Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-06-16
Marie. What prevents Won ?

Marie. What prevents you
Feodore. A strong prohibition a sol
emn vow. Only to one man upon earth
dare ! mention what afllcts me.
Marie Who is he ? Why do you not
seek him out II
Feodorc. have sought him long already.
God will assist me TO fnd hlm now, soon.
Marie. Where!
Eeodore. In ST. Petersburg.
Marie Why do you not go th,herl
FcOd0re. The moment has not arrived.
Marie. Possibly YOU may haye-some-
thing reproducing yuul Youth errs re-
pentance reconciles. By concealinq in the
breast of friend YOU may tighten your
heart.
Feodore. No, lovely woman am not
unworthy Of your kindness.
Even in hfe's early morning
Sorrow sat my cradle by
Aud the mothers sad complliniugs
Added TO her infants cry.
You'll for me was co d and dismal
Drying teas your delights
But pure innoeouoe--but virtue
Never from my soul took fight
Marie. | gladly believe YOU and may
you soon reach the reward of your early
suherlngs. Destiny has lead you to US ;
may you, by US, find fortune aud peace OF
mind.
FeOdOre. The end of my pilgrimage IS
not here.
Marie. Who knows1 My brother loves
YOU he is wealthy, reputable, OF good
family, and-what Is more than allan
honorable man. lie will make you an offer
with such earnestuess that YOU dare not
blush. shall call you sister with pleasure /;
and possibly, as sister, win that confidence
which you so pertinaclously withhold from
the friend
Ee0dOr,. Your brother has the most
sacred claims upon my esteem, my gratitude
and-why should not acknowledge it
my love; butt belong not TO myself
Prevent him, dear lady, that he may not
speak with me at least, not Just now
dare not now give room to a single wish or
affection | must grieye hun, and that
would be so painful to me.
Hans.He hops.-ot him hops--se desire. for no more.
This cupiia Child is, o folic.oue child;
lie builds i1 The ar and writes in the sand
Aaa likesise play,hng he has We term Hope
From which DO VI ~ spin d must beautiful thread
Appear to him always with oauntenance sad
But, brock no, his pay,hinr lest he should go mad
Marie having retired, Feodore thus So
lloquizes.
And this, too Already does the re-
proach not pain my heart, that / during
my continuance IN this house, often sur
prise myself N dreams, that perhaps never
at least not before they shall have Won
defed about me, tll attain my great, my
noble purpose Has not the thought of
this young man already weakened those
venerable impulses 10 my breast, which
must inspire nc With holy courage o.
forgive, forgive viii continue steadfast
and never forget who built his last hope
on me. No sweet alluring shall remove
my glorious object from these eyes Haste,
Feodore; strengthen yourself by the SOL
emn ballad, whose tones have so frequently
stirred you to the lnnermost
She seizes guitar that lies upon the ia
BILE, aud strikes ~ unison with the air.
10 thi. boar, Ir-h's waters,
scauy tears ningls here;
While ine fe5y Boreahs
Bloody wauds ahose rear.
Underneath ihu zee exc nal,
Que tno hear, lies we'll asleep;
But O, must tho bowed aud grey head
sal hes cd Fiction weep
Add by tear wet step. descending
Slowly towards the grave see
Deeih date not cali TO hasteu,
Since helpless child calls me.
She lets the guitar fall, and weeps The
major re-eniers.
.udjor- Feodore weeping
FeOdOre. Il sang ballad that frequent
ly heard when child. The old, SIMPLE airs
are pathetic,
.HgOr.-Has my sister spoken with YOU
Feodore - Embarrassed She was sat.
isfed with my diligence.
Mayor. That Is not it, Has she not
spoken o, me-
FeOdore. OF you
.Nyor.-To youl
FeOdOre. %, yes, that occurs daily
The good sister speaks cheeriuly of the
beloved brother; aud The grateful orphan
hears it gladly
Major. - You retreat from me. VIII you
not hear me
Feodore- Forbear beseech you, for
bear
mayor. Fmbear? Is it that an honest
man should conceal the purest feelings, that
you say forbear
FtOd0re-Be not oflended-look upon
me as an Invalid TO whom one dares not be
overrash in the agreeable, until the physi-
clan permits.
Major. - Where may | find this physi-
clan Name him TO me that NAV con-
suit him
Feodore-I wait for him with childlike
longing.
MAJOR And when he comes
FeOdore Then, hope TO God he will
help me. Then the future will smile for
me.
MAJOR. And for me
FeOdOre.-Your happiness will be my
prayer.
.Mdjor Enigmatical maiden Have |
not merited your confidence.
FtOdOrs-Can one always give conf
dencel
MaiOr.-o when may thy most lovely mind
This rigid silence break
FsOdors % when shall hope anchorage 6nd'