Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-25

Can you ;Sli me where he hss remOv-
II The man gave her the direction, and with
sad forebodfngs Adelaide turned fromthe home
llof her happy years. She could scarcely be-
4! !lieve that the humble looking tenementto which
she had been directed, could be the shelter OF
her parents and her sister Parents alas,
she had but one. A week before her arrival
her mother died, even while praying that she
might be spared to see her child. The shock
!. ,.of'meeting her family under such altered cir
lcumstances, preyed upon Adelaide's already
enfeebled frame, and n four months after her
return she was laid beside her mother, leaving
an infant Of Two weeks old to the care of her
sister.
I From the moment that misfortune overlook
the once prosperous merchant, Herman Hope,
the young clergyman to whom have alluded
was constant visiter when in the city. 1t
was he who stood by the bedside of Adelaide .
mother, when death released her from her sor-
rows, and il was his voice which repeated at
the gave the blessed words, 8 am the resur-
rccton and the lfe.' Ii was he who poured
the baptismal water on the brw Of Adelaide s
child and in her conflict with the King of Ter
rors, administered religion to Adelaide herself.
1t was he who whispered comfort and resigna-
ton TO the sadl y-stricken survivors, showing
them that the Lord loveth whom he chaste-
meth, and that those outward Affections which
are but for moment, worketh for us an cx-
ceeding weight Of glory
u Herman Hope was the last Of family who
had one by one passed away. with beaming
of the eye and burning Of the cheek which
was beautiful to the last. Often had Mary
trernblcd as the azure veins in his forehead
grew more transparent, and the bright flush
came and went more rapidly but Herman,
buoyed by the hope Of calling her his wife,
gave no heed to the disease stealing stealthily
upon him. The knowledge came too soon.-
I The physician told them his only hope for Her
mans recovery was in winters residence al
Santa Cruz.
Poor Mary how many wakeful, fearful
night, she spent in preparing the many little
things woman's love deems necessary for the
comfort of an invalid She could not 60 with
him, and smooth his pillow, and day by day
watch beside him, speaking tender words Of
love and hope. Her father, and her sister,
helpless infant claimed her care; and com.
mending her betrothed to the protection Of Him
I who watches over all his creatures, she turned
to her home duties with feeling of loneliness
greater than she had ever known before.
Mary received letter from her lover soon
4 after his arrival. II was written in that glad
and buoyant tone which always marks the re-
newed health Of one who has been suffering
from illness, aud who feels the life-curren,
once more flowing warmly through his veins.
Il And now Mary's steps grew lighter, and her
heart pulse beat quicker, as she played with
the child, or administered some gentle restora-
tive to her parent. 1t was time that she should
receive another letter, but when none came,
she thought it was because Herman wished to
surprise her with his presence, and daily did
she picture their happiness when he should
|, again be at her side. Nestle little 'longer,
thou bright-winged angel Of hope nestle lit
tic longer in the maden's heart! A little long
er let her dream, for hers will be fearful
waking The beloved-the betrothed-has
h passed away to the Silent Land, and she sat
not by him when the dark angel veiled his eyes
in shadow-she kissed not his breath, when
the bright angel bore his soul to bliss. A lock
of hair! a ring and these are all that is left
Precious mementos of the dead, 10 be laid aside
sacredly, TO be wept over in secret, to be kiss
! ed by the lips, to be pressed to The heart until
J the hand can no longer clasp its treasures OI
I Mary's sorrow may not speak. 1t would be
! ptofanaton A wife bereaved of her husband,
a
bereaved of her betrothed, must fold the agony
I in her own heart; maidenly delcacy prompts
/ her TO hide all sign of grief; and only in soll-
tude can her pent-up feelings have vent in
tears.
L Notwithstanding Mary's strict economy, thu
little that had been spared her father by hi
creditors was nearly spent, and the time sh
oould steal from attendance on him and tn
child, was given to her needle.
Many beautifully embroidered fabric wa
admired by her former associates, without thei
being aware tha to the merchants daughte
was due the praise so freely given.
Il A few years moie, aud Mary was left alon'
with the child. She still toiled on, though
owing to the failure of her eyc-sight, she had
ceased to embroider, and was obliged to resor
to plain sewing to earn subsistence. Som
Of her former friends wished TO aid her, but sh
gently refsed their kindness, and for fourtee
years rhe has maintained herself and the orpha
boy
i Mr.. Boardnan paused, and Clar: eagerl
a ked Where is she now papa! What
her name How | should like to see such ;
woman And she never got married Wha
PITY (Clara seemed to think that woman
only mission was the mission matrlm onial. J.
| well, | should like to see her, though. d.
, you know where she lives, papap
II Yes, and if you had gone wher requested
you to yesterday, you would have wn TOO.
&, Why. pa, it can't be--no, no, it can't be
Miss Grey
Yes, Clara, it is Miss Grey of whom ,Ihav
/, been speaking, one of the most amiable su
fering, selfsacrlticlng women | have nevo
r known Miss Grey, Graded like yourself j
luxury, and now your mothers sewing We
, man, hired at so much day
2 Clara blushed with shame, end her fathe
T proceeded.
1T is long story have told you, m
: daughter, bot my feelings were too much in
ieresied 10 allow Of my shortening its details
There is brief tale connected with it which
will also relate to you.
r You remember that | said Mr.. Grey ha
D many vessels trading to foreign ports. III
E mate Of one Of these vessels was often at tn
d Office Of the merchant, and sometimes at hi
: house, on business, where he was always re-
ceivcd with kindness. Frequently, at dusk
, he met very pretty girl leaving the house
d who, he ascertained, did the plain sewing Z
d the family. One evening they chanced to leav
9 the house at the same time, and the mate walk
!, I'd by the younO girls side and by degrees eT