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by Mr.. Fosler, and Of his present position and
hopes Harriets asonishmeni on learning the
near connection subsisling between the Sandys
family and their own, was as great as Edgar's
had been, and her Condemnation Of her fathers
course even more decided. She approved Of
Edgar's determination 10 urge his suit with Flor
enee' and also Of his resolution to enter upon
some mode Of life which would enable him to
gain an Independent livelihood, her high spirit re.
volung AT The tyranny which il was evident her
iarher intended to exercise over her brolher, in
the dearest interests of his life. She soolhed,
cOnsolcd and comfored him, as only an affec.
Ionate sister can do, and in her sympathy, Edgar
found bis greatest support.
In the evening Edgar received the anxiousy
looked for reply Of Mr. Sandys TO his letter.
Mr.. Sandys' letter was kind, manly and sffec-
tonate. He assured Edgar, on his own part, Of
his warm appreciation and regard, but added that
twas unnecessary to dwell upon his views rela-
tive TO the application which he had made, as il
was point which must be decided by his daugh-
ter, and Florence had already decided against
him. His daughter, he said, would allow her
self 10 take but one view Of this subject, and that
one was too humiliating TO herself, 10 admit Of
her entertaining his proposal for an instant. She
desired that this might be considered decisive
answer, and begged Edgar's forgiveness for the
pain which she had given him. Mr.. Sandys ad-
ded, that as it could only be conductive Of un.
pleasant feelings on both sides, he thought II best
to say, that it would be well for Mr.. Gransden
and his daughter not to meet for some time. He
did not, however, consider this prohibition as ex
tending to The future. for in Ihe high regard which
he entertained for Edgar, he hoped when all
painful feelings had subdued, 10 be able once more
10 welcome him US friend.
! This leuer was a severe blow TO Edgar He
had left Florence in The sure though secret know
ledge Of being loved; flushed with hope and Ut
terly unprepared for the severe sentence which
she had passed upon him. For moment he
called her cold, he0uess and cruel, but in liule
while his better feelings returned. Though he
could not fshom all the motives which nhuen-
ced her-IhOugh he knew nothing Of The thou.
sand little bitter irritable feelingswhich hadcolor-
ed her opinions through life, towards relation
who had wronged and despised her parents, and
who, in the strength Of his wealth ndarogance,
had built up a wall of separation between Them
which had Influenced her whole existence-lho'
he could not call up the picture Of toiling father
and care.worn mother, doomed to obscuriy by
the injustice Of that relative, sill, he could enter
sufficiently into her feelings to comprehend and
excuse what at first seemed overstrained and
harsh, and with the recollection Of those few
moments Of deep though silent emotion, in their
ast interview. warm at his heart, he wrote to
Florence. His letter was manly and TENDER
! lie assured her, that nothing but her marriage
with another, should ever induce him to lorego
The hope Of one day winning her hand. He told
her that he should obey her command, and not
make any attempt to see her, but that all his ef
forts should now be strained to one point; to Sc
cure an independent aud honorable support,
which would enlille him, one day, TO ask her TO
become his wife, before the whole world. He
asked no answer 10 this letter, he only wished her
TO know that the love which he bore her, must
endure with his life, and with this knowledge I'M
pressed upon her mind, he was willing to await
the future with a patient hopeful heart. He
did not speak Of his father, or attempt 10 combat
any of her prejudices, but loft it to her good sense
to perceive the injustice of visiting The offence:
of his father on him.
This letter of Edgur's showed a deep insigh
: into woman's nature. Even if he had not pos
sessed a secret belief in FIorence's tenderness TO-
, wards himself, he could not have fallen upon q
method more calculated to win her heart He
asked nothing for the present. he called up nc
feeling Of opposition, but with total abandon
menl to the one sole object, he laid nj her feet his
pride, his sel.love, his whole prospect of hupPi'
ness. Few disengOged hearts could have with.
stood Tho delicate nallerv Of such q course, few
generous ones have resisted it.
Ills determination made, Edgar now sought his
father, and in respectful terms expressed his de-
sire to enter into business, and requested his as.
sislance.
"Busnessl" replied Mr. Gransdcn, rcddening
with anger. "Pray sir, what need have you ol
any businessl Is there young man in America
with larger allowance than you havel Is there
another so independent"
Excuse me, sir. am far from being indie.
pendent, as you have lately shown me. can
not marry as | wish, and in The most important
step Of my life, am utterly without indepen.
, dencc."
"And so you shall remain, SIR" replied Mr..
! Gransden, violently, "as far as am concerned
: if your intention is 10 marry that beggarv girl
whom you mentioned 10 me the other day."
81 have no intention of marrying at present
sir" said Edgar, striving to be calm, "as it has
been my misfortune 10 be rejected by Miss San,
! dys, but, as shall never give up the pursuit, Sc
, provide for my future subsistence, should Flor.
enco in time reward my constOncy and honor me
, with her hand"
Nothing could have been moro calculated tc
: GxOsperaIc the temper of Mr.. Gransden than this
: reply of EdgOr's. Every sentence contained it,
poison. lle overwhelmed Edgar with reproach.
IS aud insults, and heaped upon the object of his
love the most wuhcring sarcasms. Flc swore an
impious outh, that not dollar Of his should ever
. 20 10 eDrich one of The name Of Sandys, and
concluded by bidding Edgar begone--to leave hi,
house, and neVerto appear in his presence, or ex
, pect a cent from him, ill he had rePented of hi,
$ present conduct.
: Edgar left his fathers presence with an unfal
/, terng step, and with stern and high determine
ton in his heart. lie sought his sister, and fo
hours these TWO attached relatives poured out tC
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