Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-11-29
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tFrom Goler's Lady Book.
TIE ITALIAN SISTERS.
pY HE En- HAMILTON.
PART |.

Ina small room in ore Of tlIe poorer classGf
lodging houses of Rome, sat young nnd
beautiful girl. The glowing lovellness OF
Italy was herS-:he warm yet brilliant com
piexian, the dark expressive eyes, The wealth
Of raven hair all were combined 10 render
her an exquisite specimen Of Roman beauty.
She was clad in rich bridal costume, and
her dress OF snowy satin ant costly lace, "rna
mented with flowers and pearls, contraSed
strangely with the aspect Of the room she oc
cupied. 1t was small poorly furnished, and It's
only ornaments were few colored drawings
OF Italian scenery hanging here and there upon
the walls, and large ciucifx Of ebony and
nlabasier which stood on small table draped
with colored stuff. An old guitar, with port
folio OF music, 10y OF the feet Of The fair GIRL
as if She had been trying 20 while away the
time 10y playing upon the instrument.
She was evidently waiting for some one
From lime 10 time, as lie roll of coming
carraige caught her ear, she sprang up and
hastened 10 the window, hut always disap.
pointed, turned away with look OF weaGiness
10 !esume her seat. At last, after an hours
a weary watch, carriage stopped at The door,
footsteps were heard ascending the stairs, the
door was pushed open, and young man en-.
tered the room followed by priest. Ut,eTmg
meet The FIRST, who greeted her with n smile
ard the words, "Well. dear Nina, have made
you wait long 2" pronounced in Italian with q
Slight English accent.
"0h, very long, Enorco wGs so tired, but
now you are come, am SATISFIED" she replied,
smiling.
"Does your dress please you Z" he asked,
atientively surveying her. al feared it was
not handsome enough"
at is beautiful" she answered, "onfy too
beautiful for me-
Nothing can he too beautiful fer the future
Lady Lyndo"," he whispered, while rosy
blush oyefSpread the fair features OF his COM
,,anlon. "But whcIe Is iereSa ~ he added,
glancing around lis she gone Z"
"YeS, ard al is Secure," was The reply.
9 "rhen come, am impatient TO cal! you my
wife" She placed her hand in his, aud he
led her to The priest.
And now while the ceremony is proceeding,
let US cast look al the bridegroom.
He was tail and finely formed, with deli
caiely cut features, large deep blue eyes, and
profuSion of dark brown hair which wIealhed
itself in cloee curlS around his head. He was
handsomely dressed, and bore in his manner,
the trace OF his rank, (LOrd Lyndon was he'll
presump,iye 10 on earldom,) yet an expression
rested upon his handsome mouth whicr,
though difficult TO de crlbe, caused an invoi
untary feeling OF dislike in those who behelt
him for the first time.
Tie ceremony was nearly ended, when The
door was suddenly thrown open, AMI young
girl rushed in, her features, though wan and
wasted with recent illness, glowing with ex
citement, and her whcle fame trembling will
emotion. "The Holy Virgin be praised |!
she exclaimed 81 am not too late 10 save
you, Nina -
""To save me % exclaimed Nina, a Ausi
cfimsoning her cheek "frOm what ! an
Lord Lyndon's wife"
''Hs wife I Oh foolish girl, did you he
lieye him !" asked the other. " his is al
internal snare, Nina. Look OF that man.
she continued pointing 10 the priest, who, pal,
and trembling, le ned against The wall, "H'
.ns.one OF the lords servants dressed up T.
trick you 10 your destruction. That is th'
reason why he insisted on secret marriage
but his valet, more hone.t than his master
revealed 10 me the whole plot scarce an hou
ago, and hastened 10 save you"
"Nina, its false = exclaimed Lord Lyndon
sngriIy.
81 am his wife, Teresa you have been de
ceived," said Nina, and throwing back, he
veil, she gozeG with look Of con6ding fond
ness into her lovers eyes.
''Read, deluded girl" replied Teresa, plo
cling an open lette! in her hand. She glsnre'
over o few lines, an aShy paleness overspres
her festuTees, and with a moaB Of unu,tcIabl
anguish, she sank iainting in the arms Of he
sister. "My Lord, youIevil purpose is folled.
said Teresa, calmly. "Will il please you
have me 7" and she pointed with o jes,ur
sfcoDmand 10 tho door. Uttering an exclam
s,ion Of isge sn1 scorp, he rushed from ib