Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-03-02

take the sole charge OF Grace until she was
permanently lodged III the asylum.
Dear me, fyou knew how anxious have
been about you,' exclaimed Blanche, kissing
Rosa tenderly, why love, what a strange
adventure you have had
"A happy one in many respects, Blanche
Yes, yes, sol suppose; | heard all about
the reconciliation, and so forth, from Philip
and believe me, it has made me esteem you
the more. Now, how is it Is it true that
Judge Stanton's little Grace is really ma
mac 3
She is harmlessly insane,' answered Ro-
sa, in an absent manner.
I don't wonder, continued Rosa, young
Switzerland loves her, but trust she may
yet be restored to her right mind ; and she
told Blanche all her plans.
Good, good;' rejoined the latter, clasping
her hands, then Stephen and you can 60
On and get married in New York in one Of
the fine churches there | hate the idea of a
private wedding in this obscure place-no
show, no ceremony-I like the thing vastly,
this going to New York, and then you can
hear Of this poor girl from day to day, oh
will it not be delightful 2
Bot she was doomed to be disappointed
in hercalculations the chancellor would not
agree that the ceremony should take place
in New York he disliked publicity and os-
tentation: so they were married i'll a private
parlor in the hotel, and the same day the
parties set out upon their Northern tour
Horace, with his company had preceded
them they arrived at New York some days
before the chancellor, and the journey seem
ed quite to have benefited the dear invalid.
The physician who undertook the case,
was a man ofstrong nerve, and resolute mind
Full Of sympathy for the suffering, his heart
prompted him to do the utmost for so mel
ancholy subject; he inquired with the mos
careful minuteness into all the circumstance:
attending the commencement Of her malady
examined her remotest SYMPTOMS, and conf
IDENTITY promised cure.
She gained upon his good graces every
day, and his attentions and exertionS for hel
health were unremitting and by little anC
little she learned to converse with calmness
: BY degree they began TO introduce Ros;
2 in their conversation, and though at first al
D most violent, she soon listened with compo
' sure, and fualIy, though with trembling, con
|, sented to meet her formally.
: This trying ordeal once safely passed, an
S there was no further fear once diyested {
r the supposition of her sisters deadly hat
II and desire to injure her-she might be &C
it counted perfectly restored.
d When the Judge again clasped his daugl
n ter in his arms, she was the bride of Horac
|, Southerand.
II AS the truth became known, old frient
e came back and gathered around the judg,
$ Honors were profered him, but he decline
:, them all, intending to remove away from II
~ town.
J. lie was much affected when Rosa carrie
IL him to his former home, now most superb
7, fitted up in every apartment.
81 1t Is yours, father she said How chan
:. - ed, how beautiful she had grown. He cou
. not refuse her gift, nor the little gilded ca
= ket which she pressed upon him, saying tn
= he must not open it till she had left Wi
her husband for England.
%, / have lived life Of SORROW said I
Judge, referring to his previous life but
d thoroughly repentant man, and in view
. Gods great mercy, [ am happier now tn
De- ever before. Tranquility is once more mi
ow purified as by fire. he would murmur a
nt- stractedly, sweet tranquility lighting
Ter his dark eyes.
or The parting of father and child was pa
IDS full one.
Little did I imagine, when reach
these shores, should leave them thus m
'ed INJURED Rosa, her eyes filed with tears. Y
Tue ~, will come to England, dear father. wher
ltn send for you-and Grace and Horace !
may be as soon as year 1promise me.