Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-03-11

believe you were thinking OF that young
Captain Simpson said no more, for at that
moment Lizzy sprang from the chair and
clapped her hand over his mouth uiterlng
as she did so
Stop, sir, shan't allow you to take lib
critics with my private affairs. even though
| be for the present dependent upon your
bounty
A moment after the laughter-lovng had
taken her hand from the old mans mouth,
he gazed afieetionately into her face, aud,
then, ia low, murmuring tone half to HIM
self he uttered:
All, the man who gets you wont want
money to make him happy =
Llzzy might have made reply to this
homes, piece Of flatery had not a servant at
that moment announced Messrs Timothy
and Edward Barbour, but as the name of
the latter struck upon her ear, the old man
thought the small hand which had been
transferred from his lips to bis shoulder
tfembled rather more perceptibly than was
its wont, and another twinkle, more rogulsh
than the first sparkled in his eyes.
The Young gentlemen entered the room,
and were received by the old man with that
kindness which marked the reception OF all
his friends, while the young ladies express
ed an equal pleasure ~ their VISIT, though
showing it somewhat differently. Arabcla
paraded herself magnifcenty, smiled be-
wiichlngly, and did not fear to speak her
pleasure IN words, while Lizzy, with a
feeling too deep tor outward show only
blushed as she received Edwards good
evening aud then resumed her seat at the
work table.
The evening had passed half away. Mr..
Timothy Barbour and Arabeia had been
saying all sorts of fine things about music,
poetry, prose, lhealricais. &c. Sc. while
Edward had spent most OF hls une m con-
versation with Captain Simpson. The old
man talked 81 SHIPS, storms, ROCKS and
foreign ports. and anon he would listen to
some of has young friends remarks upon
business matters, such as stocks, stores, and
markets. L,zzy, all this time, remained
an almost silent member of thc social CONE
panN
Now Captain Simpsons palIors were
very long Timothy and Aranella were by
the street windows, and al the other eud of
the apartments there were also windows
which overlooked the garden, SAID windows
bcu- situated IN deep, tapesued aico'es.
Al length L1z1y Florence arose from her
sea, by the table and went To one Of these
back windows, where she seated herself
upou au ottoman. WHY she should have
done this It S almost impossible to tell, for
the ottoman iu that recess was not halt SO
comfortable seat as had been the easy
char by the FIRE which she had left She
could not have gone there to ENJOY the gar
den scenery for every thing was covered
with snow, nor could she have gone there
TO look at the moon and stars, for the thick
IN falling snow-flakes entirely lid them from
view 'ine next movement was made o9
old Simpson, who, without a word OF fare
veil. put on his bat aud sailed odt Of the
the room.
Edward gazed about him for a moment
after he was thus left alone. projection
of the Moorish arch that divided the TWO
pailots had Arahela and has brother from
view, but ana accidental glance upon the sur
face of a tel.-tie inlrror revealed to him the
solemn fact that Mr. Timothy was most ar
DENLY pressing 10 his lips the ialr hand of
the ciltteriHg belle Perhaps TINS cUcum-
stance afforded 10 Edward an example. for
with a sudden impulse he started from has
chair, and went to the recess, where sat
Llzly Florence Tremblngly lie seated
himself 10y her side, aud seeming to follow
up the plan he had IN view, he took one of
her hands INCREASINGLY within hs owu.
Miss Florence he said, his heart tlui-
terng the while as though II would, If pos
sble, prevent his uuerance, pardon ne If
put to you question upon the answer 10
which may depend much of the happiness
OF my earthly future
Lizzy made no reply; she let her hand
remain prisoner, and she lrembled rio-
lenty Edward gained courage, and with
his heart stl'led to state OF anxious sus-
pense, he continued
Something tell, me that the dearest wish
Of my heart will not be crushed. When
first saw you looked upon you as one
worthy of even heavens love, your society
has been 10 me a bright hour of sunlight
and Joy, and would ask that that hour
might be extended through my hie's pill
grlmage love yon, Lizzy, with firm
aud ardent love, a love that springs from an
honest heart. Can you return my love -
VIII YOU be mine lol life ?
Not now, Edward murmured the fair
girl One as poer as myself would, | fear,
prove sad weight upon your rising fortune.
There are Others more wealthy than /, per-
haps, who might
Lzzy heslatcd as she spoke, and Ed
ward felt a warm tear drop upon his hand.
The silent messenger sent a thrill of almost
intoxicating hope through his veins, and
eagerly he uttered
%, lay not upon thy heart such sin as
that NV soul knows not how to barter its
love have not rushed headlong and blind
ly into this foad hope, for not even to pos
sess YOU would | run the risk OF dragging
YOU into want have studied my prospects,
and | know | can support happy home
] cannot make II magnificent, but 1t shall
be above want, and with your happy, joyful
presence 10 make glad my heart aud lead
me to the altar of Christian perseverance,,
my hearth stone shall glow with blisslul
rapture that the proud Arabella, with all her
wealth, would never bestow May hope2
Even in the deep shadows of the Indian
tapestry, Lizzy Florences eyes might have
been seen to sparkle in their happy lustrous
light, and, in tones all frank and fearless,
she murmured
As am, you have loved As am
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