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Gus report was heard from the two guns,
and Irvine fell heavily forward. A mo-
ment more and Stanhope sank slowly to
the earth.
At first all thought Irvine was dead.
but before his second and surgeon reach
ed him he rose 10 his feet. The only
damage he had sustained was a stung
shock from his e6versaries bulet-first
striking the small silver buckle of his hat
band. and then scraping his skull. But
not so with Stanhope. He had received
so long before the bleeding could be stop
ped that he tainted from exhaustion, aud
when he recovered consciousness il was
only for moment, and he became deliri-
Gus. In this state he was removed to
Mrs. Belmont's.
Before leaving the ground. Mortimer.
remem bering the slip of paper he had re.
ceived from Stanhope, took it from his
pocket, and having perused it. handed it
in silence to the surgeons. 1t contained
these words:
''I could take his life, Mortimer, but for
Miss Denhaml's sake spare him. Examine
the buckle upon his hat-I could strike his
heart as easv."
Noble fellow generous hearted mani"
were the expressions that succeeded the
perusal of this proof of the wounded
mans magnanimity in sparing the life
of one whose whole heart seemed bent
on depriving him of his.
A mother could not have been kinder
to her own child, more conside rate of his
wants, nor devoted TO his welfare than
was the kind hearted Mrs. Belmont to
Howard Stanhope during the long weeks
of suffering that elapsed ere he was nble
to leave his room. As soon as he be-
came onvalescent-with many express
sions of gratitude TO his motherly hos
tess-he expressed desire no longer 10
intrude upon her hospitalities-but he
was quickly silenced by that excellent
lady who would not listen TO such pro,
posal. and thence he began 10 be looked
upon as one Of the family. In the mean
time his noble conduct IN the duel had
gwen him great eclat. and he bade fair
to be made quite lion Of on his recove-
ry.
One day, while accompanying Mrs.
Belmont in ride. Though he was yet
quite feeble and thin, tina, lady ordered
the coachman to set them down at the
house OF a friend. she wished TO make
call. And Sianhope. not hearing the
name, was ushered ere he was aware of
il into the presence of Miss Denham.--
he ch T..
in their present enervated condition, and
he sank staggering irto chair. The
ladies thought, at leas: Miss Denham.
that it was only sudden fainting spell.
occasioned by over exertion; but Mrs.
Belmont held TO different opinion
Howard soon recovered. and the morn
ing passed rapidly and pleasantly away.
Mrs. Belmont was delighted with STAN
hopes unaffected, natural manner of ut.
tering his thoughts; and Isabel again
yielded TO the charmed influence of a
mind that she could not but feel was the
more powerful, yet counterpart of her
own. As to Isabel. If Stanhope before
had thought her irresistible. his opinion
was now confirmed beyond doubt. An
air of grace--of purity breathed around
her. The rude. foul Breath OF the world
had left uudisturbed the freshness of her
spirit-and she seemed perfect blen-
ding Of simplicity and refinement. She
was child and yet 1eomdn-,hough
Howard verify thought her more angel
than either. The day subsequent to this
Mrs. Belmont and Howard sat alone in
the drawing. room of the lady's elegant
mansion. You are gloomy. Mr.. Stan
hope" said she.
IL have not the courtesy to deny it..
was his polite, though mournful reply.
well. lie, me see. if hav~ heard any
news to Gay!" said the lady in q cheerful
tone. "perhaps can dispel your sadness
81 fear not. madam"
"Have you heard" said she. "of Miss
Denham's disunissing Irvine?" Slanhope
started, and the blood rushed to his face,
bu, his hostess continued, 81 have no
doubt it is true. He took his departure
yesterday for Europe. | suppose TO con-
ceal his disappointment and heal the
wound"
AS the lady impaired this information to
his companion his emotion was plainly
visible--and in few moments he retired
10 his room. Howard's love for Isabel
Denham was no secret from Mrs. Bel
mont. She had heard him mutter her
name in his delirium in terms Of passion
ate endearmc nt--and feeling an interest
in his success. had given Miss Denham
detailed account of the duel, &c.. and as
may be supposed the generous-hearted
girl did not fail to admire his noble con-
duct. With the news Of his rivals dis
mizsal, came fresh. young hopes budding
in the noble soul OF Howard Stanhope.
With a palpitating but manly heart he
entered the lists. and ere the lapse of
month from the date of Irvine's depart.
ure, he had won from Isabel. the peerless
queen Of his soul. the bushing acknowl-
edgment that to him was conhded the
first pure love of her maiden's heart.
81 have nough. to offer her." said he.
to Col. Denham. some weeks subsequent
10 the above. in asking his appreciation
to union with his daughter--"I have
nought to offer her but heart that has
never cherished dishonorable EMOTION
and name that il shall be my ambition
to render dear to the hearts of my coun
trymen."