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gy, 81 can forgive folly, and pity weakness; but
for duP.icily, cunning and falsehood, know no
toleralion. | will expose her, and it would be
my wish that you should be present when | do
So"
"Not for the world," cried Maria; sand | wish
exceedingly that you would give up the thought. "
"On this one point you must permit me 10 fol-
low my own judgment; but in all things else It
will be the delight Of my life TO endeayor to
crafty your every wish. And now" continued
he, in less serious tone Of voice, "ihs matter
being settled, must account for my sudden re-
turn to America. Very soon after my arrival
in Canton, had the good fortune to become ac-
quainted with gentleman who, may say, uni
ted in himself all the characters Of father, friend,
patron, and brother. After the arrival ofOliva's
letter, he soon observed the depression Of spirits
which it produced, aud, as his generous kind
ness to me called fer my utmost confidence,
made him acquainted with the whole affair. !
cannot say that he gave the same credit 10 OH
Was statement that had done. On the contra.
ry he seemed TO be strongly convinced that it
was a cunning artihce 10 ALLEVIATE my affections
from you, and at The same time 10 make me un.
dersland where they might be placed with more
certainty Of a return. Finding, however, that
still continued to be exceedingly anxious, though
must confess that his suggestions had staggered
my faith considerably, he proposed, on being a.
bout to visit this country HIMSELF that should
accompany him; placing the motive Tor my do
ing so entirely 10 his own account | found,
Immediately on landing, where you were, and
should have flown hther instantly, had it not
been necessary, on account Of some plans ofmy
friend, that should submit iule longer 10 the
pangs of suspense. These now, however, are
over, and | find my Maria just what left her."
"Only, three years older," said Maria, smi-
ing, "which is no trAe when woman has area.
dy got beyond twenty"
Time has not touched you, and passed me
over, you may depend" replied the lover, laugh
ing.
"When you sec Olivia, you will think he had
not had the heart 10 touch her, for she looks as
young and beautiful as she did when we used so
often TO admire her."
"My dear Maria, would not give one look Of
yours for all Olivia's beauties, though | do not
pretend that they are both great and numerous.
But give me the face where the soul shines thro'
and quickens ALL"
They were now at the house, and Maria has
tened to communicate the happy intelligence to
her mother, while William waited in the entry
until summoned TO 90 and pay his respects to
Mrs. Darnley, whose feelings, when she found
that her Maria, her beloved and !nesiimable
daughter, was not destined 10 be a prey 10 disap-
pointed hopes and blighted affections, may easily
be imagined.
"Joy seized her withered veins, and one bright gleam
OF setting light shone on her evening hours"
"There is gentleman down stairs, madam"
said servant, as Mrs. Mein opened her room
door, at which he had knocked-"who says he
has just come from Canton, and that he wishes to
see you and the young ladies'"
"Oh! he is come at last!" exclaimed Mrs.
Mein, in an ecslacy of delight. "Come, girls!
make haste and let us 60 down stairs to see my
dear cousin Fred Loevy, do loosen a rnget
or two TO play about your neck, for the black hair
shows the whiteness Of your skin 10 so much ad-
vantage. And put your new gloves oH-there
is no need of gloves IN the house, and ii is pity
TO cover those hands Of yours"
"Ma does does not give herself any concern
about my looks!" said Charlotte Peushly.
'Charlotte, how foolish to talk in that wayP'
demonstrated the mother. "But, you know,
Leevy is the older, and therefore the more like
lv to take cousin Fred's fancy. But | am sure,
if you happened 10 please him best, it would be
all the same to me. Well, conceive are all
ready; let US 60. Oh, what futer my heart
is IMP
So saying, the mother, followed by her two
daughters, proceeded to the private parIor, to
which the servant had directed him. On Mrs
MEMS entering the room, William Swinburr
stood before her, but, not on the instant recol
lectng him, she exclaimed
"This surely cannot be cousin Fred!'
"Why, ma, it's William Swinburn!" criec
Olivia, with a sort of half pleased, half irighen
ed look.
civilian Swinburn! Why so it is, TO be
sure!" returned the mother, in a voice in which
disappointment and pleasure, veXaton and exu
tation, seemed 10 be all equally blended.
"What, in the name of goodness! has brought
you back so soon? Have you seen any thing oi
cousin Frederick Randol phl"
"We came over in the same vessel together. u
Sand where is he nowl"
81 believe you will see him at the Springs be-
fore long"
"Oh, well!--that is delightful! am perfect
ly sick with impatience to see him. / have al
ways been so much attached to him. But you
have returned much sooner than was expected
81 have-but came on important business
am come on matrimonial expedition" and
as William spoke, he cast significant look a
Olivia, who bIushed and hung down her head.
"Oh! understand you,'' said the lady, with
sort of simpering smile. "But hope, William
you will act cautiously, and not attempt to take
any material steps until you have consulted Mr.
Mein."
81 am afraid that advice has come too late, fol
| am already positively engaged"
Engaged" screamed the matron. "ls it pos
sible than you have been so unprincipled as tc
draw my child into an engagement without tht
knowledge oreither Mr.. Mein or myself"
"Ma. hushl" cried Olivia.