The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-05-05

her the money to redeem the jewel immedi-
a,cly. If she wished. She hesitaied-but on
fixing her eyes on the Souiherner's counien-
ance, she read nothing there but high honor
and disin,eresied sympathy. She accepted
the Offer, fol she could not refuse, so urgent
was her beneiacior.
On their way to the Office, she told the
Souiherner that she had been, recently, the
child Of affluence; but that, during The ire.
mendous crash in the mercantile world, that
had occurred but short time before, her
father had failed-had been utterly ruined
This disaster sent him 10 the grave, and her
mothers death soon followed.
She was now very poor, and nothing but
the most pressing want could have induced
her 10 pawn that jewel; 'lor, alas! said she,
il was presented 10 me by one whom have
since learned TO prize, but whose constant
heart trampled upon, and whose devoted
affection treated as a matter OF Jest and
meuiment. Too dearly have since learn
ed how 10 prize true friendship, and TO des.
pise hollow hearted insinceriy.'
The Southerner evinced great emotion :
but he &C accompanied the lady 10 the door OF
he pawn-broker's office. When she came
out, he was waiting for her.
pray, madam said he, would you have
any objection to act as governess in very
respectable family?'
4 should be glad of the opportunity she
reptile d, with look Of gratitude which wen
10 his heart.
'Then come with me. will introduce
you at once
They walked about half mile together,
when they reached the house of Edwards
father. He ushered her in without ceremo.
ny. The parents of Edward, were seated
before the fire. Both rose on the entrance
of the SouIherner, and he called for Edward,
who Immediately came from another apart
ment. In the moment that The lady 5eheld
him, she exclaimed
sMerciiul Providence! il is he-ihe lost,
the beloved Edward!'
The youth rushed forward and caught her
in his arms, as she was sinking TO the floor,
completely overpowered by the shock which
this sudden introduction occasioned her.
Maria! Maria!' cried Edward, 'can this be
your Awake look up, and tell me il is
sAmazemen,p exclaimed the father; 'ihis
must be Miss De Frosir
Maria De Frost. cried the Sou,herner.
now in his turn sulprzed; and he smoie his
hands together joyfully.
By this time Maria bad recovered her con
.ciousness. When The first transport had,
in some degree, subs ided, the Soulherner
stepped forward and took the hand of the
young lady.
Miss De Frost said he, Il have sought
!or you in every genieel part Of the city,
You had an uncle in South Carolina, by the
name of William De Frost. You were greni
favorite of his when child. He has recent.
ly died, and left you the handsome sum OF
fifty thousand dollars. I am his executor.
and can, therefore, pay over the money i'm
mediately.'
Happy am |, then. cried Maria, as she
turned again to Edward, sto be able 10 throw
at the feet ofmy constant and injured lover.
a treasure, which, however, tuins 10 dross
when compared with bis cincerity, and bis
generous forgiveness Of my former folly
'rhe /, alone, am unhappy said the
Sou,herner. This hand separated a tender
and devoted couple--,his hand made a
young and beautiful bride a widow: | saw
her distraction as she flew TO the bloody field,
where lay victim of false honor, the friend
and playmate Of my youth. Yet, in joining
together two loving hearts, | feel relieved Of
half my burden. My heart will beat less op
pressively when | hear his name, and my
brain will burn less fervidly, when hear the
plainive tones of his desponding widow