Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-12
THE DISGUISED WIFE.
GHAPTER LII

CHAPTER II.
We will pass over an interval of five years
and, on beautiful evening in the latter part of
August. find ourselves ON the upper deck of the
steamer Bay State. upon which was gathered a
party of New York fashionables on their yay
10 that great summer resort for pleasure-seekefs
Newport
Conversation had been quite animated, when
lady Of the party called the attention of her
companions to rich equipage which had last
driven up to the gangway As a matter of
course. such magnificent turnout was an Oh
lect VI great attraction. and all eyes were turned
towards 1t, and a hurried whispering took place
"a the steps were lowered and young and beau
tIful female descended. accompanied by a gen.
tienan. whose appearance denoted foreign
birth
Who rs She" inquired one Of the Company
&c Ii must be Miss Marcella. " was the reply
Aud pray, who i Miss Marcslla - inuuired
tall. fine looking man. whose resemblance TO
the hrst speaker proclaimed his Relationship as
brother.
Why. she is the rich Brazilian who has inst
arrived IN New York. 1 thought you heard us
speak of her before, Philip" continued the
sister.
Miss Franks is acquainted with her, and
has promised me an introduction"
Well, she certainly il beautiful - observed
the person addressed as Philip. (who was none
other thsn Philip YOung) and with u sigh he
turned away, and walked toward the forward
saloon.
A few moments later the noble boat steamed
out from the wharf and gracefully glided
around the Battery. on her way to Fall River.
The passengers remained on deck until far into
the ni sht. and it was with great reluctance that
they tnslly sought their state-rOomS. Beauti-
fdl indeed was the scene; the full moon sailed
sOlrmnly through the heavens. while its rays
gently kissed the laughing waves that frolcked
gaily beneath its beams.
DbiIip Iaft L. =.
were with the group Of persons we first de-
Scrlbed. and retired to his berth carly in the
evening. Long towards midnight finding il
impossible to sleep, he lit his cigar and think
ins the decks deserted. went out to enjoy his
own thoughts and the beauties of the night
50 deep was his distraction. he seated himself
near the flag pole without observing the pres
ence Of a lady and gentleman, who stood lean
ing over the rail and gazing out upon the moon
lit scene. Suddenly he was startled by hearing
familiar female voice. and turning round for
the first. noticed that he was not alone. In the
voice spoken, he recognized the young Bra
lillian lady AT the same moment she and her
companion became aware of Philips presence
The moment Miss Marcella encountered his
gaze fastened upon her. she turned suddenly.
pale and WAS forced TO grasp the arm of her
companion for support.
Philip noticed her agitation, and asked if he
could be of any assistance. Miss Marcella
thanked him, and said that she would be better
in a moment, and, leaning on the arm of her
companion. she entered the saloon. As they dis
appeared. Philip gazed after them wondering
where he had seen Miss Marcclla before. He
felt certain that her face was not knew to him,
and especially did her voice strike famiIiarIy
upon his ear. and arouse memories Of younger
days. Il have seen her." he exclaimed ''Or
why do the tones OF her voice cause such strange
feelings, this compression of the chest or -
continued he, as felt himself growing faint
&" what strange spell Possesses me, that the
l-Iks Of a stranger should thus sffect me-
Slewly he returned to his state-room but not
t" sleep; the face and voice of Miss Marcella
hsunted him, and yet he was unable to tell
where he had seen her. '.Pshawr" he would
exelaim to himself lit IL imp0ssible-she only
resembles some one L have met" and then
again, rs her image would present itself he
felt assured that he must have seen her some
where.
BY this time the steamer arrived at Newport
Daring the excitement and hustle attending
the discharge Of baggage. and waiting on the
lalie>, Philip forgot all about Miss Mareella
Until the next morning, when he related his
previous nights adventure to his mother and
sister. and stated his belief that he had preyi-
Cu<ly been IN the company of the young lady.
Nonsense, exclaimed Kate. lit is iEipO.4-
Llc that you should have seen her before. but 1
would sdyiSe you To improve tie acquaintance
md see ii you cannot form an alliance worthy
your name and position
Kate, replied Philip. 81 wish b make one
request Of You and that -, that you will neye
-PeAk sgain To- Inc Uf fprnIing alliances | mar
rIcd once. and You and mother have embitter-
od my whole life by your cruel conduct, caus-
Ins Inc the loss Of one Of the nOblest creatures
that ever lived. My Cod he exclaimed
turning pale, Il know now whom this Brazil
lan Tesembles,'
'' Not her. not the unfortunate girl you mar
ried' interrupted his mother.
No, indeed put ia Kate.
she does resemble my lost wife in person
and ia the tones OF her Voice, said Philip an
grIly. as he left the room
lie did not see his mother and sister agaip
until the following morning. when the first
thing his sister informed him was that she had
formed the acquaintance of Miss Marcclla
and. she added. gleefully. I'VE are to have
the pleasure Of heE company during a ride this
Afternoon
Toward evening. the elegant barouche of the
Young. drew up before the hotel, and Miss
hate accompanied By the beautiful Brazilian
entered il. Philip saw them go and few mo-
ments later, uiVunting his own horse, started
III pursuit. During his ride. he had ample Op-
pOrtunity 10 converse with Miss MarceiIa who
lac noticed. preserved dignifed reserve, and
betrayed HI inclination to avoid him. The
same evening. he started out for n stroll and
hal wandered about for some time when he
suddenly came upon the stranger whose image
hsl haunted him 50 peTtinsciouSly since the
uight he first beheld her Seeing that she was
unAceompanied. he approached and spoke.
Philip observed. the moment she recognized
him. the same agitation she had betrayed upon
The steamer.
You do not seem well Miss Msrcella. -
said he.
Yes. 1 ain we'll she replied, abruptly
.' Please excuse my bluntneSS. but upon sew
eral occasions you have appeared agitated on
beholding me. hope you will not consider il
impertinent IT presume to ask the cause OF
your agitation
For moment the lady hesitated. and then
replied - L will be frank with you. sir and
admit that your presence produces the agitation
that y0u: have remarked. and can only account
fpr IT ON the score that you resemble very
dear friend, whom l have not seen for many
years
2. This il certainly strange, Miss Marcella. d"
sail Philip when first beheld You. L also
remarked - similar resemblance in you 10 one
whom. loved more than life, and for that rea-
SON have sought yOur company. probably until
any attentions have become obnoxious"
DID you say that resemblel one whom you