Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-24
BURLINGTON, IOWA, JULY a. 1851

Kennel has been in no way contaminated,' AM
, smile puckered those wiry lips-"contamina
ted in our establishment, which is. | believe. con
Quoted on strictly evangelical principles be-
TO mention that our pastor is the Reverend Fire
, brass Dobbs.o
) "lndeed!' said Mrs Grantley. swell, yo,
must hurry your toilet, and Miss Jumpsen will
be so obliging as TO order your luggage to be pu
up. have letter to show von from an olt
friend. but you must wait till we are In the car
riage."
81 will return instantly. dear mamma" reple,
, Millicent r'~>
) She was not long away, and on her return. ev
cry thing being arranged, Mrs Grantley rose tc
depart. Mllicent offered Susan her hand.
~ trust leave you with no unfavorable re.
membrance OF me,' she said. with that gentle.
ness and docility SO charming in young girl 81
have to thank you for much kindness while
have been here"
Susan, who was really no o,ress, touched by
her address, began to think she had very likely
formed wrong impression of her character
"lou have deserved what indulgence have
shown you, Miss Kennel" she said sand | am
sorry we are to part. Good-byer'
Good morning, Miss Jacintha., said Milli-
cent.
"Oh! good morning to you - answered the
younger Jumpsen. turning her back.
Come, my DEAR" said Mrs Grantey.
"She bent coldly to Susan, and, taking Mill
cents hand, proceeded TO the carriage, without
deigning even a look at Jacintha
The carriage door was shut; the post bov was
in his saddle and away flew the willing horses
bearing Mllicent home. Mrs Grantlev. as il
fearing to lose her again, still held her hand, ev-
cry moment pressing ii tenderly.
Millicent's heart so overflowed with happiness
that, at first, she was unable to speak
Gplf il ,e L.. i
said, at length. Sand yet was frightened N.Y.
self so, and thinking you would be angry, and
perhaps not forgive me. How wicked it was OF
me, was it not?'
Very answered Mrs Grantley, with an af.
fectionate smile. every wicked"
And you have made IN. so happy--so mex
pressibly happy" pursued Millcent.
"Ah now you are good again. returned Mrs
Graniiey ''now forgive yOu--and the sooner
as it is impossible to resist those appealing looks
Yon have grown perfect little captlyator, Millv
shall not let you go again, but keep you with
me always, as have often wished you to be; for
have felt your absence severely. And now we
shall be so industrious! Indeed, | have such a
quantity Of business laid out for YOU. that don't
know when you will get through it''
Il VIII labor ncessantly till it is Gone''
But you will have very little time," resum-
ed Mrs Grantley, with her playful smile. '.for
intending all along that you should come home
next week, have engaged governess for YOU,
and. no doubt, she will keep you fully employed.
But am forgetting your old friends letter-Mr
Thornhll's. Here ii is.'
Millicent eagerly read the letter. which agree
ably TO ThornhilFS promise. explained away the
the improperly of her clandestne meeting with
Helen.
Thereby hangs tale,'' said Mrs Grantey, as
Mlllcent finished the perusal.
"And very. very sad one, answered Milli-
| 7 ~~l~. xs.l -
| must not say more even to yOu.'
Il have no wish TO know il, unless could avert
some sorrow from this little heart, SO full of love
and kindness for every one. The Almighty alone
can do that. and pray that He may ever keep
my child, and make your future peaceful and
happy,
rapidly along. never needed their progress, till af
ter few hours. they arrived at Winstone
The Old manor-hduse, Of which little more
than walls had been left. was completely restored
and presented but few traces of the fire. When
they alightcd. they found the same cd servants
in the porch. from the housekeeper downwards,
ALL whatever might be their secret feelings. eager
to pay every outward respect TO Millicent
Mrs Grantley's quantity of business, which was
so harraSsing, turned out to be either mere ai,iSe-
ment, or, what Milicent liked better miniserine
| TO the sick and needy. Then to vary occupations,
there was the tlower-garden TO be attended to, as
| diso MISS lrlefhan, neT SOVerneSS, VINO duly ar
| rived, making Millicent as blithe as a bird
More than all, she was more constantly with her
kind benefactress loved so tenderly and devoted
| ly, watching her wants, anticipating her wishes.
| surrounding her every hour with new and more
endearins tokens of respect, gratitude, and atTec-
! hon.
Thus Millccnt passed nearly twelve months.
| and would have been content to pass her life.
A painful source of reflection, indeed. some
times occurred to her, amidst her otherwise per-
! feet happiness. and that was a seeming decline in
Mrs Grantley'S health. What her quick eve dis
covered so eagerly, ultimately became apparent
! TO others, and at length, Mrs Grantley sought
medical advice, and was recommended to try the
| effect of short sojourn at Brighton.
! Miliicent had completed her education, and re-
! leased from the control Of a governess. on the
morning Of her eighteenth birthday. set out with
| Mrs Grantey for the fashionable watering place.
there to make her entry into the gay world.
! CHAPTER XXIII.
Brighton was never more thronged with visit
| orS. 1t seemed that the great city, after holding
fast by the children of mammon all the summer,
now, in the autumn of its discomfort. poured all
| Is notables into Kemp Town. Certainly Lon
don was empty and Brighton overtlowns.
Millicent was on the pier with Mrs Grantley,
scanning the noble eXpanse of wave and sky, and
enjoying the fine breeze. when small hand was
Isliu on Hti mug. sue ulSCoftici ncI
Old school-fellow, Fanny Raymond.
MY dearest Milly! III knew it must be you,''
said Fanny. '.How happy am to meet you"
Millicent was equally pleased, answering her
| salutatlon most warmly.
''But you have not come out here alone, have
| vou?' she added.
"No." laughed Fanny, 'though have, as YOU
well know, done things quite impruent be-
fore now. But there is my uncle-there! sha-
king his telescope at me, don't you see?"
Mi!liccnt looked around, and a venerable look
ing elderly gentleman, the other side OF the
pier. raised his hat She acknowledged the sa-
lutte, ct the same time presenting Fanny to Mrs
Grantley.
| 81 have heard of you very often" said Mrs
| Grantley, taking Fanny's hand land, you may
be sure. in manner which made M desirous of
knowing you. But, pardon my asking, is that
| YOUR uncle for l knew q gentleman once,
many years ago, who very much resembled him.
! but his name was Webster,
! So is my ncle's-Sir Charles Webster" re-
| piled Fanny ;'.and doubtless it is the same.
must bring him to you.
But Sir Charles was already coming forward,
| having recognised Mrs Grantley, and they We're
! soon in familiar conversation. 1t may well be
supposed that, thus left to themselves, neither
! Millicent nor Fanny lost many moments.
'sHow fortunate it is, you have just come in
time for the grand ball - said Fanny. You have
had an invitation, of course?"
''No, nor have heard of it before,' replied