The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-03-16

eighteen, her master who became addicted to gam
bling. offered to stake his beautiful quadrcon slave
He did SO and lost her to his antagonist. Her
new master was young man, and she was soon
after married to him privately, though as she be-
lieVed, legally. He told her that he had set her
free. Bnd had tho papers in his possession we'll
as the proof of their marriage but they must be
kept secret until some arrangements were made,
when he proposed to emigrate to France and
make their home there; but before they were
concluded, he. died suddenly, little while after
Angelque was born, and no certificate of her free
dom or of their marriage could be found. So poor
Gabrielle with he infant was sold at auction by her
husbands heirs
She was wronged. mamma, dreadfully wrong
ed,' cried Constance, her fine classic face lighted
up with indignatos- and heroic resolve. but I'm
getique shaltbe FEE Don't have any fears about
it, mamma. If you live you will know it, and if
you are in Heaven you will look down upon An
geHque. free and hnppy--dear, dear mamma = and
the child bent down and kissed her mothers paIl:ed
cheek. ezstg ~ ..-..... 80 f.
5 trust SO darling. but hers is fearful lisk
watch her and all may be welI-only watch
hand, even at the door; and leave the rest with
God Now leave me to repose for short time.
This conversation has comforted me exceedingly.
and when your father comes tell him that wish
to speak with him. Bring me one of those tea
roses, dear. There, now goodbye
Whnt passed in that interview between her pa
rents, Constance never knew until years after, and
han rf huta oh tSEha berl
father came from the room, bis step was less firm
than usual, and his voice had subdued sound and
unwonted tremor as he inquired of the lady rela-
tive who had assumed the charge Of his house |
since Mrs. Herberl's decline, what had been the
physicians opinion at his last call. And when
Mrs. Cartwright answered that it was upfavorable,
he bowed his head and paced the floor in silence.
After this the invalid declined rapidly. She no
longer requested to be borne daily to the window
that she might look out upon the glorious hues of
sunset. and the flowers which long ago, full of
health and hope she had taught 10 smile about her
ne,o home. Now she lay passive her pillow and
through extreme weakness spoke little to any one.
But one delicious Sabbath morning just as the first
sunbeams streamed in at the open easement, and /
the fresh air filled the laden with fragant
farewelIs from The myrtle and multi flora which
her hand had trained-a sorrowfui group gathered
about her bedside. At midnight the pale Angel
had entered, and touched with his pencil every
line of her sant-like face, yet delayed to silence
the sweet voice, qnench the light in the loving
eyes. Close by the head Of the bed stood the
children, summoned by her wish. and when Mrs.
Grace Cartwright would have hindered Angelique
ola. E.Y,l
beckoned her to approach. Softly that pale hand
rested moment upon each young head--!ilile
Jam les last. She had shed few tears at the
thought Of leaving him, because she looked for
early union in Heaven. But ut the part /
ing hour the mothers heart yearned over her
youngest bonn. and parting more his golden
locks she said struggling with emotion. Will
not my darling come soon 10 Mamma in Heaven!"
- Oh yes, yes 2 answered the child with bright
smile. and added one of his graceful fancies,
when the good angels bring wnss..'
A few more words she spoke--words of conso-
ation to those who stood by,and TO poor old Mann
my who was soGbing 10 the recess of a win,' ow.
Then the breath came fainter, and very gently the
prisened spirit was loosed from its bonds--and
Ralph Herbert as he walked glcomiIy from the
chamber, knew that he was alone and his children
motherless
To be Continued.