Southern reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1851-185?, 1852-04-21

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In moment his heavy hand is on COlburn' :
shoulder.
my prisoner exclaimed the intruder in
hoarse voice. Colburn started suddenly,
became pale as death, then turned and gazed
vacantly upon the other. 1t was the officer Of
Justice. George Colburn was a forger and
now stood arrested for the crime.
Can language portray the feelings Of An
geline Marvin at that moment. Ishould fail
were to attempt it. The dismal knell Of
all her hopes, was suddenly rung, and grief
came in an overwhelming food upon her.
She staggered, she knew not how to the house,
but fell fainting in the door. George Col
burne was borne to the JAIL where he soon
had his trial, and was sentenced to three years
imprisonment in the penitentiary. From that
time smile was seldom seen on the counte-
nance of Angeline Marvin. She loved him
still and almost resolved in her mind to re-
main loyal till he should be discharged in
hopes that he would, reform, then marry him,
disgraced as he was. But just as this feeling
was becoming matured, intelligence was re-
ceiyed from the prisoner that his conduct
there was such as to require frequent punish
ments; and with this unwelcome news all her
hopes Of his reformation were banished, like
the dews Of those summer mornings. Her
father advised her to discontinue all thoughts
Of him, and again enter into society. After
much deliberation and many sleepless nights
spent in weeping over her fallen lover, she
resolved to do so. Again the placid smile lit
up her eyes, though sad thoughts wogld d often
come thronging upon her; but these she
strove to banish; and again in the public
circles she appeared the gayest Of the gay, at
least so far as a merely external observer
could perceive Not long did she thus con-
tinue in public ere she attracted many Of the
beaux Of the city. Among them Orlando
Warrcnor became suitor for her hand
Orlando was Of medium highth, with per-
feet head and form. He was the son Of a
wealthy gentleman, and was himself gentle
man in property and department. 1t was
long ere Angeline could consent to bestow her
hand upon him, though she felt that he was
well worthy Of it, for something Of her for
mer love womb cling to her in spite Of all her
efforts to Danish it. She therefore had mere
ly given Orlando Warrener encouragement
without decided answer.
Time fed apace. and brought the hour for
the release Of George Colburne. He left the
prison and any one, who would keep an eye
upon his conduct, could but read "ruin !"
legibly imprinted on all his associations and on
every action. Dram shops and gaming houses
were the places Of his daily resort. Angeline
no longer hesitated. She consented to become
the bride Of Orlando Warrener Intelligence
Of this fact was not long in reaching Colburn,
and he swore that he would have revenge upon
Warrener. Buthow? This was the subject
upon which he contemplated most He knew
that Angeline daily walked in her fathers gar
den to enjoy the beautiful freshness Of the
morning air. Hither he hastened and await
ed her coming. Not long did he await ere he
heard her warbling her accustomed song along
the pleasant walk. He allowed her to pass
him as he stood hidden in the arbor; then.
stepping out, he called in a low and gentle
voice Angeline" " She turned to look, and
found herself in the presence Of him she had
once loved; and now could not find heart to
hate, "Angelne" continued he, II could
no longer refrain from seeingyOu. DO l yet
hold place in your affections ?"
1T would not be just in me to give you any
such place, she replied / once fondly loved
you; but you know not what sorrow you have
brought upon me. Even that could have
forgiven, had there been any hopes Of your
reforming. Go; you will ever have my
blessing and my prayers. But, O.! repent
and never give another the misery you have
inflicted upon me- As she finished this sem
tence she burst into food Of tears that
choked her utterance. AT length she 50 far
recovered from this torrent Of grief as to sob
out: Go; God bless you; but can have
no further connection with you"
"You must be my wife, Angeline," said
Colburn, striving to imprint kiss upon her
brow.
"Angeline drew herself away, and replied ;
"No: / cannot"
"You shall. Your life depends ubon it. "
he exclaimed with heartless smile that ex-
hibited more of revenge than love.
4No, Mr. Colbum, never viii, and |
know you viii never harm me-" Angeline
then turned and hastened towards the man
sion.
CoIburn gazed after her, and muttered
between his grating teeth "Ah. we will
- RI vv;ll harm Won He watched