Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-10-06


ed on by his affection for her, he risked,
and lost. and risked again and a, last de.
termined by one desperate step to retrieve
bis fortune, or seal his DOOM lie used
the name Of the firm in the obtaining Of a
large amount, hoping 10 win aud replace IL
before il should be known, but ere he had
an opportunity he was detected, and IN the
perturbation Of the moment he fed with
the money in his possession, II was some
time ere he could recover himself when he
addressed the firm by letter, returning eve.
'ry larlhing Of tie money. But before the
reception Of the letter, Herbert, you and
myself had left the city. In vain Mr. Dan.
vers-our partner. sought to gain intell.
gence oil US. He, however, with unparal-
leied kindness, retained our residence. and
successfully continued and managed the
business all the time giving creditors and
former friends TO understand that the troub-
10 had been through misunderstanding,
which was true, thus taking tho blot from
our hitherto fair fame.
Arthur then wrote his wife, begging her
TO come 10 hin, and manage TO have the
child secretly conveyed to her fathers,
since IL would be impossible for him al
present, 10 make them both comfortable. -
For time she deliberaied between her af.
lection for her husband and child bot pity
for ATthur's foflorn condition al length
prevailed, and enirusiing the child to the
care Of friend with instructions to leave
him privately in the vicinity Of her fathers
cottage, knowing thai he would be claim.
ed, and well cared for, with true wo-
mans heart she went 10 her husband. He
entreaied me not 10 censure his lovely and
beloved wife, for she was blameless, and
with an almost breaking heart had wept his
downfall, for whom, her deep affection had
induced her 10 forsske friends and home,
and wring with anguish The hearts Of ten.
der parents, whom she had ever fnndiy Low.
ed. and but for him had dulifuIly obeyed.
| assured him that her noble conduct had
already won my admiration, aud | should
be proud 10 welcome her as daughter"
Dear, dear Arthur" sobbed Nerissa,
"bow much he has suffered. long TO see
him aud his wife, aud tell them all my adj
ventures, which will not a little interest
them both"
"The pleasure Of seeing them you shall
have, but Herbert has already related your
adventures" @
Al this moment Arthur and his wife en-.
tered. Nefissa received them with sister,
affection. and the remainder Of the even
ing was spent in rejoicing over the happy
consummaiion Of their troubles.
But in the retirement OF her own room,
the remembrance OF Frank Donald came
back upon Nerissa with overwhelming now.
er, and she felt that tho she could rejoice
with her family, upon her heart was a dark
spot that could never he re-illumed.
The kind welcome Of her old frienis,
the happiness Of her father and brothers,
her thoughts Of the pleasure in reserve for
the old people whom she had left could
not Danish her melancholy, and her friends
vainly sought TO discover the cause. Frank
had conhded in her, and she would ney.
er beiray The trust She turned deaf ear
upon the fond words of her admirers, oil
which she bad 40, a lew, aud Tor many q
weary month secretly treasured the darling
image OF Frank Donald. !
Soon as Ophelia received tidings OF Ne.
rissa's departure, she was transported. with
delight, and thus congratulated herself on
the separation of the lovers
well have | played my part. and
though may never succeed in winning
Frank Donald, yet mine is a sweet revenge
Nerissa loves him far too well TO betray
him, and he is quite TOO proud TO complain
or, after supposing her so base as TO des
troy his unanswered letters, md forbid hi,
ever seeking her 10 presume 10 follow her
even with an inquiry. Ali Ophela, you
are spoiled child" aud the heariless Cir
thrummed on her piano a merry tune, &c
which che gaily sung these words, %, I'd
be coqueiie, so ariful, SO smooth"
Frank returned from his mission an al
tered being; yet he never mentioned Ne
rissa, aud Ophelia renewed her attacks up
on him; but in vain. She only had III,
sweet satisfaction Of seeing that she has
made him miserable. True, he visited he
often, and turned the leaves Of her music
without appearing TO know what lie was do
ing, and her most thrilling strains failed I,
recall him from his wanderings
In yain, Clara sought his confidence
he at last, almost peilishly told her TO dis
turb him with no more inquiries he wa
unhappy, why he did not see fl 10 divulge
Thus his days dragged YEARLY on; cheer
ed only by the memory oil the past. he look
ed TO no bright future. ais,.
! II was sweet June morning, when Ma
rissa and her father alighied from their car
rage, and entered the cottage Of homes
John, The Quaker. The old people wcI
oyerjoyed at again seeing Ncrissa. an
with hearts overlooking with happiness re
counted their first joyful meeting with thei
children Arthur and Lucy-whom the
I had once mourned as lost. sre
"'Tis true" said the old lady, 1--WE car
not have them always with US, but v
know that they are worthy and happy, an
they do not neglect us like Nerissa, but VII
il US ofien.u But we will not scold the,
thou art young, and il isnoi strange ihI
the splendor Of thy home should wean the
from one so humble as this. But how
il thou art pale. and look even more sa
than when we parted wiih'ihee, Thou al
: very like The interesting young man VIII
used 10 be so fond OF coming here whe
. thou vast with Us. but strange to say, HI
never entered the house but once since Oh