The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-04-19

ring dccents crleo, "On! Edward, dearest hus-
band, have compassion on me-have compassion
on yourself Do not insist upon seeing this note,
and believe that al will turn out as YOU could
wish. His only reply was, "Give me the note
you can deceive me no longer" Emma sued no
more, but rising with dignifed composure proud
ly wiped the tear-drop from her eye, and drawing
herself up, until her height appeared majestic,
walked to the chimney, and deliberately threw the
note into the fire, where it was consumed before
Edward could recover from his surprise "And
now, madam" said he, rising, 81 leave you to YOUR
very pleasant reflections In the morning I quit
the city. In week l return; but it will be to
take measures for final separation. Emma re-
manned for some time after Brandon left her,
standing in the middle of the floor with clasped
hands. And yet, strange to say, amid all the
mingled emotions of her bosom, joy was predomi-
nant. 81 shall now know" she murmured, "who
are the authors of my existence, and Edward,
ashamed of his suspicious will love ME again."
The next evening proved raw and disagreeable,
and there was some indication of snow. Notwth-
standing the disagreeable appearance of the wea-
ther. Emma, putting on her cloak, hastened to her
appointment. Miwood was there before her, in a
secluded spot No one was moving about except
now and then sweep crying out his doletul ditty
as he slowly wended his way homeward When
Milwood caught sight of Emma, he rapidly ap-
preached, and extending his arms, cried, "Ellen
Milwood, my long lost child behold your father!"
With overpowering emotion, she bounded towards
him, exclaiming, "Oh! my heart told me who you
were."
A short explanation is here necessary Milwood
on returning the last time to the spot where he
had left his child, and which he had frequently
visited, encountered an old man, who, with grief
upon his countenance, was gazing on the water.
Milwood, at glance, recognized him. With
wild bound, laying hold of him, he exclaimed
iercely," Harry Morris-my chid-where is she?"
The old man stared wildly, then clasping his
hands, said, "Thank heaven, can now die in
peace, since my prayers are heard"
1t is useless to detail what is already known.
Milwood now dscosed'to his daughter how for
months he had watched over her, wishing to know
of her, and her husband, before he discovered him
self; told her how he had been a secret witness
of the anguish other heart in short, how, through
Harry, he had become aware of every circun-
stance. And now Emma eloquently pleaded her
husbands cause. "Oh, father, he was misled by
the demons of pride and fashion. He has now
given them up entirely"
"Yes," said Milwood, for while to give place
to worse demon. He who should by this time
have known you so well, as not to show such
want of confidence"
"But, father" urged Emma, "f he loved me
not, could he be jealous! The treasure we prize
most ourselves, we are apt to think others viii
covet. Let me tell him all at once
"Not yet" answered Miwood, Brandon must
yet be further tried, before the happiness of my
child shall be entrusted to his keeping
That night Emma bedewed her pillow with
tears of thankfulness, and visions Of happiness
danced before her. "He said he would be back in
a week. and then shall insist upon telling him
ALL"
al j..
straint, as Harry was in his confidence. 1t was
about three evenings after Edwards departure,
that Milwood and his daughter were seated toge-
ther. He was smoothing back her long rnglets-
looking fondly into her eyes, and saying how much
she reminded him of her santed mother, while
she, with his hand firmly clasped in hers, was
looking as fondly at him, when the door was rude
y flung open and Brandon himself appeared
With the fury ofa maniac, he rushed at Milwood I,
and seizing him by the collar, exclaimed violently.
"Dastardly vilain-vile destroyer Of domestic
happiness internal serpent winding yourself to
rob me of the affections of my wife-receve the
punishment due to guilt like yours" He had by
this time, with the strength fdesperation, dragged
Mlwood to the extremity Of the apartment, and
standing off few steps, took from his side pocket
a pistol and pointing it at Miwood's head, in
the act of discharging its contents, when Emma,
who had at frs: Been stupifed with surprise and
horror, with loud shrek, darlcd across the apart
ment, and snatching the pistol from his hand,
threw it to distance. Edward coolly drew forth
another, bun Emma, throwing hersefon Milwoods
bosom, exclaimed, "He is my father; and now,
Edward if you reach his heart, it must be through
minew
Edwards hands fell poweress to his side, his
head drooped upon his bosom, and he stood in the
attitude of condemned criminal. while Milwood,
looking sternly at him, said, "And now, sir, learn
that have long been witness Of your whole
course of conduct, and have come to snatch my
daughter from husbands tyranny. He who
knows not how to appreciate wife, is not worthy
of that treasure. | leave tomorrow for another
country, and my daughter goes with me, leaving
her unkind husband to his pride, his fashion, and
his pleasant "reminiscences"
"Oh, no! no." cried Emma running towards
Brandon, and clingng around his neck, 81 will
never, never leave him."
"But he has insulted and rev!cd you."
Emma looking into her husbands face with 4
sweet smile, said, "A husband has no faults III
the eyes of his wife,"
"Ellen," said Milwood, "wli you leave for him
your father, who has searched the entire world for
YOU Will you give up riches, my affection, all,
for HING
"All, all, father" she replied, to follow him
through the wide world, even though dungeon;
should open to receive us"
Mr.. Milwood turned his head aside to hide his
emotion. Emma now taking her husband by the
hand, led him to her father They both sunk up
thor tuooc baEn him, and Miwood bonding