The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-08

the sex, and end his days in solitary loneliness.
Ills manly resolve was put to the test sooner
than he expected, for the door Of the drawing
room suddenly opened, and the object Of his
profound speculations entered with timid hesi-
tating manner, and advancing with downeast
countenance sufused with bushes, to the win
dow where he sat (without attempting to rise
on her approach) laid her hand softly upon his
arm, and looked tender1 and pleading1y in his
The gentle loving girl of other times, divest-
ed of all vanity aud pride, appealed more touch
ingly to his heart than ever The woman was
at once transformed into an angel Her light
touch thrilled his frame, her soft and melting
eye drowned in its liquid depths each hostile
purpose of his soul-and spell bound by pow
er he felt to be irresistible, he owned that his
very existence depended upon her tenderness
and faith. =~ Ivy as ta24 l@' ]s &.t"s @.' l#
All! when did woman everrequire in kindness
such entire surrender of mans dignity and
pride to her keeping? H. -.4. .s..... .....---.
| Unfortunately those men who love most deep
ly are too apt to reveal the full depths of their
souls at once. They keep nothing in reserve
for doubt, for uncertainty to prey upon, Love
thrives most upon its jealous apprehensions, and
in man or woman, invariably stagments in calm
| security.
Emma, who had trembled at the prospect of
losing her lover, while her empire over his
heart was uncertain became, when satisfied OF
the extent of her power, more disposed to pur-
sue the same wayward course, regardless OF his
disapprobaton while he on the other hand,
blinded by passion, was won by her coquettish
cancellations to overlook each offence to his
judgment, Lis taste, almost as soon as COM
mitted. IN
Il can bear this no longer" said Seaton, in
an abrupt impatient tone to Emma, some
months after the above Notwithstanding
sat by her side, for nearly an hour, listening to
her plans for future diversion and amusement
in which she knew he was at best, but pain
full participator, a could endure your levity,
nay excuse even serious follies, but this cold
disregard of the agony, you knowingly lntl'ct
upon heart that adores, you eXcltes my IN
dignation, and arrays the pride of manhood
against you. In seeking to render your wor-
shipper abject in lis own eyes, you lose the.trl-
umphs of vanity, for ne'er again will you be-
hold him a slave at your feet More lowly vg-
taries may throng around you, emulous to win
favor by pandering to your faults. | cannot
stoop longer to the position you assign me in
the estimation of such-theyefore owe them
vctors, and depart forever from the scene Of
contest"
So saying he arose, and before the startled
Emma could interpose a word of excuse or en-
treaty, bowed naughty farewell and strobe
from the apartment. r...... ..-.-.... -... .....
The fair offender was evidently under the in
f1uence Of nervous apprehension, for she trem-
bled and turned pale, and but for consciousness
of influence over his heart, would have despair
Il have, perhaps gone a little too far wael
my trifhng,'' she admitted to herselt-'for the
only man who has ever deeply interested my
feelings But his love must triumph over his
pride, and induce him to overlook my follies, OIL
/ can never feel satisfied of his entire devotion :
/ Days and weeks passed on, without any over
) ture on the part Of the offended lover. rr
Emma began to droop. The prospect Q
: meeting him out, had led her to frequent par
ties and other places Of amusements.n .nore thai
had ever been her habit. . ....r.- =, 5a.a...
One evening, at soiree, she met with Mr.
William Stewart, an intimate associate O
Henry Scaton, and from him she learned tina
his friend would setoff on a continental tour il
a few days. ~,e7, '-.4 .n ~s.u.... rs
Il did hope,'' he added, ..that fair lady
would have accompanied him, but find have
erred in my calculations. Poor fellow, his
health and spirits are both bad. have half E
mind to wander with him, in order to atforC
him the benefit of my cheerful companonshlp.'
He glanced at Emma, and observing hel
embarrassment, continued. III .--.
stYou ladies have to answer for the prostra
ton of many proud intellect-for the break
ing of many noble heart. God defend me from
the destinations of the arch enchantresses.'
5."Yo are in no odanger, "said Emma, recover
ing herself ''your stoicism is proof against thei1
united powers ..s...-..z.. :.......... ........
"Yes," he replied gaily, ''because such as
have grace, beauty, and vii to win my admira-
ton, prefer fritterlng away their feelings ir
numberless coquetries, and seldom deem the
concentrated homage of a single heart, worth
their exclusive care" .. ..., ,
i $50 think you, who keep yourse]fin cold sell
fshness aloof from all exciting emotions of the
human heart But trust me, woman oflimes
lays as burning, disinterested offerings upon the
shrine of affection, devoted to mans egotlSm
seifshness and pride, as the most exactlng anc
impcrious Of your sex could require
Some ladies now approached, and solicited
i1''''ii' W Joi'' tiN'' o'i '''N "''NA
the room Glad Of any interruption to the con
versation too interesting to her feelings, she
assented-but soon complaining of fatigue, lef
the company abruptly ,at .ssfzr q .s47.....
Il am sick of this aimless, frivolous exist
ence," she said On arriving at home, "and vii
mo longer force myself to pursue course a
variance with my inclinations. Oh! thathe, my
once watchful guardian, had not deserted me
that l might still feel, that a better, more
useful life, had higher charms forsne, than tie
unsatisfactory routine Of the past"
t'Kind heaven! do Lat last love in vain, one
who was late my slave? The sport of every
vain caprice? most true! my heart at this mo
ment owns all its weakedness! His departure
will extnguish the last ray of hope, which
until now has sustained me-" -.&
She arose, and in great agitation paced the
room for some time, then pausing, exclaimed
Rimpetuousl " el se@ s- 'ET4-.. t.f .1f2@
1t must not, shall not be, | have not cou-
rage to bear this utter shipwreck of the heart
l will humble my pride, and be, in turn, the
suppliant. His noble mature cannot dlsdan me