Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-11-27
VOL. XIII.
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seTae ,ror3d would hardly be worth living in
. 4 vsre not for Hirtation,o exclaimed the gay
ii thoushtless Isabel Lee. as she laughingly en-
fsred her aunt's room.
IN hone YOU are not sesious,' she said
1TAere,s nothing like 6irtation!'' cried the
nary Isabel, "Bue you look reproachfal-an-
clson ! m not anery,'' replied Mrs Berfore,
v;tA Z rnela0choly smile. ssa
0Dat Won are dispieased u
ssYnrr words awaken recollections which
..n.e ne 10 feel sad, Isabel; that's all. Sit
49, her by nv side, and YOU shall hear story
ososs x my Airtations, which may change your
label sat down, looking thoughtful, and her
amt continued
GO 'avheu I was young like you, dear child, l
- oaite = gay and thoughtless as yourself. l
-. cslled q coquette, and, shame to confess it,
Ioried ia The name-until the occurrence Of the
$s;nful event am about 10 relate.
.xHalf dozen times year used to visit c.
- meod week or two in the pleasant society
y ~ friends IN that place. There frequently
- l pale, handsome sensitive young man
.ss.s@ Gilborne, who paid me very fattering at
s-1,1as making me the theme Of several poetic
e1na;eos, and with whose partiality was very
volpleased.
.ai ~, warned by many well meaning friends
.s,;sSi encouraging the addresses of so impnl-
- .psrson as Gilborne, who they said was
80 serious than I, and who might end by fall
I;nr note deeply in love with me than expected
q atsired. laughed at the idea; and finding
fhe atteatioas Of the young poet still agreeable,
%o~ 0o{n
01oo late how 80, aunt?n
y seWhy. 10 nv astonishment he one dav made
.n.ssicnate declaration Of love and offered me
~ hal,d. -
.4And you did not love him?',
0No. child. WAS merely pleased with him.
MI even then did not suppose that his love
~ - more than the result Of sudden impulse,
which woald pass away with my visit 10 c..
s. ITrespsctfally declined his offer, laughed at
the idea of marrying at that age, and begged him
% dismiss the subject from his mind On the
following day left c.. and returned home.
saIeatefs and poetry followed me, breathing the
uoet passionate devotion, and burning with the
eIoouence os love. They bore no name, but
knew they were from Henry Gilborne. but was
beginaing 10 be very much annoyed. took
couasel with my friends, and resolved to send all
future eristles back to him unopened. Ireturneu
two letters in this manner, and received n1.mlre.
But three Of four weeks after aeceived
uaoes. "a which there was a sonnet addressed 10
- under fictitious name, and signed with his
initiala He had discovered a new mode Of
reaching me with his passionate effusions; and
fsvm that time sonnet or song signed GH. CO.
eaane to me IN the c. Gazette nearly every
ueek,
II this time Mr. Berford was paying me his
1ddresses; he was one Of natures noblemen-
~ ho oroi rSsvhf
! aeatleman iE his manners. Having learned a
lleoa from the unhappy termination Of my last
1irtations, received Mr. Berford's attentions in
I di0erent manner from what had been accus-
6@ed b DO, and in short time we were mar
ATbe eersmony took place in church. loved
ur Berford. Gilborne was at the moment quite
forgotten, and | was perfectly happy. had not
. thought to dishHbe my peace of mind-the
caln repose of my heart, which had so willing
", gladly given away-until, as we were passing
haggard figure, standing near the door.
Il was Gilbcrne! His face was dreadfullv
paie, his lips ashy, his eyes CLEANED with an un-
natural brightness, and be tremhled in every
limb. started, uttered suppressed crv, and
shuddering. clung 10 my husbands arm. pang
went through my hearts pang OF remorse and
drsad which shall never forget.
"What's the matter ?'' asked Edward. could
not reply. But be saw nv eye fixed upon the
hagyard object IN the doorway, and knew why
ahlddered, for | had told him something Of my
unfortunate Irritation.
as that Gilhorne - he asked.
"Yes.@ Rnrmured.
Dy this time all eyes were fixed upon the
Wretched man. II was not his pale face and
Wild eyes alone that attracted attention his dress
Was disarranged, his long dark hair fell in dsor-
deFed locks about his cheeks. and his garments
Wsrs covered with the dust Of travel. But while
oil eyes We're fixed on him, his were fixed on me
alone ; and in my alarm and confusion, felt the
blood at hrst forsake my cheeks, then burn in
them like fre.n
ssGilborne fell back as we approached the door.
and bowed solemnly with his hand on his heart.
while we passed out. was glad 10 lose sight Of
him, and ardently hoped that his passion would
b cured
ssBat his image as he stood there in the door
way, haunted my brain, and il was many hears
before could compose myself
II was beginning, however, TO feed al ease
oeelnm the midst cf our wedding guests, when a
deasstic came to me to say that person wished
y - me in the hall. Thinking il was some in
viled friend who had arrived at late hour, l
1neeAed 10 the door alone. Imagine my con-
sefsAtloA when saw the wild figure of Gil
"how ~ You Dc 7" be asked, addressing me
W ny maiden name-"wont you shake hands
Wl(A M<@a
gave him my hAnd.H
Ion tremhls," said he, fixing his wild eyes
spoa ~ lace, "Yoa are not afraid Of me, |
90, AAsl replied, in IN agisa,ed ve,ce--fcr
n sarsas manner frightened me, "Why should
eeAlr1ids Come in"
40, thank yeas You have company see--
asee one guest too many. Aud You see
- ~ dressed for party" said he. glaaelns
f.1s y dasoraeeed attire, $50 you will excuse me.
hal Wouldn't I cut a pretty figure"
But cannot talk with you here. said L.
%, will not detain YOU minute. lhave
~ AAs | have question 10 ask, which Is
MeNy % absurd, when think af II, that canao.
oeaR laaghingl They told mc.s he said, in a
ceelkteatial toae--~they told me--ha ha think
g ~ a6s0fsiity OF the thiax--thcy told me tha,
~ were marriedw and he burst into wild
II knew better,s he continued, sha, they say
Nm - and to satisfy them determined 10 come
- - Won. for suppose you oash, 10 know, il
HyoQdy You are not married--hal ha. hal
] Nd such queer dream; l thought was
ssad,ng IN the church door, and saw YOU coming
~ with your husband, and you would not speak
p NE. Wasn't Il queer! and knew all the
tQae YOU would never marry anybody but me-
And we are not married vet, are wcs Blu, who
her sc.night never saw YOU dressed SC
9esoesf0l before - sAh.a he added, striking his
tossAssd, ~ drsa~ed you were dressed 50 4,
Thus tho wre.ched man wen, on, some,;me,
laughing, and semetimcs shedding tears, knew
= was insane tried 10 stop him but was tot
aach frightened to speak. In my agitation
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