Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1847-04-30
FRIDAY MORNINGS, APRIL 80, 1877.

upon which was extended her motionless form
weeping in althe bitterness of desolate heart.
She was now 10 take a last look of the sweet,
pale face upon which still fingered the spirits
smile, 1t was moment Of agony
Oh, not an hour like this,
For bitterness, has eartn,
and she felt she must 90 forth into the cold
world without one kindred tie around which
her young affection might cling. There is
something sacred and hallowed in the strong
link of sisterly love.-The unclouded days in
which they share together the same childish
spirits the confidence with which they turn TO
each other when the cares and sorrows Of after
life leaves sad signet on the brow, serve but
10 make the silver chain still brighter as years
pass on. Florence needed not the time that
passed; and stepin that silent chamber rous-
ed her. Ilenly 0smond, with counienance
pale and mourniul, drew near, and gazing
down moment upon the calm and peaceful
face of the dead, cast his arm around her waist
and raised her from her kneeling posture.
Florence my own Florence let me lead
you hence, this is too trying for you, love.o
Your Florence ~ she exclaimed wildly
"away. know you all too well, you can smile
with the lip, and teach the voice affections
music, and The heart be cold, cold. Oh ! man!
| how will you crush the sweet hopes you kin
die. Look Henly 0smond on that beautiful
| sumberer. Would you deem mans perfidy
had broken her heart 2--'Tis even SOL she ad-
ded more wildly, sand never, never, sweet
sister, I'LL take revenge for your injuries, will
| rest satisfed'!p
florence Florence !" exlaimed her lover,
for such he was, in great alarm, I" come with
me, dearest, and rest awhile-my mother is
here.o
"Henly Osmond, tell you here at this dread
hour never CAN be yours--never, never!n
aud with fresh burst Of grief she was about
10 throw herself upon the bed, when Henly
lorcitly prevented her, and removed her from
the room in an inseusible state. .
The uncle Of Florence returned day or two
after these sad scenes, and she soon left P =.
No expression Of sorrow passed her lips, but
her cheek was cooress as marble, and her
brow strangely contracted for one so young
and fair There was a tear in her eye as she
received Mrs 0smond's aiTectionae farewell,
and she almost gasped for breath, So strong
was her emotion, when she charged with a
letter Tor l1eny, who was not at home. Little
did the kind lady dream of the misery lis
contents would entail upon her noble-mndel
son.
lienly Osmond read that episile in the soli-
tude OF his own apartment, and from that hour
he went forth to his duties changed man,
She told her SISTERS sad story, and in concln-
sion said
81 have told you Henly, that | have only
one aim in life>to accomplish, and to do that;
7 ndst give yod up The sacrifice is made
Henly! in this parting hour, may tell how
dear your love has been to the orphan sweet
visions, visions Of happiness with you, have
mingled with my daily dreams, and oft when
my spirit has been chilled by the codness and
indifference of the world, have turned 10 You
in The devotion of my lone spirit, and felt life
was not all dark. But love may never again
shed It's sweet Influence upon my path and |
now, my undetermined Henly, farewell May
you seek some happier bride TO make the sun
shine Of your splendid home.n
year had passed away Liston Howard
had heard of the death of his victim, but it in
teIrupled not his career Of pleasure, and SO
heartless was his vanity, that he scarcely gave
her memory one sigh, and now was assiduous-
" attentive 10 young and beautiful souther-
ner.
gay party was assembled at Miss Fortes-
eues-lhe sister of Howard, and Miss Pnck-
ney was there. She stood apart, in seemingly
distracted mood, until the entrance OF Liston
Then her dark eye lighted up and radiant
smile broke over face, whose expression was
cold, He was soon at her side
pouring upon her willing ear the honeyed
words OF ilailery Friends looked on with
significant smiles, but though all knew well
bis character, there was none TO warn that
young and artess girl, But Liston Howard
was not n0w triiling. She had bowed his ,
proud spirit as il never had been bowed before,
md he was now really and sincerely earnest in
ais devotion. He loved her with all the feelings ,
If which his selfish heart was capable. Few |
snew aught of her pareniage or fortune but
ler dress was always of style of costly mag !
iiIicence, and her white hand was gemmed
With many jewel of rare value. She had /,
,ome 10 -- some months back, with one of /
is pr0Gdest inhabitants, and was the chosen :
riend of that genileman's daughter :
Miss Pinkney and her friends Joined not the /
merry dance, but sal apart with Lston How I
ird. Agnes GREY, apparently absorbed in con- /
empiation The gay scene and Ellen's cheek j
wearing bright tint as she listened TO the adj i
niraion of Howard. Suddenly Agnes bent
yer her friend and whispered a few words in r
low tone That bright flush faded, and ta- !
iin9 ler arm, she made good her retreat from
HWhat caprice is this ?" muttered Lsion /
Is some oil his gay associates approached and /
allying him upon his deseriion.
In the ante-room, Ellen Pinckney lay half
ainting on a sofa, and Agnes hanging over her I
0 great perpleXity. {
Z "Command yourself, dearest can you not " 6
he exclaimed, as she applied restoratves.-
Try for one moment whilst | seek papa" /
md she glided hastily from the room.
Ellen tried to rouse herself, and thinking her ,
riend had re-entered, said, am better, now, /
ignes-eome, LET us 90 homo" {
An exclamation of Joy and some one was .
~ her side-"My own one, and viii you make {
lie TO me way of wearness? have sought {
you midst gazing crowds, and now will you
rive all your young affections 10 yon worldinga {
lie cannot love as love. Tell me may yet /
rope, aud will go forth and wait, long years
i'll you again call me to your side" i
Deep and unutterable emotion was depicted /
lpon the face Of the young girl, and for mo-
nent she suffered her hand to remain in his {
passionate grasp. A sudden resolution seemed
o nerve her soul, and she said, calmly, "When
met MIR. Gray and his daughter, thought
was dying-and they watched over me with {
ried disinierested iriendship-I have told all
NY hayward destiny-Liston Howard has
sought my love, and only in the presence of
hose friends will give either an answer
Come TO me then on Tuesday evening, and now
eave me-"
The young man was about TO reply, but an
impatient wave of the hand obliged him, to
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