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him at her cottage in the pine woods. She
knew his father, and his mother, both now in
a better world They had kneeled together
round the altar, in the holy communion.
The scene was pathetic, and drew forth the
tears of all present, except Tivingham, who had
attempted to excuse himself, but was cut short
by Mr.. jackson, who babe him instantly to be
gone. disgrace to the honorable profession Of
tormentor. Then turning to his coadjutors, II
forgive you" said he, son account of your ig-
norance, and you may all go about your busi-
ness"
CHAPTER VI.
Every man present highly applauded the
magnanimous conduct of Col. jackson, and
Tiy ngham sneaked off to enjoy the rewards of
base, unprincipled WILLAMETTE contempt of
society. Mr. jackson, however, rendered him
his legal fee 4or what business he had done for
his father, and he was mean enough to accept
it. "There are too many of such fellows" said
Mr.. jackson, ''who fatten on the spoils of hon
est misfortune, and who bring into dispute one
of the most laudabe callings in the world, by
their money making schemes, in taking the ad-
vantage of the ignorant, the weak and the un-
suspecting-p.t stituting their legal acquire
ments to sordi, purposes of speculation. A
lawyer ought to be a gentleman In every sense
of the word and despise the low arts OF mere
pettifogger, however lucrative such practice
may prove for the moment. But Tivingham
is. confess. on the whole, somewhat excusable
if an attachment for what he could not other
wise obtain produced his motive in expressing
the father of Sophia. Love is desperate they
say"
As he pronounced this sentence, he cast a
look at Sophia She blushed, and replied-"It
must be strange kind Of love, that would
prompt a man to make his object completely
wretched, in order to gain her favor "Irue,
said he, and the subject ended.
"I shall not leave the village, said Mr., jack
son. "until see you provided with genteel
home, and every thing else necessary to make
you happy"
The fact was the father Of Mr., Jackson had
once been saved from ruin, by the hand of this
same Mr.. Thompson, who had served in his
counting-house, as a clerk for a few months,
and this was we'll known to his son. And
although the old gentleman had been made so
far doubtful of Mr.. Thompson's upright con-
duct, through the false reports that TivingLam
had raised, as to order him prosecuted, yet b. =
ing gladly undeceived, he had, as before ST It'd,
ordered the suit discharged, and intended to
forgive him the debt. The son was still more
noble than the father He meant not only 10
cancel that demand, but to pay all his other
ones--and not ealy sc--ho meant 70 reward
his former good offices, by placing him In
situation above want and anxiety.
We shall not say that there was another mo-
tive which operated on Mr. jacksonville well
fare of Sophia. But the heart of that gentle
man not ensnared by any previous engage
ments. He had never seen one before the
GIRL OF THE PINE WOODS, "as he always call
ed her in future that had so much interested
his thoughts, if not his affections. Why, he
could not tell-but he felt something about
his heart which created uneasiness at the idea
of parting He stayed, and kept staying from
day to dav, for several weeks, and the longer he
remained in the society Of the family and the
fair one, the more painful were the thoughts
of separation.
At length he suggested the plan of Mr..
Thompson removing to New-York with hls
family. and offered to advance him capital OF
ten thousand dollars to commence his former
business. if he so wished, besides paying all his
debts. his expenses in moving, and a present of
thousand dollars for old acquaintance sake
Mr.. Thompson and the whole family were
overwhelmed with a sense of gratitude for his
generous proposals, andone month was appoint
ed for the time when Mr.. Thompson and his
whole family were to be in New York.
The next day Mr. Jackson was to depart,
and he spent the evening in a walk with Sophia,
when he frankly disclosed the secret OF love,
and it is scarcely necessary to say, that the tlm-
id maid evinced no symptoms of contrary
passion. it was however agreed to suspend the
union of hearts by the rights Of marriage until
at least a twelve month.
He left the place the next morning, leaving
with Mr.. Thompson the thousand dollars.
How soon in darkness night may rise
On those who look to Heaven for aid,
With broken hearts and weeping eyes,
Oflife-but not of death-atraid
How soon may troubled waters pass,
And limpid streams of pleasure low,
Rejecting virtue, like glass,
In all the loyeliness OF wo;
And bearing every grief away,
On the smooth surface OF Its tide,
And washing pure those moulds ofclay
That told the current where to ghde'
! Triumphant Ger assailing vice,
! And all the wickedness of hell
| Unspotted innocence-whose price
! Not all the tongues of earth can tell,
Shall taste beneath-shall soar above,
And there in blessedness partake
The JOYS of never sated love
| The lover that will ne'er forsake
Hence let the virtuous firmly trust
In Heaven, through every stormy blast;
For God, all-merciful and just,
Will Danish every cloud atlast.
And let the fair one learn TO know
And Justly prize the mental charm,
That wins the heart and lights glow
OF beauty at the least alarm
That innate modesty ofmien,
Which all the power OF man controls,
Where glowing sentiment Is seen
Just issued from the mint OF souls.
External beauty may attract,
And hold the gazing eve IN chains
Awhile-but let reflection act
And no captivity remains.
Internal purity must spread
4 lustre DER the perfect form
4 rainbow round the virgins head,
IVLo~ lo~a-s fulrninate a storm