The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-01-22
'ORT, SCOTT CO., IOWA; THURSDAY, JANUARY g. 1852.

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possessed Consciousness that these brie
periods Of time were, perhaps, the bappies
ofm nv life.
Very frequently nfer leaving Us, Mr.
Baryton would join my sisters 10 the par
lor, and although quito snnguinc as TO hi,
preference to one, they had never been
able TO decide which the fortunate objec
really was. He bad invited Selna to ride
upon one of his fine blood horses, and com
plimenlcd her horsmansbip in no measnr &C
terms; but, then, il was to Constance ane
r Sc, the presents Of rare hot house flower.
and delicious fruits, 50 frequently arrived
As for me could nnt express how desirable
| thought connection with this gentle.
man would be for family situated as ours
hanced 10 he; vet NV mind was in a tu
mui, which j, rendered it difficult for me q
nal,ze nv emotions. saw tsat ms sis.
tiers did not possess the capabi'tv Of appre
ciasing him as he deserved; that their vert
action originated in the purest self-hness
land, provided this feeling WIS grai'lied.
leversihing else was we'll Every da,
some new demand ~ jc apon my. pa.
ltience. was obliged 10 make continual
IS rrifees, in order that they might appear
to advantage and when weary Of their ex-
actions, aud sometimes chafcd and emhit :
ter-d, hv the utter contempt with which
thev now, more than ever. appeared to re-
gard me-, | refused to comply; nv mother
would lecture me on sel6-hness. until was
fas, losing all tranquility, under the con-
sriousness TINT did not possess a friend
when an unexpected turn was given to al
lfsirs.
Oar fsmls had all been invited one da,
to dine nj Eagle's Cliff Mamma had d.
clined on ncconn, If papa being slightly
lindispased. hnt the girls we're in high spir-
hts. looking forward with delight 10 the vi-
il. as they bid never vet enjoved IN nppor
'anity Of seeing the place under lis present
advantageous circumstances; the shrub
berry trimmed. The walks rolled, the win,
lows open, and the snmpinous furniture
uncovered. had also heen included in
i The invitation, hu. rs i, seemed out Of the
! rdinarv course for me TO accept, aud as
thew were accustomed IN pursue their pleas
IRE in the manner which suited them hest,
they did not ask me to accompany them
| never cnquired wha, excuse was made
/ on nv behalf, hui the next day they could
not get through with an account Of their
Entertainment the company had been lsrge
and they entered into q minute detail OF
every particular. Yet, ,hev spoke of Mr..
| Baryton. noiwithsia nding the nrbanity and
I politeness nf his manner as a host. rs be-
ing ont of spirits; and Rose coniectured
with lauoh. which brought the color II
Se'ina's cheek, lha, he mus, be in love-
,ion upon these subjects when commencing
nv daily walk. aud after proceeding as far
as | thought proper, took the path IL
Johns hoyel. lhcard voices as approach
ed, bu, not rausing 10 listen, pushed open
the door and beheld Mr. Barvion!
Here she is herself cried Kntie, whose
manner cviuced that she was considerably
interested in the subject upnn which she
had been spcaking, while Mr. B. advanced
to me, and holdng out his hand, said with
grcai anima,i0n-
u shall soon discover all your excellen-
Icies; among the poor fiud, none name you
but 10 praise
i stammered something in reply, which
was scarcely intelligible, and alter enqui.
ring for Rhoda, who was sick, prepared t.
leave MIR b. accompanied me, and pa-
cling my hand within his arm, he led me
forward. Something unusual in his de
mcanor striking me, looked up; but his
earnest ewes we're upon rne, and Turned
away from their power; he had assumed 4
nanner of the utmost sottuess, and 10 ny
finite surprise, said
You can scarcely conceive how much !
was disappointed that YOU declined nv in
vi,ation yesterday, as principal object i
making the party was to enjoy the p cas-
are Of your society,"
4 was not aware-I did not imagine -
i know all you would probably say, M
dear Miss Henley, replied he, interrup,ine
me. i have watched, and studied you ca
gerly, aud perhaps understand your peco-
.iar position better than YOU suppose; and
| YOUR patient resignation 10 the will of youf
relations, will never cease excite my ad
miraiion.'
| j was now sletii IItfll HStDDisuHCHt'
had believed my self totally disregard d.,
aud TO find was the object Of commenda-
tiun from one whose good opinion was so
lnighIy priced, agi,ated me in no Sigh, de
gree. did not answer and Mr.. B. went
on to say
Il have been so much an object of attrac-
ton on account Of worldly advantages, thai
had grown suspicious OF all woman ankInd.
You alone have never tried TO fix my nt,en-
,on by studied arts; you have never affect
ed an, thing; the tenderness Of your tones,
and the sweetness of your department un-
der adverse circumstances. has had its et-
fort upon me. require faithful, afiec-
tonate heart. in exchange for my own, and
| wish. il possible, 10 induce ysu to become
my wife,
This avowal was so unexpected that the
surprise was almost overpowering. ltrem-
blcd so excessively that was obliged 10
lean heavily upon my companion for sup
port. After struggling for composure re-
Piled
sage has much to do with The private
fancies of gentlemen, and this is point
upon which will not deceive you; am
thrty-three years Of age
81 h,vo ma ranc, Cor cnolish ri rls he re-