Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-05-23

heart has bent beneath the blow until | thought 1t
must surely break, / have forborne TO murnur at
the bereavement. But will notsadden you with
such reInembrances, when we ought TO think of
nothing but Joy, especially as poor Rose has been
patiently waiting so long for an embrace. See
how happy she looks"
Rose was indeed happy-too happy to give ut
terance to her Joy in words. She lay on her pill
low, her face all covered with smiles and tears,
fundly looking up into the eyes of Maurice, who
sat bending over her, one arm encircling the neck
of the beautiful girl, while the other one served as
Il resting place for his own face, which presented
quite as much the appearance of an April day, as
that of his more gentle companion.
"Come come, Maurice" said Edward, with an
arch smile, C you have had this dear girl to your
self as long as | can spare her." give me an OPP
portunity to whisper soft things in her ear"
Maurice instantly resigned his seat, and Ed
ward enveloping the slight form of his sister in a
loose wrapper, gently lifted her from the bed and
placing her on his knees, rocked her in his arms as
tenderly and affectionately as a mother rocks her
first born child to rest.
" Rosy, dear Rosy he exclaimed, fondly kis-
ing the delicate cheek which confdingly reposed
within an inch of his own. "Does not This re.
mind you of L" auld lyme syne," when we strayed
together among the banks and braes of bonny Scot
land? How many times have | taken you in my
arms to'cary you across some brawlIng little stream
which your timid feet were afraid to ford, and
how many times have | placed you OH my knees
to rest you when you were weary with too long II
rambIe among our own dear hills and heather
Those were blessed times, dear sister, and we
shall never see them again, but we will try to be
as happy in an adopted, as we were in our own
native country. have a pleasant home in the
west, and our dear father and mother have prom
ised to come and enjoy it, and hope, with the
assistance of Morris, to persuade you to share II
also. You will soon be well again, or there is no
truth in doctors. And between US we hope to
teach you to love your new home us fondly as you
loved dear old Scotland.
"Any home would be happy with my father
and mother and you and Maurice"
We will never be separated again, dear sister
Maurice and | have wealth enough for US all. We
are in highly lucrative business, and, by the bless
ing of God, we can place those we love where
poverty and distress shall not assail them again
But | see that Maurice is beginning to look envi.
Gus Of me, and so | think it will be best to transfer
you once more to your couch.'
"And now" said Edward, tive must endeavol
to find a dwelling more comfortable and airy thar
this, aud one, too, that will accommodate Il larger
family, for We do not intend to be separated from
you for a single night until Rose is well, and We
have you all safe under our own roof in 81. Louis
and you must know we have one of the pretIies
little fairy spots in ell tho west. Two charming
cottages, built Just alike, and | suppose it wouIC
not require n witch to guess who will he mistress
of one,'' said he, with an arch smile, Ga spaciou,
and delightful garden attached to each, in which
we have already growing the broom, the heather
the blue bell, and other Scotch flowers enough tc
cheat one into the belief that he is in a mimic
Scotland. Father will be in a paradise when he
is at work among those dear old plants, and thC
smell of the fragrant heather will bring back thu
roses to the cheek of this poor, pining girl"
The young men soon sailed ont, and, assisted
by Mr.. Grant, succeeded without difficulty il
finding handsome and commodious rooms, tt
which the united family next day removed. Ross
rapidly regained her health under the skiIfu
treatment of the physician united to the change ii
the circumstances of the family.
CHAPTER vi.
1t was "a warm, bright morning in the middle o
beautiful October. The sun was streaming il
through the easement of a pleasant parlor in H
street, which was redolent of the sweet odors ex
hailed from numerous charming eXotlcs, whicI
graced the fower-stands stationed under eacI
window. In front of the house were two Earg
horse chestnut trees, whose rich autumn tinte
foliage was just beginning 10 grow sere, and fal
rustling to the aVelnen
1t was the residence of the good physician, mt
within that parlor was congregated a lutte grouI
of staid and well-dressed persons, the parents o
the owner of the dwelling and Mr.. and Mrs
Campbeli-WhOse countenanCes beamed with hap
-, piness and expectation. They were apparentl
awaiting the appearance Of some important per
sonage, while now ard then a gay, sweet lookinj
girl of seventeen, the daughter Of the physician
would fit into the room, and after glanclng aroun
for Il moment, hurry out again. as if on bushes
, of the most mysterious importance.
" Mr.. Grant is late, said Mr.. Campbell, risin
and walking to the window. wonder what de
= tains him"
+ These words were hardly uttered when tn
= door-bell announced n new conner, aud Mr.. Gran
entered The room, his benevolent countenance ia
r. dfant with pleasure. He begged pardon for bein
; rather later than he had intended, and cordial
q and affectionately saluting the company, took hi
seat by Mrs. Campbell.
" The day is come, then, my dear Mrs. Camp
. bell, for your departure for the west. Well, Go
:. speed you on your journey. | feel that there
4 little which should make New York Il happ
+ place to you, and while | regret your departure
:. l cannot but congratulate you on the circumstance
You are going to a happy home, and have n
doubt that the journey will complete the restora
ton of your daughters health, which is alread
far better than that of half the young ladies Of GU
a city who call themselves well. October is geneI
h ally Il most delightful season for travelling, an
q this year uncommonly so. But | believe,' sal
9 he, sour young friends are coming"
A slight hustle was heard in the back parlol
when the folding doors were thrown suddenI
J. open, anu the physician appeared, uSnerlhS a DR.
0 dial party into the room. As they advanced to tn
2 upper end of the room, a low murlnur Of approba
= lion at the loveliness of the bride ran round til
: circle. She was still delicate from recent illness
s but there was, nevertheless, Il soft glow on he
o cheek, which indicated renovated health and vigoI
She was lnodestly attired in white satin, whic
e fitted closely to the graceful proportions of he
Il figure; a wreath of orange flowers, according we
!, with the almost inlantiIe beauty of her countt
nance, encircled her head, while a white moss ros
trenbled on her bosom.
;" They took their stations at the upper end of tn
h apartment, and Mr.. Grant, after a short and in
pressive prayer, pronounced the service whic
d was to unite in the bonds of m%atrimony Mauric
e Logan and the young and gentle Rose Campbell
d When the minister solemnly proposed the que,
ton, " Maurice Logan, you receive Rose CAM
e bell, whom you hold by the right hand, as yot
e lawful and welded wife, and as such you promi.
c TO love, honor, respect, and support her, and I
perform toward her all the duties of a kind, faith
n ful and affectionate husband Sc long as you bot
shall live?" there was a deep devotedness in Ii
look which he bent upon the trusting and gent
r. creature at his side, and i'm the Iutonatinns of h