Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-08-14
BURLINGTON. IOWA, AUGUST Ia, 1851.

revelation. Their union. though desired no less
earnestly than at first, had become impossible but
him. '' '''''
81 believe, sir, you do not lrterpret Miss Rem.
mel correctly" he said to his father, with ewes
hashihg hre, but whether or not the circum-
stances you mention disqualify me from being
her sa''or. l 10 not see, therefore, that there is
any necessity 10 prolong this conference further.
and am deeply sorry it has lasted so long,
"lth these words, he gave his hand to Mrs
Grantiey, bent politely, though formally, to Mil
itcent, aud turned from the room, accolnpanied
by Sir Hidred
Everything was so fresh to Nillcent. and an
peared so striking, that she could now speak of
nothnS but objects around, till, after short IN
ter'at, They entered the ccurtly region of Begra-
VIA, and the carriage drew I'D at her friends ma
SION. Soon she was installed in noble apart
ments, unfolding to Fanny's syinpathizing ear
secrets she had YET scarcely achnoW iedged to her
own heart.
Some days had elapsed, and NIlMcent was alone
n her chamber, when Fanny, who had been out
al The morning, came IN laughing.
"Welt, Mliy, have finished your business, -
she said, land now can tell YOU what | have
been doing; so know, yesterday had a letter
trom Mrs Grantiey, approving highly OF your
So-us TO The bal maSguc, and empowering the to
provide You with costume and | have now set-
tied everything. | have let Laleux have no rest
| TIL yoar dress was completed, ana have brought
one OF her handma!ds away III the carriago. as
last as we could come. that yoa may see how YOU
like 1t. 50 now let us have the kidnapped hand
maid, and transform you into Marguerite de Va
los. am 50 anxious 10 see YOU drapcd. Ii will
be SO charming, viii it not YOU as Marguerite,
as QHeon Claude, and Oswald as Francis the
FrSt."
While Miiliceat complied with Fanav's re-
quest, scene somewhat similar was passing in
the NS%f house GrrnNa,i h,- NJ nj tbn
artrSS Harriet, who through the Interference OF
u t,ed friend, had also proc9gred admission for
The bal masque and by q singular coincidence,
Harriet insisted going in the very character Of
| Marguerite lie Nalois, selected for MIlljeent
On retrns to her department, after having cN-
hihNed her costume 10 Mrs Citation, the eomp!ai-
SAINT Dnd, and Lady Gresham, Haryiet's maid,
who was waiting her appearance, with smile
| Of great significance, gave her note, which she
/ touut 10 contain these words:
I MY DEAREST HARRIEr: What happiness
yoar little note has brought the, in the assurance
shall meet You at the bal masque. iii the char
acter we arranged. send yoa drawing OF nv
costume Of Fvaucs the first, that yeu may recos-
nlle me at once, without alarming that OIL egrcSs,
your step-mother. \ carriage viii be in wait
Ing, That will soon carry voa out of her clutches
and make You the wife Of ..s
! ioQrever devoted CHARLES BELWOOD,"
CHAPTER ANXlV.
! 1t is vain To scrunniSe the mechanism OF that
Hand whose ways are past finding ont: but it
| would appear, on locking narrowly at human ma
| ture, that some are destined to more than o,di-
nary share OF the worlds trials and sorrows, and
that these very adversltes give them strength for
| the burden So il was with Millicent Trouble
either created III her character new eemen.s Of
endurance, equal TO the pressure of the occasion,
| or developed aN.gor natural and inherent, but
hitherto unknown. She possessed the rare pow
lar pf anlr 4,
haoyancy. constantly struggling upward; and
I two % three aays after hsr. parting with Nava-
| sour, few would have Judged, from her quiet aud
placid demeanor, that she had sustained disap.
pontment fatal to her peace, joy, and happiness.
After another week, they returned to Winstonc.
Mrs. Gran,ly feeling an invalst's anxiety to be at
| home. Milhcent, though not suffering her wishes
TO appear, but too glad to leave place associated
| with such sad recolections. Al Wins'one she
could more completely occupy and divert her
| thoughts, dividing time he.weea duties and study,
the village school, the garden, and the green lanes;
above ALL attending with 6lal care on Mrs, Grant
ley.
Amidst these eihployments, she cherished one
relaNation-an active correspondence with Fan
| ny Raymond, and the affection and sympathy
thus interchanged Were source Of constant graf
olatten. Soon letter announced, what she was
prepared TO hear, that Fanny had become engaged
to Oswal! Harper, and after another short inter-
now reminded Of an ancient promise to ofiiciats
Us bridesmaid, and entreated, in the most pressing
terms. and by all the ties aud claims of friend
ship, To spend the intervening weeks in London.
! as the bride and bridegroom were to set out for
the continent Immediately after the ceremony,
and 1t was uncertain when they would return.
| "fou will go, of course. MillvE" said Mrs
Grantley, on hearing the ccntents of the letter.
IL shall write TO town this evening and order
| your dress"
ooh, no, mamma" replied Milicent, her eve
resting ivounarily on Mrs. Grantley's wan
face: mo will send an excuse. il would make
me unhappy 10 leave you now, when you arc 50
much confined; and Fanny has so many friends,
| she can very easily dispense with me-"
| And you thiuk | cannot =; returned Mrs.
| GrautIey, with fond smile. 'sNow know |
mean 70 throw of your yoke, aud assert my indie
pcndcnee, if it be only TO learn seif-denal. More
over, like all rebels, having got the authority in
to my own hands | shall set up for despot and
positively enforce your departures
! VAN indeed were Milhcent's entreaties and
| protestatons: Mrs. Grantley remained resolu;e.
and the day was fixed for the journey. Finding
opposition useless, NiIGceut. with an abnegation
peculiar to herself tried Ia appear gratifed, that
the pains taken 10 afford her pleasure might not
be thrown away; but. IN secret, her wish to de-
| cline the Invitation remained unchanged.
| Wien the dreaded moment arrived, il was with
a heavy heart she badc adea TO Mrs. Grantley.
| lingering fondiy on her arms, and unable 10 re-
strain emotion. Onreaching the porch she turn
ed back to the hall, and she again pressed her
! trembling lips on her check: then she entered the
carriage and was borne away.
! AZ AIicent aiighted from the train at the sta
! ton in Fusion Square, Fanny. who was standing
/ at thu waiting room door, ran forward to meet
her, While 4 tau footman fastened TO secure the
| luggage The sight of her loved friend, bea,ning
| happy smiles, and more than usual sprightGness,
| had an instantaneous effect Miliicent aud,
baajshing apprchensions, she caught congenial
| spirit, and chattcd galy with Fanny, as The car
rage moved of for Beigratia.
! II have such piece of news for you,' said
| Fanny, as they proceeded ''lou remember Mr..
| Mandesiile Harley's ball? -... .f
'sOh, yes! Did you think il possible could
| have forgotten it p ~ ".. .e .-..
| sWel! then, may Just tell you there is anoth-
er event coming off, Know, moreover, the event
aforesaid is a ball, and what is better, bail
masquc" '' -. .
"Ana pray, how does this announcementcoa-
| cern ?'' 3' .". '."@S= --@'' 4
every deeply; for yoa are to be one of the
masaueraders. All! | thought should surprise
you. but il is all arranged even TO your character
unless YOU have an especial favorite of your own.
What do yoH say TO-" " @5 #~
"What will you say, Fanny, If beg YOU to en-
cusc my going:n "I A.. ,r-.
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