The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-11
Vol. VIII.

a'Out Hto |ouHlli alNd , HlaklHS
fine speeches when he thought
any one was round to hear them
William looked hurt; his face
flushed, and he seemed ready to
retort ; but with an effort restrain,
ed himself. An awkward pause
ensued, and then one by one, the
friends took their departure, and
the cousins were left alone. What
passed between them was never
known; but it was understood
that some kind Of u reconciliation
had been effected. They went in
to society together, where Maurice
when he chose, made himself quite
brilliant. The demon jealousy.
however, was but sleeping. Once
in while, one might see it fash
ing from his eyes, as he saw that
his cousin was more trusted and
loved than himself.
At length William brought a
f;!r-haired bride to his home. -
Never did the house seem so full
of sunshine before. Everything y
that was staid and ugly was meta,
morphoscd beneath her touch
and it was q delight, to hear her
merry laughter, or sweet singing,
as she passed through the rooms.
Maurice who had ever regarded
woman as sort Of useless crca.
ton, began to notice the unusual
brightness around him, and in re-
fectirg on the cause, turned his
eyes on bis cousins wife. All
why is it, that some unseen pow.
er seems ever to encourage the
evil within us, impelling us on to
our fate? Why could not Maui
rice perceive tina; it was to the
magical touch Of womankind in
general VIC owe that enjoyment 0!
comfort and refinement, which
surrounds us, and not to one in
particular?
Every day bright glances were
thrown upon him from those more
brilliant than size, who unccnscious-
ly opened his eyes to the value of
woman. To him they were as no.
thingin comparison. He felt him
self drawn more and more towards
her. She was to him like a new
volume, whose every page reveals
some unexpected novelties.
In proportion as his love gained
strength, the jealousy Of his cous-
in reused itself within him: but
this time it was hand in hand with
deceit. He dared not show his
feelings, for to quarrel with Viii.
liam would be to Danish himself
from her who had become neces-
sory TO bis life and happiness.
He would sit in his room, often,
picturing to himself what life
might be to him if his cousin did
not exist. To her who was the
object Of his unhoIy passion, he
dared not breathe a word Of his
thoughts, for she was purity itself:
and would haze scornei him as he
deserved.
The young couple occupied the
room over this, opposite which is
covered stairway, outside the
house, leading directly to the gar,
den. Maurice had the back room
and as he sat there one winter
night something like this, when
demons seem to laugh and shrek
round the house, in u fit Of pas
sion, he vowed he would sell his
soul to the devil, if he could rid
himself Of bis now hated cousin
His words seemed to be caught
| up by a mysterious voice, but he
laughed and SHOOK off the fancy.
Sometin after this, William:
wife expressed desire to visit he'
mother who lived a considerable
distance from the city. William
was quite willing she should do Sc
as there was trouble about some
property belonging to. him. II
what was then the far west, which
needed his presence, and nigh
take as long as three months.
! When Maurice heard of this, h'
tossed all night on his pillow, a
! the thought Of the separation.-
At last be started up wildly, lean
ed his head on his hand, and thu
remained until the gray light 0
morning stole in upon him.
At breakfast he laughingly said
they seemed bent on forcing hin
to keep bachelors quarters hu
that be was going to rebel. an'
would 80 to Europe instead. -
Don't let your rowing spirit catcI
you again." said William. =
think it has ; but l shall charg
YOU both with the cause, for
should not have thought of it
you had not spoken Of going away
Yourself"
The conversation dropped, afte
some talk Of the preparations nc
cessary. Maurice suggested th
propriety Of dlScharging the sci
wants and closing the house, as
was impossible for him to tell hoy
long William might be obliged t
remain out west. William ap
proved Of this, and so the matte
WAS settled.
The vessel Maurice engaged pas