The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-06-29
is broken, remember my prophecy-ruin ,pM fol-

low!' -
He recovered in a moment, reused by Con-
stances excited tones. go now. said she to Bal
four and take back the purse god green gtering,
serpent god it will coiland cling and burn about
your soul forever; yet go, leave me-for would
not have veugeful thoughts here, by her sweet
sleepI' She was carried to her room in high de-
lirium and fever of many weeks succeeded, du-
ring which though she continually spoke of Ange-
Ique, and fancied her present, it was holy and
angelic watcher, not she had last seen her in
mortal form.
When reason returned, she was lying in an un-
familiar room, and Emily Marston was beniing
over her. with the most anxious solicitude. Mann
my was there, dear faithful old Nanny, who had
scarcely rested day night in her anxiety to keep
doin' somethin for poor young missy To her
request to see her father, the physicirn answered.
that he was in the houss; ;bussauch reduced by re-
cent illness, and that it was not yet prudent for
either to endure the excitement of an interview
Many questions she onged to ask, but Emily's for
bidding smile and Wait till you are little stron-
ge-. DEAR deferred her.
One dav as she was sitting supported by pillows,
Emily was summoned from the room moment
and little colored boy in the room taking advan-
tage of her absence opened the shutter of a win
dow near the bed. The cool breeze entered and
as Constance turned gratefully TO meet it, slow
heavy step sounded upon the yerandah and paus-
ed near the window. An aged man was looking
in. Could that be her father? Even so-but yet
not the same: for his hair before only thinly
sprnkled with grey was now snow white. his face
deeply scanned with premature burrows, and his
form once SO erect was emaciated and STOPPING
Consancescoud gaze but an instant, for without
perceving her, he turned away and continued his
walk, feebly supporting himself by the wall
A moment af er Mrs. NIarston returned, and
hastily closing the blind resumed her station by
Constance.
Emily, said she I have seen my father, he has
just passed the window, and looked in. He is fear
fully changed, yet you see am calm, and my pulse
even. am strong enough, surely. TO hear ALL
And then Emily, sitting close beside her, with
an arm thrown about her waist. as if to assure her
of one loving support yet remaining, told her many
things that had occurred since the hour she was
borne senseless from Angeliques room. How her
father, alarmed by the violence of the attack, had
hurriedly sent for herself and The Colonel as Mrs.
Cartwright had goue into spasms upon first learn
ing that death had taken place in the house how
they with his consent had removed her to the Hail.
where she had since lain, recognizing one, aud
believing that Angelique was constantly sitting or
gliding about her as of old. How Victor BaIfour
had proceeded Immediately close his affairs with
Mr.. Herbert, foreclosing mortgages, and taking ev-
cry advantage that ingenious and vindicive NAL
ice could suggest. How the three beautiful plan
tations and the villa nlIssvept away satisfy
the enormous cIaims-how her father physically
prostrated, and for the time almost imbecie in
mind, at last yielded to their entreaties to take up
his abode with them, where he had heen slowly
recovering, though still very weak. scarcely bear
ing to hear Constance's name mentioned, or An
gelique's s,-and finally Emily concluded by dissoy-
ing in tears, and begging that she would consider
their house her home and give herself no care fol
| the future.
Constance wept freely. and tears relieved the
aching, over-burdened sensation, that for SO long
had made her heart like leaden W eight in her bo.
som.
Tell me Emily said she, is anything saved
| from the wreck?'
g, Yes my dear and if I mistake not, what will
give you real pleasure 1t seems that your father
finding that small balance would remain to him
and prompted as I firmly believe, by the good an
gel whose promptings in prosperity we are too ap
to despse, chose to retain the house which
he had managed to keep clear of Balfour's grasp
ing hand, and these are still yours, beside some
valuable articles of furniture
oh Emily this is indeed better than l dared
to hope. All those faithful servants, many o
whom loved my mother so well 1t was dread
full to suppose Them all sold but feared it.
| well, dear, not one of the house-servants ha!
been sold, end moreover some of them are think
ing and saying terrible hard things of me because
l have persisted 10 refusing to admit their noisy
congratulations in your sick chamber. But nov
you are fatigued and must rest
The next day. by leave of the physician, Con
stance assisted to her fathers room. 1t il
all gone, Constance. every thing had boarded,
said he, as she drew near and kissed his haggart
brow; the villain has taken all. and your future
prospects are ruined without hope. have beg
CARED my only child and my mind is gone; shal
never be fit for business again. Don't you hat
me, Constance
| wy ueHT, uear laCneT, IofelSoo Hhso uidu
me love you better-not less and can toll for you
and assist you gladly. Have hope and we ma.
yet see happy hours together. Do not give up I
discouraging thoughts. Have you any plan-an
Thing in view concerning the servants, father 2
No pInn-no wish-no hope-no anything =
Do what you please with them. Ifyou wish t
i, emancipate, have no opposition to make. lfyo
i sell them you may provide yourself home, but
, shall not need home. Take your own choic
Q and do as if were already dead
9 The interview afforded little satisfaction to e
: ther. 1t was melancholy to note the change thu
: had come upon the siern-hearted old man. Th
heart the soul that hay stayed the mselves on rcl
es, how they fall, how abject they lie, whe
: the glittering deceit takes wings. Mr.. Herbe
: never now touched the winecup, though it is prot
7 .hIa that bo3 Il pLt been hapished from Col. Mar