Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-30
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her and more than once she faltered in
her resolution for that cherished mothers
sake. Try for my sake, Marie. for all
eur sakes, to overcome your repUgnance
10 your fathers choice. We shall never
be happy until you do, for neither time
nor persuasions can alter him" These
had been her mothers last words, and
she pondered over them many time,
when her companions thought her busy
with the book her eyes were upon.
One afternoon, at the close Of the
school, the waiter came to Maries apart
ment and told her that cousin from
New England was awaiting her in tho
parlor.
4 Could she have been sent for Oh
how eagerly she hoped it was so, as she
flew down the staircase. She opened
the door the next moment found her
weeping in Herbert's arms.
When she became more composed she
toll him all her troubles. all her lempta-
tlons, and he enreated her to fly with
him. but he entrca.ed in vain.
will promise never TO marry any
one else, Herbert" she said firmly, but
l should never expecs to be happy or
prosperous if were 10 commit such
wiliul act Of disobedience. You surely
did not come with such hope %
Il did, Marie, and thought you had
received such harsh treatment from your
/ father, you would feel justified in placing
your happiness in other hands. o, dear
est, trust i, with me /: will pledge. my
self to compensate you for all the sacriii-
ces you may be forced TO make"
1t would be folly to say that Marie was
not tempted, but her sense ofduty gained
the mastery over her inclination, and
Herbert left her, disappointed aud dis
couraged.
= At the NaT door. Mrs. Warren, tho
principal teacher. met him.
I'VE should be very happy to have you
stay and take supper with your cousin"
she said.
; 81 thank you, must return to the
} hotel, but if Marie is not engaged this
evening will give myself the pleasure 81
passing the evening with you"
She can omit her studies for once"
replied Mrs. Warren.
After supper Herbert returned. Ma
RI ease, for she knew she was deceiviny
her excellent teacher
Herbert felt that the end justified the
means; !; and he was, by turns agreeable
"a Miss Warren, and sociable to Iiss
Pitt, On assistant teacher, while Marie
was treated with cpusinly indifference
When he left, tho secret OF his politeness
was very eviden< 50 Marie. He bade her
good bye, said il was doubtful whether
J, lie should have time to see her again, and
flhen, as if a sudden thought had struck
/. him. he added,
~ Peshsps, Marie, your teachers would
Ilol}oW YoQ 70 ride over with me to the
next tJWrI. / am going 70 see a brother
Of my father, who is settled there as min
ister'
II What" exclaimed Mrs Warren aud
Miss Pitts in breath, is Parson Wo'-
colt an uncle fyours 2"
He isl replied Herbert; would
you object to Marie's riding over with
me p
"Ohno, 10y no means. Parson VOL
colt is quite a favorite Of ours, he is one
of our references"
Well Marie, ! shall call for you at
ninc-will you he ready"
IL don't know-that is, ] think not
answered. NJ arie, very much ag'tated.
: "Do not refuse me" whispered 1sr-
bert, 1--WE shall not meet again II you
do"
You had better go with yonr cousin.
Miss Moudesey, it viii make the ride
pleasanter for him. and would like Par
son Wocott to hear a little about the
prosperity OF my school this wtntef." i"
Parson Wolcoit was a widower, Mrs.
, Warren was widow, and for once ~
= sclcnterest blinded her, for she knew
/. that if Marie accompanied her cousin It
r would open the way for more irequcn,
r visits from the parson.
d The next morning at nine Herbert and
e Marie, in cosy little sleigb Of fairy Ike
, proportions glided away from the door
Of the boarding-school and took the road
to the lovely little town Of.
"Why are you so quiet this morning.
Marie Z"
Because I feel that am not doing
T right | am dIsobeying my father, de-
h celvine my teachers, aud dong injury To
It myself by disregarding the dictates oil
j. conscience"
II "Three most uncommon aud helnous
r crimes, dear one, but there is one far
C worse, which will this day save yoa
: from, that Of breaking my heart"
= "What do you mean, Herbert
, "Why | mean that we are ~ the most
d excellent State Of New York, real
Gretna-Green State, aud before nightiall
: | am bound to put an end to all. our un'
' happiness"
y "Oh Herbert, you will no,-yoo can
4 not take such advantage OF my unwilling
: consent TO 90 with you"
: "Letime reason. with you Marie, said
e Herbert; aud long aud ably he did rea-
: son---comba,iipg all her arguments, APP
d peaIing TO her lave, and influencing her
}, IN every way he could think OF IL
y will only insure US TO each other Marie,
J he SAID. IL will no, cls'm you n",ll