, 1861-10-24
Story Of a somnambulist.

with long gray locks, which curled round the
| back Of his head, and shovel themselves but
spaiingly on his forehead. Ills eyes were dark
and lively, but generally covered by enormous
spectacles, worn as much to hide their expires.
sion, and TO give him an advantage over those
with whom he hal dealings, as to aid his sight
| for, frequently, when anxious to examine any
article more narrowly, the spectacles were thrust
back upon his forehead. He wore a long, dark
grey coat, reaching to the middle Of his legs,
gray wOrstcd stockings, and shoes with large
| silver buckles. Old Tom Miller was what is
called "well to do in the world" Besides hav-
| ing saved considerable SUN Of money in trade
and by his economical habits, he had inherited
from an elder brothef property to some amount,
and n collection Of curious old bOuks, china, and
other articles, said to be very valuable. That
this property should have been let to Thomas
Miller wis surprise 10 the little world Of Hales-
worth, for he had been f0r many years eslranged
from his brother, who had adopted an orphan
| nephew rs his heir; hut en- his deathbed, Vii.
lam Mile who resided in h ncighboring town
Of BungaV sent for his brother. their differences
were forgotten, and young William BullOcf, the
nephew, cOnhded to his care; but, strange to
| say, after the death Of the sick man, will was
found in which he gave all his property to his
brother. The date Of this document was pre-
vious TO the adoption of the lad, aud at a time
when he had quarreied with his mother, the only
sister Of the testntor, in consequence Of her hav
ing married in opposition 10 his Wishes On his
sisters death, however, William Miller had taken
charge Of her orphan child, and no doubt was
entertained by his acquaintances that he would
provide iur him IN after life being unmarried, aud
remaining 40 ill his death. ftProved otherwise,
rs we have seen. Thomas Miller having by
virtue oS the wi ! taken possession, returned To
lIalesworth with his orphan nephew, who was,
/ fi.aH in Nha Of
new protector. But the situation Of William
Bullock was materially changed for the worse,
| and he held doubtful position in his new abode,
being required to do the duties Of q servant,
though IN other respe rs treated as member Oi
the family Tie establishment Of old Mllet
consisted, at the time, OF an aged female do.
nestle, named Susan, anil daughter about a
year younger than her cousin. his only child
Fro her childhood, Lizzie Miller had been re-
markable for h,r amiablc temper and promise Of
beauty, which increased as she grew up.
sincere affection naturally sprung up between
the cousins, to which the circumstances Of their
daily life continually gave fresh energy. The
influence Of Lizzie over her father was great,
and To that influence William was indebted for
every indulgence he obtained. Whenever any
thing was to he asked from the old man, Il was
through her he sought to gain IL; It was this
love alone for his cousin which detained the
yontn w STATE I" thra'dom ana macuVty'
N,'en i'C uSea"e every uay nor9 TNSo"ie nS ne
a"vanee9 10 man eStMe. but no lhnnehce
apprentice the youth to any Of the tradesmen in
the town. Il was in va n that many Of the mnst
respectable Of the inhabitants offered to take him
and to instruct him in their several employ
mentS; hr WlIIlam was universal avor,le' anu
many were anxious to obtain the services of
snch promising assistant But tnough h's nnr'e
prnieSsed no strong affection Tor him, and seemei
to grndge every shilling expended on Tue nec:s'
s'ry articles OF nus wardr"oe' some po"er'n' IN
nnence seemed to act npon o'd Mii'er, anu u
prevent him from allowing ms nephew 10 quit
| ms iafnily ana lmmehlate guaruianshiP' anu ne
manifested the greatest irritation at any proposal
TOR having William removed from under MS eye,
appearing jealous of every one who took the
slightest interest in his future prospects.
Some years rolled on in this state Of uncom-
fortable Independence and uncertainty as to the
future; and nothing but the increasing and mu-
tual affection Of the Cousins prevented William
| from leaving his uncie's house, and seeking to
provide for himself by the exertinn Of his talents
which were considerable, and had not been LEFT
uncnltiyated. By Lizzie's means he obtained
admission to her fathers books, which, though
not numerous. were sufficiently 10 to give him
the means Of selfinstruction-the best II not the
chief source Of education. The years which
had thus passed saw young Bullock advanced to
manhood, and Lizzie Miller the belle Of the small
town in which she lived. Many and tempting
were the offers Of marriage which she received
hut the dams,l remained ,shakcn in her afec- |
ton for her cousin, and her father was not in
clincd to force her acceI tance Of any Of her nu
merous siiit0Ts He was well aware Of the at |
tachment the young couple had formed; hut
though he never opposed It, he would not listen
tn any proposition for their marriage. Thesame
strangr influence which seemel to have impelled
him to keep his nephew In his Gtnily, appeared
to weigh with him, aud pre'ent him from pro