Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-06-13

i AhCIC WIS uO ICSIOIiSe. L lie ncdu I6lI
listlessly OH his shoulder and the domestcs
coming up, Miss Delville was speedily con-
veyed home, where it was many weeks ere
she came forth from sick chamber. Long
she hovered betwixt life and death, owing 10
internal injuries received in the fall. But a
fine constitution triumphed, and she joined
the family circle when the tender buds and
green foliage made glad the face of nature,
heraldlng the approach of spring.
During her slow and tedious convalescence,
Beatrice found more pleasure in listening to
Miss Sowerby's oft>repeaied visits TO the Pri-
ory, than any other themeof conversation af-
forded. The two days had been extended to
a fortnight. Nor had Lady AIMS kindness
ceased here for ever since Miss Delville's
| accident and consequent illness, Miss Sow
erby had received sumptuous presents of
fruit and flowers from the great lady, which
she with pride and pleasure Immediately set
forth in the chamber Of the invalid. And
when Beatrice attempted remonstrances, not
wishing to be the only one benefited by
such lavish generosity, Miss Sowerby would
hint, with mysterious nod of her head, that
Lady Ann knew the destination of her gifts,
and wished it to be so. For said the good
creature, my good lady knows that she can
afford me no pleasure in life like that ot.min-
istering 10 the sick Nor did she ever s,ls.
pect that Lady Ann Tyrconnel felt deeper
interest in the sufferer than that which srose
from Beatrice being member of the family
with whom she Miss Sowerbyl sojourned.-
Unwearedly did the latter expatiate on the
affabilIy and goodness of her beloved Lady
Ann, and on the talents and beauty of the
wonderful sons and daughters oil the Tyrcon-
nels. There were never such children as
-, al, -. 4
their mamma, to whom she once had im7art-
ed infant knowledge. Unwearedly did Beat
rice listen to the old lady's raptures. They
were the best friends possible now. And
how had all this been brought about! Be.
alrice was ill-altered both in character and
person; for the long dark hours in a sick.
room had given her leisure to commune with
her own heart and the nearly fatal accident,
when she crept into Donniwell porch for
shelter had left scar for life.
The scar detracted from her beauty consd-
erably in the eyes of strangers: but Lindores
seemed to look upon it with peculiar affec-
lion, as. gentle, subdued, and thoughtful, be
lifted Cousin Beatrice, for the first time since
her recovery, on the docile Arab steed, whis-
pering as he did so-'Fairly won, dear Beat.
rice, and your own forever! There was
more in those words than met the ear, to
Judge from the bushes and confusion exhib-
tied by her to whom they were addressed.
'Ah, Lindores, exclaimed Beatrice when
their marrage-day was fixed, you guessed
my secret marvellously.'
(which secret, dear Beatrice !? responded
the lover, archly smiling.
Turning away with prettily-assumed dis.
pleasure, she replied, you know what
mean, sir, vastly wel-my secret expedition
to the Priory in that horrible snow.storm
when cast myself OIL Lady AIMS mercy
and confessed the cruel prrt had played off
on Miss Sowerby, by sending her false in
vitation in forged name. Yes, Lindores, l
call it forgery, and was indeed humbled to
dust before The proud, stately lady of Tyrcon
mel. But she was plying and gracious when
she heard my confession, and gladly prom
sed TO receive her poor ci-devant governess,
whose oddities and simplicity she remem-
bered. Thus the result has been beneficial
TO Miss Sowerby, and only hope, Lindores,
that she may never know the means by which
she was brought into Lady AIMS remem-
brance in reality and that because | would
save her from modification and not screen my
own guilt
Il am sure of that, my Beatrice, replied
Lindores: your suferings have more than
expiated your offence
'Ah, wish could think so,' said the
weeping girl; but at any rate have learned
an invaluable lesson, never TO play off sucl
dangerous jokes again, and TO warn Others
frornsdoing so. Had Lady Ann been unfeel-
ing or obdurate, what would have become
of poor Miss Sowerby ! don't think she
!, would have survived the cruel disappoint
ment after all her grand preparations ano
harmless boasting.'
i think, Beatrice, said Col. Lindores
gravely, yours would have been the mos
painful part Of the business in undeceivine
our poor old cousin. whose dependence or
US is her best protection. We have indeed
much cause TO be grateful to Lady AMI
Tyrconnel, whose ready sympathy relieved
YOU from a load of care
; 1T has made Miss Sowerby SO happy, too
! hesitatingIy murmured Beatrice: and yol
r must suffer this ugly scar to remind you q
J that while 1t pleads for me, Lindores.
sAh, Beatrice he replied, say no more
-, you have fairly won both the Arab stee'
2 and his master.- Chambers Journal.