The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1850-05-30
WASHINGTON THURSDAY, MAY 30 1850
"where is Louise expected to find her

"Where is Louise | expected to find hel
hereln
She is at Mont Crystal said Britannia
:" No, she is not, madam. | have just com
! from there, and felt sure of finding her herel"
You have been to Mont Crystal, then
Louis A"
of course, with the expectation of meeting Lou
Use
"Well?n
"And Mrs. Armstrong; attendant met me ans
told me they were not at home, nor could ge
any satisfaction as to WhsTe they weren
"Sit down, Louis, and take your tea, sale
Britannia Louis took the seat indicated, and re
ceived cup of tea from Britannia, still looking
all around anxiously.
"My dear father, il is absurd to feel uneasy
about this chance absence, but do feel so, never
theless, fsuppose it is the effect of the mere
disappointment; that there is-oh, surely no
there eGa be--no real cause for anxiety y
" Nonsensel Compose yourself, and drink
your tea, Louis. You cannot see your wife to.
night; and that, upon the night of your return
is a serious disappointment ! grant But you
are fatigued you will sleep it through, and to-
morrow is new day.
I" But, father It was SO strange IN Louise 10 60
off on the evening was expected home -
My son, she was with her mother, and If that
lady autocrat chose to take her off on visit
Louise could not resist her willn
"True; but then there was something strange
in that womans-Kate's, | mean-conduct to-
wards men
My dear Louis, Kate was always sulky
devil; never heed her. Eat, Louis eat, and af-
forwards sleep. Tomorrow hurry to Mont Crys-
tai as early as you please"
-. 4 l.
anxiety, ia the manners Of both the General and
Brightly that calned the perturbation of Louis
so that, though certainly little pensve from his
disappointment, he was no longer uneasy. To
shorten the hours of absence by sleep, Louis
soon retired TO his room.
awe were right not to tell him any bad news
tonight, dear Brightly said the General " it
would have spoiled his appetite and sleep. As it
is, his hearty supper and good nights rest will
make him stronger to encounter Mrs A rmstrong
tomorrow morning. For the present let him
xesto
They were early risers at the Isle Of Rays.
Indeed, upon these glorious mornings in this par
adise of nature every hour spent in sleep seemed
a wanton waste of happiness The most cheer
full place in the world was the breakfast parlor
at the Isle of Rays. You shall Judge 1t WAS at
the angle formed by the front and side of the
house. The front windows looked out upon the
piazza, and commanded a view of the beautiful
terrace with its graceful locust trees dropping
soft shadows on the grass--the lawn, with its
shaded walks, its brooks, its waterfalls, and
groves-upon the arm of the river that passed
between the Isle and the opposite shore-upon
the green hills, rising, receding, and losing them
selves in the dim and distant mountains, with
their tops in the clouds, at the utmost verge of
the horizon. Through these front windows also
shone the morning sun, whose first beams fell
upon the breakfast table, shining dazzlingly upon
the snow white damask cloth, and kindling into
splendor the tea and coffee service. The back
windows of this cheerful room opened upon gar
den of roses, now so fresh with morning dew that
their odor filled the room And then the birds
throwing all their souls of joy in their rapturous
morning revell6l
Brightly was in this room very early Brightly
in her cool and graceful morning dress of India
muslin moving about blithey, occupied with the
thousand and one little cares and pleasures Of
housekeeping that not all her staff of servants
could deliver her from Now stopping to adjust
upon the table some dish just brought up, now
| arranging ut the back windows, the branch o.
some rose bush peeping through now at the from
windows, pausing in enhanced delight TO reoev,
the inAowing OF all the divine beauty and melody
around her The door opened Louis Stuart
Gordon entered, Brightly came forward, smiling
aud holding out her hand Louis gaily ant
fondly carried it to his lips.
Madam said Louis, chow long will it b.
before we shall have breakfast"
"Ah! you are in hurry to reach Mont Crys
tai You need not be, for if the family remained
abroad oil night il is likely that they will not b,
at home until after breakfast. W. only wait for
the General"
Madam" again said Louis, smilingly taking
! barh an do knn thafi fuIa .har-
rassment in addressing you7 To call you Mrs
Stuart G ordon, il quite too formal TO call you
mother would be absurd, and dare not call you
| Britannia Twenty times ma belIc msre, | have
been on the point of asking you what shall call
your
"Call her Brightly. call her Brightly, Louis y
said the General, who suddenly stood among
them. "Call her by the pretty contraction Of
Observation-Disclosures she is the brightness
of your fathers house-the brightness of his
heart and life; and the General drew her TO
his bosom and kissed her fondly.
"And Louis, never raise the tips Of her fingers
to your lips, when her cheek is glowing SO near
you Love Brightly, Louis, as Louise loves her
Brightly always carried a heart under that glow
ing bodice Of herso
aCome, to breakfast ~ smiled Britannia, lead
ing the way to the table.
Breakfast passed off in gay chat Louis soon
despatched his coffee and mullins, and, excusing
himself arose to leave the table
"Of, Louis ~ asked the General
"Yes, STRIP
"To Mont Crystal ~
"Yes, siro
"Stay, Louis sit down, my dear son Brightly
and myself wish TO have little conversation with
you before you set outD
Louis resumed his seat, and turned his face to-
wards his father with an attitude and expression
of attention. ~
1--WE would not disturb you with anything I'M
pleasant last night Louis, because II was too late
to do anything, and because IL would only have
spoiled your supper and your rest-and we con-
slider that every good meal and every good sleep
is so much real gain In this world Of infrmity
and sullenness For the same reason, Louis,
said nothing until you had breakfastcd-and,
I.ouis,p continued the General, butteripg his
muffin, " should have said nothing until you had
digested your breakfast, only that your haste
makes the disclosure necessary
Louis had been growing uneasy - anxious;
his looks expressed IL.
DWELL, STRIP
Well, Louis-but, my son, do not look 80
alarmedn-
{" But Louise Louise ~
Is well and happy, for aught know to the
contrary"---
"Aaan--
DAT Mont Crystal with her mother, Of course,
where strongly suspect she was at the very mo-
ment you called there"