Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-06-11

'hptNNi hHEuH lUlluIIl IlIlt Dt, MT.
Lindeslord, know What lie is-hc is I. man
of generous and noble impulses, and would
not stoop to defamation and SANDER that he
might the more easily gain his own private
and selfish ends. will bid you good night.
| will send my father to see you out"
This ended the intimacy, if such we may
call it, of Lindcsford and Rennie. Their
last meeting had shown Rcnnic his real
character, and she resolved to have nothing
further to do with him. The next evening,
being the evening appointed, Angus made
his appearance at seasonable hour. Rem
rle met him at the hall door with one of her
sweetest smiles and conducted him to the
parlor, where she had had prepared splen-
did fire; when seated, she went on and
narrated her conversation onl the previous
evening with Lindesford, and continuing
said, Mr. Tolland, never saw you pre-
vious to your taking charge of our school,
and of course l know nothing of your ante
cedents or of your family history, but, to
be frank with you, from the first time saw
you, my preposscssions were in your favor,
and more intimate acquaintance convinced
me that / had for you more than common
regard, and now, before going any further,
after disclosing 8. much will l bc asking
too much of you to relate the history of
your family, briefly, as much as you know
of it?'
81 was born in New England, in the State
OF Vermont, but am not an octoroon. My
grandfather was born slave in Virginia,
but his mother was supposed to be white,
and his master was his father, who educated
him as he did his other children, by means
private instructors,til he was eighteen years
OF age, when he was sent to Amherst Col
lege, in New England, where he graduated
three years after his matricuation. He
never returned to Virginia. but remained in
New England, studied law, and was admitted
to the bar in one of the western counties of
Massachusetts, where he remained till his
death, about four years. ago. My grandfather
married the daughter of respectable citizen
OF Springfield, poor girl, but virtuous and
well educated; and by her had one son (my
father) and daughter. The daughter died
IN her childhood, and my grandmother died
when my father was about fifteen years old.
My father received all the advantages Of an
excellent education, as my grandfather de-
signed him for his profession, but his inclin-
atiors led him in another direction, and he
became, at very early age, an actor, and
would, no doubt, have won laurels in his
profession, had he lived but he died at
very early age, leaving me an infant,
with my mother almost an invalid.
My mother soon followed my father to the
grave, and was left alone with my grand
father. My grandfather had never married
since the death of my grandmother, and had
taken very little interest in anything like
business. His property had deprecated,
Chat is, the little property he had accumu-
lated before his death) consequently he was
never able to do anything more for me than
provide the actual necessaries of life, and
for the education have gained am indebt-
ed mainly to my own exertions.
Snow, Rennie, you have heard my story
my ancestors were slaves, yet if there is any
other blood than that of the Caucasian race
in my veins, do not know it, and, candid
ly, do not believe there is. In fact my
grandfathcr's father so assured him."
"That is enough, dear Angus, you need
not let it trouble you; the mist that OBJ
scures your origin has nothing to do with
your character"
May every good conspire to bless you,
my darling said Angus abruptly clasping
and straining her to his bosom ''henceforth
shall our lives be one let the storms rage,
and let the wintry blasts sweep over my
head and around my path, so long as / have |
the blest assurance of your love, and may
be permitted to bear your burdens and share
your griefs, and pains, and joys, shall be
more than happy"
Dear Angus, Ills worth an age of pain, |
moments joy like this, was all the reply
that Rennie could make as she nestled to |
his side and suffered him to imprint his inn
passioned kisses on her lips and cheek and |
brow.
"And, Rennie, will your parents sanction
your union with man not only poor and |
friendless, but whose antecedents and family |
are unknown, and one, moreover, whom the
base maligniiy of some would stamp with
the dark stain of the blood of race en-
slaved?"
My parents know you too well to object
to you on such score as that, Angus; do
mt Iat n fro,,tla vo,, tho l.aet
AT the request OF Angus, Rennic went out
and sent her father into the parlor. AS he
entered, Angus arose and offered him
chair; he accepted it, and Angus, in few
brief sentences, explained to him why he
had sent for him. Stating briefly all the cir
cumstances attending his acquaintance with
Rennie, and also gave brief account of his
family history. In reply Mr.. McNor said =
Mr., Tolland, have no objection, what
ever, to my daughters becoming your wife,
but l had not intended to sanction her
marriage with any one, however worthy, at
SO early an age how long are you willing
to wait r.
s'Sir, leave that entirely with you, her
mother and herself"
81 had intended to send my daughter in
the Spring to some seminary to improve her
education, and thereby fit her for any posi-
tion she may be called upon to fill in life"
Mr.McNor left the room and Rennie came
in soon afterwards, and Angus related his
interview with her father, together with its
results.
Seeing there was no serious obstacle in
the way of the union, ultimately, they were
both exceedingly happy. AS Angus had
over another year yet to devote to his
studies, it was thought best by the lovers to
postpone their marriage till he should have
mastered his profession, while Rennie, in
the meantime, should attend some institution
of learning for young ladies'.
Matters being thus arranged, Rennie en-
tered distinguished female seminary in
the Eastern part of the State, and Angus de-
voted himself with greater assiduity than