New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-12

VH0o arOuseu ner sympathy and changed
her tone, and she kindly remarked az
hope, Harry, nothing serious calls you
back so unexpectedly"
Nothing very serious, madam as it is
what almost every man and woman has,
sooner or later experienced, namely:
broken vows. But it removes the necessity
for further preparations, and will NO
longer trouble you"
The sympathetic face for moment put
on a thoughtful look, then raised the eyes
up to his.
| Mr.. Chamberlain, / have not yet sent
out the invitations you left, and as it was
your wish for them TO produce complete
surprise Ihave not spoken to any one Of your
intended marriage; but have laughingly
evaded questions by replying that you ex-
pected some gay guests this winter, and
would entertain largely. Now, if you are
equal to it, suppose you go on down to New
Orleans and bring up your aunt and cousin,
and just lei the preparations go on, with
the exception of the supper which is not
yet begun. What do you say to it?"
"That am everlastingly indebted to
you, and will trust my fair reputation to
your hands, never forgetting that there is
goodness in woman, Notwithstanding Lottie
Warren to the contrary"
And the first smile since the fatal even
ing broke over his handsome face, although
he said goodness, not truth.
His aunt and cousin were boarding, so
that few days suf1iced for his return with
them. 1t was with a heart full of delight
that the pretty Nellie saw the magnifcence
which was to surround her for the winter,
and gay society, dashing rides, and ele.
J giant entertainments came dancing through
her half-wild little brain in quick sue
cession. It was well for her that her com,
: mon sense convinced her at once that she
and her cousin were in no way suited to
each other, or she might have had reason
ere the summer to regret the visit. 1t wa;
i indeed well, for she was too innocent and
happy TO have fallen a victim to the spleer
of Of discarded lover and the ambition
of proud mother
Weeks and months sped on, and there
l was ahappy heart in the Chamberlain man
sion, although the master was fast growing
out of humor with life. But his little
l cousin did him good, for ere spring he has
learned to take pleasure in the fresh
i joyous happiness OF her young heart, ant
) kindly planned for her enjoyment and in
: terest during his absence, which would con
tinue just so long as he found anything Il
J. divert and interest him possessing tn
:, charm of novelty.
"Aunt, 1 am going North this summer
and may extend my travels into Europe
y viii you not remain here and take care c
IL everything until my return? do not lik
the idea of leaving the old home to be GOV
Il cred with dust while 1 am away. And
wodld like my Cousins pretty hands t
twine the vines about my mothers grave
Il Mr.. Davis is all 1 want among the hand
~ and on the plantation, bat he know
y nothing of these things. You will fad ur
~ limited credit with my merchant for a
e' provisions, and with my banker thousan
year for Nellie's wardrobe, and iiv
hundred for your own. What say 20
g to itH"
1 "If you will go, of course l will do
p you desire; but do wish you would mari
u and settle down at home"
at can not be launt; at least not for mar
is years; not until am growing old and wal
to some one to nurse me" laughed Harry.
N when do you start then?"
TO ain week"
IL "That is short notice, but as you a
rs always prepared for any move, 1 suppose
" is sufficient"
F. "NOt sufficient time for me to get used
the idea though" laughed Nellie, with
" tremor in her voice and tear trembliI
n- on the lid. She had advanced in time
is hear but the last remarks.
: "Why, my bright little coz, you do n
th say that you will miss me?'
ly 81 should like to know how am to 6
re along without you, yon wild, harum-scaru
e. worthless fellow you?'
a "Well, my sweet cousin, did not knc
TT there were any tears in the world for n
of since my mother lay in the cold earth. B
be believe me shall never forget it, althou
l must now leave you to be comforted
en- Edward Moreau." And he drew the no
ed blushing girl to his side, and pressed Xxi
er upon her rosy cheek.
in The week has coursed its days, and Har
: stands beside his little cousin.
nd "There Harry, when you look at it
IN member how happy you have made 70
90 lsin Nellie, who has neither brother n
father to care for her pleasures"
And she hung tiny lecket to his wal
Ut, chain, with her fresh young face wreath
S. in smiles closed within it.
i'm "God bless you, little cousin" And
set caught the light form to his heart, q
sly turAed rapidly away from the home of
ed childhood and the graves Of his parents.
ne, The scene shifts, and we are in the gr
of crowded city of New York. Eight mon
have whirled rapidly over the life
all Harry Chamberlain, and the gay encha
am ress pleasure has hurried him on from c
On intoxicating draught to another III
nd he is satiated, and her exciting pie