Smyrna times., 1857-05-20

20 man vi lhe most hIgh-toned and in
'eiicc'uul excellence, as righteous, as we'll as
'S'"R statesman, and as one who, in the event
Vi change OF ministry, would be likely to ill
hlgh ouiclal position in His Majesty's cabinet
ASIDE from the glare of rank and wealth and
power, Charles Montressor was a olorons snp-
clmen OF the Creators workmanship. Above
the average standard Of height among his coun-
trymcn, broad-shouldered and nddeep-chestd,w
noble head, and face full of wisdom and good
| ness, MS appearance truly indicated the warm
OeneVolence, clear intelligence, and pure spirit
oi the man. His presence soon inspired Estelle
win faith that she had not been able to feel in
any other that approached her. He drew nearer
10 her than any other had been permitted to
come; he crossed the magic circle of her isol.
tIon, and conversed with her as no other had
been allowed to co. The world looked and soid
mat the beautiful Stella had at last met her mas.
ter and was conquered.
AT this stage of affairs, the parliamentary
term being over, Sir Parker Morelle and his
family left London for Hyde Hall.
Lord Montressor asked and received permis-
sion TO follow them, and in less than a month
aValled himself OF the privilege to do so. Thus
It was IN the home OF her ancestors after haviur
OBTAINED the cordial sanction Of her parents,
aud believing himself sure of the affections of
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heart and hand to the lovely Estele, and was
to his profound astonshment instantly and firm
~ rejected! In thus rejecting his suit she
wept long and bitterly, praying his forgiveness.
that the happiness she had experienced and ex-
hi0ited IN his society should have BETRAYED him
INTO making this declaration, and bcseccbjno
nlin never to renew his suit; but 20 leave and
forget her There was something in tho tone
OF her refusal which confirmed and deeoened
MS previous conviction that-even in rejecting
hIm-she loved him! But with h s Ii oh toned
sentiments hc would not in the least drnIee Dre-
sumo upon that owledge. Taking her hand
with deierentlul tenderness, he said
" stella d man never but once, iu his whole
existence, loves woman as love YOU! Twill
not inquire the cause oi the rel. ctlon, which
you have certainly right to make " ltl,out as
signing any reason for ;he act. Aad pitcr re.
ce''lng tLIs repu!se, may not in horor dls,r,s.
You Ny renewal otmy au.t Bat ihis, IN part
h9' IH'Irt say to yOu--,aai, tiIuucl, 90 hence
| sHaIi h"' g" oui oi The reach Of our friends
'Ea'i never address another ", u!:.u: E: SO if ever
ii lhe course Of tLiUrc week, or lnon,hs, or
years however l.m:c, yau nay think proper to
Icv.cW i*c dccnlp:. CT his tycHiu-, Stella, |
InpoFe you IL let lne kaoH Write but one
word 'C"In', and, viii return 10 .y an I'M
cAahgc! heart al your ice;!"
k-iclG WAS Wtepl!r too bitterly 10 rp,lv
- CHA WA y0u premise Ia do tins -
L;d MOHtr.ssor, b, ST and dearest friend
10 ""i seek to bad yourse to one who c.n
CIV yon io'hrg IL return! Try 10 think 0:
the meIahchoiy glrl hat y'u have pited and
l"Fe"-oh'y as i @haGcw that I, II tor moment
across tne a"slune Of your pa b. and then pass
ca away l"r'r,r !--aLI 80 forget iIcr!'
, Ella nave pledged rny horror never to
renew tIilS Suit, unless you reverse in my ia
''F 'he sentence yUu h;ye p,UHuurcrd urun il
." H''P req ~ the deep aud dcathc>s kpve / !
'od' ("u' aId hoping galhst hope, | tecl I'M
- He'd ~ H"Pinrc before leaving YOU. that. in
ne event Ut lHvortb'e change ct scntimrn, or
porp"se toward, ne, you Wi moi hesitate H. |
give me ie"vc !" return. Stella, VII! you prom. |
tSe M 50 nnch as that :"
" .NobiEsi irteHd lGai nave in tie wcrld how |
7'""iy W"u Il ! promiac, but mus, not, Mon.
'FeS>"r- were IL 90 40, yuu Wvuid feel bound |
- wa" lhe Changes OF my mood, ard 50, for |
most uh"csrr'Irg love, llghl mss, in some no.
,or yea! -
9'cIla, VIII yon raise your sweet nournfu |
eyes to mne, one moment, HAT YOU may reao
my soul Whsle ,prak!'
E~le!ie lifted her dark orLs to meet the clear.
'uIe' bIuo eyes bent with so mach love and can
l"r upon az rs ai.d read the deep, unchangng
rulh OF tie codstGncy of his soul as he said
Stella, IN the presence Of the hpart.Srurcb
ng God, who sees and hears az. | assure yor,
Nat stall never love another woman, as !uvr
'ou, and, therefore, If course, can never wrd1
hollrr; 50 that WHEELER yen give me this
I@hlesi of hopes or not, am equally and f.r.
yer boHnd -Eo'o Will you promise, Stella =
'enemO"r, II Is only 10 let me know IN case OF
Change IN your schtlmcnts"
Tor an instant The hight of an nnuttcrablr
I'VE ana joy broke on her beautiful, dark face
M her smIilng lips parted to speak-when- /
: II sudden memory and warning had grpped
CT very Eeart--She uttered low, Sharp cry. d
hrned palcr than before, and then said
" No! no my Lord! Stella cannot even
I've you that! She is poorer than the poorcs, =
gus TO you! She can only pray that YOU $
lay forget her aud be happy
lie lookel profoundly disappointed and trou-
Ied. Bat soon mastering his dependency he :
nd hopefully :
"WelI dearest Stella, although you reject h
e without apparent reason, and refuse to give |,
Il Tie slightest promise or the most distant a
'pe' yet rePe"t-Should you in the long fu.
ire, change your purpose, and write to me one Il
ord Come will hasten to avfat YOUR teet il
~" and raising her hand he bow ed over it. al
esSed II to hts lips, turned aud left the room
Some moments after Lady Morelle, who came m
seek and congratulate her daughter uEon
hat she imagined to be the only possible result e,
the lnterVlew--iound Eslelle lying in swoon Isl
ION the floor! 1t was followed by long and
rrIble illness, terminating in teGiously pro- st
acted convalescence. The town season was tr
hand before Estele was able to re-enter so.
ETY..
They went up 10 London, and once more the nj
tar OF beauty" arose upon its world. And ii,
ough the cloud upon her life settled darker mi
heavier, day by day, she was more followed. so
ttered and courted than before. va
Thus three years had passed away, when one
,fnlng' while the family, then occupying no
'lr town house in Berkley Square, were seat. to
at late breakfast, and Sir Parke was en-.
ged in reading atoad from the London m,
mes, an account ofthe SaUing oftke French III,
tP-Le Due DAwou-wrecked off The es
4 ~ nf IfrsR III.