Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-08-16


els Miss Lee at home ?" was the agitated
inquiry
Can't tell, John ~ and lively servant
appeared.
" Is the young lady at home!"
The young lady, eh !>-cannot say, please,
sir Who shall I say, oh ?"
Enerly handed him his card The footman
glanced at it-bowed, and politely showing
Emerly into an elegant apartment, bowed
again and retired
Emerly looked round A splendid portrait
OF Mary Lee hung above the mantlepiece, and
Emerly was wrapped in deep thought, gazing
on 1t, when the servant returned, and politely
bowing said
Miss Lee is particularly engaged iust now,
please your honor, but viii be at leisure in
short time.'
Engaged with the Earl De-la-Msrk, I
suppose ?" said Emerly, frowning
"Eh h?-ah-yes-yes-I believe So" stam.
mered the servant.
Emerly turned Then there is no ne
ure, T" he said sternly, and instantly left the
house.
"Your honor, eh--will call again, Ell '' in.
quired tha servant
mo" was the stern answer, in tone 50
deep, so angry, that the lackey jumped back
wards.
Gries-deep grisf-wrung the bosom of EN-
hotel. His heart had been set On on. subject
alone; she had deceived hun, and all the
world and the worlds worth was barren
blank henceforth TO him. Under these cir
cumstsnces he sat down and penned an epistle
to Mary.
"Desr Mary" he wrote. al little antici-
pated, amid the checkered scenes Of life, we
would have met as we have done. During
my residence abroad, L wrote you repeatedly,
but never received the slightest &C kno sledgs-
ment that my letters were received Ny
feelings you know too well-how long-boW
fondly, how ardently l have loved you. 1
see, however, 10 my hearts sorrow, that it is
all forgotten. Even although you are soon 10
be the bride Of Earl Della Mark, L would do
wrong TO my own bosom were I not TO wish
that Heaven may smile upon you union; and
that you may ever be happy, is the earnest
prayer Of your afectionate
EDWARD ORrroS."
This letter was instantly dispatched and
Enerly was preparing 10 depart for the conti-
nent, when, towards evening lackey called
ct his hotel, and handed him an answer from
Mary.
DEAR EDwARD have received your let
ter, the contents of which grieve and surprise
me L did receive your letters; but wOuld at
have been decorous on my part-so much your
Inferior to have answered them. In regard
to the rumor Of my marriage with the Earl
Della Mark, believe me it is without fOunds-
ton, and L will never give my hand where
cannot give my heart. am tired of the un-
meaningness Of London life, and in ooedience
to my father commands, return 70 Cumber-
laudshire. Should you pass that way, my
parents will rejoice to see you. Meanwhile,
remain, dear Edward your sin,ere well-wisheT,
MARY LEE
his lips Z" Dear Edtcard 90 be repeated. II
know her heart is mine" He rang the bell
furiously, and his valet rushed in.
- carriage instantly :" he ex 5lsimed, and
the sstonished valet few to get the carriage
ordered. With lightning speed he drove to
Portman-square, and on the question being
put whether Miss Lee was at home, the an
swer was, "No; she had set out for Cumber-
landshire some hours ago"
Madness almost seized Emerly's brain, ss
he ordered the carriage to return Post in
pursuit be was determined; and post-chaise
and horses were instantly ordered, and in less
than an hour be was wkirling along the road
in pursuit Of Mary Lee.
The post boys were amazed at the rapid
speed with which they were ordered to travel,
and Emerly valet actually began to enter
tain some doubts of his masters sanity. They
were driving along at fearful pace, when,
about midnight, huge numbering cart came
in contact with his carriage, which was fairly
broken down, and the unfortunate Emerly
received sucn severe cOulUslOus budb was
picked mp quite insensible.
The bruises which he had receiv ed, and the
agitation Of his mind, brought on violent
attack of brain fever, and he was removed 10
the mansion of Adam Lee, where all that at
tention and skill could do, were not in the
slightest degree neglected. Mary was his
constant attendant; her hand smoothed his
pillow, and administered the cooling drsught
to his parched and feverish lips Long and
weary was that watching, and doubtful the
struggle between death and life. At length
he awoke TO be restored to health and hsppi-
ness; and the first symptoms Mary observed
of il was one morning, while watching at his
bed side, he moved restlessly She drew the
curtains aside, and met his eager, loving
glance. . --....
"Mary, dear Mary he exclaimed, "hsve
we met at last?n
Tears gushed from her eyes as she kissed
his hand, and from that hour be rapidly re-
covered.
On clear, bright morning In August, 1885,
Emerly taking her by the hand, said
g This day three years ago, you refused my
hand when proffered to you on this spot viii
you now accept it
She look up in his face so fond-so con6ding
that he pressed her TO MS bosom.
& You will be my bride, dear Mary :" he
argued.
hid her blushing face in her young lovers
breast.
"And your father does consent" exclsim-
cd voice near them and emerging from
clump Of hazel bushes, Adam Lee appeared,
his face beaming with joy.
" Be not surprised, he said. Three years
ago lay concealed in these very bushes, and
heard you, nv dear girl, refuse the hand OF
your lover heard all your objections. IL
was with feelings of surprise, grief, and JOY
,.;tnessed ~ bat srene and proud-proud was
to hear you SO firmly adhere to your refusal
and my heart echoed every objection which
you made. 1 then swore the proudest in
the land should bow to you, and that would
make you fitting mat:h for your lover. I
have watched over you both--guided your
movements unknown to yourselves / have
smassed wealth, acquired honor-au for you.
and led you to this spot again tohear your
minds. Objections no longer exist-take her,
Edward The wealth / have derived from my
labor is yours and hers. Take her, with her
fathers fond blessing, and love and cherish