Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-01-31

was done. ! woke 10 shame, TO infamy. A
fathers curse followed, and brothers. death
was caused by me. Spnrned by the good
society abandoned--I chung to my des-
troyer, and had he been but faithfui--had
he but redeemed his promise-but nol-
grown cold and careless, he sought for 9TH
er charms he found them, lady and wan
der not, for in thee he found them. Start
not spurn me not away! My betraycr is
your lover Trust him not For me, my
days are numbered. Disease has fastened
on my frame, and the grave will be my shell
ter. have warned, and now leave you.
Here are proofs: take them, and if you be-
lieve me moi, credit, at least, the very words
of Ormond.'
She went as noiselessly as she came, and
Caroline was alone.
your basencss is discovered The history Of
your life is known. The seducer Of another must
furego all claims TO the hand of my daughter. Ex-
PLANTATION is unnecessary. Conscience will tell too
plainly to what alIude, and justify my decision
Such was the tenor of note addressed by
Mr. Everett, that met the astonished Henry
Ormond, as, after few weeks absence, he
returned to his residence. Utterly amazed
-confounded-he distrusted the evidence
of his own senses, as he read it. That it
was the result Of misrepresentation was APP
parent, yet from what source did il origin
ate! He knew of no enemy He was con-
scious, indeed, that his rivals were many,
but who among them would stoop TO the
yilainy he was persuaded had been practis-
ed That it arose from caprice on the part
Of Caroline, he could not for moment be-
| slnow al sr ahr
dismissal precluded such possibility. Tho
alarmed and agitated, though sleep was BAN
ished. and the next morning light found him
treading the floor of his apartment, he felt
that there could exist no real obstacle TO the
consummation OF his love. He doubted not
but that an interview with Mr. Everett would
lead to explanation then he could prove
his worth and he taxed himself with folly
in even suffering momentary annoyance.
At an early hour he called at the residence
of MIR Everett. What was his dismay on
finding il closed, and learning on subsequent
inquiry, that the family had departed, and
that their absence would be protracted.-
Then, for the first time, he realized his loss
then he felt the blow dealt by an unseen
hand. Without a clue to guide him in his
search, in utter ignorance, he was dashed
from the full enjoyment of reciprocated at
tachment, TO the very depths of wretched-
ness. Supplied with the suddenness and
extent of his calamity, in wild chaos OF
uncertainty, Of doubt and suspicion, he fed
upon his grief In the solitude of his own
room, all other interests were forgotten, and
it seemed as though all worlds, save that oil
his own despair, were blotted from existence.
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to his relief; his calmer reason condemned
his excess Of sorrow, and his manly pride
whispered that he should not bow before in
Justice. Gradually, 10 outward view, his de-
meanor regained its accustomed tone, his
mind took cognizance of other interests,
and the duties of his profession again en-
ployed him. Winter had passed away and
spring found him suffering, it is true, but
+ suffering silently, and as new honors crown.
ed, and new trumphs greeted him, TO the
thoughtless crowd he seemed an object to
be envied. None who listened 10 his elo-
quence, as he advocated clients cause, OF
! in the more popular assemblages, he swayed
them at his will, as hanging upon his every
word with breathless interest. and following
: in his argument, they responded TO his stir,
{ ring appeals, none knew the secret agony u
him who spake, or deemed he sought excite
ment but TO direct his mind from sorrow.
And was there no answering grief in the
5 family who had left their home! Did no
I thought turn to him Was sympathy des
r troyed, and was love banished from the hear
: of Caroline? A far different tale did he
secret emotions tell The various papers
left with her, the evident sincerity and deeI
+ affection of her who gave them, permiite,
, but little doubt of Ormond's guilt Th,
J father, jealous Of his daughters honor, hur
e ried her away in hope, in other scenes, Il
! wean her from her strong attachment. Sh'
{ offered no opposition passively she yielded
to his request. Indifferent to every object
now the chief charm Of her being was des
: troyed, yainly did parental kindness strive I,
T heal the wounded heart She appreciated
e fathers motive, her reason sanctioned hi
conduct, her judgment was convinced bu
: her heart was unchanged. Though prid,
r and principle would have forbidden her un
1 ion then with Ormond, her love still clun,
d around him. As the graceful vine, tori
from the tree around which it twined, seek
e no other resting place, but withers and dies
e she felt that for her there was no other guide
i The freshness Of her soul was gone ant
though she slrove to hide her grief within
e her bosom, the paleness Of her cheek, ant
: the diuness of her eye, told of its feariu
r ravages.
n Through the fields of vine-clad France
IS and the plains of sunny Italy, her parent
: led her. On their route Charles Ormon'
n Joined them. The name, the associations
n all revived the pain Of Caroline, but as da
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