Smyrna times., 1858-01-21

exclaimed the lively Lily, as the old mise
looking with indoIent curiosity upon the game
OF the young people. "Come, Mr.. Have!
declare, you shall have your fortune told -
"Well, well-the commands of young ladiel
are not to be dsobeyed," replied the old man
gallantly, as he extended his hand and drew {
card, which he passed to the Sybi.
Amid profound silence, and in solemn
voice, she read ".
Thy aie looms full Ofhorror From false friend.
4 Near at hand, perditIOn threatens thee =
fearful sign stands in thy house Of life =
An enemy--a iiend turks close behind
| ihe radiance Of thy planet. Oh, be warned!"
"Pshaw :what serious moekery!" exclaimed
the old man, scornfully, as he turned away, and
gave place TO his nephew, who had all the
while been posted behind him, peeping over his
| shoulder.
Will you permit me to test my fortune ~
| inquired the fascinating" Dr. Have.
| "And what would YOU with the Sybil!" was
the response.
! 81 would know the future''
"Draw!' said the Sybil, in tone of assumed
sternness
| Smiling his graceful but most sinister smile,
the doctor drew card and passed it to the
reader.
Hear - said the latter, lifting the tablet of
fate aud rcading-
~ kho,c Met thou fenrcst the solemn night
With her pIeH ing sars and her deep winds -
There's u tone on her VUcc thou iain wOnllst shun
For It asks whnt The secret So ul hath done
And thou there's a weight on thine away!
Back To Thy home and pray"
" Look! declare how pale the doctor has
grown ~ exclaimed the hprunt Jessie "One
would really ttiuk, to look at him, that deep
rehnrse ior some unacted crime preyed on
nm" ~ f..
e Nonsense Jugglery!" said the latter, turn
ing away TO CONCEAL his agitation.
The eyes OF lIonora Paule followed him with
tie deepest interest--there was that upon his
brow that she had never seen before
The next IN turn was Agnes. Turning to
her, Rose said:
"What seek you in the magic circle, lady 2"
My destiny, answered The luscious tones.
"Invoke the knowledge!''
Agnes drew tablet, aud passed it, as usual
to the Sybh, who read
Oh, ask me TO speak thy fate!
Oh tempt me moi To tell
The denm shail make thee desOlate
The wrOng IhOd naysi not quell
A~Gy!-Apay for death CouLl be
Euen as q mercy unto Hte!
Agnes shuddered and covered her face with
her hands.
"Put up the tablets They are growing ia
tai !" said Rose.
mot for the world !--now that each word is
fate! There is a couple yet to be disposed of |
Miss Paule, draw near!" said Mr. IIeine,
The check of IlonOra Paule changed; vet
striving with feeling that she felt to be un-
worthy, she smiled, reached forth her hand |
drew tablet, and passed it to the Sybi, who, |
IN an effective voice, read
e But how is This! dream is on my souI
see brIde-all crowned with flowers and smiling |
As IN ueghted visions, on the brink
Oi q dread chasm-and thou art e."
Honora heard in silence, remembering the |
strange correspondence of these lines with the
prediction OF the asrolOger, made long ago, en-.
leavoring to convince herself that il was mere
coincidence, and vainly trying to subdue the
foreboding OF her heart.
"Mr. Dulanie - said Rose, shufling the tab
let's, and passing them to him.
lie drew aud returned it TO be pcrused.
The Sybil took it, anda thrill ofsuperstitious
Terror shook her frame as she read
-" .DiSgrace and ill.,
And shameful deaM are near! 30
An irrepressible low cry broke from the pal
I'D lips of Honora. "Throw up the cards :"
she said. 1t is wicked, this iampering with
he mysteries of the future ~
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,. Her smile SO SOFT her heart so kind, 7
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20 All speak her weman but her mind
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