The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-12-18

after he was thus lett alone. A projection
Of the Moorish arch tina, divided the two
psrlors, bid Arabells and his brother from
view, but an accidental glance upon the
surface OF tell tale mirror revealed TO
him the solemn fac, that Mr. Timothy was
most ardeuIly pressing to his lrs the fair
hand of the elt,ering belle. Perhaps this
circumstance afforded TO Edward an ex.
ample, for, with sudden impulse, he start
cd from his char. aud went to the recess,
where sat l.lzzy Florence. Tremblngly
he seated himself by her side. and seeming
10 follow up the plan he had in view, he
took one OF her hands interestingly within
his own.
Miss Florence" he said. his henri nui.
ie,ing the while, as 'JugA il would, II pos
slhle, prevent his u'teraucc, pardon me. # |
put 10 yon n question, upon the answer Ia
which may depend much OF the happiness
OF nay earthly future
/ li21y made no reply she let her hand
remain prisoner, aud She tremhled yio-
lently. Edward gained courage, and. with
his heart stled to u state OF anxiou, sus.
pense he continued
Something tells me that the dearest
wish OF m, heart will not be crushed, When
first saw YOU, looked upon you AS one
worthy Of even Heavens love; your soci
ETY. has been To me u bright hour OF sun.
light and JOY, aud would ash that that
hour might be extended through my hlc's
pilgrimage love YOU, Lizzy. with firm
and ardent love, love tina, springs from an
honest heart. Can YOU return that love :
will you be mine Tor late
Not now. Edward, murmurcd the fair
gi6, "Ouc ss poor rs msstll would, |
ienr, prove a sad weigh, upon your rising
fortune. There are others more wealthy
perhaps. than who might"
Lil1y hcsitaird As she spoke, and Edward
felt warm tear drop upon his hand, The
silent messenger SCI; thrill OF almost IN
toxIcatiue hope through his veins, and ea.
gerly be uttered
90. lay not upon my heart such a sin Us
that. Nv soul knows not how to barter II,
,oye have not rubbed head,onA and blind
Is into TIN. fond hope, 10, no, even 10 pos
-ess YOU would run the ,isk of dragging
YOU into want | have studied my pros
poets. and know can support n happy.
home canuot make It magnificent, but IT
shall hc above want. aud with your happy
loyiol presence, to make glad my heart, aud
lead me to the altar OF Christian persever
ance, my hearihstone shall glow with
bl,sslul rapture that the proud Arabelia,
with all her wealth. could never bestow.
MAY hope
Even in the deep shadows Of the Indian
4 a.. h., lut
been seen to sparkle IN their happy lustrous
light. and, in tones all frank and fearless,
she puruerydf
As am. yon have loved me As am.
am yours, aud am happy "
Ned" said Timothy, as on the next
morning the Younger brother en,ercd his
store. nm the happiest man alive. The
hciress ~ niue have pressed my suit, aud
the beautiful Arabrlla has promised to be
mine
Then wish YOU much joy of your
conquest quietly remarked Edward. "snd
II you hook tar your only joy IN gold, you
VIII have plenty of II
10 be sure will, exclaimed Timothy,
rs be- rubbed III, hand. IN the cSuberancr OF
BIZ. satisfaction, Z" And now, Ned, advise
yon to drop that foolish whim about vour
love tor Captain Simpson sewing giri, snd
puck up a wife that ~ worth something.
There Is d,ia Mortimer worth thirty
lhou.and at lras, then there Is either OF
Mr. flizcross's daughters, both rich aud
they are MI after YOU But You won't
mah" bat Ike thine ouly think HaI
Milton
Nonimcr filzcross Eta phc die.
de-" uttered Edward. IA tone c( cor
tempt ed" avn "a fortunate as yourself
l.i71v Florence has promised to becoms my
wiiel"
Edward Barbour. are Won in earnest"
!imothy Barbour, | am
Then 10 10 -. Go and marry her
Bat don't YOU thlnk to hang upon me.
au might have married a moderate fortune.
bat ~ sou have chosen to throw Yourself
away. you may take care o. yourself as
best YOU can
Timothy" said the younger brother,
in a tone of hearl-felt pain, " TIN. is unkind.
When you ifs, entered business, took my
four thousand dollars my little all from
the bank and leut It to YOU. have asked
YOU neither bonus nor Interest aud NOW,
though | will never ask of you pecuulary
MD. vet | would ask OF YOU kindness, yoar
good VIII
\ gu need no, twit me because YOU lent
me money" returned Timothy. in an angry
tone. \. soon as unmarried, YOU shall
be paid. with interest ia tail, but never
will
Edward did not stop To hear tho remain
der of his brothers remarks. but with a
sofrowiul couatenapcc he turned away and
lett the store,
One month had passed away, and Ara.
bella Fotbu,h had become the wife OF Tim
othy Barbour, merchant, Il was evening
aud within the sumpluous parlor of Capt
simpson the we'll n.led CRATE sent forth 1t,
welcome warmth. The old Captain wa-
there in his big easy chair coming the col
nmns OF AN evening paper He MAS sloo,
and vet he was not alone /, Tor within tn,
hsngings OF one OF the alcove windows
were ensco.cyd Edward Barbour and LIZ
~ Florence. hidden from view, and Ms hap
py rs angels. The old man WAS Just turn
ing over the paper, when one OF the ser
wants announced Nr. Timothy Barbour
aud ia momeat more. that Young gentle
man entered the room Edward aud Liz
would have left their place OF unin,eniiona