New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-21

p.nsiv. than before.
At the beginning Of The parliamentary term the family went
up to London.
And here in her second In tia. Estele
formed the acquaintance Of Lord Monre.or young nobmsn
but lately aceded his title. and estates but seady known
Of the heightened moral and intellectual excel
enee righteous well rising statesman, and
who in the Of change Of ministry would be likely to Gil
high official position in hi. Majesty. cabinet. Aside from
glare frank and wealth and power Charles MonrSsor
sOriou, specimen Of the Creators workmanship. Above the
average standard sht among his eounrymen broad shOu
dered and deepchesed with noble head and face fun
wisdom and goodness his appearance truly indicated the
benevoence clear intelligence and pure spirit of the His
presence inspired Eee with faith that she had not been
able feel any other that approached her He drew
her than any other had been permitted to he crossed
he magic circle Of her isoson and cOnversed with her
other had allowed do The world looked and said that
the beautiful Stella had at last her and
quered
At thi. stage Of affairs the Parliamentary being Sir
Parte Moreue and his family left London for Hyde Hall.
Lord Montresor asked and received permission to follow
them and in less than month awaited himself Of the privilege
to do So Thu, the home her ancestors after having
obtained the cordial sanction Of her parents and believing him
sef sure the affections Of their daughter Lord Monesso
offered his heart and hand to the lovely Estee and his
profound astOn.hmcn instantly firmly rejected In thus
rejecting suit wePt and bitterly praying hi. forgive
ness that the happiness she had experienced and exhibited in
his society should have betrayed him into making this decars
ton and beseechns him his suit but TO av
and forget her There something in the Of her refusal
which confirmed aud deepened his previous conviction that
rejecting him. she loved him. But with bis hshton
sentiments he would not the degree presume upon that
knowledge Taking her hand with defeena tenderness hs
said
stes but once in hs whole existence loves
woman love you will not inquire the Of the
lection which you have certainly right to make without
signing any for the act And after having received this
repue may IN honor distress you by renewal Of
suit But this in parting must say to yoahat though go
hence shall not go Of the reach Of your friends, shall
never address another in the Of future
weeks or months or years. long you may think
proper review the decision Of this evening stes impOrs
49,. i-~~ Write hut one word Come aud vii!
return to 10y al unchanged heart at your feet.p
E,telle was weeping too bitterly to reply.
" Stella will you promise to do this'"
Lord Montresor best and dearest friend do not seek to
bind yourself who give nothing in return Try
think ofhe melancholy girl tina: you have ptiod and loved
only a, shadow fell for the sunshne of
your path and then passed away forever and forget her
Stella have pledged my honor to this suit
unless you in my favor the you have pro-
nounced upon but inspired by the deep and deahle love
bear you hoping against hope feel impeed to impor
before leaving YOU that the Of favorable change Of
sentiment purpose toward me- you will not hesitate to give
me leave to Stella, will you promise much
tbatp
Modest friend that have in the world how gladly would
promise but must not Monre.sor Were to do co. you
would feel bound to wait the changes Of my mood
most undeserying love, might miss nober wOman'
affections, the happiness in store for you -
Stella will you raise your sweet mounf eyes to mime
one moment tia; you may read my soul while speatl'
Es.ee lifted her orbs the clear pure blue eyes
bent with SO much love csudor upon hers and the
deep unchangug truth Of the con.tancy Of his SOUL he
said
"sea in til. presence Of the hesearchins God who
and hears me- you tina. shall love another
s.1 love you and Therefore Of course never wed
another SO that whether you give this slightest Of hopes
not am equally and forever bound Noe will you promise.
stelal Remember Is is only let know in of
change in ysur sentiments |
For an instant the light unutteabe love and joy broke
en- her beautiful dark face and her smiling lip. parted to speak
-when-ss ii sudden memory and warning had shpped her
ve hesIshe uttered low sharp cry turned paler than DO
fore, and then said
"Eo my Lord Stella cannot even give you that! She
poorer than the poorest IN gifts to you She can only pray
that you may forget her and be happy
He looked profoundly disappointed and troubled Blu,
1uss;ehns Li. dependency he said, hopefully: |
"wen desr.. Stella although you reject without sppar
et reason and refuse give the slightest promise or the
mos, d,,an, hope yet Irpeahoad you the long future
change your purpose and write word-cOne viii
lay at your unchanged heart Good bye! God
Be with YOU and raising hand he bowed H. prescott
TO III. lips, turned and left the room.
Some moments after Lady Moree who came % seek and
graduate daughter upon whs, she imagined to be the