The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-04-13

his insolent gaze, or to shut him out
from his view she hurried on.
Mel Arlington, the person who had
crossed her path, was well known IN
the neishborhood As proAigate and dis
sipated libertine. His father had been
an economical, and some limited, an ava
ricieus old gentleman who had amaued
fortune, which descsnded to bis only
son Mel. dashing compound of base
ness, sensuality and selkshness When
we say these were Neil Arlingtons at
tributes, we do not wish to be unde--
stood as chasing him amongn that low
and vulgar herd, who are lost to all sense
Of shame o, no; Mel was real chiv-
alr'c and honorable gentleman-ons of
that class whose imposing and splendid
exterior coneeals mass OF moral putre-
faction-one Of those white sepuchres
so numerous amongst the opul.nt and
fashionable, whose society is not only
tolerated but courted. His magnificent
mansion reared its head but a few miles
from the home OF Mr.. Warburton, and
Annie, though not moving exactly in
the same circle in society, had by her
loneliness attracted his attention, and he
had condescended to visit her often. In
fact she had won his heart, if nature
as base as his was capable of loving.
Annie from their first interview had
despised him; had afterwards continued
to repel all his advances, and had given
him to understand by her manner, with
out being rude, that his visits were any,
thing but agreeable to her, and she wish
es to see him less frequently. Her cold
ness and treatment Of him, however, was
Intellectual, and he affected no, to notice
her sights, but pressed forward with re-
new"d ardor. Every day only served to
make him the more repulsive to ANNE.
And when at last he hoped to obtain his
end by slandsring his rival, Henry Dali
ton, who was a great fa,orite with the
o!d folks, as well swi,h Annie, Mr..
WaTburton had told him plainly, but
kindly. that his visits were not accepta.
Bile to the family, and he would be much
grat'fied ifthey were thenceforth d,scon.
thu ed. This had Ioused every evil pas.
sion ranking in his breast, and he swore
old Warburton and his daughter should
repent their indiscretion.
II was whispered moreover that Neil
looked favorably upon the cause of King
George, and this, ifthera had been no
other obstacle in the way. would have
prevented union between him and An
ME, and induced the old man to take the
steps he did; for tbs Warburton family
hated the British government with an
intense frrocity, and viewed those who
favored and upheld it by any means, in
no very favorable light.
The hour he passed out from the hom.
OF Annie he commenced plotting what
manner Of revenge he should take, and
having understood Harry, hi, rival, in.
tended joining the cause OF his country
and freedom in short time, he deter
mined 10 dog bis steps, gain what lnfor-
nation he could, watch his interviews
W ith Annie, their results, and afterwards
decide upon what course he should pur.
sue.
During the interview between Annie
and her lover. which preceded the part
ing, and which We have described in
The first chapter, he had been on the
look out-had watched their movements
heard part, at least, OF their CONVERSE
lion, and thought fit to intercept Annie,
in the manner we have described, and
she was Fastening homeward.
Annie after drawing do xn her bonnet
as we have before said, hurried along
The path hoping to escape her .ormenter.
But she was disappointed. He was not
TO be foiled thus, and keeping pace with
her he continued
$50 Harry Dalton, has at last joined
The rebels !"
"He has joined the brave men who
are fighting for their rights" replied
Annie, while her eyes flashed, as Neil
uttered the word which we have en-
in scornful tone.
And it is to be hoped he may soon
be elevated in his position, as will all
those who have rebelled against the
Mother country, and obtain high place
as the reward of his bravery. And
sardonic smile played across his not I'M
handsome features.
sL-ave me Mr.. Arlington" exclaim-
I'd Annie IN the tone of an insu lied and
brave woman, "leave me. I understand
your meaning-your double entsndres
perfectly; and 10 gentleman would in
lrude his company upon lady when it
10 as little desired as yours is by me-"
Mel had not expected such retort,
and il stung him TO the quick, but re-
covering himself and biting his lips to
conceal his rage, he replied
But Miss Annie, you don't in serl-
business expect Harry to return end full
fl the vows he made this evening Under
the old pine
"Wrstch ~ exclaimed the Indignant