Eastern times., 1854-10-05

For yourself! yes ma am; but though such
implicit confidence on her part is very dutiful,
must confess it is necessary to my complete
felicity to be told by herself that she has no
objection to become my wife,.
Lisa, your wife = shrieked Miss Thorn
son, overcome with the downfall of her hopes,
'oh barbarous man oh ! gay deceiver how
treacherously have you betrayed my trusting
heart. Leave my sight, and never more let
me see the wretch who asked me to marry
him, and then basely deserted me =
Marry you. ma am +! marry you = said the
horror-struck lover 'why should as soon
think of marrying my grandmother
Your grandmother said the lady, forget
ting her intended swoon, and sitting upright !;
do you mean, insulting creature to add scorn
to injury! Thank goodness am not yet old
enough to be the grandmother of man of six
ty, with bald head. Think not to escape
me, sir, with such a subterfuge. lfmy brother
cannot protect me, the law will, for have
your letter, offering me, in plain terms, your
hand and fortune Not that worlds would
now induce me to accept you,' bursting into
tears. am rightly punished for SO far forget
ting my revered grandmamma, and degrading
myself by listening to you
Mr.. Bliss had vanished long ere the conclu-
sion OF this harangue, and in fit of despera-
tion, rushed through Thornton, and did not
stop until he reached beautiful wooden glen
on the banks of Annock Brook, where he
threw himself on the green turf, and wiping
his heated brow, began to ponder on The di-
lemma in which he had placed himself His
meditations were soon interrupted by the war
bling OF sweet voice, and looking up, he be-
held Lisa with basket of flowers on her arm,
and her hat carelessly pushed back from her
face, now rosy with her morning walk, and
dimpled with a smile of recognition, as he
hastily went TO meet her. But one feeling
now absorbed him, and throwing himself, as
well as the stiffness left by gout would permit
him, at her feet, he made glowing avowal of
his ardent love, and entreated for favorable
return. Overwhelmed with surprise and con-
fusion, Lisa was silent; her situation became
every moment more embarrassing, and she at
lastsummoned courage to say in trembling
voice
You surprise me, sir did not, / could
not expect such confession from you. Be-
lleve me, grieve that cannot respond to
your feelings with any sentiment warmer than
friendship.
Do not, implored her still kneeling lover !;
do not answer me hastily. lam aware of
the disparity in our ages know how un-
worthy am of such treasure, but let me
believe my true affection may atone for all.
Oh Lisa, give me hope.'
can only assure you,' said the now tear
ful girl, of my respect and esteem. | have
nothing more to bestow besides l had every
reason to believe your attentions were directed
to my aunt
Mr.. Bliss started to his feet, and exclaim-
ed
Enough, madam be assured if I cannot
be your husband, | have no ambition to be
your uncle,' and, bowling coldly, he drew back
to let her pass, which she did with silent
salute and look Of regret, while he threw
himself again sullenly on the grass.
There was the wave of white garment,
and glimpse Of a merry face, as springng
lightly from the rock above him, Mercy, with
demure glance, laid her little hand on his
bald head
Friend Bliss said she, with a roguish
smile, thee must not be angry at our Lisa
because " she wants Polly mid der fedders
on"