Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-09-25


circumstances, that they should be fully explain
ed to you. n" ,-
First then, l am of opinion, on consideration
that it would be extremely derogatory to nv fam
lily to appropriate this acquisition, derived from
a.person who degraded herself by disreputabl
alliance, and with whom we constantly repudia
! ted all connection.
| OF the deceased in her last moments, to leave tn
whole OF her effects to you, and that such resul
was only frustrated by an accident When he
| design was first mentioned to me, thought tn,
mere unsupported assertion of it of little impor
tance; but find that there is sufficient cvidenc,
OF the fact to Justify you, should your claim b.
disputed, IN institutng suit in Chancerv; ant
tied TO succeed to the property.
Thirdly, am more readily led to these con-
cinslons from the circumstance of your having
refused, on late occasion, to meet any oyertures
from my son, who, need not repeat to YOU, car
only marry with honor in his own rank in life
and, IN family Of irreproachable descent
You now know what has actua'ed me in the
arrangement have made, and which NV death
will render irrevocable.
| - HlLpRED VAvAsoUR'
| M,llicent drew deep breath when she came
to the end Then. penetrated. by the unsearcha.
BILE goodness OF Providence, she sank on her
knees. and buried her face in her hands. III.
Her alteration. her deep, plous, fervent thank
! fulness, did not take the form of words; for i,
was unconscous-an impulse of the soul. which
speech could not express. II poured itself forth
| in food of confused but earnest and throbbing
| thoughts, rising spontaneously, involuntari,y
| from the heart; and with them blended rever-
ent conviction that He who had brought her 10
this good heritage, through so much i'll and dis
asfer, would still watch over her, and, in pros
perity as in alversty, keep her feet from falling
| Rising, she again read the important letter, so
strongly marked with the preiudices and stub
born pride OF the writer, though revealing his
character in new and more striking light 1t
must not be supposed that the imperious and
overhearing spirit in which it was written caused
her no pain, or that she did not perceive, with a
woman's sensihility, quiekened by recollection
OF bitter taunts endured, the arrogance and scorn
! It hrca'hed in every line, But could she be blind
to The fact, so sabversve Of any feeling of anger
| that he who did her this mementarv wrong, al
the same tine secured her a great and perpetual
rght9 is true, her cheek glowed for a mo-.
/ ment with Indignation, natural IN heart stored
with generous SympathIes, at the exhibition of
such bitter and vindfe6ve luminosity against Mrs
Grantley,te her so inestimahly dear, bu, the re.
| lection that the iniirm character which dictated
IT, aud kNpt better qualities IN subsection, had
| been arraignea before that Tribunal where all
offences must be answeretl--the Judge from
whose Senteaee there is no appeal--speedily
awehe other emotions, and brought her To re-
gard II with pity and farhearanee. Spite his
prcaaees too, she saw IN his hard nature stern,
inleNlele sense Of honor, almost covering its de-
formt'y; and 10 which, indeed, she owed the re-
eeSni,'en Of Mrs Gran,lry.s maternal in,entioSs
toward herself, thus restoring her lost inhcr-
uanee,
The aN0sen 10 the addresses es vavaSour, 40
long hantShed from remembrance asa thing TO be
abhessea, maa,ed her face with ilush deep and
| hurains but il quickly subsidized. and train of
brighter rrcolectons arose, kindlng softer feel.
ings, There WAS even gleam OF triumph in
her eye, as, rising suddenly, il flashed with
strange Mstrc. like sunshine ON stll lake. light.
INK up its depths, Perhaps she recalled another,
as noble in descent, noh|er in the worlds estima.
ton, who did not storn her sn,
From these thoughts she hastcnca 10 relain Mr.
Alacrsen, who, however, now that she was so
largely gittca with Fortune, cou'd wait very pa
| Ucntly Tor her leisure.
Il presume need no longer deny myself the
| pleasure Of offering YOU my congratulations
Miss Rcnncl,' he said advancing to meet her, an,.
again shaking her hand, with The moSt engaging
ailahili,y. You have read Sir Hldrcd's lc,tcrS'
'Ycs,' replied Mlllicent, much moved. Il
concludgc from it that he is.--dead.' She hcsi-
,a,cd over the last worl, Cor whatever might be
her feelings toward Sir lildrcd, it seemed to
accord little with the language Of congratalation.
'lle is indeed gone sighed Mr. Anderson. MY
poor friend. Miss Kennel, found his ancient
name, which he was so proud OF, Of little avail
agains, the shaft OF Death. The great destroyer
swallows up ALL
lie paused an instant, looking solemn.
Il ought TO tell you,' he then continued, shat
my fricnd"---it was pleasant 10 call the dead
man, so impsrious and so exclusive, by that ia
miliar name---'appointed me in his will his sole
executor. Ii is in this character that have
now come to you.'
'lndeed. Then you will bc able to tell INC
what am expected to do. Ineed scarcely say
| am in greet want Of information, for as you
may suppose, Sir IIildred's extraordinary bequest
has taken me quite by surprise. But Charles
Webster will, am sure, gladly do any thing to
assist me, il his Interference can be Of advan-
tage.' ...-.-. ... .-..
sHis advice will be invaluable to you,' replied
Mr. Anderson, with his customary alteration Of
persons in high places. Your are most fortu-
nate in possessing such counsellor, one Of the
most distinguished Judges on the bench, and,
from all have heard, no less estimable in rri-
vate life.' .-
Milhcent slightly inclined her hoad. Il am so
bewildered' she said. shat shall be glad 10 place
myself wholly under his guardianship
'You will act wisely. But you have not asked
me any questions as to the amount OF your prop
ertv.' -e.
No, for whatever it may be, am quite sure it
Is more than DESIRE
'You must permit me to remark. though, it is
not more than vou deserve. Yon owe your good
fortune. under Providence, entirely to your own
exemplary conduct, which has won the esteem
Of all who have the happiness to be acquainted
with You. am afraid distress you, but can
not deny myself the satisfaction Of paving hum
BILE tribute to your singular worth. To return 10
business. believe am within the mark when
| say your income will be at least three thousand
aycar.'
| sThree thonsandv
'Every farthing of it. And have now only
to ask yon TO make an appointment for me with
Sir Charles, when you can be Immediately put in
| possession.' ..#
q think may promise you the matter shall re-
| ceive his earliest attention. Unfortunately he is
engaged this morning at Westminster Hall, or
vou could confer with him at once; but | will see
| him as soon as he comes home, and have no
doubt he will write to me Directly
& shall be most happy to receive his CON-
mands,' replied Mr. Anderson. And so saying, he
| took leave.
Millicent hastened to sccludc herself in her
own room. A stroke of fortune so strange and
unexpected had confused and bewidered her, and
cntanglet in maze Of thoughts she strcve in vair
TO compose herself. Her meditation was inter.
rupted at last by the return Of Fanny.
II have such news for you,' cried Fanny, hur.
rying in, her face flushed and excited. 'Bu
what is the matter, Milly ?-what miracle ha.
happened? 1t is scarcely an hour since lef
you daughter Of Niobc, and here find you a.
tlithe as a butterfly