Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-05

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cycling either him or his companion with
scrutinizing glances, and he was at a
loss to comprehend the reason. He
could not be mistaken, for she was look
ing friendly at them, with peculiar ex-
preston OF countenance that did not con-
vcy the idea Of recognition, yet had in it
something Of curiosity and surprise.
He mentioned the circumstance to
Mr.. Linwood, who, of course Instantly
turned his eyes in that direction, a move
ment which, in any ordinary case, would
have caused the lady to withdraw hers,
but it had quite different effect upon
the fair danlscl in question, who, with a
still more earnest look, said a few words
to the old gentleman by her side, who
looked at our friends also, aad then
seemed to hold brief consultation with
his fair companion, which ended in his
rising and ee::::ss::sas to the place
where Sir Charles and Mark Linwood
were seated. He had the air Of a milf
tary man, and addressed himself to Mr..
Linwood in English thus
| perceive am speaking to an En-
glishman and a gentleman, therefore
shall make no apology for introducing
myself as fellow countryman. | am
Major Ellison, Of the--cavalrv.
Linwood bowed and made polite
reply, but was at loss to guess why
Major Ellison should have taken the
trouble to introduce himself to total
stranger and this sentiment was so
visible in every feature of his face that
the old gentleman sIhilingly replied to it
as if it had been spoken.
" You wonder why | should desire to
make myself known to you, sir, and |
believe my motive will need some apol-
ogy The truth is this. My daughter
has observed that you have, on your
finger, very remarkable ring, which so
exactly resembles one she lost about a
year ago, that she cannot help entertain
ing a hope that it may be the same.
VIII you permit me to inquire whether
that ring has recently come into your
possession, or whether you have had it
longer than the time | mcntioned?"
" Sir" replied Mr.. Linwood, "it
came into my possession by accident in
the month Of August last-in fact found
i. and have tried every means to dis
cover its rightful owner; if / am fortu-
nate enough to have done so at last, |
shall be most happy to restore it, | as
sure you. Where did yoar daughter
lose her ring?"
She shall tell you herself all about
it," replied the Major, highly delighted
at the success of his mission. ~ will
bring her over here's" and he went away
for that purpose.
Now, Mark . said Sir Charles tri-
umphantly," what do you think Of me
for prophet, eh p
/" A most extraordinary bit for ran
dom shot" replied Linwood, laughing
s'thut is, if it should turn out TO be 50,
as | sincerely hope it may"
The Major now returned with his
lovely daughter on his arm. who grace
fully, but with slight degree of en-
barrassment, returned the salutation Of
the gentlemen who both rose at her APP
proaeh, and Mr.. Linwood Instantly took
the ring off his finger and presented il to
her, saying,
~ trust, madam, you will not be dis
appointed in your expectations. If you
find it isyours, | give it up to you with
the greatest pleasure, and congratulate
you onthc recovery Of 50 valuable GEM
The young lady's eye sparkled, and
her checks were flushed with delight as
she looked upon her recovered treasure,
I" Yes, it is indeed mine,o she ex-
claimed joyfully !" lost it on the day
we embarked for Ostend, think il was
the twenty-fourth Of August, but could
not tell whether / dropped it on the beach
or in the sea, but never expected to see
it again"
We ought to be thankful that It fell
into such good hands, said Major FL
iiisou, anu nope II wi viii be the means
Of making us all better acquainted. May
| ask to whom we are so much indebted I"
My name is Linwood and this is my
friend Sir Charles Newell"
The greatest prophet of the age, at
your service, " said Sir Charles, laughing
and bowling very low. sLinwood will
tell you that, before We left England, /
predicted that 10 this very City Of Venice,
he would meet with the owner cf the
ring, and behold it has como to pass.
z You have been good enough to
trnst to my word, sir, said Miss Ellison
to Mr. Linwood, sebut before | avail
myself ofyour generous confidence ia the
truth Of my assertion, / should wish 70
give you such proofs as may do away
with the possibility Of doubt ever
crossing your mind as TO the validity Of
my claim"
. ! never can have the slightest doubt
Of it" Mr.. Linwood answered with some
warmth.
Still sir, it viii be satisfaction to|
Inc TO establish my right upon sure
grounds. DO you know what this ring
containsYV
. ! ain not aware that It contains any
thing but what | now sec"
Then you have not discovered that
ii opens"
f" Certainly not
The young lady touched a spring, on
which the box, wherein the hair was set.
few open, disclosing an exceedingly
small but highly finished miniature. aud
as she looked upon Il. The bIushing that
oycrsprcad Der face, plainly told that i'll
was the portrait Of her lover. You