Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-02-19

lment or MS power over Her, and her fit
ness to enjoy union of spirit with one
go noble S his.
Paul, though poor, was rich in princi-
pie and strOn- in the integrity of his soul ;
poor clergyman, but ever ready TO strur-
gle with the actualities of life. and one
destined finally 10 reach position of re
spect and influence.
Beautiful indeed, looked Marian. as she
sat In the quiet moonlight. Her DISNEY
eled hair added only to her picturesque
beauty; an the diamonds on her tapered
fingers scarcely glitterei brighter than
her trickling tears. Her bosom heaved
and now and then a barely audible sigh
broke the stiffness At last she raised
her head and looked fixedly into Paul )
face. Long and stern had been the strug-
gle betw pride and love, duty and de
sire
Miriam" said Paul, s,archngly read
ing her countenance, "have you decided p
Il have, she replied, looking up Her
countenance was dark and tixed-almost
rigid the eyes seemed far less expressive
Of the soul, and there was a scarcely per
ceptible quiver of the classic lip
Miriam, said Paul, pushing back the
mass Of dark curling hair from his high
forehead-with the movement seeming
also TO ohliterate all traces of the expires
sion of pain and disappointment which
bad for a moment rested upon hi. features
" Miriam, You need not tell me in 50 many
words the nature of your decision | can
read II in your countenance: | can feel it,
as 1t were, in the air around me, just a.
would feel that it is cold | can learn it
in your eyes, Miriam; they are cold, dull,
destitute of their old truth and inspira-
\ on OF ha Cf
your love n the darkest niche in the tenn
pie of your soul to be brought out to be
worshipped-when? :?
Never, Paul nerer; or rather, when
you are willing to yield in this
So be it. then, Mirilm-and be it yours
alone to suffer | shall forget all the
bitterest pang has even now been felt
This false step has robbed your lite Of all
its spiritual grandeur; it seems to spread
over you like the touch Of the hideouS
leper,'
Anything further, Mr. Devareux p
asked Miriam, rising to her feet, her eyes
flashing fire
Aye, bite your lip, and give the rein to
that untamed glance! Straighten your
self up in your queenly pride and still
h&urhtier disdain; your whole soul is
thrown into this grand effort of indilfer-
ence-and you know it. How will it be
when this false heroism, this mock fortj
tude forsakes you, Miriam when You are
alone, when you sit in the soft twilight
and think, Miriam p
They stood looking into each other
faces; the one rigid, stern, defiant; the
other calm, sorrowfuI, earnest. Miriam
eyes were the first to quail and seek the
floor There was ii deep burning look OF
reproach and regret in Pauls spiritual
eyes; their glance, so searching and so
thrilling. it seemed to pierce her very
soul
Miriam, he continued, as YOU have
intimated, we part tonight forever. |
admired a gorgeous landscape, and tie
draperv of night wrapt 1t from my gaze
| gazed upon beautiful painting and the
artist, with one sweep Of his brush, rob
bed it Of all its glory | heard low sweet
melody float out upon the air, | bent for
ward to drink in Its deliciousness, and it
was hushed | knelt-"
d" gu may kneel now, and apostrophise
to the moon, Mr. Devareux' Interrupted
Miriam, as she swept disdainfullv past
entered the great hall Of the mansion and
disappeared amid its gloomy depths.
Paul gazed upon her retreating form
until it WIS lost to his vision. and standin
silent for moment his soul duplicated
help from Him who Is to the Christian
in atfliction rs the shadow of a great rock
in a weary land. Kneeiing there, the
soft moonlight adding its tranguilizing
influence, he plead with that spirit of love
and faith which has power with God -
Earnestly did he pray that Il" she who was
his heart delight might be shown when
pride cometh then cOmeth shame; that
+ha Ia,- ,,f,
the integrity of the upright shall guide
them, but that the perverseness of the
wicked leads to destruction Nor did he
FORGET his own need of Divine assistance
Having renOunced the hidden things OF
dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, he
beSought ''needful strength from the source
whence cOmeth all our help. That this
= ffiction might only work out for him far
more exceeding and eternal weight O.
glory When he arose. his countenance
wore a calm, spiritual light, which gave
evidence OF peace proof that inetfable
sweetness had been intermingled with his
cup of sorrow.
Taking hasty glance at the towering
mansion. he bent his steps down the grsv
eled carriage way, while Miriam watched
his departure from an upper window
Soon he receded from her view, and there
rose to her lips Paul : ejaculation, Z" We
part 10 Lht forever! And the echo
rave back aught but the sad word for
ever
CHAPTER II.
1t was dark, cheerleSs night No
stars twinkled in the sky-no rays OF
moonlight lit up with silver the unbroken
sea of chimneys and high peaked roofs
no vehicles Numbered over the rough
streets-but ever and anon the tread OF
rapid feet came up from the pavement be-
low The wind howled eariully through
the deserted courts and narrow passways
now driving the rain vehemen ly against
the clammv window panes, then veering
away, leaving a momentary lull, in which
the monotones from the dripping caves
sounded disagreeabIy on the ears. and
again making an attack more reckless and
defiant than before. Close the windows
and sultrv, sickening atmosphere filled
the room; open them, and the gusts OF
wind extinruished the iiEhts and the rain
flooded the floors Altogether, it was one
of the most disagreeabie nights that ever
visit Us in the gentle spring.
In dark lowly attic, IN the suburbs O.
New \ 1ork City, on this night, lay fe
male. an elderly woman. at the point o.
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