Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-12-18

when so well endowed with this worlds
goods This last consideration. it must be
confessed, had more weight with Mr.. Mou-
desey than any other aud when the VOL
colts met with reverses, 1t was not strange
TO those who knew him, that his opinion of
the family should be modified by the change.
Herbert Wolcott, the son of the bankrupt,
was no longer suitable lover for the heir
ess Marie, the idolized Of his heart, the APP
pie Of his eye
Mr.. Wolcolps mistortuDes had come very
suddenly upon him, but the proud family
were not humbled by the blow Full OF
courage and Of strong confidence IN his own
powers, Herbert resolved upon banlshing
himself awhile from all so dear to him. and
seeking bis fortune in some distant city
for with the enthusiasm Of youth he fan
cled, that to be found it needed only to be
sought
1t was late one beautiful evening in June
when Herbert Wolcott parted from Marie
at tie latuced gate of her fathers spacious
yard. There was sad look resting upor
her beautiful features, and her eyes were
dim with the tears she was battling with
Beneath the folds of her muslin dress, he
heart was beating neryously, yet with firm
voice she whispered her farewell whil,
Herbert pressed the hand he held feryentl,
TO his lips, aud stroye to conquer the weak
ness which had already filled his dark-blu,
eyes with a misty luye-hghl 1t was il
vain, ior bis voice was trem uous as h,
said,
Remember, Marie, every week mus
hear from lou-eyery week, OF | canno
bear tins separation.
Yes, Herbert, every week | will write,
answered Marie, her low voice now hoars
with emotion.
And darling, if your father should ob
lect, as doubt not he aill, remember tina
IN the sight of God we are as much one a
If We bad stood before the altar-remem
Der tins, dear Marie, aud Lei nothing dete
you from fulfilling your promise, lcr m
happiness, my very life depends upon H.
Marie, child, come inP cried roug
voice from the doorway, and with Sigh
pressure OF the hand he held, a whl-pere
God bless you, Herbert parted from b..
beuo,hed bride, and with a sad heart, re
traced his steps 10 the centre OF the village
while Marie glided through the shrubber
TO the open door, where her father wa
standing
" as that Herbert Wolcou
Yes, father.
Hum 90 he is still after Won, said NJ
Moudcsley IN the quick tones which, j.
speaking to her, he but seldom used
She looked up with az expression Of SUI
prise into her fathers face, but she eyiden
ly thought that the subject was SO plar
that IL needed no answer.
lie led the way TO the old fashioned ST
ting room, where a light was burning 10
heavy silver caudlesuck, upon the mass
mahogany sideboard, and seating himse
upon ms cushioned and high-hacked cha
with purianlcai dignity, be motoned t
Marie To- stand nearer TO him. Mr.. Moi
dcslcya voice sounded learluiy distinct
his daughters ears, as he sand
Maue, you must think mo more Of th
WoIcutt, 49, hike father like SON Is an oil
ad age, and have heard tins week the u
port confirmed that the Old man has lost C.
cry cent, specuiauug ia the lead mnes-i
deserved 10 have los, It lor rlskng TN sue
fi de roI tbIng- aud YOU must never thin
of Herbert again, do you hear me, Marie
Yes, ialher, | hear, but
Bot no butts 60 me, my word IS the ia
lu this house now 60 to bed, and remen
Der that forbid YOU from tins lime forth
see or speak with Young WoIcou.'
Stil Mare stood mououIess, the lare
tears rolling from her lashes, aud lea'n
lhe,g traces all down her crmsoued cheek
Come Mare, 60 10 bed, sand Mr. Mol
de,ley, IA softer tone OF voice, YOU ha'
always been an obedlent child, aud ha'
great prde IN YOU, ana m your well-doin
good night, child
Marie turned from the room-she dare
not answer her father His word was II
deed the law IN that house, aud when one
he had formed a resolution, no persuasion
could induce him 10 change, even had Mar
or her mother possessed sufficient couTaA
TO make the attempt