New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-09-22

DonsEy AND son.
PART KIN CONCLUDED from First Pag

/PART XII Concfnded from r"" rage
from nv breast May hope you know bow the
neglect originated in what an amiable phase Of
Mr. Dombey's pride--character, mean
"You may pass that by, Sir" she returned,
and come the sooner to the end OF what you have
TO say
Indeed. Il am sensible. Madam" replied Carker
trust me, am deeply sensible. that Mr.. Dom
bey can require no justification in anything 70 you
Bat. kindly Judge OF my breast BY yoor own, and
YOU viii forgive my interest IN him. H. IN US excess
IL goes at all astray.
What stab TO her proud heart 70 sit there face
TO face with him. and have him rendering her false
oath 1t the altar again and again for her acceptance
and pressing il upon her ike the dregs Of a sick
ening cup she could not own her oathing o. or turn
away fromi How shame remorse, and passion
ragged within her, when upright and majestic 10 ner
beauty before him. she knew that IN her sPtnt sue
was down at his feet
nNis, Florence" said Carker. "Ieft to the care
IL one may call IL care--of servants and mercenary
people Ia every wsy her interiors necessarily
wanted some guide and compass 10 ner younger
days and naturally. for want ol them has oeeh IN
discreet and has some degree forgotten ner sta'
ton There was some folly about one w alter,
common lad. who is fortunately dead now, and
some very undesirable association, regret 10 say,
with certain coastDg sailors Of any thing but good
repate. and runaway old bankrupt
II have heard the Circumstances, Sir, SAID
~.
and know that you peryert them You may
not know it. hope So"
Pardon me- said Mr.. Carker; " / believe that
nobody knows them 40 well as l. Your generous
and ardent nature, Madam--the same nature which
10 % noby imperative in vindication OF Your be.
loved aud honored husband and which has blessed
him az even his merits Deserve must respect,
defer to, bow before. But az regards the cifcoh,
stances which is indeed the business l presumed
TO solicit your attention 70, can have no DOUBT
since in the execution OF my trust as Mr DonDey
conhdeDtial--I presume ~ ssy-inend, naVeIui'
ascertained them. In my execution OF that trust
in my deep concern, which you can so well under.
stand for everything relating to him, intensified II
YOU will flor fear labor under your displeasure,)
by the lower motive OF desire 10 prove my DIN.
gence and make myself the more acceptable
have long pursued these circumstances by myself
aud trustworthy Instruments, and have inndmera-
bic and most minute proofs
She raised her eyes higher than bis mouth
but she saw the Of mischief Wanted In every
tooth il contained.
Pardon me, madam he continued, 81 n, M my
perplexity. presume 70 take counsel with you
and to consult your pleasure. / think have OBJ
served that you are greatly interested in Miss
Florence
What was there 10 her no had not observed and
did not know HumbIed and yet naddened by the
thought, in every new presentment OF II, however
faint. she pressed her teeth upon her quiverng mp
to force composure on H. and distantly inclined her
head ia reply.
This interest Msdam--so touching an evidence
OF every thing associated with Mr.. DOmbey being
dear 10 you-induces me 10 pause before / make
him acquainted with these circumstances, which, |
as yet he does not know. Ii 30 far shakes me- II
make the confession, In my allegiance that on the
intma alton of the least desire 10 that effect from
you. would suppress them
Edith raised her head quickly, and starting back,
bent her dark glance upon him. He met II with his
blapdest aud most deferentls smile, and went
You say that az describe them, they are per
verted. fear mott fear not but let US assume
hat they are. The unessiness have for some
lime felt ON lthe subject arises IN this that the
mere circumstance OF such association, often re-
peated on the part Of Miss Florence, however in
,ocentiy and coDhdingly, would be conclusive with
Mr.. Dombey. already predlsp0sed against her and
would lead him to take some step Il know he has
contemplated ~ OF separation and al
enaton OF her from his home. Madam. bear with ;
me- and remember my intercourse with MIR Dom
,ey and my knowledge of bim and my reverence !
Or him, almost from childhood, when say II he has
fault II is lofty st1b5ornness rooted IN that noble
ride and sense Of power which belong TO him, and
Which must all defer to which Is not assailaOie
Ike the obstinacy Of other characters aud which Il
rows.upon itselffrom day to day, and year to year
She bent her glance upon him still but look as
tedast rs she would. her naughty nOstrils diated.
nd her breath some y hat deeper, and herlip :.
5oud slightly curl as he described that in his pat
On to which they must all bow down. Hesaw Il
nd though his expression did not change. she
new he saw il. q
" Even so slight m incident as last nights he .
aid +" IL might refer to II once more would serve
D illustrate my meaning, better than greater one
)ombey and Son know neither time. nor place nor
eason, bat bear them all down But rejoice IN =,
e occurrence for it has opened the way for me to
pprcach Mrs Dombey with this subject TO day, :,
ven II il has entailed upon me the penalty of her
emporary displeasure. Madam, in the midst of .
ny uneasness and apprehension ON this sub.
ect, was summoned by Mr.. Dombey TO Lean
ngton. There saw you. There could not help
moving what citation YOU would shortly occupy
oward him--to his enduring happiness and yours :.
There | resolved 10 await the time of your estab- ,
lshment at homo here, and to do as | have now !;
lone. ! have at heart no fear that shall be want
ng IN my duty To Mr.. Dombey, If bury what !
lnow In your breast Tor where there is but one
,eart and mind between two personals in such a
narriag c-one almost represents the other | can
.cqait my conscience therefore, almost equally. by
on such n theme. m You or him For
he reason | have mentioned | would select you :
May aspire 10 the distinction of believing that my
confidence is accepted and that AN relieved from :
my responsibility ?"
He long remembered the look she gave hin-who :
road see IT, and forget IL land the struggle that
snsued within her. AT last she said;
IL accept 1t, Sir lOn will please 10 consider
his matter at an end, and that it goes farther"
ook leave with all humility. But Withers meet
ng him on the stairs, stood amazed at the beauty
ol his teeth aud at his brilliant smile and as he
rode away upon his white-leeged horse the people
took him Tor dentist, such was the dazzling show
he made. The people took her. when she rode ont
In her carriage presently, for great lady as happy
as abe was rich and fine. But they had not seen
her jost before. In her room with no one by
and they had not heard her utterancc OF the three
words, " oh Florence, Florence
Mrs. Skewton reposing on her sofa, and slipping
her chocolate. had heard nothing but the low word
business for which she had n mortal aversion. inso
much that she had long banished 1t from her vocab
ulary. aud had goae nigh, in charming manner
and with an immense amount OF heart to say moth
Ing OF soul To ruin divers mners and others In
sequence Therefore Mrs. Skewton asked ques
TONS and showed no curiosity. Indeed, the Pesch
velvet bonnet gave her sufficient occupation out Of
doors for being perched the back OF her head
and the day being rather windy. IL was frantic TO
escape from Mrs. Skewtons company. and would
be ooaxed into sort of compromise. When the
carriage was closed. aud the wind shut out, the
palsy played among the artificial roses again hike
an aims house full Of supersnnuated zephyrs and
altogether Mrs skewtop had enough to do, and got
on but indiaersnsly.