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Theresse LaDcy's funeral, and Florence
knsl, bes;te The Ted dpo1 which va : ID
landed bes noiioniess form. weeping Il
FL The bitterness q desolaie -hssft.--l
She WIS now % take ! last look Of me
sweet pale lace. upon which sim Iioeered
The sPirii's >smile. Ii was / moment 81
agony u
CD not 40 hour like this.
Fer biliefnsss. has earth,
snd she felt sbs musl 60 forth ioio he
cold world. without one ikindtsd lie
round which her younk affections might
cling. There i somsihing sacred aud
hallowed 10 the strong link d sisterl y love.
The unclouded days 10 which they
share together the sane childish shirts.
The confidence with which they turn ID
each other. when the cares aud sorrows 81
alter life leaves . sad signet on The bro y !.
serve but 10 make the silver chain still
brighter IS years pass on Florence hee a
ed not The time that passed. and as,ep 10
that silent chamber reused her. Henly
Osmond. with 4 counisnan pale ana
Emourntul, drew near, and gsziog down !
jmoment upon the calm and peaceful face
OF the dead. cast bis arm around her v aist
land raised her from her kneeling pos
iture..
Florence ny own Florence il, me
lead you hence. this is 100 trying for you.
love- s
Your Florsncel L she exclaimed Wild
tly-avsy. Lknow you al too we'll, you
can smile with The lip. and teach The voice
afection's music shd lhef heart Be cold,
lcold. Oil man how will you crush the
sweet hopes you kindle. Look | Henly
0smond., on that beautiful sluUberer
Would you deem mans peridy had bro
ken her heart Tissveh 20. she added
more wildly = nd never. never, sweet,
sister, till | axe revenge for,yont injuries
| will rest satisfied
Florence Florence I, exclaimed her
Hover. for such be was. 10 great alarm,
come with me. dearest, add rert awhile
my mother il here
'Henly Osmond. | tel YOU here ii this
dread hour. that never can be yeurs-
never. nsver!' and With a,fresh burst Of
grief, sheswss about to throw herself upon
the bed. when Hsoly ibrcibly prevented
her and removed her from the room 10 an
iusensible state.
The uncle or Florence returned ! DAY
or two alter these sad scenes, and che
soon left No expression Of sor-
row passed her lips. but be. cheek was
colorless as marble. and her brow sifan e.
" contacted for one 80 young and
There was . tear 10 hereye as che re !
ceived Mrs. Osmond's affsLtionaie gisre.
well. and CAPPED ior breath. 30 strong wss
her emotion. when she charged With /
letter for Henly. who was moi ii home.
Little did The kied lsdy dresmo i the mise
ny ito contents would entail upon her 90.
Bile sminded son. "a 81
Heniy Osmond read that ep;stle ia tbs
solitude Of bis own apartment. and iron
that hour be went forth to his. duties !
cbangsd man. She told ber.sister's sad
siofy. and 10 conclusion ssid--l
II bave told you Henly. that I'hsve Oh
ly one aim 10 liieto accomplish. and iedo
tbst. I.niust give you up. The sacrifice
is made!. Henly 10 This parting hour, i
msy tell you bow dear your lows has been
10. tbe orphan; sweet visions. visions 81
ibsppipess with yen have; mingled with
ny daily dreams, and of whom my Split
hap bsen chilled By ahe coldn q. Sndsin .
difference Of the world, have turned 10
you 10 the devotion Of: my lone spirit, end
| fill life was Inossll dark. But Isye msy
never again shed i,s Meet influence upon
ny path !. and now. my noble minded
Henly. farewell May you seek some
happier bride 70 make the sunshine of
your splen did home !.
A year bad passed away. Lis.on How.
ard bad heer9 Of the dsaih OF his victim.
bnt il Interrupted NOT his career Of pleas
IRE, aud 30 hearasss. was hisvanity. that
be scatcely; gave Der memory one Sigh,
and now was sssiduously attentive 10 3
young and beautiful scuiheraer.
A gay party was assembled At Miss
torteseue's--ihe slater Of Howard-and
Miss Pinckney was there. She stood
apart. 10 seemingl y .abstrscied mood. 90.
ill The entrance Of Lision then her dark
eye lighted mp snd radiant emile broke
over face whose expression was some
what cold. He was soon al her id naf.s
ing upon her wil!ing -. n 80. a',1
sSen, 6is character. there was none 70
warn. that Young and nriless girl. bui
Tision Howard was not now, irihing. she
had bowed bic proud spiritas Il never bad
heen how ed baiore, and be was nov real
II ana si1cereIv earnest 10 bis devotion.
~ l ah..g..;th al aha feelings Of
when nls ss'u y ~ 49,, ns,so,sss :, fortune
k :. 3. .rs S,.s. wss alwsys Il slyle oil