Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-04-08

the least bit Of property to call my own. it
would be different; but to disobey the old
gentleman in so outrageous manner, would
be to turn myself out of doors penniless-- Miss
Pendleton ugh! es g
Now the bride Mr.. Grandson had chosen
for his nephew, was actually. very beauti-
full and accomplished lady. Frederick ought
to have been able to love her. no doubt; but
he did not, he could not, he would not =
However, had not uncle Philip ordained that
he should lay siege to her heart, and offer
her his hand ! 7w -ftr
Frederick thought about it two days. Un-
Gle Philip supposed he was waiting for new
suit from the tailor. Rose saw him plunged
in trouble and was very unhappy. Fred had
never concealed from her anthing before. 1t
was impossible for him now to keep her long
in ignorance of the cause of his perplexity.
Two sleepless nights the young man passed,
revolving in his mind what course to porsue
to satisfy his uncle, without sacrificing
his own feelings. The third night, the young
man-who, as we shall see, had some knowl-
edge of human nuture-conceived lumin-
Gus idea. Long before morning, his plans
were laid and he was sleeping soundly, dream
ing of Rose.
On the following day, Frederick made an
early visit to the cottage of the Widow Ad-
olson.
My dear Rose, said he, i am going
away; l shall not see you again-until to-
morrow
Rose looked sad; then, she smiled.
All, how you startled me-! she said. 1t
sounds solemn : am going away; shall
not see you Ggain'-but-' until Tomorrow
makes another thing of it. You will tell
where you are going, Of course =
Would you believe it.' replied Frederick,
| am going to court Miss Laura Pendleton.
You have heard of her! She comes to our
church sometimes, and you may have seen
herr E8t
Rose looked very seriously at Uncle Phil
ip's nephew. a na
What jest is this = she asked smiling a
gain.
hat jest Do you think there is any,
thing out of the way in my courting Miss
,PendIe;on! | shall pay her my addresses,
and offer her my hand. Ha! what is the
matter with my Rose! Tearsl'
'Oh, said she in trembling voice, hiding
her face, you have been very kind-like a
brother to me-and when your are married,
shall have-no teacher any longer!
Dear rose,' said Frederick, in the tenderest
tone, is this all .
No reply. Rose was red Rose; her face
was burning.
'Sayyo love me Rose; and that you would
die of jealousy, if should marry Miss Pen
dleton,' exclaimed Fredrick, passionately.
He pressed her hand. She withdrew it,
and turned away to conceal her emotion
Frederick's arm gIided about her waist
Mr.. Frederick she said, bursting into
tears; i never thought you could trife with
anbody's feelings in this way!'
Rose, dearest Roser said the young man,
in the most tender and earnest manner, for
give me. | had no intention to trife with
your feelings-for love you. My whole
heart is yours I!
The shock of pleasure exquisite tins con-
fession produced, brought another food Of
tears to the bright blue eyes of Rose.
All said she, timidly, what can believe!
You contradict yourself! Ifyou love me, how
can you contradict yourself to Miss Pendle.
ton =
Il love you to please myself replied Fred
erick. offer myself to Miss Pendleton to
please my uncle
Rose shrank from him, with reproachful
look, and rejoined:
i thought you were man of principle
and honor
You misunderstood me, Rose shall Of
fer myself to miss Pendleton. 1 must obey
my uncle
Rose cast down her eyes sadly.
But swear never to marry unless'-Fred-
erick invaded her lap, and made conquest
of her beautiful hand this is the reward o.
my true love! You or nobody, Rose, shall be
my wife
Rose raised her eyes hopefully.
You speak in riddles she murmured
To be plain, then, my uncle's will is 9
mountain of adamant. He orda ins that
shall offer myself to Miss Pendleton. shal
obey him; she wilt refuse me. Then ! an
free, and by degrees can bring him to thnl
favorably of you
Rose very thoughtful. Frederick kis
sad har eyes