Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-04


tics coming up, Miss Delville was speedily
conveyed home, where it was many weeks
ere she came forth from sick chambek.-
Long she lowered betwixt life and death,
owing to internal injuries received IN the
fall. But fine constitution triumphed, and
she joined the family circle when the ten
der buds and green foliage made glad the
face of nature, heralding the approach Of
spring. s :.
During her slow and tedious GONZALES
ceuce, Beatrice found more pleasure in his
tening to Miss Sowerby's oft repeated visits
to the Priory. than any other theme Of con-
versation afforded. The two days had been
extended to fortnight. Nor had Lady
AIMS kindness ceased here; for ever since
Miss Delville's accident and consequent i'll
ness, Miss Sowerby had received sunpiu-
Gus presents of fruits and flowers fom the
great lady, which she with pride and pleas
ure Immediately set forth IA the chamber Of
the invalid. And when Beatrice attempted
x<emonstrances, not wishinkto be DE e&Iy
one benefited by such lavish generosity,
Miss Sowerby would hint, with mysteh-
Gus nod Of her head, that Lady Ann knew
the destination Of her gifts, and wished it y
be SO. "For," laid the good creature,
g my good lady knows that she can afford
nae no more pleasure in life like that Of min.
is,ering to the sick" Nor did she ever
suspect that Lady Ann Tyrconnel felt a
deeper interest in the sufferer than tina,
which arose from Beatrice being member
of the family with whom she Miss Sewer.
by sojourned. Unweariedly did the latter
expatiale on the affability and goodness Of
her beloved Lady Ann, and on the talents
and beauty of the wonderful sons and
daughters Of the Tyrconnels. There were
never such children as those children il
the world they rivalled their mamma, to
whom she had impaired infant knowledge
Unwearedly did Beatrice listen to the ole
lady's raptures. They were the best friend:
possible now. And how had all this been
brought aboutl Beatrice was ilI-altered
both in character and person; for the long
dark hours in sick room had given hef
leisure to commune with her own heart
and the nearly fata; accident, when she
crept into Donniwell porch for shelter, had
left scar for life.
The scar detracted from her beauty con-
sideraby in the eyes Of strangers: but Lin
dores seemed to look upon 1t with peculiar
affection, as, gentle, subdued, and Thoughts
full, he lifted Cousin Beatrice. for the first
TINA since her recovery, on the docile Arab
steed, whispering as he did so-'Fairly won,
dear Beatrice, and your own forever! There
was mure in those words than met the ear,
to Judge from the bushes and confusion
exhibited by her to whom they were address
ed.
'Ah, Lindores, exclaimed Beatrice, when
their marriage-day was fixed. you guessed
my secret marvellously.'
Which secret, dear Beatrice 7 respond.
ed the lover arcaIy smiling.
Turning away with prettLy-assnmed
displeasure. she replied, You know what
mean, sir, vastly well-my secret expedition
to the Priory in that horrible snow-storm
wien cast myself on Lady AIMS mercy
and confessed the cruel part lad played
off on Miss Sowerby, by sending her a false
invitation in forged name. Yes, Lin
dores, call it forgery; and l was indeed
hn.nbled to the dust before the proud, state
" lady of Tyrconnel. But she was plying
and gracious when she heard my COMES
sion, and gladly promised to receive he'
Door ci-devant governess, whose oddities
and simplicity she remembered. Thus the
result has been beneficial to Miss Sowerby
and | only hope, Lindores, that she may
never know the means by which she wa.
brought into Lady AIMS remembrance in
reality; and that because would save he,
from modification, AID not screen my OWL
guilt
Il am SIRE of that, my Beatrice, replied
Lindores: your sufferings have more thar
expiated your offence
'Ah, l wish could think So said the
weeping girl; but at any rate have learned
an invaluable lesson, never to play off such
dangerous jokes again, and to warn Others
from doing so. Had Lady Ann been IN
feeling or obdurate, what would have be-
come of poor Miss Sowerbyi don't think
she would have survived the cruel disap
pointment after all her grand preparations
and harmless boasting.'
4 thiuk, Beatrice said Col. Lindores
prayely, yours would have been the mos'
painful par. of the business in undeceiving
our poor old cousin, whose dependence on
US is her best protection. We have indeed
much cause To be grateful to Lady Ann
Tyrconnel, whose ready sympathy relieved
you from load Of care"
1t has made Miss Sowe.by SO happy
too hesitatingly murmured Beatrice; and
you must suffer this ugly scar TO remind
you of that, while it pleads for me, Lindo
res'
'Ah, Beatrice he replied, say no more
you have fairly won both the Arab steet
aud his MASTER nal
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