The Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1852-1855, 1853-08-05

fFIf AIafl|t ~ .fHA htN Hfft'Nht ff WV
and sclfrcpuach, that hc had'ncglcJcd
and harras-rd one Who had ihr strong.
est claim upon his sympathy. love, and
protection. \ year passed by, and
nearly another and uo tidip-- Of The
lost one, 80 that be- had nearly ceased
to hope for her return. lie became
sudiou., Thoughtful and accustomed TO
commute with his own heart, and he
frl how differently now lac should rc-
gard his position MS a husband aud the
head Of household.
We have already said Walter was a
poet. and with q poets keen apprcci-
alton be regarded whatever was truly
grand or beautiful About ih. time
new star, under the name OF Tulma,
had risen In the literary horizon. The
name Of Iuima wa. on every tongue
but who was she that had burst upon
tie public with a sudden Haze, leading
ctpiiyc all hearts but, like the sweet
songsier OF night, keeping herself iuvis-
iblc : This was a question often asked,
and ne of unanswered MIR Howard
was nm earnest admircr of her produc-
tions, which, for beauty, raiho., and
richness of thought, seemed 10 exceed
all he had before conceived Of poetry.
Several pieces so depicted his own crsc
and feelings, he was ready to fancy they
were addressed 10 himself; but the oft
repeated question WHO is Tulima =
remained unanswered
At length friend promised him an
introduction to young English lady,
whom he ntimatai he s!reNdly -us-
pected Of being Tulina, but he was not
quite certain. Full of eager curiosity,
Walter was puncinal TO the appointment.
But why did both start and trcmblc as
they first met Was Walter surprised
at the radiant beauty of the gifted be-
iug before him. or did She stir strange
memories within him, But no the
trcmor and the blush had passed; it
was but passing fancy, and they en-
tered at once into an animated and
splightlv conversations Yes, he was
sure il was Tulima hut if her poetry
had delighted him, her manners and
conversation charmed him still more
So gifted aud yet so unassuming
sensible and yet SO modest Walter lis
tened like one spcll-bound to the tones
of her voice, and to IDEAS that seemed
to flash and sparkle as they fell from
her lips, until his stay was prolonged
for hours.
Their acquaintance soon ripcncl in
10 intimacy. and which intimacy, by
very natural transition. soon took the
form OF deep and mutual attachment.
Yet, could he, ought he, 10 seek the IA
,or Of an innocent, coniding girl. and TO
win her affections as single man: Two
years had now rolled by, and 10y lmmo-
gems own promise be was now free.
And. vet was not this Loves caSuistry /;
Had the experience and discipline Of the
past two years been lost upon him ; No,
be would tell her ALL and she should de-
eide his fate.
It wa; at the close OF a pleasant sum
/ nler dav, when the deepening twilight
steals with soltening influence upon
the mind, that Walter related to his
friend his former history. His love for
/ Immogcn, hi, neglect and her desrrtion.
/ He spoke Of her respectfully and ten
derly. but as one whom hc should never
behold again.
A first" said he, " was struck
with the resemblance so like, and yet
not Ike YOU, was my young and neg
lectcd wife. And now | leave with you
to decide my fate"
A deep emotion came over Tulima,
and she begged him, with faltering
voice. TO leave her then, but at the end
of three day, to meet her at ten in the
morning. when he should learn her de-
ci,ion. Full Of conlenlcd emotions
Walter awaited the appointed time,
when, punctual to n minute, he appear
cd, and was ushcrrd into the drawing
room Of his friends house but it seem
el rather rccepi'on-day than time
for a private interview. And there she
stands, leaning against u pillar Of that
cutancd room. The young bride In
moccn, in the same rich robes, IN th,
same attitude but. oh, joyful surprise
Immogen and Tnlima are the same
When the excitement Of this joyful re-
cornition had sub,idcd, at a sign iron
Tulima, the old Clergy man came for
ward, and making a sign for silence, h'
remarked that on him devolvel tli,
ta-k OF explanation.
| uas not Slow 10 perceive HAT ih'
fret nnion Of these young Troplc prom
i,cl little Of happiness yet, capiiya'e'
by mere external grace, ardent and in
experienced a. they wcrr, ! knew 'h
p admoniiions Of an Old man would b.
uuheeard, and I saw with regret thi
. dear child Of an OLD friend losing BE-
eheeriulnrss. and feared ihe lpyr d
her husband, and felt only too .ur
- the natural energy Of her characte
I would yindicaie Itself hut ] feared lo
I late fof ANY good result. ] should ue,
D er hnye dared 10 s1gaes, the mcasur
she took bot when .hc couGdcl b,
olnn saw Il was her only hope Of D,
, dempiion from the vastr oi misdIrc'
o. tel education, ard iie ilravllam of
/, reary and prodhess future ine,
e vlih all tie cares n1l interruptions 81
j. would experience a. @ wIir, rhe uouI
= Gnd little time br seifimpfo,emen
O. an1 he lulc progress she rnaia, Wil
]. sharyer of selfd-nal and 'al WOO
!. hardly be appreciated hy her husban
}. Who would ever regard her ~ oi iniri
.e ~ cndovmeuis. considered too.
u hide punishment, llile self-exauiu
= tion. would not be- an INJURY 10 o.
4 yoaug friend here. So, as 'he D,
thing roald DO, arote 90 nu e1ccl'c
3, old friend a England 20 place o frma
y friend. under 'he best possible a4,an'
"A grs. FOR thorough sad u-ef.i educ
\. t.on aHl, having found a .ui'shle m.
ram 10 attend her. he erni fh.d.rr n
. sh- lrii hcr husbands foaC Ifero'