The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1856-07-10
PART SECOND.

l AM HEtOND.
In one of the most brilliant thorough
fares Of large English city, the stores
and shops were gorgcously Illuminated
1t was the evening preceding a holiday.
In one establishment the windows blaz-
ed with light. Jewels flashed and gold
en- ware glittered. Statuary in beautiful
groups stood around diamond necklaces
laid in repositories Of velvet and satin
magnificent watches lined the entire
sides breaches of ruby and amethyst,
precious stones, and pearls fit to adorn
the snowy wrists of beauty, sparkled on
their terraces of rosewood Tiaras
dazzlcd with tho innumerable splendors
that radiated from hundreds of chrystal
points. Ware cases inlaid with pearl
and adorned with elaborate and exquisite
paintings, rcgaled the sight, while tho
blaze of massive chandelier threw a
thousand beautiful colors on the pro.
ductions of genius and the works of
beauty that were ranged on every hand.
Before this prince ofjewelers, a state
ly equipage drew up, and thcrefrom two
ladies descended one tall and regal in
her carriage, the other of more fairy
like proportions and attired with less
elegance.
Gifts said tho former, sweeping to-
wards the counter, holding with one
white gloved hand her dainty garments
from the dust and in another moment
the glass cases we're strewed with jew
elry Of immense value, for the trades
man knew with whom he had to deal.
A very pretty affair." she murmured,
toying with watch whose rim was stud
ded with precious stones a watch or
-Benton-which do you think will
suit Augusta best-this, or the silver
and pearl card case ?
She has often wished for a watch
said the sweet faced woman, whose
position seemed to be that of govern
ess or companion, and | think it will
plesc her best she added, bending for
ward little.
You will send this one then,' said
lady Vane, indicating it with her gloved
finger. Now, Benton, come here and
choose something for YOURSELF she
added in condesccnding tone.
Tho large, languid eyes of her COM
panion frightened for moment;
faint flush mounted to her cheek, maxi
ing her look most delicately beautiful.
Did you ever sec anything like this
in your country ? asked lady Vane, as
Benton was occupied with her choice.
Il think | have,' answered the pretty
little woman, and lady Nane turned, as
a stately figure entered, wrapped in a
heavy Spanish cloak, and requested to
look at some articles of r1rtu.
THAT is the famous poet whispered
lhe jowcllcr,
Not Carlton the poets
'The same whispered her informcr.
a grand face, said lady Nano-' but
Carlton is only his nom do plume
True, but we know him by that name
as a genius. Mr. Carleton, lady Vano,
patroness,' he said with emphasis.
The poet bowed and spoke with cold
dignity. Benton, as the companion had
bcon called, at the sound of his voice,
turned, and starting back from the
counter, looked upon him with staring
cyc-balls. lie returned the gaze Tor
one short minute.
'Annie-Annie,' he murmured, IN a
manner, thon sprlnglng for n
ward, he caught her hands, for her :
slicht form sank away: Annie, he re- Il
nc9ted with almost fearful emotion, and [
.olemnly, do | see aright-it is indeed
ay Annie ?
Acr hands laid passively in his she
.ould not speak her head was dizzy y
treat rolling waves Of light surged be- :
ore her sight. l.,
Do you know my governess ? asked
,dy Vanc, perplexed and astonished.
know her p he exclaimed passion
tely, folding her tightly too his breast, ;,
who saw, know her, God be u -
raised | do. Annie, my wife, lot us u
o from here he added gently, drawing u
sr half fainting form away. !"