Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-25
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women who remain single. The n,ere fact OF
her being marned, is certainly no proof Of a
womans superiority over those Of her sex who
do not enter into the marriage state, for it is ar
undenlablc that MANY commonplace, silly
women, have husbands, as that many richly
gifted, estimable women, have none. Ii ".
could look into the past history Of those whom
you call old maids, wha, lessons Of sef-sac-
rlfice might We moi read there. Tie heart of
oae hes IN the grave of the betrothcd of her
youth--that Of another gave It's all OF love in
one unworthy of the glli-another still, has
laid the fondest wishes of her life upon the al
tar Of duty
Oh, pa, you find excuses for them be-
cause aunt Lefty is one but they are all die
agreeable, doni believe 6he u tsrc.n ever had
all offer
Mr.. Boardman was vexed at the Aippant
tone Of his daughter. lie had been proud of
her personal appearance, proud Of her graceful
manner, proud Of her accomplishments. with
out knowing whether Tie cultivation Of her
mind kept pace with these outward adon-
mcnts.
Clara, said he, ] have story to tell you.
which may serve to make you less unjust in
your opinions come and sit beside me. You
know the beautiful house that you base admit
ed 50 often, and that promised Would leil
you all about some day or other
= Yes, yes, know.Mrs. Dashingion lives
IN il now
That house was oLce owned by q gentle
man possessing large capital, aud having
business transactions with many Of the most
influential houses abroad. His numerous vs-
sells trad|d to foreign ports, bringing him pro-
ftable returns on their various cargoes, and b.
f..Ila .,f Al.
porous man. His family consisted Of wife;
and Two Daughters The sisters had in all re-
spects equally shared the love of their parents.
They were both beautiful, both highly accom-
plished, but their characters and dispositions
were as opposite as their persons. The elder
of the two was fair and delicate, rather petiit,
and of mild and gentle manners;
\ yio1etbc ti,ossy stone,
Half hidden from the eye
/ The younger was OF a ptSud and Command.
ing figure. Her rich trcsscs were folded
smoothly on her forehead and gathered in
low kibt Oh her beautifully formed head, while
her dark eyes flashed with the light Of haueh-
ty and unsubdued spirit. They were sur
rounded by all the .cleeancies Of life, caresscd
by large circle Of gay friends, and sought in
marriage by MANY who knew they wett ~
inherit large fortunes.
Among the occasional visitors at the hosp-
table house of the merchant, was young
clergyman, who had charge ofa county Parish;
with the cn,iabie salary Of five hundred dollars
a year. A man of polished manners aid ~;
fined mind, he found much that was congenial
in the society of the merchants eldest daugh-
ter, nor could he help observing that she re
garded him with kindness. But he never
a. Al. -. H., apI h..
he found that love had stolen into the place of
friendship, he absen,ed himself from the house,
aud srove, il. the stfct discharge OF his duties;
to conquer a passion that to him appeared
hopeless.
The last man to whom the merchant would
have given his youngest daughter, was tho
very one she had chosen for a husband. and M
entreaties of her parents could induce bet ~
pause ere she gave her final decision. Will
the same obstinacy which had always appeared
when her pleasure or her will were tosbe graft
ifeL, Adelaide assured her parents that sire
would never marry afy btlief. Than Vincent
Barckley. Fearing that his daughter might
be married clandestnely, the merchant unwil-
lingly gave his consent to the union.
As long as Mary hoped TO influence her
sister, and deter her from committing an act
which she feared would bring sorrow and an
guish to their happy home, 50 long dd she
plead and entreai Adelaide, to wait one yCat
before she welded. But when Mary found
her sisters Resolution was not 10 be shaken,
then in her own loving hopeful manner did she
strive 10 smooth all difficulties, and cndeavor
to persuade her parents and herself that Nip-
cent Barcklev might be- a better man than tho
world thought he was. Mary could not deny
that there was a charm and elegance in his
manner well calculated 10 fascinate gay and
thoueh,ess girl but TO her it seemed false
and hollow, there was no hcart-warmth, none
of that open manness of character which wins
upon q natnts ftaiik and coufdng az lis .owni
She had never liked him from the first. There
was that involuntary repuslon, for which she
could not account and which il Was impossi-
bic to overcome. She stroye to reason on the
subject, but feeling was stronger than reason:
She blamed herself for btihg prejudiced, and
uncharitable, aud now that Barckcy was the
afianccd i her sister. Mary tired more than
ever TO get rid Of h 81 dlstrust.
The wedding was what is called a, bril-
liant affair BY the guests, MI. aid Mrs.
Barckley wcic declared TO be- formed for each
other, and, Judging from outward appearances,
there seemed TO be nothing wanting TO com
plcie their happiness. Soon after then mar
iiage, Adelaide and her husband went abroadi
and passed their first winter tose'hcf N 'ic
giddy vortex of Partisan gayett.
The admiration cxci,cd by her grace and
beauty. where there were 80 many graceful
aud beautiful women, the contest, The palm,
gave a still greater impetus ~ her vanity, and
the richest dresses. and most costly ornsfncn's,
were ordered without any regard TO outlay,
that she might reiairf the cpithct OF quccnly,'
bestowed upon her by her admirers.
She enjoyed but little OF her husbands 40
cicty. as II Would have been in shocking bad
taste for husband to b. caught, IN iashlona-
bic circle, paying any liule ciyili,'cs or aiicn'
iions 10 his wife. aud 30 she was frequently
left to the charge of Monsieur DE L'Ofne, who
performed the part, without receiving the name.
Of carobr srrcnic Mr.. I,arcklcy was, OF
course, at liberty ie lavish his sfnil's and his
pcliiepcss on any lady ~b', fcr the mofnen''
hc though, the most Agreeable, and IN one sue
cessiye ry.na a. amuscinenis was spent tire
fret winter N Paris.
In the spring, Adelaide wrote 10 her psr.
cnts that her husband and herself bad decided
on staying abroad another ycar. They were
10 spend The summer mos,hs at Iisdcn, and
L A.. sf.teaI.