with its orders
Let US, now, here your decision2"
The go dsmith held out hand to each
Il ask you for three days TO consider"
he said; sis that too Ionga You are both
ia love, and see It,"
at ia but too true," replied the brothers;
I'VE passlonately love your daught but II
would be a woeful waste of time 10 love
without the hope ofinspiring her with a cor
responding sentiment"
In the evening the beautiful Madeline
wac n,errogated by her father. and she stat
ed 10 him the object of her choice.
The next day. The old man sent 10 his
young friends a letter thus worded:
"My daughter has seen you both. She
will receive Robert as husband, and Hem
ry as brother. l trust this avowal
| which have had considerable difficulty in
| drawing from her, will bs receLyed by you
az il ought 10 be. Your old frie nd awaits
you, in order that he may clasp in his arms
his entire family"
These noble ami devoted brothers had
| resolved between themselves, that when
one accepted, the other would with
draw his claims for ever. Alas. such was
the compact they agreed to before they
knew their fate.-Henry, who FIST took
the letter of the goldsmith 10 read it aloud,
was unable to finish III he laid it upon the
table, and becoming pale as death fell back
in his chair.
notwithstanding, the brothers contin-
ued 10 live together in good fellowship.
They even betook themselves according TO
their old custom every evening. to the little
parlor of the goldsmilh's. the happy lover
eonverslng with his mistress. Henry
forced himself calmly to witness their jov.
his excessive paleness alsne evincing bis in.
terror struggle.
One day when the two brothers were in
dulging in the pleasures of the chase they
Mopred at the entrance ola wood fatieued
by their walk. and extended themselves up
on the grass.
Robert" said Henry Van Buck, Il
have been silent for a long time, and mus
now lay open to you my soul. Iis inn
possible that can consent 10 your marry
ing Madeline.
} AMY dear brother replied Robert. is j
! thus that you fulfill the laws of honor2'
J III know that | am defaulter to shes,
Z laws, said Henry, pale with agony. and
have reflected long and deeply ere Ideter
= mined TO speak to you on the subject. Bu
J look at me. / no longer i've. Daily
y feel my strength deereasinH and the httl'
V blood that have = my veins. - ooliinG
! s,d h.rnino- way my very life strings"
II $40 It" replied Robert and think yot
, ncs what my sorrows and sufferings are. tc
sss you reduced to this extremiiya Alas
in looking upon you have lost all my Joy
But where's the remedyl"
"Therei. no remedy my beloved broth
! err" said Henry. "anj have but one wish
J which entreas of you to grant me. d.
not marry that young girl until an
deadr'
/ "DeadP' cried Robert.
Eyes. my dear Robert. it must be 50.
conjure to give me your solemn word an!
4 If -
mo. my beloved brother-nc, you mus
not die thus in your despair. lfyou wish
make you apromis which freezes my -bloos
, 10 think Of"
In saying these words, Robert looket
earnestly at his brolher-he saw the pale
ness OF death over spread his lips.
My dearest Henry," cried he. "rsthe.
, than leave you thus TO perish. will yield
to you my rights. Marry her I pray you
and will out the country"