Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-09-25
The Daughter Of Night:
AsT0RY OF THE PRESENT TINT
(coNCLuDED.)
CHAPTER IXT
BY s. W. FULLOM.

csessant drudgery to being mistress of nv hear
and home.' "~''
'Ihls dependence she considers independence-
procuring her own livelihood, without obligation
~ any one II IS because she is poor that she wou!
deem herself degraded by contracting a wealth,
| marriage
And creature so noble am 10 lose-to leav
70 hel unhappy destiny, which mars and blight
| Hihe. so II must be since she wills il but
may have the consolation Of seeing her unexcep
uonably provided for charge myself with tha
duty, and you am sure viii not betray my par
'Mos: certainly not. but I am afraid her fate !;
already decided. Lady Gresham tells MS that
companion is wanted for Miss Clinton: and ou
only hope, is that the circumstance of her bayin,
| been connected with that wretched man. Rel
wood, will deter Millicent from an engaging will
her; But have declined to have ANYTHING TO sa,
IN the matter myself; and she is TO be told of i
| by DR. Thornhili.' -
The Doctor, indeed seing that they were now
tefe-d-tete, had lost no time in making the com
munication.
FRAY consider we'll before you come to any de-
cis,on, he added with that tender impressiycnes.
so effective in the aged. Il thought It right tina
you should know such an engagement is open
but ! confess there are many reasons why il
should not oe agreeable to you, and but little tc
advance in its favor
'You are too thoughtful for me dear sir, replied
Mllhcent. 1 will not deny that the situation is
IN some measures distasteful TO me- but the feel
ms Is only momentary one, and hope and be-
heve twill soon wear off,
'Yon are brave girl replied Mr. Thornhl,
out with the advantages You possess, there is nc
necessity for exposing yourself to what is disa.
gble will offer.'
Il am sincerely grateful for the interest YOU
take IN me; but really cannot hope, when 50
many are seeking these employments, to obtain
everything that my kind friends could wish, and
my mind has long been made up 10 embrace the
FIRST opening that presents itself, Judge, then,
dear sir, it can hesitate now.'
Then yoa authorize me 10 accept Lady Gresh-
ANS good offices in the matter2'
"AsSoredly, Shall we go and speak 10 her
togetherw
The doctor asseated, and they moved off to the
goad-natured ehaperon.
Every wemaa'S heart has It's romance, its little
episode of secret or avewea love, be il in other
respects what il may, When insensihle To every
thing else, there is one magnetic name sweeps its
ehoNdS WIN sefteSt harmoay, When Il seems
ealy avoid and sterile waste, one ray Of passion
reveals soil deep aud rich, and soon htushing
with t.SSttalness, And in the dearest season ef
age, in the darkest hear Of fortune, when blight.
ea, aesa,ats, anS il may be aeaaened, Que ,ievine
remembrance s.ll lMgsrs there, tliescrng in the
socket and win only expire with life,
nweald never be imagined that such imares.
sioas and such sympathies could inilacnca ttar-
rsct Clia,on that with her weak. frivolous char
ae'eE, and almost imseeSe mind, she could pos.
sess feelings Of uNkaewn depth, and heroic in.
,cnsiy. But this was the cold and imrassive
statue, animated BY the preme,hcaa fire, Cimon
had been Gaastormeas aud Harriet became IN
spired.
New qualities, new affections, new and strange
capabilities, of which she had previously had no
idea, rose in her bosom insclun,arily, aaccn-
sciously, overruling her wilrulness, sahduing her
impe.aosity, giving breadth and aim 10 her i'm
ag'nation, Her mind ceased 10 dwell on mean
and petty iealousies, and small domestic in.
tr,goes, and, in their place, cherished the tender
anxicties, the keen sensihihty, the devotion oi
love, IL travelled out OF the narrow circle cf
home into the strong, sturdy ambitions of life
II shook Oft its le,hargy. Striving always 10
show its little lustre, il developed hy the effort
energies long dormant, but fresh and hcalthful-
Another being was aroused within her, And
to one at least she became meek and ohedicnt
acquiring with her new vocations the guidance
Of principle, which taught her grave lessons
Of patience, resignation and fortitude,
But her brief dream was at an end. 4 spring
had snapped, and the beautiful and intricate me-
chanism, which had seemed TO work so grace
fully and so well, became immovable and useless.
Again cloud gathered over her mind, dense
aud gloomy; ohscuring every sense. Norri6ea
at her lovers fate. and more bv his crimes. her
soul retreated to its ,nmost recesses, stricken
down and blighted, without even an impression
of what had occurred. She was an IDIOT
II soon became knowa that Mrs Clinton had
Determined to provide the unhappy young lady
with companion, whose duties however, would
be more those Of u gourcraaate, or guardian, and.
as may be supposed, twas not long before an ap-
p.icant for the situation appeared,
'Mrs Jacntha Smith, said servant usherng
into Mrs Clinton's presence lady who had sen,
up her card, requesting an interview.
In the sharp, peaked features, and sunken fig
ure OF the visitor, few would have recognised the
once blooming and gay Jacintha Jumpscn---ye,
she Il was.
Il understand, madam she said in her bland
! est tones, "you wish to engage lady-an ex.
perienced, properly qualified person, as a COM
panon to your daughter: and take the liberty
to make you tender OF my services. Unexcep-
tionable references as to character, ability, &c.
Salary not so much an object as a comfortable
| home, spoken with an insinuating smile.
MAY ask who told you wanted any one p
replied Mrs Clinton in her highest manner feel
Ing like premier with vacant bishopric.
! Mrs Jacintha, not choosing to own acquain-
tance with the ladv's maid, to whom she was in.
debtea For the information, was little discpn-
| ccrted.
| ucaiu OI IL Vllt uCClueHtaiiys H1lualN, SHS
said, evasively. 4 fatter myself, il we come te
an understanding, you will find me every way
competent I may state, that was formerly
direc;ress and, indeed. part proprietor Of large
school in the country. where enjoyed facilities
of acquiring thorough knowledge Of the female
character. This, madam
is great advantage, no doubt said Mrs
| Clinton, tartly interrupting her; "But-"
sNot what you look for. madam cried Mrs
Jacintha. perhaps not, madam; but it is valu.
able experience, which, at least carries some re-
commendation. am sure, at the time allude
to, l had little idea that should ever be driver
by circumstances to seek employment. wa.
then independent, madam-happy, had | bu
thought so; but, unfortunately for my peace,
| loved.'
Mrs Clinton smiled derisiyey.
sIt was my destiny to meet Mr. Belisariu:
Smith-a person of the most captivating appear
ance, the most charming address. the most insn
uating manners. saw my danger, and fearful
Of yielding to persuasion but too alluring, shun
ned him. In VAN. He had set his heart on me
madam, and on my fortune and in an evil hour
gave him both. twill sound to yon like ro
nance. madam--like an over-wrought melodra
ma. You viii not believe that this fascinating
individual-my Belisarius, as believed him
you will not, am sure, believe that, after ha,
thus devoted myself to him, he could rob and de
sert me! Yet such is the case
81 am very sorry for you, Mrs Smith, but reall
l do not see how you can possibly expect you
history to interest me. Had known your OBJ
iect in coming here, might have saved you tn