Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1855-03-02

ped steallhly in. The nun ,re,nbled st,
scarce knew why. at this visitation, ant
the willy priest was not slow in perceiyins
IT.
"Bcmcdicitr, my daughter" said he
in soft, pious tones. 81 have come TO Wit
ness the caIm happiness of your soul.
Father" interrupted the nun, II will
not deceive you. am not happy
Pr,hee, leave me to myself, aud to-,nor.
row will confess my snlul yearn,ngs.'
Poor ch,ld!" he returned, in a gentle
voice, taking her hand and sitting down
beside her, is it even so! Do you still
yearn afte: the world with all its vaniii. $!
Angellne, does your heart still ,hrob for
yonder proud youth! Answer me" His
voice suddenly grew stern, as he grasped
her hand with quick pressure. The
Crimson blood rose IN her cheek as she
dropped her head and replied;
'Yr., father, love him s.ill."
Child will you never forget the"
then suddenly pausing, his voice changed
to low, soft tone, as he called her b,
the old name-'Clari, Clarl !.
she started at the sound.
Listen to me. From your earliest
chlldhuod, Clari, | have watched over
YOU with the solicnude Of pa,eut-l
haye loved YOU with the love of brother
no. and here his voice became quick
and eauer, mot with the love of brother
CAr,; twas far different love thai
burned in my soul, aud swore ,ha. none
should ever possess you mone, Clari
but myself!
A scream of surprise anda terror burst
from the na'den's lips; bu, he held
fast her hand aud whispered in her ca!
fear not, bcloved-would harm thee!
and IN the same breath-'Be mine, Ciarl.
mnen
Tne nun started to her feet. Never,
foul prIest.' she alnos, uttered; bu!
checking the words ere they were spoken
she replied. with freed calmuess,
which completely deceived her conlessor
Father | cannot lislen,o you tonight ];
leave me. | besecch you! Tomorrow,
she concluded, with a well feisned ex-
preston Of bashlul emotion, i wiIl heal
all You have to say Goodnight, father.
Delighted with her seeming compliance
the priest thought it wisest 10 obey, k,nd
raising her hand to his lips, he we, slow
y from her presence. when he had
gone, the poor girl threw herself upon a
pale, despa'ringIy and doh, Heay.
en Is there no eScaDen
She had lain there, for perhaps an
hour, when hand touched her own
with gen.ie clasp. and starting up. to
her great relief. she beheld one o, the
sisters, whom she could not distinguish.
for the taper burnt very d,mly, and bc.
sides the nuns face was shaded by her
long black veil.
'Ciari, exclaimed her v,siian,, in low
voice. thank Heaven, | have at length
discovSed you'll Aud throwing aside
the veil, the seeming nun revealed the
face Of Theodore Thorn,on.'
My brother " was the astoliished and
bew ildered exclamation of Clarl; how
-when-lor heavens sake, how did yor
ge, here? Can believe my senses ?
must be dreaming"
1T is not dream deas sister, replied
he, with a fond kiss on her pale cheek
i have attempted your deivcrance >ev
eral times, but have been iolled in tn,
outset conjure you, sweet sister, t,
leave this prison; YOU are in danger
Il know il !" she said, with a shudher
"To-night. then, will save You. In,
convent as s,ill all are asleep-S,. Clare
waits without with carriage. Came
arouse we will depart at the same en-
trance through which Inade my ingre>.
thus morning during the CEREMONY
little back door with slight fastening -
No one perceived me, for all were in the
chapel, and hid myself securely unit
now. Come Clari. hasten! every mo
meni is preclous.'
Hush !" cried she rising to her feet
4 hear footsteps. II it should be that vii,
priest
Both held their breaths aud listenct
with throbbing hearts for few second
but hearing no sound, the young gir
wrapped her veil around her and taking
her brothers hand, left the cell. The,
stepped lightly along the dark corr,do
until reaching the farther end, were
flight Of steps descended TO psssas
which led 10 the outer door before men
TONED, when, turning, they both discern
ed the door Of Cari's cell pushed gent,
open, and the light OF the dim taper tel
on the form Of Father John. Not mo
ment was now 10 oe los,-,hey almos
flew down the steps and along the passag
and reaching the little door, found i, fast
1t was bu, Il bolt, however-Theodor
quickly removed it and they found them
selves in the fresh air. In less then fv
minutes they had reached the carriag
wherein sat Henri, just despairing. n
sooner was CIari clasped in her lover
arms, than the horses leapcd forward il
full gallop. and at the same moment tn
convent bell gave the alarm. Blu, tn
danger was over. Passiyely lay tn
escaped nun in st. CIare's fond embrace
while miles and miles seemed TO fly lror
beneath the horses feet, and at til
dawn Of another day, they reached til
dwelling oi clergyman, where vow