Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-07-05

don called on my aunt HarwoOd. predeter-
mined 70 upbraid her for her cruelty TO Jane.
and ascertain if she knew 10 whom She allud,
ed But found IL 50 truly a house Of mourn
ing that after staying much longer than
had intended took my leave without even
Linung the purpose of my visit Ny aunt re-
SIDED at hensingtOn, and strolled on through
hnightsbridge and Hyde Park Corner, and
had just passed through the gate az the top Of
constitution Hill, when L was accosted hy NV
Old schooltellow and juvenile friend, Frank
Mortimer. ltwas with difficulty recognized
my old playfellow in the handsome Young
soldier who addressed me. / had scarcely
nesrd OF him since be left school, aud knew
not tlll then that be bad embraced the profess
sion Of arms. Though was not in the high
est spirits, yet this rencontre gave me pleas
ure. Mortimer informed me that be had only
that morning arrived in town from Ireland
where his regiment had been for some timo
stationed and that as he had merely come
out Tor ramble, he was at liberty 10 devote
an hour 10 me
=, As he was a stranger to my family, thought
there was little need Of troubling him with
recital of our recent misfortune; so, AS wo
walked down the footpsth, that leads to tho
Mall, made inquiries after several of our old
companions L fancied that Mortimer ans
Wered with impstience; and as was begin
n'ng an anecdOte that just then occurred 10
me, he said abruptly, though rather hesita-
tngiy, 81 hope you are not in mourning for a
reiative-l trust your aunt Harwood's family
are we'll" Yes, they are very well-at
least those have just parted from; but il is
Tor the sweetest flower Of them all am wear
ing sables." "Not Jane :" thundered ont
Mortimer. ALAS, yes - An exclamation of
horror, uttered in asOund between a suppress
ed shrek and groan, burst from NV com
Panion de caught the railings with ono
hand, and covered his eyes with the other;
stood mttonless Aware that his singular
agitation would be observed. / stroye e. ner.
suade him to walk on; without answering be
suffered me to lead him to the Mall and seat
him on the first bench unoccupied Though
1t was nearly dark could distinctly observe
the agony that was rending his heart; could
sec his expansive chest hesve like the bosom
OF woman, and the big tears drop from be-
meath the hand that covered his face. As L
sazed on my friend in silence and astonish-
ment, the truth suddenly flushed on nv mind,
1t was to Mortimer L was to deliver the ring
1t was to convince him Of poor James fidelitv-
Alter remaining for more than half an hour
IN state Of the bitterest anguish, Mortimer
allowed me to support him into St James's
street, where / lifted him into a coach, for his
strength appeared to be completely prostrated
and accompanied him to his lodgings. 1 de-
iVered to him the ring which Jane had en-
said to me. The poor young man became ut
terly frantic L Immediately sent for ply
sician, for L became apprehensive that he
might endeavor to destroy himself For FIVE
weeks be remained in high state Of delirum,
calling necessarily on his beloved Jane, and
uttering the most horrid imprecatious against
the unteellng wretches who had separated
them. After the fever had abated L accom-
panied him by the advice of his physician in
to Devonshire, where his strength gradually
returned, although he remained in a laments-
bic state of mental dejectment In about
three months from the time Of our leaving
London, his regimenC was ordered TO the
Ionian Islands; he talked Of retiring from the
army, but being convinced that change Of
scene and the balmy climate Of the Mediter-
ranean. would be beneficial TO him, strongly
urged him not to resign his commission.
He followed my advice, and have since
constantly cOrresponded with him. He is now
perfectly restored to health but has resolved
never 10 marry. All his affections he buried
in the tomb of his first and only love.