The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-01-22

reached my beau ideal, and | had long
been aware that hopeless as my case ap
peared, ia my secret heart | adored him
| smiled at the pleasure he expressed, wle n
the desired assurance wns given, and nv
reader will excuse me, TRUST for admitting
that my bosom ihrobbed with no little pride
as we walked up the gravel walk 10 fronl
Of the house, especially as knew, thei a
though unseen, my sisters we're watching
Is. Al the door we parted; nv lover, be.
fore taking his departure, informed me that
he would wait upon papa 10 the morning
| proceeded Immediately 10 my own room,
whiiber Rose and Selma followed.
Where did you meet Mr.. Bsrs,ong in
,errogaied Selma, in an angry Voice.
Al johns cabin | answered, al ,h,
same time seating myself on the edge of
the bed, for really was too much agitaied
to stand.
! Here my mother aud Constance cater.
ed--
Only see how pale she is. and how her
es SPARKLE cried Rose, with contempt
uous hugh
'Rhpda is always overcome with any lii
| lie act Of civilty,' added Constance. i
dare say he me, her, and could mol vel
gel over escor'ing her home.'
| .What were yon ing al Johns cottage! T!
euquired Sciins spi,einly.
| Il only called one moment 10 enquire for
ehnda, who is sick, aud Mr.. Br, ton VIZ,
there. and followed me nu,'
/ II Il h,t h<, hav fo a 4
H. vnn, said M mother, in a tone which
Implied a great deal, and wonid bnvs
bought tears in my ewes, had been les
h ppv thin at preseu,. The reader wi
perhaps excuse me, when sas that there
was doubtless some triumph III nv voice
as answered, even while my face gloWed
lpainfuIlv-
| sHe said great deal. In the first place
he told mo that he had studied my chnrac.
ler, thai he loved me. and finally asked me
10 hecome bis wife,
| Here nv auditors were so oyerpowered
| by ns,onishment that they all appeared
struck dumb Constance and Rose flushed
crimson, while Selma turned pale as death
sIt is false! do not believe it she c.ied,
in an ngita,ed voice. while her lips trem.
bled so that she could scarcely speak. III
does not know yonr age, or he would nev
er dream Of marr,i ing such an old msid'
He does,' answered. calmly, Il tod
him distinctly ,ha, was thirtv.three, and
he said he had no fancy for foolish girls.
Tomorrow he will wal, upon my father l.
ask his consents
Here mamma, who appeared TO have
gained some command over herself arose,
and advancing towards me took my hand,
nd kissed me said--sRhoda. nv love, you
have always been dutiful and affec,iona,e
child, and you merit the good fortune about,
to be bestowed upon you. crave your
forgiveness for any little difference ! may
have manifested between YOU aud vonr sis
iers, and must say If YOU manifest the
same spirit as a wife which has distinguish
ed yon as a daughter, do not fear for the
happiness Of Your husband
Nv mothers kindness quite overcamc
me, and falling upon her neck, burst int"
tears She embraced me tenderly, and
left the room. Nv sisters silently follow
ed her example; and, although ! regretted
Selina's severe disappointment, vet Twas
tao happy to dwell upon augh, but my own
btiIliuni prospects.
In imagination, again recalled the no
bic form Of my lover-the expression Of tie
ewes which had beamed SO fondly on me
his superior worth and endownents, snd
| in my innosl heart felt that wealth or sta
ion were as nothing in the balance. He.
aud he alone, would have been my choice
If all the world, had begging been my por-
iion with him
As there was no occasion for deIa,, our
marriage was solemnized as so,n as the
necessary preparations could be made.
will not narrate the particulars Sui
flee il to say, according to my desire, the
ceremony was performed qnie,ls-ms fa
ther giving me away; and as my husband'>
house Was in perfect order, we proceeded
there to spend The first months OF our union
will not dwell upon the metamorphose
wrought by love. nnw enj ,ed The en-
tire affection Of man | ida'ized. T.
please his tas,e, | was elegant, and ey-
pensivey dressed; and when ] smiled y
welcome TO his friends at our first party !.
a,,red in shining sutin, with few judi
ciuusly- disposed ornaments, and fairy
| fabric of lace and ribbon upon my head--l
actually heard some compliments upon my
personal appearance, which were doubtless
no, intended for any ears but those imme.
dnelv addressed.
After some time. We proceeded abroad
Selma, whose health appeared falling, nc
compaaied US. In Paris she married an
American gentleman, friend Of MIR. Ba.
ryton, who occupied an official station OF
considerable importance.
We remained in Europe somo time. but.
not Notwithstanding the luxurious carriages,
and constant succession Of new and in
tcrestiug objects, grew weary Of travel,
and began TO pine for the lovely aud rich
.eclusion of our distant home, and my hus.
band. who appears to know no wish but 10
render me happy. agreed to return.
We have generally resided at Eagles
Cliff Early associations render il dear to
us both.
The old housekeeper still survives, and
have placed Eunice with her as an asss,
,ant. John and his family are also CON-
tortably established under our fostering
care.