The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1869-08-21

though she could, would she have done it ;
her sense of propriety and delicacY of feeling
would not have permitted her.
Fanny's father and brothers, therefore,
were perfectly aware Of the attachment al
luded to and although, of course, the mar
riage of the parties was thing not to be
thought of in their present circumstances,
yet, as Henry was likely soon to obtain q
lucrative situation in India, it was very
probable and very desirable contingency ;
and with this prospective consideration,
Fanny's father did not disapprove OF her
choice, as young Raeburn was otherwise, BY
birth and eduation, = perfectly eligible match
for his daughter. ALI that was wanting was
fortune and this was q desideratum which
Il ere was a reasonable probability Of Henry
soon supplying.
When we said, however, that the visits OF
Fsnny's lover was acceptable to ail the mem
bers Of Mr.. Rutherford's family, We said
fully more than the facts warranted. There
was one, at any rate, of the family 10 whom
these visits were not only not aceeptabls.
but positively disagreeable. This person
was Fanny's eldest brother, Edward. Pos
sessed Of more penetration than his father or
younger brother, he had perceived some
thing in the character of Raeburn which he
did not like, and which struck him ~ being
strangely at variance with his general pre-
tensions and professions. He had, In short,
discovered several instances Of sel6shntss
and want Of principle 10 the young man,
which, though they were but Of triHing ma
ture, had early imbued him with q secret
prejudice against him, and this he did not
hesitate to avow to his own family, and par
ticulsrly to Fanny but, in the latter case,
his svow- vas always accompanied by the
most tender expressions Of affection for her,
as If to convince her it vas on her account
alone that be feared.
One day, on her returning from Mr.. Rae
burns, where she had been to an entertain
ment, and when Henry, who had accompan-
led her home, had just left the house
my dear Fanny" said her brother, ad-
dressing her in the blunt way peculiar to
him, and taking her affeCtionstely by the
hand, don't like that fellow Raeburn.
would not willingly or needlessly say any
thing harsh Of any one whom you esteem |;
but you are guileless, Fanny, and igoorant
Of the ways Of the world, but still more so
OF the falthlessness of man, and therefore
liable to have your judgment msled by your
heart. Be cautious-be guarded, then,
Fanny. Do, for your own sake, my dear
sister, be cautious how you admit this man
to tsmper with your affections"
edward" replied Fanny, bursting into
tears, what is the meaning Of this solemn
oblurgation have never done, and never
will do. anything without my fathers con-
sent and yours, Edward. But surely, surely
you Judge unfairly Of Henry, Edward. He
10 too honorable and upright TO deceive any
one, much less"
You, you would say" interrupted her
brother.
Fanny blushed slightly, and went on "If
you h&d heard him, as have often done,
express his sentiments on the duties we owe
to each other, and speak Of the rules which
ought to regulate our conduct, you would
entertain q very different opinion Of him
am sure you would, Edward"
"S.mple girl, simple girl 70 said her bro.
ther. He speak of the duties we owe to
each other He speak Of the rules which
essS < t:E e1G.ssss = ID aaaA aadA
with bitter sneer. Well, perhaps it is
al right, Fanny" he went on ii may
have judged haTshly Of Raeburn, and may
be doing him an injustice but il l am, l
never was more mistaken 10 man in my
life. But Fanny" he added, with sudden
energy of manner, &C. here swear-an6 |
wish Raeburn heard the oath-that, If he
deceive or injure you, will pursue him to
the ends Of the earth-ay, through the
SHOWS Of Greenland, or the burning deserts
of the tropics-and seek q retribuIou that
will cost the lives of one OF both of u.s."
Mercy, mercy - exclaimed the weeping
girl, terrified at the fierce looks and manner
Of her brother, yet at the same time throwing
herself into his arms. T" What dreadful
language is this, Edward 7 What grounds
on earth have you for anticipating so dread
ful q catastrophe am sure you have seen
nothing to warrant your expressing youself
in this frightful manner"
have not said that anticipated any
thing, Fanny, regarding this attachment Of
yours" replied her brother. " spoke only
alphabetically. But, from this hour, l say
no more on the subject, | trust, however,
that what have said will not be without it's
effect upon you, Fanny. You will perceive,
my dear sister," be added, embracing her
tenderly, that it is my affection, and,
will add, my Tears, for you that have promp-
ted all | have said"
know it, Edward know it." replied
Fanny and | am grateful to you. But
you will soon learn to like Henry better than
you now do"
Woman, woman,-still woman to the
last" said her brother, smiling. " But do,
Fanny, permit what | have said to make
some impression on you" And Edward left
the apartment.
Woman, woman still, as her brother had
said, the warm-hearted girrs affections for
Raeburn suffered no diminution whatever
from what had just passed between her and
her brsther. In truth, as such interferences
almost always do, it had the effect rather Of
increasing her love, BY placing the object
OF her affections,-in her sight, at any rate
in the light Of one who is injured BY being
harshlv judged Of.
My Henry deceive me - she thought
within herself on this OCCASION" impossi-
BILE, impossible That kind and gentle look
can that deceiveP That beDignant smile |
can there be treachery there That frank
and open manner is that assumed No,
no, Edward-you wrong Henry ; you do in
deed, Edward. You wrong him grievodsy."
Such were the reflections in which Fanny
Rutherford INDUCED when her brother had
eft her, and such was the effect which his
fears and suspicious had upon her uasus-
pecung and contiding heart.
WenANo dHedut lnIoim0u the Ec1ueE Suot
Raeburn was at this time~(aiting for an ap-
pointment in the civil service Of the East
India Company. This appointment he at
length obtained, and he was, at the same
time, ordered to proceed Immediately to
London, to embark for his new destination !;
and with this order he complied, after taking
an affectionate leave Of Fanny, to whom he
once more, for the last time, vowed eternal
constancy and love. 1t is almost unneces-
sary to add, that mutual promise to main
tain frequent and regular correspondence
during the period of their separation was
also given by the lovers. But, besides all
this, distinct arrangement, to which Fan
nY's father and brothers were privV, was
likewise made. that, so soon as Henry should
be fairly in India and should have ascer-
tanned that his income was sufficient to war