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

passed in the same costume as themselves, With
out incurring their notice. They were B4lwood
and Harriet Clinton.
"You might have got away from your moth
er's aprcn-strings before, if you had not been
such spoon," said Belwood ''and then we
could have left at once, and had good start on
the road. Now we cannot go out without being
| seen."
''Don't scold me, dear Charles" said the sim
pie girl. IL joined yoa as soon as ever ml NINA
looked another way, did, indeed, dear Charles -
swell, don't begin 10 whimper: You must act
as woman now, you know, Harriet, not ike a
child, and you may be sure would not intention
ally say word TO hurt you. You cannot won-
! der am little yexet, after waiting so many
/ hours to speak I'd You, and loving you as I dos
son. that is so good of you, Charles. hope
/ you will always love me; for now / am going
away ava with you, nobody else will except poor
"IIang rud How can you mention that
ourang- -outang in the same breath with me?''
i ''Dont be angry, Charles. an so sorry
I But you know vou promised Dud should come
and see us.'
And so he shall, dear--so he sha.l--only YOU
mustn't bore about him. And mind my dearest
if anything should happen to force me to part
with you, l shall wait for you by the second
candeahra on the right side of the pit-door.--
Do you understand?"
l. "Oh yes"
''The worst of ii is, nc Cne is dressed in the
same costume as you and so you are recognised
directly. But the way seems clear now shall
we try and get out, dearest:"
E'Ies, pray d6.'
'Why where would you go, Harriet" asked
harsh voice. as her arm was seized by Mrs
Clinton, in the shape of an enraged abbess. Il
haze been looking for yon everywhere, frighten-
ed out of my life. And who IS this, pray? Bu.
it does not matter. as know there is only one
.l>. .h,,,l l.,l
designing adventurer. ! will take care YOU do
not leave again. And before Belwood could
interpose, she drew the trembling girl away
Meanwhile, Millieent had reioined her friends;
and Lord Childars however his heart clung 10 her,
could not, without exciting remark, wholly en-
gross her conversation. Qladrilies were formed
and not to mar the enjoyment OF others. Millicent
consented TO dance, though her thoughts, distract
ed bv all that had occurred. We're far away. leav-
ing but little sprghtliness for her partners. But
the night wore on pace; and, at length. as IL
became time to depart, there was general move
ment towards the doors. Soon the narrow out
lets became choked, causing sudden press back.
which excited panic among the fair portion Of
the company.
sThs way !" said mask to Nilliceut s.we
can 60 up there, and out through the cloak ROOM"
The voice was Belwood's but III her agitation,
Milicent did not recognise il, thinking from the
dress he was Oswald Harper.
''But where is Fanny ?" she asked. ''ln any
case, we must not leave her behind"
Belwood who had taken her for Harriet, could
not check an exclamation as she spoke. rejecting
ii would now be useless to look for the hetresS,
and that he light at least secure NllItcent In
another moment he gained the eollonade, aud
placed Milhccnt in carriage, following himself
when the vehicle drove off, though not before
Mllicent, TOO late discovering her mistake. utter
I'd n cry for help. In the confusion. This seemed
10 ha nphaAAa1 and tho pDunaVp dashed
down Cockspur street, when strong hand harl-
ed the postilicl from his saddle, the horses were
pulled Up, and the carnage aoor @eeAehed Hpan,
"Rascal! what does this intrusioa mean -
cried Belwood, sp 'ingins at the aperture, whore
Lord Chillars, hreathleSs with eNertiol, had pre-
sentea himself.
II will tell Won at thA police Office" rep!ct
the noblcman, as. sci1ing him by the throat. b.
apng h,m back in the carriage. Miss Rennel.
lei mH have the happiness OF placing yoa IN safe
t."
Instantly Miliicent's hand was in his, and with
heart swelling proudly ut hts success, he seated
her in another carriage, while Belwooi, not CAT
ing TO figure before u magistrate made his escape.
CHAPTER NNNvf
A bridal party was advancing up the nave of
the famous church of IT George. Hanover squar,
the bride was Fanny Raymond.
What emotions thrilled the young girls heart,
on presenting herself, trembling bat confident,
at the foot Of the altar, from which single step
was TO carry her into the great woril--its duties.
lis cares--it might be, lis sorrows. Purely and
perfectly happy, stamped with the enno5'ing i'm
press of innocence. modesty and truth, without
one apprehension of evil to come. or one faint
doubt Of the consort she had chosen--and. with
al, feeling the bssful pride natural TO that great
hour Of woman's ambition, she was yet sei,ate,
solemn. The galety of her nature was subdued;
and though the occasion was so joyous and IN
Sptripr ShN falt fhr hrlan 1f it, rAS SpprSihffftS
But now the holy word was spoken; the ring
of troth received the contract completed! No
longer was there a shadow on Fanny's face, no
longer aught in her futtering heart but excess of
joy. rapture, fruiton. With buoyant step, and
bright smile she placed her hand on Oswald's arm,
and quilted the church, wife!
The sun shone brightly through the carriage
window. but not more brightly than happy fan
cies, hopes. feelings, flashed the brides mind.
And thus let it ever be! On that day. at least
in the sweet felicity of those few RAPID and
glorious hours--away, far, far away, be every
thought but of the present!
Right blithe and merry were the party assem-
bled At the wedding breakfast. All the men. as
Lady Gresham denominated them, were for fiirt-
ing with Millicent bat TO the inexpressible graft
ificatien of the other spinsters, she rcso!utely
kept aloof dcvoting all her attention to the bride.
In this state of things, dashing young baronet
was obliged TO put up with less striking beauty; |
llnlOr COullSci. Delll on wearing Sllh gown,
spread forth all MS attractions to Young heir +.
ess. divertns her and himself BY general quiz
Of the company, soto rocc and more modest |
swains paired of as face or accident Dictated
\ member of Parliament and sergeant-at-Icw, !
entertained the dowagers and busy and loud !
above all were the old Judge, Sir Charles Web !
ster, and Oswali's stoat old father.
At length came the toast and never, even at |
wedding. was one more cordially or heartily re- |
spoaded TO. Oswald having made his acknowl- |
edgments, the lurnior counsel moved an adjourn |
mcnt to the drawing room, which, as the bride ,
and bridegroom We're soon 10 depart, was readily |
agreed TO by all.
When the reunion was complete, Fanny stole !
away TO her dressing room accompanied by Mil
lccnt. . |
s.Now mind Won write TO me, dear Mllly, di-
rec,y yoa get home,r said Fanny. "or | shall |
miss your letter. as we only stay at Paris for |
week till my uncle joins u.s. Where we shall 90 |
next it is impossible to say but 1t will be either
Switzerland or Italy"
"And shall not sec you for so long. dear Fan |
nv.'' replied Millicent, twining round her waist |
She tried to smile, but the tears. hitherto with |
difficulty suppressed, gushed from her eyes |
Fanny's courage was also gone, and asitated by |
the sa,re feelings, they weptin each others arms |
Bat the parting came not moment later
With mingled smiles and tears, farewells were |
uttered and, attended by the whole company, |
the bride and bridegroom descended to the hail.
A. - ..y -,a+aI in the away Ay |