The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-01-23

brolherin law, Finest Heinc, home alter
church, what was his establishment and
dismay at being introduced to the sup
posed "poor girl" whom he found TO be
no other than the celebrated Miss Honora
PauIe, the greatest heress and belle, as
well as the best and noblcst girl in the
State Of Virginia. She greeted him cor
daily, and in few minutes The company
were busily engaged in conversation.
The topic of capital punishment haw
ing been started, Godfrey turned to lio
nora, and said:
" | take an especial personal interest
in having capital punishment abolished
Miss Paule DO you.beicve in astrology ?"
Honora started, fixed her eyes inlenuy
upon the questioner, and then withdraw.
ing them. answered;
Sir, why did you ask me if believe
in astrology?'
I" Because, Miss Paulc, was about to
relate for your amusement a prediction
that was made concerning myself, by a
professor of that black art"
"a prediction" exclaimed Mrs, Will
loughby, drawing near with eager interest.
Yes, Madam replied Mr.. Dul anie,
smiling, a prediction which, if belev.
ed, would certainly dispose ne to favor
the adjustment Of the death penalty.
Three years since, while was soourning
for short time in the city of Richmond,
on my way to the University, chanccd
10 hear Of the Egyptian Dervs, Achbad,
who was at that time creating quite a
sensation in the city. His wonderful
reputation was the theme Of every tongue.
" Idlcness end curiosity combined to
lead me 10 his rooms. lie required a
night to cast my horoscope. Tie deman.
ded, and | gave him, the day and hour
Of my birth, and then | took leave, with
the promise to return in the morning.
The next day | went"
"WeIl :" questioned Honora, earnest.
"My horoscope was HORROR. scope
indeed! 1t predicted for me--a short and
stormy life, and sharp and sudden
death" -
Good Heaven! But--the detailsT'
cit prophcsied four remarkable events
the first Of which has already come &c
pass
"And that was-?"
The loss Of my patrimonial estate !
Singular coincdence!' interrupted
Mr.. Wiloughby, as he arose and joined
his wife and broher.n.l aw al the other
| end OF the room.
81 thought so VIXEN the prophecy was
fulfilled" replied Godfrey.
"And the other three eventS?' softly
inquired Honora.
Tho othe. threo evants, ir ,hay follow,
as predicted, must happen within the mex
two years, or before reach my twenty
fifth anniversary. The first OF these is t
be the unexpected Inheritance Of vas
wealth
Upon hearing this, bright smile
played around the lips Of Honora, an'
banished the clouds from her brow. Sh'
waited few minutes for him to proceed
but finding that he continued silent, sh'
said
"Well, Mr.. Dulanie, go on VIVA
was the third predicted event!'
I" Do you command me TO inform you?
"No, sir; but beg you, of your cour
tesy, to do 500
Very WE'LL" he said, dropping hi
voice to a low undertone, lit was TO b'
my marriage with the woman | shoul'
worship
A deep vivid blush supplanted tn
bright smile that quvered over Ho
nora's variable face. There was pause
broken at length by her voice, as sh
gently Inquired
"Anl the fourth p ..-..
The answer came reluctantly, and i
tones so low as TO meet only her ear.
"The fourth and last prediction was
that before mig t'oentyGtth birth-day
should perish on the scGtoM.
a low cry broke from the lips Of He
nora, as her hands flew up and covere
her face. After a minute or two sh
drop ped them, and looking him steadll
in the face, said with quie, firmness--
on doubtless wonder al my enc
ton. Now hear me: On the autumn
following the summer in which that pre-
diction was made to you, | was in Bait
A., more with my grandmother, and with Mr.:
! Willoughby, who was then Miss Hein'
Curiosity took US TO the rooms Of tn
; Egyptian, who was then practicing i
; that city. After some such preparation
as hs had used in your case, he cast m
r horoscope and read my future. 1t wa
this: That before my twentieth birthday
; [ should be bride, but never wife, Gc
that the Jatal form Of thescGbod arc!
between the nuptial %encdiction and I'll
5ridal chamLer. Such were the words {
, the prophecy" She spoke with solen
nifty that seemed to overshadow ever
| oihet feeling.
: CHAPTER ii.
THE sYBIL's CIRCLE.
b The next day Honora informed hi
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