Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-08-14
IAe Daughter Of Night: t
A STORY OF THE PREsEET TINT
CHAPTER XyXUI
by s. w. TULLoM.

ing rlgidiy though with difficulty. to the stipula.
slon that he was not TO prosecute his addresses -.
Al hrst, there was a degree Of constraint in Mil
hcehts manner, scarcely separabe from the deli
eacy ana uncertainty of her position. but it wore
OFT; and though vigorously, controlling her feel
lngs, she found manifest pleasure in his society
mus, TRANQUILITY but rapidly, passed several davs.
,Hfs Grantley was seated on the balcony. in
haiins with evident enjoyment the refreshing Sc,
breeze and saVasour, who had been conversine
with her, fell back to Millicent. who was en-
gagged drawing, within. Shortly after, a servant
entered, presenting the card of visitor
at is your fathcr,' said Mrs GrantIev. TO Va
vasour. Il had rather we had not met. but
since he has at last soaght me, must see him
ne meeting Will be a painful one, and We had
better be alone
II think you had" replied varasour. "But
no! he is here ~
voice, indeed, was heard at the door, which
next moment was rudely hang open, and Sir Hi
cred Navasour entered.
lie was a tall, stately Old man, with face
pretcrnaturaily pale. eyes grey and cold, and
Scant silver hair. although his figure far from
showing any trace OF decay, was, for his wears
singularly erect. HIS stern fcat,res rssemhled
strongly those Of his son, but every character
istic was more striking and step air ana gesture
all stamped with The same mould. equally ndca-
ting his ruling principle. .Esa
Il am sorry 10 have to intrude upen YOU. ma
DAM" he said 70 Mis- Grantlcy, with Slight in
clinat!on: sand after the lapse Of So many wears
You will doubtless think the time has zone bv
when we should have occasion o hold any COM
manicat.on. had hoped So too, but hearing my
son was under your roof--;hat the y0uES ltGg''
(and his lip curea contemptuoaslvJ <'mentioned
in his letter to me, was with hiu,-and that YOU
TOO Were here, have taken the liberty to come
into your room uninv ted, that NAY at once
and before Sel all, settle this matter"
"is that IN yoar power:" said Vasasogr, i'm
patiently.
"Oue moment. SIR" resumed his father. II
am requested 10 consent that yoa shall pay your
addresses 10 this yoons person, and have come
a hundred miles to say never will, Ii YOU per
sst in your eyertures ii will be in defiance Of my
authoritv"
"And let me assure yen, il Will also be in de-
hancc Of miac," replied Ms Graatley, wearing
for a moment a look as naughty aS his own,
thoagh she quickly corrected it. .sat now nv
nephew is acquainted with year wishes, he viii
no doubt abide by thea"
"Pardoa mo, madam" said NavaSaar ~ have
wishes also OF my own 10 cousa't-hopes, feel
iugs, connected and bound upwith this natter
Ny father Is aware am accustomed in all things
to decide for myself" -.
"On the presea, occasion the decision rests
with me, SIR" cried Sir tlldrcd, with kindhtg
ewes; 'ana fortunate il is have power TO en-
tViSS "N Will, VI NVu Nou'a dtiu 0tS-
grace me-"
spetore you say the connection would dis
grace you, sir, said Mrs Graatley, ''you should
know whether YOU are able TO form it, Yonr
sons addresses have not as yet received any en-
couragement from Miss Kennel, who, | beg TO
say. would confer honor oa any family she night
enter" ,r7a-
"We have. know. the misfortune to differ on
these subjects, madam" returned Sir llldred, be-
fore Vavasour could speak. "You yourself mar
fled trader, or the son Of one, who, believe,
was no great honor to any Of us and perhaps, il
is not surprising you should think my son would
be hoaored by marrying Your charity chid-the
bantling Of some village su,--a colliery girl!-
You see, sir, have discovered who the young
lady isv
Vavasoar made no reply; he only turned one
glance upon him, but il was glance few but Sir
Hildred could have met unmoyed. Mrs Grant
lev. Judging frcm her agita,ed looks, was equal
" affected, but il was with different feelings.
"You seem 10 forget where you are, Sir Hill
,red vavasour, and who you are speaking Of"
she said. "rhe language you have used is SO en-
tirely uncalled for, and SO insulting to Miss Rem
mel aud myself, that were you any one but my
brother. should put an end 10 this interview BY
leaving the room. But still remember our tie
Of kindred. sir. though SO long forgotten and dis
claimed by you"
"I am willing tha, il should be by yourself,
also, madam"
at is well. sir. do not seek 10 revive old
associations or old anipostcs. Since YOU came
to my house, was even willing, as proof that
| could forget the past, 10 ask you--" she stop
ped, as If unable to bring herself to the confess
sion. but then proceeded-''yes, to ask your for
gireness, sir. But your words remind me YOU
have no ptv--that cnly cne indomltable feeling
rules and dictates all your actions; and | win
spare you the bitter memory of having withheld
it. | have little more TO say Miss Kennel.
whatever she once was--and she was ever pure,
and noble. aud goods now as my daughter. -
Aud feeling Millicents trembling hand on hers,
she clasped it tenderly, .. stand to her as
mother; and, as such, shon!d from the first
have rejected year alliance, considering your
proud name would bring only brand and a curse
upon her : but my heart warmed TO your son. |
could lot refuse him the chance of obtaining
your consent to his addresses. though Knowing it
was hopeless. You have decided Tor me how his
proposal is 10 be received. -.....
''No madam, you arc wrong" cried Navasoar,
yehementlv. .'He cannot decide for you. any
more than for me, nor can YOU act for Miss Rem
nel The affair rests between her and myself.
and concerns us aloGc. am not child OF
puppet, 10 be moved by the will and hands of
others. but 4 man. free and unshackled. | offer
Miss Kennel my hand, my life. my fortune; let
her speak fo: herself, and say if she will accept
me.' ..-e5# art ..
= before SHE QOGs S1. Sdiu Cii iiJitdipS blt-
terly, '.let her know the fortune You speak OF is
q word-a mere sound, worthless as air."
..The Navasour estates. believe, are enta'ed.
s:r," said Vavasour, with triumphant curl of
his lip @a ... rat. sz
.Yes to certain limits, but those limits have
been covered. | AM THE LAST or THE ENTAIL
Vavasour seemed Coafonnded.
Snow sir,' pursued Sir lIiliiard, snow ask
her again if she viii accept you--accept pauper,
beggar. / think you Will discover she has alter
ed her mind" .s.Ha .=4. .@r~# 8 .G.a#
You are mistaken, sir,' said Miiliceut, in
firm voice, encouraged by gesture of asseR;fr
Mrs Grantley. "My determination is unchans-
ed, though am resolved 10 decline the proposal
| Mr. Vavasoar has made me- hope he win NOT
think my decision influenced by any unworthy
motive. | deeply feel his kindness. and shall re-
member il with gratitude"
'.You hear, sir, was right" cried Sir Hid
red. ''She rejects yoa--throws You OFF like
| log. If it was any thing but your fortune she
valued, why not say this before:' ...r
/ Vavasour looked inquiringly at Mlicent, but
she did not answer the appeal The feelings
which had kept her silent, and still ruled her, re-
pressing every sentiment of anger and indigna-
ton, were not of character to seek display Re-
| membering who Sir H,ldred was. she preferred
to smart under the insults inflicted, to lie under
the obloquy Of HE imputations, to submit in 81
lence to his opprobrious reproachcs, rather than