Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-08

variety OF painful reflections, which he was not al
together able to conceal the other, gay and light,
hearted, as she was ever wont TO be- They had
by this time arrived at the hill we have before
mentioned, and were both silently admiring, from,
this elevated spot, OF the most beautiful and ex-
tenslve views in this part of the country the set
ting sun, with its rich tints of golden light contr-
buiing largely to the grandeur of the scene.
al love to walk alone,' exclaimed Henrietta
breaking the silence, which 10 one Of her tempera-
ment was becoming rksome, sat the still hour OF
summers evening what serene aspect does
the landscape wear, and what calm does it trans
Ter to our own feelings! How love to listen to
those evening bells, to the restless bark of some
watchiul shepherds dog TO me-" she resumed,
after short pause, and with little hesitation,
| There always appears sonething,-a still small
voice, shall | call it ?--in the quiet of the hour,
which tends to raise our thoughts from this selfish
world, and to expand our better feelings. Mrs
Barbaud must have felt the same, think, when
she said,
q hear the voice of God among the trees
eyes," replied Henry, locking with a smile in
which tinge of sadness might be traced, at her
whose faith was plighied to him in sickness and in
health "wih all our little differences of opinion
think here our hearts beat in unison the charms of
nature are certainly charms to me and especially SO
this evening""
''And why arc the charms of nature SO especi-
ally inviting to you this evening, Henry 2" ex-
claimed our heroine, interruptng him.
And what makes you curious. Henrietta 2"
"Curious, do you say well, ifi am, it is you
| who's are to blame for having raised my curiosity
without gratifying it; but still, Henry il you have
no very great objections, wish you would answer
my question"
las to having any very great objection to do so,
Henrietta, can assure you that have not but as
TO being able to do so, is quite another thing.
really can give you no other except that
am in rather melancholy mood this evening" and
perhaps 1t may arise from that cause"
| "Of that have no doubt,' she replied quickly :
the beautiful and sublime, if suited TO our TASTE
always seem to affect us most Them at least,
ought 10 say, that is my opinion. But what makes
| you melancholy 2"
"And must answer that question too, Hcnriet
tag"
'Why, don't know suppose you must please
yourself about that"
! From the conversation which we have narrated
I or from some other unaccountabe cause, damp
seemed to be thrown over the spirits of both, which
one at least could not account for. Henrietta
had not failed to observe that Cowley Ito use com
mon phrase) was not himself that evening not but
That he seemed to take as much pleasure in her So
ciey as usual; on the contrary, he seemed to take
more he listened i'll his accustomed manner TO her
remarks, sometimes playful, sometimes serious and
| II anything, took more interest in them-auohed
when she laughed, pointed out to her what he con-
sidered objects of attractions and seemed to do his
best to render pleasant the evenings excursion
which had been one of his own proposal But for
all this, there was an abstraction in his manner,
which, to that loved as she loved was painRul-
ly apparent she could not divert herself of the o.
pinion that all not right-that the heart of her
lover was not as free from care as was her own
| Yes, light indeed must that aiction sit upon the
brow which can escape the eye of woman's love.
/ 1t is her lot to sustain the soul borne down with
many difficulties with many troubles it is her God
like mission TO minister to those who stand in need
| In turt theu And oil rho how,
felt her infuence-tel me, we broken hearted ones
/ is she not 500 All! how true is the language of
the great Author OF our eXisence-how eXemplified
do we see ii in every day experience, in everyday
trials, and everyday comforts-"It is not good for
man TO be alone.'
"Henry," suddenly exclaimed our heroine, 81
have been thinking again what it is that can make
you appear so sad this evening, and cannot divine
the cause Now am sure it is not your custom to
hide things from me, if there be cause do pray
| inform me-"
Cowley remained silent for some minutes. appa-
rentIy hesltatlng as to the which he should
adopt He could not fail to observe tho interest
| Henrietta took in his case, and il would have been
difficult to tell whether the feelings which from this
cause predominated in his bosom were PLEASING or
on the contrary He thus saw, more clearly than
he ever did before, the strong hold which he had in
her affections, and he thus felt, more deeply than
ne ever felt before, how deep seated would be that
pang which must lacerate her heart, if Gas was by
no means improbable) his days on earth were num-
bered Once thought he, ''i tell her all - but the
idea was only momentary-no sooner cherished than
abandoned. 81 will not rack that bosom vet :" said
he to himself, "wih tortures which. if thew do
come, will come far too SOON"
| He disturbed by the voice of Henrietta. who
during his reverie, was patiently, or rather impa-
| tlently, waiting for reply ''Well, Henry and
what is your determnation?"
"Not to answer your question, Henrietta,-at
| least not at present but"
! "Well, In doing so, have no doubt YOU adopt
the course which you consider best" interrupted
Henrietta. 'Hou love me, trust, far too well
! my dear Henry, Intentionally to hurt nv ieelinrs -
81 do, indeod," he replied with emphasis. 81
! VIII not attempt to deny that something has this
day occurred which has exceedingly annoyed and
| troubled me. This your love for me (shall call
| iD has enabled you to perceive and you naturally
inquire the cause. But believe me, my dear girl
that could never forgive myself if I were at pre-
sent to crafty your pralseworhy curiosity. though
| promise will in the course of a day or two when
am sure, you will approve of my determination
Added to this am sorry TO say that shall be I'M
aOle TO give you my company this evening as |
/ promised for expect to be engaged in business
elsewhere. I should have informed you of this be-
fore, but as knew it would disappoint YOU I CON
sidered il better both for you and for me- to wait till
/ we had arrived at the termination of our walk"
Henrietta replied not; tear trckled down her
cheek as they proceeded up the garden-walk which
led to her fathers house, where it was necessary for
Cowley to leave. He stretched out his hand to the
lovely girl. and aifectonately embraced her with
warmth Of feeling more than ordinary; and when
his parting word Good bless YOU" fell upon her
ears it was evident that she struggled to retain her
composure. But when he had really gone, and she
felt that she was indeed Alone her feelings quite
gave way, and she FASTENED to relieve her burden
ed spirit in the solitude Of her own apartment.
| CHAPTER II.