Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-12-06

position OF Lord ClaremOnte ana lii-
lias. She knew he loved her. For the
moment she had not the power to
move. But, as she turned away, Lii
las sprang forward and caught her
hand, and led her, bewildered, to where
the English nobleman was standlng.---
And, with a smile such as angels might
wear, she laid her listless fingers with
in those Of Clarence, and lifting them
to her quivering lip, said
"Lord Clarence Claremonte, wear
the beautiful Rose of Newport on thy
heart. 1t will never fade--it will never
die"
Agitated, embarrassed, unhappy, the
smtten sister sank overpowered at his
fet 4. lie bent his knee to the lowered
turf, and lifted the fainting maiden
gently beside him, and spoke affection
atcly. Ills heart was touched. Lllllas
had disappeared. 1t was long ere the
two returned to the mansion OF MIR.
St. Lucas when they did, Rose was
the ailianced Of the high-Sorn, elegant,
excellent Lord Clarcmonte.
In his far-ds,ant home, story
reached Luis that Lord Claremonte
was engaged to Lillias. The intelli-
gence struck upon his heart, and OPEN
ed its deepest cell. lie could not bear
that that sister should marry him.
Why Would it not have been the
same had it been any other one -
Strange heart Of man ! Why should
the thought of her marrying cause him
So much pain! Was she not too young!
Too childlike and inexperienced lie
did not read his heart Alright; it might
have rcproached him. And the next
letter he sent home, he inquired if 1t
was so, and concluded with Lord
Clarence, good and honorable as he is,
is not worthy Of the Lily of Newport.
No one is" lie might have added
more. but dare not.
Rose answered this missive, and re-
lated the relationship eAistsing between
his lord,hip aud Lillias. "And far
ther," she ended by saying, 81 shall
no. say another word. Ifyou wish to
know more, write to him in England.
lie is there"
In year Claremontc returned for
his bride. Most earnestly did he urge
Lillias to accompany them, and visit
her relations there. His mother, with
prayers, had desired it. But no not
now. Mr.. and Mrs. St. Lucas would
be so lonely. Some other time, per-
haps, she might. And that other time
would be when, if ever, Luis and his
lady returned to Newport. Her graft
tude she warmly expressed for the val
liable presents received, and a promise
Of a visit some time. And as Rose,
with heavy heart and fearful eyes,
bade her adieu, she whispered
"Let it be soon, my dear sister--very
soon. l think your health would be
better, and you might be happier than
you arc now"
Lillias started: "Happy v she re-
peated. "What is there to prevent my
being so now I"
81 do not know, dearest sister;
would tina, l did But the confidence
withheld, might not solicit. Yet |
Nave long seen your cheek paling, aud
your heart falling with the inward
struggle none might see."
Lillas assured her that, surrounded
a, she was by all life's blessings. I'M
grateful indeed would she be not to ap.
preciate them. Rose made no farther
comment but was not satisfied.
Lillias gaZed after her retrc.,ing
form till lost 10 vieN She though
she hau seen her for the last time
Yes ere she returns here, J shah be
slumbcrng beside my mother" Now
she felt the need Of support, Of some
thing to lean her burning brow aud
breaking heart upon. And how much
more will she when darker days come
and trials rise u in her pathway
Oh, how often is it that the meek
and fraiI. the timid, pure, delicate
sensitive, aud dependent one, who
would fain trust, love, lean upon a
strength stronger and mighter than its
own, would be sought, loved, and tend
erly cared fUr-how oft is that one
made the support for others ! But the
heart must oft be wrung, and crushed,
and broken, ere it's proud, impass .oned
powers arc known.