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her that protection, that will never fail
while he lives. And now, Mr.. Syeden
ham, after hearing this account. can you
believe that Isabel suffers so deeply? 1t
greves me to see the dislike my mother
exhibits towards her; but could not ask
her to love one. whose fondness for the
good things of this life gives her strength
to endure ignominy and insult
Sydenham made no reply; angry as he
was at lisa bel, the tones of her voice were
sounding in his ear. Ga! how he wished
to take her to his Utmost heart and shield
her from every i'll. Clara saw that she
had not produced the intended effect, hut
she tn ought. and rightly, that his excited
feelings blinded his judgment. He soon
rose TO 60.
It's scarcely necessary. MIR. Syden-
ha M said Clara, to caution you as TO
keeping this matter secret. You will un-
derstand it is family affair.
Well might she caution himl She had
indeed met the servant, and taken the
note addressed TO lsa bel. had opened it +.
and saw at once the ruin it would bring
upon her schemes. She told the servant.
who had waited for an answer. that Miss
Everett desired her TO say. "a communl-
cation Of tkat kind from Mrs. Stanley
quirad no answer She felt her situation
IA pcrilous ore. but she had gone too far
to recede. She hoped Mrs. Stanly would
take oficnse at the message, and never
renew the subject
The morrow came, and Isabel Everett
rose up with heavy heart. She raised
the chamber window. 1t was glorious
autumnal morning; the sun shone with a
hazy and shaded light, peculiar to the
season Of Indian summer. The air was
very mild-soft and balmy it touched her
cheeks, like the south wind of early sum-
mer i; sooths the weary hearted to hold
communion with nature, TO look upon
her silent everlasting repose-the far
mountains are the anne yesterday. to day
and morrow; they are surety that in
our Crea tor there is no change. Full of
1 consolation to Isabel was that thought;
and then as oft times it had cheered her
Before, came the consciousness OF duty
well performed. Peace was III her heart,
!
face. She sought The chamber of he,
uncle.
'R.ess lhce, Isabel. my child,' he said
fondly, you are ever the first TO bid your
uncle good morrew! | am better, Isabel.
so much better that we will visit oul
friends the Stanleys, for am going to ride
out. and You must accompany me-
Isabel joyfully accepted. When they
reached Mrs Stanley's. Isabel was struck
with some thing very like GOODNESS In the
lsdy's reception OF her; there was a total
absence of the cordially and kindness
with which she had before welcomed her
Observing her uncle much engaged with
Mr.. Stanley, she ventured to ask IF Mrs
Stanley had heard from her young friend?
Mrs. Stanley had regarded Isabel in sur
Prise. and dispieasure. as she answered
You must have known | did from the
communication | made you
This is very strange. said Isabel.
never received any communication from
you, whs tever.
Mrs. Stanley looked for single in
slant upon the face of Isabel, and wa!
convinced; she held out her hand
Il see. my dear, there was a mistake
you will excuse my hastiness.' lsabe
warmly returned the pressure, while she
waited with impa thence to hear more
Smiling upon her. Mrs. Stanley drew he
nd within her arm
You must come with me, Miss Ever
EFT, to see my little girls; am sure MIR
| Malverton will excuse us for few mo
ments.'
Mr.. Nlalverton shook his head smil
ingly.
Il cannot excuse long absence of my
gentle nurse; in very truth. but for he
tenderness and care of me, l should no
have been here TO day
Il can well believe your praise of lisa
bells nursing. having witnessed some 0
it myself, replied Mrs. Stanley as the.
left the room.
When they reached the nursery. Mrs
Stanley rang for the servant who had beer
the bearer of the note to Miss Everett
He gave an account ofall that had occur
red. Mrs. Stanley then dismissed him
and turning to Isabel, said:
Il do not understand the motive tina
} has Induced Miss Malverton to'be guilt,
of such dishonorable conduct, she woult
ALLEVIATE yourbest friends from you, anC
the sooner you e from ander her roof
the sooner your Happiness will be secur
ed. Will you then, my dear Miss Ever
EFT, assist me IN charge of these little
girls?'
Il shall be most happy. to do SOL ex
claimed Isabel. OH on know not W ha
sacrifice | would make TO secure an hon
orable indie pendence. will ask my un
cle's permission--l must expect opposi
tian, but. it is due 10 myself, now t
make exertion for my own support. Blu
oh! Mrs. Stanley. if my uncle should IN
sist.upon knowing my true reason 10