New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-12


l. The Haetngs fixed their residence at their town
| house hut frequently came down 20 Swnburne, tne
gurdan to see bis ward the young gentleman 70 vis'
/ kis bride elect.
IL Was during one Of these visits TO the neighbor-
II hood, while he staying at the Ethcridge Arms
II tfat Albert Hastings first Rose Elmer Leyere'
his valet, lad cent his masters linen TO hunoreFS
II and it lad been brought home by Rose
II she was fair and delicate beauty, small anu en-
qustely formed with regular features ana snow oy
II eonple xion family tinted with rosease doom up
the rounded cheeks and plump tle ups az" og n rim
sop of Iale golden hair parted and waved on ~ TIP
4 plnp tfesses from forehead of infantne whlteness
and snootness Unlike those Of the girls OF her eafs
II her hands and arms were Beautifully 'or"ea, 's ,a
II feet were small and elegantly turned SIMPLE straw
III bonpe shaded her sweet face, PLAIN dress OF cheap
II blue gnebam fitted perfectly her fanltless hgure ano
II white muslin mantle was worn with SIMPLE grace;
II Her voice was colt and low her manner quiet ana
II selfro,sessed Altogether, her appearance, despite
her humble garb and mental Office was aaltiessly ady
| like. ~,
Her beauty fascinated Albert Hastings lie secretly
dseoy cred Ter dwelliDg-a poor cottage, IN narrow
upsehtly street Of the vlage-and he made an excuse
10 call there and settle his laundresss bill. 1his was
the commencement Of their acquaintance. Aiierward
he contrved frequently to meet Rose IN her diuiy er
rands through the village, and, when no eye was near
10 spy his motions, be would JON her IN her waiks'
He found her mind lovely as her person. and IN the
course of few days he, the atianced husband OF the
big born Lady Etheridge OF Swlnburne, ionna NM
self deeply rafsonatey in love with the humble Rose
Elmer the daughter OF the village aundress lie even
som etimes dreamed of the possibility Of foregoing his
splendid alliance with the heress Of Swinburne Castle
and of making Rose Elmer hs wife; but the spirit OF
ambition was too strong within him. As usual with
men, he deceived himsef as TO his motive, and SAID
| thai of honor prevented HIM from breaking
with Lady EtheIidge, though, strangely enough, that
seBse of honor did not hinder him from seeking the
love of poor village Maiden Day by day his pas
sion for the sweet Rose grew. Every hour not spent
in Tie society of his promised bride was devoted to her
At last fearing discovery no ess for himself than Tor
II Al %. rite1 he paaf
about for means Of meeting her in secresy and
s ssittiyy:.
Through the help of confidential servant and city
agent he hired and furnished that obscure cottage In
the wood, and day, meeting Rose, he invited her
for walk and conducted her to the cottage to give
her surprise and TO watch its effects. As he ushered
Rose into the pretty room, fitted up with all the ee
gance of ladys bOudor, che made an exclamation OF
ntense astonifhment and pleasure. The rural cottage
in it's thioket of roses Towering shrubs and trees, and
the pretty ROOM with it, gems of art and Literature,
affected Fer with many delightful emotions The nov
city pleased her unaccustomed eyes, the beauty
charmed her poetic soul ana the thought IVA. al .IS
had been prepared by William Loyel, and Tor her,
touched her heart with profound gratitude.
F" And this is your home" she said, turning her
cleareyes, beaming with innocent joy upon his face
This is nv home, sweet Rose, and yours, when
Won consent to share it with me, he answered, with
grave tenderness that natural TO him when speak
ing to her; n, ;.. oh, wh,, ,oor
tful place Wherever the eve roves throughthe room
il lights upon some lovely object and if look out Of
any window trees, and shrubs and roses-every-
where rosesW she exclaimed with delight.
is the bower of roses love- and you are the love-
liest rose of all. shall call this cottage after you"
The maiden suddenly put up her hands to hide the
tears that filling her eyes
i" Why docs my darling weep7 inquired her lover,
going to her side.
=" Oh! because you are 30 much too good TO me, Mr..
Lowell. And do not know how it is but your very
Kindness to me depreeses my spirits dreadfully."
De-. h.. a1n l4f Ia MINI atrn
81 do not know unless IL that am lowly, and
of such little WORTH and so helpless that can do moth
ing for you"
men. You, and you only, eh do this, he said fer
vently.
a, Mr.. Lowell how can make you happy p she
Whispered, in tremulous voice, and with deeply
blushing cLeek.
"By sLarng my home my fortune, and my heart"
he whifpered, bending over her.
she bowed her head until her chin rested upon her
bosom and her fair hair fell forward and vailed her
blhshing checks and moist eyes. |
Answer me- sweet Rose. VIII you be mine r. he |
asked seeing that she continued silent.
Mr.. Loyel, am too lowly born, too humble, and |
too Ignorant to be your wife. Would it other
wire, and were more worthy of the station that you
offer me-, she muImured, in almost naudibe voice.
He suddenly dropped her hand and walked to the |
window He lad not meant anything ike this. Yet |
the innocent village girl had naturally mistaken his
declaration of love for proposal of marriage.
How TO undeceiye her without shocking her; how TO
perceived that the winning of this girl 10 his purpose
must be the work Of time and great patience. lie re-
turned to her side, and repossessipg himself of her
hand, said
"Sweet love, ! did not mean TO hurry and distress
you. Since you feel desire for wider range of |
knowledge, though / think you altogether lovely us
you are mysef will become your teacher. II shall
be my delightful task TO open to your mind the treas
ures of literature and art and to direct your reading
This lovely SPOT shall be our study, and You shall meet
me hore daily, while remain in the neishborhood
VIII You do this, sweet Rose1'
10 educate myself TO he more worthy of you Oh, |
yes, Dir. Love. You almost distress ME with kind.
ness. But ] have always heard that The noble and
good draw their highest happiness from deeds of be-
nefcenee. How happy, then, must You be! Yes, Mr..
tones blrshing at her temerity in saying much.
And thus it was arranged. And daily, while he con-
nued In the neighborlood, they met at the cottage in
the wood. koee Elmer proved apt scholar. She
had already the solid foundation of good common edu.
cation Albert Hastings introduced her to the world
of poetry, beHcS-ittres, and When he left the
neghboIhood he lad left with her duplicate kew of |
lie cottage, that she might admit herself when she
pleased, only eXacng from her that she ehoud keen |
her visits tllher, as she had kept their meetings q
seclot. |
Before coming down on this last visit, Mr. Hastings
had written her a note, signed, usual, civilian
loVel, and appointed a meeting with her al the cot
tnee. And now lie lad to keep the tryst and he
Sat III the easy chair, mpaiienty consulting his watch
and gancing at the window.
AZ length rIstDg heard in the shrubbery: n |
figure passed the window and lifted the |
c OF The door, and the next instant Rose Elmer stood
within the room.
Dear Rose sweet Rose do Isee you again at last
II seems an age since j sIw you" exclaimed Albert |
Hastings rising and meeting her.
. 1T Il two long weeks Mr.. Love; but have tried |
o improve them, replied Roee, blushing
You got my letter, dear girl. 1t appointed ten |
You are lae." |
6 oh, yes; could rot avoid it, Ny poor mother is