Washington telegraph., 1854-05-17

Nilleneuve bowed his delighted accept-
ance of this most unexpected iuvittion.-
He grasped the proflered hand of tle min
lister with more warmth than he was aware
of, and followed him to the door where
Grace yet stood, with downcast ewes.
MY daughter said Mr. Bradford,
drawing her hand through his arm. This
simple introduction well beftted the place
where it was made, and was acknowledged
by her with geutle bending of the bead
and a lifting of the eyes, and they walked
in silence from the portals of the ch,rch.
What change had the mere uplifting of
those yelled lbs make in her couuteuaice !
Two lines of noble bard flashed alross
his memory
'The light of love- the purity of grace.
The mind, the music breathing from her fee,
Then another line iustantaneously sue
ceeded,
sand oh that eye is in itself sou'
There was one thing which disarpoiited
him. he did notice single blush fitting
over her fair check. He feared she wasde-
ficient in sensbilty. 1t was SO naturai to
blush at a strangers greeting He did not
understand the nature of her feelings. he
could not know that one so recently engaged
in sublime worship OF her Creator. must be
lifted above fear and confusion in the presen,e
of the creature Villeneuve had seen niucq
of the world, and understood the art of adapt
edness, in the best sense of the word. Hc
could conform to the circumstances in which
he might be placed with grace and case,
and though he was too sincere to express
sentiments he did not feel, he felt justified
in concealing those he did feel. when he
knew their avowal would give pain or dis
pleasure 1t was very singular way for
him to pass the Sabbath. The guest of a
village pastor, breathing an atmospher, re-
dolent of the sweets of piety. spirituality
and holy love. The language of leyity and
flattery, so current in society. would be con-
sidered PROCLAMATION here; aud conviction
deeply Notifying to his vanity, forced it.
self upon him that all those accomplish
ments for which he had been so much ad-
mired would gain him no favor with the
minister and his daughter lie could not
forbear expressing his surprise at the l5ca-
ton Mr. Blandford bad chosen
Il would not insult you by fattery, saii
Villeneuve, ingeniousy, but am asttlish-
ed you do not seek a wider sphere OF ueful-
ness. 1t is impossible that the peopiehere
should appreciate your talents, or estimate
the sacrifices you make to enlighten aul ex-
alt them
Mr.. Blandford smiled as he answered.
you think my sphere too small, vile |
tremble at the weight of responsibility
have assumed. II have the talent YOU
kindly ascribe to me, | end here an ample
field for their exercise There are Kun
dreds of minds around me that mineletheir
aspirations with mine, and even assis me
in the heavenward journey In lager,
more brilliant circle, | might perhap; gain
more sounding name, and exercise wider
influence, but that influence would MT be
half as deep and heartfelt. I was bon and
bred in a city, and know the advantages
such life can offer but | would MT ex-
change the tranquility of this rural resi-
dence, the serenity Of my pastoral lif, The
paternal influence WELD over this secluded
village, and the love aud reverence of its
upright and pure-minded inhabitants br the
splendid sinecure of the Archbishops Of our
northerland"
Nilleneuve was astonished to see nan
so nobly endowed, entirely destitute Of the
principle Of ambition. He wanted TO Isk
him how he had thus trampled under his
feet the honor and distinction of the void.
You consider ambition vice, them saidhe.
"1ou are mistaken" replied Mr.. Blald-
ford, ''if YOU believe me destitute of an
bition. | am Que of the most ambitious
men in the world But aspire after lon
ors that can resist the mutations of the,
and partake of the imperishability Of tier
Great Bestower."
There was silence of a few moments,
during which NJ. Blandfcrd looked upvard.
and the eyes of Grace followed her fathers
with kindling ray
But your daughter" continued Vile
neuye, ''can she find contentment in a stu
alton for which nature and education hive
so evidently untitled her ?"
Let Grace answer for herself" said Nr.
DianuiOrd, mildly Il have consulted her
happiness as well as my own in the chdce
| have made"
Nilleneuve was delighted to see bright
blush sufuse the modest check Of Grace
but it was the blush of feeling, not of
shame
Il love the country rather than the town, y
said she, for prefer nature to arr, medita-
tion to action, and the works of God to the
works Of man; and in the constant COM
panionship of my father find more than
contentment-I find happiness"
Villeneuve sighed-he felt the isolation
of his own destiny. The last of his family.
a traveller in strange land. in pursuit of
health, which had been sacrificed in the too
eager pursuit of the pleasures of this world,
without one hope to link him to another