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satisfied. "lhere are other ways,' he said
shat may be more efieclive--for instance.
am more at home on horseback, and as hov,
it al cut and dried, and on the tin of hy
tongue, perhaps it might get ierked of; as i,
were without my knowing it, But had in
superable objections TO this plan, for though
was aware that it refused, he might show his
sense OF injury by squirting ON and leaving
her, yet still there were advantages in being
under cover not lightly to be relinquished
Tad he been more conversant with orr sex,
he would have known there is no sight go
moving TO the female heart as that of a real,
live man PROSTATE before us, weeping, perspir-
ing and implorpg9 Yes my sister, that is no
tction,--many man, surprised aud over
whelmed by refusal, has slowed his PRIDE
and cried all over his broadclo,h. Forgive
the l'elegance of my expressions, but truth
must not be sacrificed to euphony.
u will do so,' he exclaimed with enthu-
siasm, 'an3 viii THE nSncnt seek her resi-
dence,' and II was beautiful sight as he flung
himself into the saddle, and riding rather with
the steed than on him, rose and fell gently in
his seat with the regularity and precision of
the piston OF steam engine.
Occupied with pleasing thoughts Of the
great beauty and wealth of our intended sis
ter, ! was unconscious of the lapse of time,
till was reused by the tramp of flying
steed. Can this be the look of successful
love, thought ], as with convulsed brow and
clenched fists he flung himself into the apart,
ment' Oh what spectacle for sisters
eye. lie was red to the very roots of his
hair, and language not the most cour,ly fell
from his quivering lips. approached him
endeavored TO throw myself into his arms
tie repused me. He used opprobrious cpl
thets. All alike. all alike said he. felt the
cutting injustice of the expression, for never
could answer TO my conscience 10 be guilty
of such cruelty.
Our mother, all what tie that Is, sought
her son. She hung over him and pressed in
to his hand 'triile' which she had privately
subtracled from our fathers vestments.-
Heaven grant lie may not miss il. The sight
OF his mothers tears and the unexpected sim
completely unnamed him, aud the crystal
sluices gave way.
Nor did she forget his moral nature--a DO
tent cordial soothed his exaspera,ed feelings
and he sunk into powerful slumLer. have
just leit him continuous hum sounds from
his chamber 1t has been day of intense
excitement 10 us all, for we feared it would
strike TO his vitals. To me it seemed that he
was severely handled, but our dear mother,
who has an uncommon acquaintance Of men
and things, remarked that he was not more SO
than usual with men of sensibility and true
feeling, and particularly where the charms of
the beloved one were not entirely of a per-
sonal natufe--that their exercises are frequent
ly OF an extraordinary Characteristic, love is
the strongest feeling in the manly heart ex-
cept the passion for tobacco.
oh what responsibility is ours! When
we consider that proposal of marriage in
wolves, not merely the bestowal of name or
OF an immense fist, but the expenditure of
money, absolute money; 1t seems 10 me, that
nothing but previous engagement can justi-,
iy refusal.
But to our brother. No other connection
promised advantages. Old Van Bokkeen's
estate is dreadlnlly encountered, and neighbor
Vandnzzen has gone on fooishy adding to
his family till his property is not worth dyiG-
ing.
O'Clock. Our brother is awake but COM
plains of an internal sense of goneness.
have witnessed mortal anguish in many shapes
II have seen the loss of teeth, eye teeth,
have witnessed fearful Commissions, but never
have | beheld aught that penetrated to the
very depths Of my soul like the wailing of a
re. fused man
ooh Love :! what is it in this world of ours,
That makes it fatal to be loved /?
Yours, SEss