Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-05-07
For the Delaware Republican
SCENES IN THE LIFE
OF
MEDICAL STUDENT.

| OF
| MEDICAL STUDENT.
BY ouAz.
found tho beautiful object of my desires
seated In an arbor, thickly covered with tile
fragrant woodbine, the odor from which filled
the air with sweet perfume. As entered, she
arose and rendered me her hand, while the
rich blood mantled her face and neck. In
few words, she thanked mo for my attentions
on the previous day, and assured me, with all
the warmth of youthful ardor, that she should
ever feel herself indebted to me for my kind
ness. Thus let her proceed without once at
tempting to stop her, as the melody other voice
was sweet music to my soul, and seemed to
soothe the rugged waters that flowed within me.
When she ceased speaking the large tears flow
ed freely down her pale but beautiful checks,
and if her smiles had captiyatod at first, her
grief now overpowered me, and with difficult
ty found words to express my regret, at the
misfortune that had betallen her. Strange as
it may seem, l was sincere in my expressions
OF regret for her unhappiness, and believe, had
her father relaxed in his stern resolves at this
time, l should have been u reformed man.
but it was willed otherwise, and l was by
circumstances made the wicked wretch am.
When arose to quit her, sho gave me her
hand saying, &c am extremely grieved at the
unpleasant differences which exist between
you and my beloved parent, but hope with the
aid of my brother to be able to remove them;
when, We shall again have the pleasure Of
your company at our house until then my
duty to my father requires, that we should
part"
" hope that this will net be our last meet
ing3z ! returned quickly.
"Why the last2'' she inquired. stSuch a
thought never entered my mind, and so far
from it, feel assured, my father, willcall upon
you in short time, and tender you the hospi-
talities of his house, when we shall, hope, fire.
quently meet.''
" Ii it is on this you build your hopes of our
future meeting, believe dear Miss -
that this will be our last'' l returned &c Your
father has too great an idea of adhering tl.tis,
word, to allow him torstract any thing he i'."J
have said, even if, were he certain that by so
doing he would seal thGhappness of his whole
family forever, and, that by adhering they must
be miserable. If, as said before our meet
ing, depends upon him, tla@aXllk be our last. !"
g Indeed, indeed, you wr0ffg my father, you
know him not. He loves his children too
much, to permit tries to stand between them
and the gratitude they owe to those who rem
dered them u service, no matter how slight,
and more particularly were such important SER
vice has been rendered." Asshe said this her
eyes met mine and the large tears dimmed their
lustre.
" Believe it not, believe it not p passion
ately exclaimed, &c your father will never re-
lent, and 1 shall be made miserable Start
not lovely creature, but hear me. have long
and passionately loved, adored you. Neither
insult nor absence has been'able to efface sin
gle line OF your beautiful image from my heart.
Days of restlessness and anxiety, nights OF
| gloom and despair, have L spent since last
I ,nttft ia
| but chaos of unspeakable misery. Then
| make me not the most wretched Of mortals,
but say that We shall meet again, and that at no
| distant day.
You really surprise me sir. was not
| prepared for any thing of the kind, particular
| ly at time like this. You will therefore
oblige me by retiring"
| AS she said this she endcavored to withdraw
| her hand, which still remained in mno. how
ever continued my hold and invountariy gaz.
| ed intently on her face. l was stung to the
| quick at her manner, but admired her conduct
| in repelling advances l was fully aware were
not agreeable at any time, much less undel
present circumstances. l felt conscious tina
her gratitude, for the trivial services had rem
dered, had induced her to disregard an injunc
tion of beloved parent, and admit me to al
interview; and, could not regard my conduc
in any other than dishonorahle light for hay
ing thus taken advantage of her generosity, II
push suit she abhorred. But what was 1 Il
do2 This would in all probability be our las
Interview, and my soul was so wrapped up il
the object before me, could not do otherwise
Had their been prospect Of our meeting agai
should not have acted as l did nor wa
my love of that puro and heavenly cast, whic
revolts at the idea Of iniuring or otfendin
its object. Now, or never was the timo, an
| felt inclined to take advantage of the oppor
tunity.
g Be not oliended,'' l returned after fe
moments delay, to recover my thoughts, 'fthe
lovliest of thy sex, at my thus touching upon
subject SO closely allied to my future happ
) ness, at q time when thy gentle heart mu
. sadly mourn for the object Of its fond attacl
ment; and believe me my dearest Mary, had
the most distant prospect that we should ev'
$ meet again, no inducement, no matter hO
strong, could prevail upon me to offend yoI
ears with my passion. But, situated as "
are, OH the eve of separation, to all appea
ances forever, can you blame me for THROWN
myself at your feet, and begging at your han
the sentence which will seal my fate, whiC
will make me the most happy of mortals,
10 the most miserable of beings. Hear me dea
est girl ere You decide, and believe me, IL
ter but the language of my heart, | have loI
i loved you, dearly, passionatcly loved you !.
have watched your every turn with ii
o intenseness of ardent affection. | kne
a
!, ment- it embittered my existence, but d
III not lessen my love. Now that the hand
I'd Providence has removed the barrier which d
=. vided us, is it strange that should open n
st whole soul and crave your mercyl Do not 10,
y, so indignant upon the being who is willing
SO be your slave whose very existence is
= your hands. Your affection for another
50 heed Motif you loved him, 1 will try by
= the means am possessed OF, to win back yo
ii heart; all ask is, that you will be mine.
lite and fortune lay at your feet, and in
turn, thouimost beautiful of women, give
but thyself.'' When l ceased she was as pa
I'd as death, her lips quivered and her limbs tre
Sc bled as if they were about to torsake their
II II flee, but her eyes beamed with brilliancy a
fire | had never before beheld and sm
= OF inefiable contempt embraced her mouth
Gradually she recovered, and raising hers
to her utmost height; assumed dignity / {
not think she possessed, babe me to release
hand and leave her presence. was awed
her manner into submission, and mechanical
obeyed. As l turned to depart, my self p
session was restored, and passion getting I
ascendency my prudence, again approa'
/, cd her, saying