Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-12-02

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beauties of such a production as that. Oh !
Ina, Alice Carlisle was my wife then should
be happy man-lhen there would be congen-
iality of thought and feeling"
He entered his office, but his thoughts were
nol there he ried 10 disspa'e his feelings by
looking over and arranging his papers bul
sill his mind would wander upon the fair au.
lhoress, and then he would compare what his
Imagination pictured her TO be with his wift'
and he felt more dissatisfied than ever. He
dweli long upon the ideas contained in The
writings Of the fair unknown.; and then there
| arose desire 10 see and become acquainted
with her. He made every inquiry, and took
every measure that prudence would admit, TO
ascertain who she was, but all in vain.
Time wore on, but brought no relief TO the
mind of Charles HAYWOOD. Since hat day Of
y hich We have spoken, he had never mentioned
he name of Alice Carlisle TO his wife, or spo-
ken Of her writings but he had eagerly de-
voured every article of hers that had appeared
He spen, BIZ, very li,le lime al home, and ap-
peared reserved and silent in his wfe's pres
ence.
I AT Length he broke through all restraint,
and resolved TO address her by her fictitious
name through the medium of the Cry Post
Office. Accordingly he penned short note,
speaking in very high terms Of her talents
as writer, expressing sriong desire to be-
come acquainted with her, and ended by beg.
ging her 10 gran, him an Interview He drop
his noie in the Post Office, and anxously a.
waited reply nor did he wait long, for soon
he received the following no'e:
Mr. HAYWOOD:
Dear Sir received your note ofthis morn,
and am very grateful for The complimentary
manner in which you have spoken of my wri.
rings As you earnestly request an interview,
if YOU W i'll al seven O'Clock this eve walk in M
street, you will meet lady dressed in the
Quaker garb turn and walk with her, and you
will have the privilege Of conversins with
- 1 s ALICE CARLISLE.
When Halwood had read the note, he laid
i, upon the table, and for moment his better
judgment told him hat he had already proceed
ed too far in this affair, and conscience whis-
pered, "better sit with your wife this eve,
whom you have sworn to love and protect
But he did moi listen 10 The voice of conscience;
, an opportunity offered TO CRAFTY bis long cher
ished desire, and he resolved to improve it.
He had taken the first step from the path Of
rec,ude, and il was easier going forward than
back. Thus ii is with man-one wrong com.
mite ed makes way for ano,her--he losses all
seG-securliy-feeIs himself degraded in the
sigh, Of his fellow beings, and goes from on.
deed Of infamy TO another, ill he finds himself
swallowed up in The whirlpool OF destruction
Evening a, length came, and HAYWOOD wai,
ed with impatience for the hour 10 arrive fol
him to go forth 10 meet The Quakeress, fo
such he believed her 10 be. He had speD, his
4 evenings, Of late, al his office, and being Who'll
4 " unacquainted with the Inhabitants of the
street chosen as the place of meeting, he fel
no fear of being recognized by any one durin.
the interview, or tha, IL would be known 10 hi'
wife. He wrapped himself in his cloak. ant
drawing bis han closely over his forehead, pro
,l ceeded with hasiy steps iowards NJ street
Ii vas dimly lighted, and there being none bu
dwelling houses in 10, ihefes was but few
people passing back and forth. He walked
up and down the street few times still nj
one appeared fha, he could recognize as ,h
Iobjec, of his search, and he began to fear ltia
, he was The subject Of some trick, when. tarnin
I suddenly around. he obsefsed slight hgur
! before him, wearing ihe close Quaker bonne
and cloak He approached her, and was some
wha, surprised that she Immediately recognizes
; him, although she was an entire stranger Z
! himself. He juined her in her walk, and en-
llered into conversations. ado nfsl ~ ssa
: He fanky confessed TO her, his situation !
4 Iife--,old ber of the unhappiness he 'expsrien
e ced from having companion who was nc
5fpo.ses sed ola mind eonsenisl 70 hisown the
/. Espoke in giosilfg ,erms of ahe beau'ies q he
tproduciicas. epoa a~hiehshe had SO long d"el