The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-11-09

lent young man; he is besides handsome and rich
and Emily will soon insensibiy become attached tt
I him. ! would let her imagine he knew all her
former history, whilst, in fact would tell him she
/ was not prepared TO give decided answer al
present, and keep him ina little suspense, at the
same time giving great hopes (which / think you
reasonably may Of final satisfactory reply"
Mrs. F. highly approved of her sons scheme, and
acted accordingly Some months afterwards, Lord
L., who had continued his visits, again besoueht
Miss F. to become his wife. His letter was a rare
specimen Of ardent affection, and good sense. Had
1t by any accident fallen into the hands of an I'M
interested stranger, it would, unlike the generality
of lOVe-leters, have failed excite a smile of de-
risiOn. This epstle had its due effect with Emily
and her relatives strongly urged her, that she at
length gave her consent She now strove as much
possible to Danish all remembrance of other DAYS
Lord L. was fond Of the splendor which became his
wealth and rank, yet his taste was not gaudy His
house in town was furnished with elegance and
beauty, but simplicity. The jewels with which he
presented his bride, were equally neat and costly
His boudoir a little paradise. The choicest
works of English and foreign authors, in the most
elegant binding adorned the book-shelves beauti-
ful plants, among which Emilys fayorite, the moss
rose, was CONSPICUOUS, shed delicious odor around.
The chimney piece was supported on either side by
Cupid and Psyche, two beautiful marble figures
from the chisel Of the younger Westmaeott. A
magnificent Tourney carpet covered the floor;
few exquisite pictures Of the ancient school, and
d
hung upon the walls The last was a portrait of
Lord l. All that affection could imagine art in
vent, and wealth purchase, was united to adorn
the boudor of the fair Emily.
At length the 18th of May, the day so anxiously
anticipated by Lord L. arrived His sisters were
to be the brides maids, and they assisted TO
adorn the gentle Emily for the nuptial ceremony,
they formed lovely group Fanny was just
ranging the fall of the bridal veil, when Bertha,
gazing from the window, exclaimed, 6 Here comes
Edgar naughty boy, why this is quite contrary to
all etiquette the bride and bridegroom should
meet for the first time on their wedding day. at the
altar. Look Emily, how beautiful the new car
riage looks, and what splendid bay hores."
Emily could only family smile, and echo the
word g beautiful"
See! the carriage drives away again; Edgar
has left parcel" continued Bertha, she ran
out of the room to meet the servant who broughtit
A little note contained these words:
Il send my beloved Emily some of our family
jewels. The pearls love, are less decately fair
than thou, and cannot add to thy beauty, vet wear
them for the sake Of thine adoring L."
The bridesmaids eagerly opened the case, but
started back with affrighted looks and exciama-
tons of horror. Emily bent forward 10 discover
the cause Of their alarm, and beheld a set Of jet
ornaments She was not superstitious, yet who
can wonder that the color forsook her cheeks, and
a sick. faint feeling came over her She strove to
conquer it, however, and succeeded.
The time had arrived for the party to assemble |
at the church Lord L. met his bride at the door
Of the sacred edfee, and perceiving her neck and
arms were unadorned, "why," said he, " did not
my Emily wear my bridal gift surely the olna-
mens were meet to adorn her on her nuptial day :"
previous sFn Moment 6 fpe gig ef Gsnsd sd h6e
ness, became overcast. The sad recollection of
Albert obtruded on her heart, and she muttered to
herself, " Yes funeral emblems meet for her |
whose heart is in the grave"
But L. heard her not, for his sisters were child
/ r Lee, IL,
mistake he had made in sending mourning suit, |
instead of one of orient pearls. He naturally felt
considerable annoyance but at this moment they |
were called to the altar, and in a few minutes the |
vows were pronounced which bound him for life to /
the object Of his ardent affection
Congratulations passed round. / need not pause
to describe the deeine, nor the company. Emily |
changed her bridal attire for more usual style Of
dress; and the next days paper announced that
" the happy pair left town, in travelling chariot
and four, for L. Hall, the bridegroom's splendid
seat in Hers."
Nothing could exceed the kindness and devoted
attention shown by Lord L. to his beautiful Emily;
aud she felt the deepest gratitude towards him, but
she could not reciprOcate his passion The idea
hat she had broken her vows to Albert haunted
her; and her health and spirits declined daily. AT
he end of a fortnight they returned to town. Mrs.
assisted Lord L. to nurse the gentle patient, and
MS fair sisters strove to her mind but in vain
To them, as well to their brother, the cause Of
her too evident grief was mystery.
On the 18th of June, many Of those who that day
month had assisted at the wedding, were again as
embled in the same church. The same minister
,fficiated but now as he opened the book, his
land trembed, and tears rendered his voice scarce
y audible as he read the burial service The re-
mains of the fair and gentle Emily were committed
o the earth And her fond husband, knew he had
lain her Yes; she left these lines for him:
81 have strven, but in vain, dear Edgar, to bear
ID against my grief The effort was beyond my
trength. Forget me, and seek in a union with
mother, that bliss which there was but little hope
# your finding with her whose heart has long been
n the tomb. Forgive me, dear, kind Edgar In
Iced, indeed, strove to be happy, and it was not
our fault that / was not So You knew how had
owed Albert. I never could speak to you on the
ubject but my mother told me all you said. Heaven
,less YOU and assist you in a second and more for
innate choice. EMILY"
90 And have killed her. said he, when he had
,erused the scroll. =" Had she remained faithful to
Ter first vows, she might have lived for years"
" Dear Edgar, urged his sisters, you knew not
# her previous attachment. On her mother and
,rOthers rests the blame"
Edgar mournfully shook his head and left the
Dom.
q Poor, dear BROTHER said Fanny, " he deserved
happier fate"
More than a year after, Lord L. and his sisters
we're met by some English travellers at Nice. He
vas there for the restoration Of his health, and
loping to find in change of scene balm 10 soothe
lis griefs.