Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-08-12
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why, papa. she'd be SOLITARY said his;
laughter, laughing. SO she would, EN-
,ut how is this Vernon. you do not pledge
ne2 As fol 'at mischievous imp, do not
expect her to obey me in any thing said Mr..
J., smiling fonily upon his lovely daughter;
put had forgotten. you prefer natures bev-
srage- pure. cold water. Well, Augustus,
40 doubt you are right; wine drinking is Ger.
ainly useless and pernicious habit. God
knows it is my duty to sustain you in your
good resolve, and ] will do so'
Merry christmas papa, exclaimed our
sweet Emily. fendly embracing her venerable
parent, is not this lovely morning !?
Yes. darling said her father, warmly re
turning the chaste embrace.
Are you ii, papa 4
No love-
Then wh'g sou look 90 sad z asked the
Have not reason to be sad; are you not
going to leave me, my darling? p
Dear papa, don't talk so you distress me;
you knowslts understood that am to remain
with you. Do you regret giving your con-
sent to my marriage whispered the affec-
tonate daughter as she twined her snowy
arms about her fathers neck, and leant her
head lovingly upon his shoulder,
You know my love that am not selfish
he answered evasively, but your husband
will have the right to command YOUR time
and attention, and l know that I shall miss
your sweet care and caresses. Why do YOU
tremble so darling?
voice, 'how can you think so unkindlv to me?'
There sweet-there, dry your tears don't
mind the foolish anxiety Of an old man. Let
me clasp you in my arms, my precious cher
ub, Oh you smile; now know that you
forgive me-dOn't speak How much like
her angel mother, continued the old gentle
man, as if communing with his thoughts !:
the same dark, liquid eyes, broad, intellec-
tual forehead and mouth. All, EN-! your
mouth reminds me ofyour mother more than
any other feature in your face. Do you know
darling that from the shape and expression
OF the mouth true idea of character can be
formed? While think of it. let me tell you
very prominent defect in Vernon's charac-
ter; don't be alarmed, it's nothing more than
want of decision and very susceptible fear
OF ridicule. A designing person could by
desiring entlce him into almost any folly
From this, Emily, you must guard him. Set
an example OF determination, and never on
any occasion swerve from it. There, do not
question me; give me kiss, am going out
you will attend churh of course p
Emily bowed assent, and again embracing
her father, left him to his sad reflections.
After she had gone, Mr. Granville sat with
blanched cheek and clasped hands in agoni
zing thought
No, no, it cannot be; Til read the note
again. He took from his pocket a letter
which read thus:
My dear friend-You tell me that th,
lovely Emily is to be married on Christina
night to Augustus Vernon, many wears {
student in -- college, and wish to know
! what his haElts were while there. I an
grieved to inform you that he was consider
ed very dissipated young man. hav
frequently seen him intoxicated, and know
that his associates were very dissolute anC
depraved. But | must say, Vernon ha
many noble traits his principal faults ar
indectsion Of character and an ardent zove o
appreciation l blame all his delinquence
, to the vicious example of certain Georg
! Wilmot who, unfortunately for Vernon, ex
$ ercises great power over him. I understan
that he is now in your city; beware of him
for he is heartless, designing william. An
e do try to keep Vernon from consorting wit
r him. May our great and merciful Father
0 watch over and -
- :. The father could read no more; teal
- blinded him, and hastily snatching his ha
| he rushed into the street. After walking
short time he became calm. Hope, the 5,
rem, whispered that all would be right.
II Vernon cannot-no, he cannot wrong m
At lovely child he may have erred, but that
, all over now. Emily's love and examp
11r must avail but shall caution him again
N Wilmot. do not like the fellow, for wit
d all all his ,s suavlty there's something sinister
lr 'Tis just one year, dear reader, since A
g, gustus Vernon and Emily Granville we
y united in the bonds of matrimony. Let
step into this elegantly furnished apartmel
ST and take peep at the persons assemble
Il Look at that dear, good old man do you I
M cognize him? declare he has CROWN
H. cherub in his arms, and how happy the 0
10 gentleman appears, and who is this beau
70 full young matron? Well, really, it's t
q sweet Emily transformed into a proud a.
or happy mother. There is our old friend Gr
Q too see how fondly he gazes upon the sn
= ling boy. Emily is speaking, shall we list
~ ~ to what she is saying?
On o. "Pa, you will certainly spoil that bo
10. she says in her usual melodious voice.
ad You are doubtless tired of him shall
elt relieve you p
is- Tired of him 2 exclaimed her faith
ou No, EN-, never tire nursing your cha
sh My darling, the birth of this babe filled
=. cup Of happiaeaa to. the brim. Vernon, le
for at him; how coDfding is that iufan
| smile cautiously guard his youthful st
to through life's perilous way, so that when
Law arrives at mans estate you can lean ur
lge him as the pride and prop of your a
at Take him now, Em,' continued the good
"a man, as pressing the babe to his heart
aid imprinting fathers kiss upon his dau
ter's pure brow, he afectionately wis
aid them good night.
md TO be COntinued.)