Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-01-07

sonally delivered. :.
Ranald, then as soon as cessation from
pain would allow him. disclosed his
history, which was brief but painful
The son of a gentleman of ancient family
in Northumberland, proud of his descent
and large possessions, he had formed an
attachment to n Of the bondagers or
his fathers estate; and in a luckless houl
crossed the Borders, and was united, ts
her at Lamberton-the Gretna Green Of
that part of the country. The result wa.
the ordinary one he was disinherited
and cast off by his father; and his wife
not matching with one of her W rank
could not put up with her husbands ways
or reconcile herself to those habits o
propriety which were essential to hel
new station in society. Unhappiness fol
lowed-poyerty made him fretful and i'm
patient; although we'll educated, he would
turn his attentions to no useful purpos,
and in a fit Of desperation, he enlisted
During his Punishment from home. he saw
none of his relatives excepting his niece
then a girl of fourteen, who loved her un
Gle, and used by stealth, to bring to hi.
humble dwelling such articles as she
thought he might fancy; and sndeayored
so far as was in her power, to soften the
severity of his situation"
The uncle's unexpected departure did
not prevent the niece showing similar at.
tentions to the wife; but these were soon
terminated by the demise of the latter,
who died with the infant in her accouche
ment. For several years after this, moth
ing was heard Of Ranald; but the anger
of his father continued undated.
Quitting the army as | had formerly
mentioned, be joined the catetans; and
after u interview, determined to make
an effort to obtain paternal ~forgivness.-
He left his retreat; and one evening pre-
sented himself suddenly before his father,
who was residing at the family seat. He
threwshimself on his knees and asked par.
don.
So" said his father. Degenerate
son, disgrace not, by your presence, the
halls of your ancestors. In vain you sup
plicate-in vain you attempt to move me
from my fixed purposes by your assumed
p~enitence."
Have you no pity for your own off
spring-for a being who, but, for one un-
happy act, never caused you q moments
pain-who has ever ysnerated and obeyed
you?
No answer was returned.
Say you forgive mel seek no more :;
and I will leave you never to return, un-
til my future acts have shown that | am
not entirely unworthy of the proud race
from wheuce | have sprung"
The old man was silent.
"For years a fathers Madison has EN-
FILTERED my life, and rendered me reckless
Of all consequences. Your pardon will
restore me to myself land can you refuse
to grant it
Still n~o..response.
"If not for one SO unworthy Dis the mis-
cradle wretch before you, at least on her
account who gaye me birth. Say you
forgive me n
"Neyerl" ils
= Father, we meet for the last time !;
one word would have restored your son to
happiness, and you refuse il. Farewell
for ever r
At this moment the door opened, and
a beautiful girl of twenty rushed in, and
threw herself into the old mans arms.
"Oh. sir. do not part in anger with
your son you are SO good, SO kind.
am sure you will restore him to your IA
vor."
he gently ~disengaged her from his EN-.
brace.
Emily" said he you are q good
girl and On any other subject you might
be sure / would listen to your wishes bul
on this point, I am immovable aad as
Reginald deliberately dissolved the tic
between father and son, | no longer rec
ognize him as my child"
Saying this he left the room. Emily
was sadly overcome by this unexpected
~repulsc. She knew her grandtather's in
Rexibility, but imagined that the lapse D
time would have softened his resentment
Her father-the heir apparent-was Their
on the Continent and it was doubtful
how far ever his influence would produce
any change on the unnatural parent.
Dear uncle, you know not how deeply
/ grieve at this reception. Often have
thought on you during your absence, and
longed to see yon again and now when
my wish Ii gratiied, ! have no home here
to offer you; but we must not part-time
yet may make all right; and if You would
only take up your abode near US, / would
do everything I'd save you and when my
father returns, We will unite our entrea'
ties to obtain your pardon.
Sweet girl Fl replied Ranald, "IdulJ
appreciate your kindness; but it is vair
to contend against fate, and here / can
not-will not stay
The conversation was interrupted By
the entrance of d footman, who, will
some confusion and hesitation. intimatet
that his master wished the strange gen
tleman would make his visit as short 81
possible. Having delivered this message
he withdrew.
Emily, FAREWELL !. ! have ever loved
you; and your kindness in this hour o
trial shows ny love was not misplaced"