Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-02-13

HoiuiHS Hot idF lFoW MIN, his uncle seated
by. two ladies. one of which was the long
cherished object of his love. How wildly
his heart throbbed as he now gazed upon
her as the wife Of another. She had
changed since he had seen her. Her form
was more queenly, and was now clad in
the richest of velyet.robes, which added
still more to the dignity. of her appear
ance, but her lovely cheek was pale, and
her eyes looked deeper and darker than
ever. She smiled when addressed by her
companion, but even her smile seemed
melancholy. Herbert's eyes rested long
and earnestly upon the idol of his dreams,
and ne could not rePress sigh as faint
heart-sickening feeling crept over him.
Twas some time ere he recovered himself
enough to call Mr.. Stewards attention to
the presence of hisuncle.
All had not seen them. Strange
to meet here Shall we not speak with
them ?" 4.
Pardon me. my dear sir, but l would
rather not meet my uncle. You can. if
you wish but do not tell him | am here. !"
l will not address him unless YOU wish
to" said Mr.. Stewart; but l think. Her
bert, you ought to Danish these hard feel
lngs towards your uncle. What caused
them know not, but he sincerely regret
ted your leaving him. know, for often
heard him speak of it. But the perform
ance is about over--if you do not wish to
be recognized, we will step into the shade
of this column while they pass by"
They did so. and his uncle's party pass
ed by them, Helen's mantle almest brush
ing Herbert, who stood scarcely breath
| ing, his eyes riveted upon her form until
it passed through the door. lie turned
and confronted his uncle!
Is not this Herbert 2" exclaimed Dr.
Moleen, in joyful surprise, as he seized
his nephew's hand and shook it warmly.
For momert they stood silently gazing
into eszs-is US4i1e1s issssss hen f,ereeiSing
Mr.. Stewart, the doctor grasped his hand
also. expressing in honest terms the JOY
he felt at this unexpected meeting. They
were much surprised when he informed
them of his residence in France
You will go with US to our hotel, will
YOU not? Come, the carriage is waiting
Helen had sent me back for her handker-
chief and fan, or ! should have missed
seeing you. What important events are
sometimes brought about by trines Come
with US, will you not?" urged the doctor.
Herbert hesitated. The cordial man.
ner in which his uncle had greeted him
had revived the strong love he had once
felt for him, and he would have accompa-
MED him had he not dreaded so much a
meeting with Helen. 1t seemed as though
a dagger pierced his heart as the doctor
mentioned her name, and he felt that he
could not meet her. He pleaded the late
ness of the hour, in excuse for not COM
plying with his uncle's wish.
Then soa swils be around in the morn
ing ?"
I'VE expect to leave Paris tomorrow,
said Mr.. Stewart.
Leave tomorrow You cannot leave
now-it has been so long since we have
met. Oh, no, you must go home with us
tomorrow and spend month or So"
Impossible r. said Herbert.
Don't say that!" exclaimed the doc
tor, there is nothing to prevent your
doing so, am sure Why, you would
not go away without seeing my wife and
baby, would you?"
An expression of pain passed over
Herbert's countenance which the doctor
noticed, and attributing it to the remem-
brance of Armies loss, he said, with feel
ing, l heard of your great loss and deep
ly sympathzed with you, believe me-
But you must not think of leaving soon.
We will expect you around in the morn
ing at -- hotel. wewill not leave for
home until afternoon, 7nd then you must
Mr.. Stewart saw from Herbert's man.
ner that he wished to avoid this meeting,
and DESTROYS Of saving the feelings Of
both, he said, Herbert has an engage
ment for the morning which may prevent
his coming. / will be around-but do
not keep your ladies longer in the night
air. You will see us before we leave"
well good night" said DR.. Moleen,
hurrying away.
He forgot his errand, did he not?"
asked Mr.. Stewart. as they reached the
door. Step back. Herbert and see"
Herbert obeyed, and with palpitating
heart and trembling hands took up the
fan and handkerchief from the seat on
which they were lying, and followed Mr..
Stewart. They entered cab and rode
to their hotel. Mr.. Stewart spoke of
their unexpected meeting with the DOCTOR
and made several other remarks, but re-
ceived no answer from Herbert. Had it
not been so dark he would have seen the
agltated countenance OF the batter, as he
pressed the articles in his hand alternate.
lly to his heart and lips, and when they
stopped he thrust them hurriedly beneath
his seat. AS they were parting in the
hall for their chambers, Mr.. Stewart, lay
! ing his hand on Herbert's shoulder, said
seriously, | wish you would go with me
to see your uncle, Herbert"
Ask me anything but that my dear
SIR"
But what shall I tell bin prevented
your"