The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-06-21

lieve you give Mr.. LIE Roy the preference
though Mamma says she believes you are
tlirt. The Sunday after you arrived, yo
remember, Mr.. LIE Roy was here, and a
he and Papa were conversing. 1 overhear,
him say, Mr.. Weston, that is charmin,
girl, and true Virginia specimen. >
Don't lose your heart, said Papa, sh
is our new governess.' 'Governess or III
governess, said Mr.. lie Roy, she is per
pect lady, highly cultivated, and well fittet
to adorn the palace of any nobleman, ant
mind, l tell you, she will yet return tt
what she has always been accustomed,
"and here" said Airline, 81 was called
off,"
"Oh, pshaw," said Miss Hattie; anC
apparently seemed unconcerned about VIVA
she had just heard.
The two had by this time wandered into
the conservatory-Hattie with nosegay
in her hand. Hattie appeared so silent ano
serious that Airline thought she preferred
communing with her own thoughts and
left her to enjoy her meditations, begging
her to enjoy the flowers and the moonlight.
The young moon shone already in the
evening sky, while the departing sun scat
tered tints of gold and purple over the
earth, and threw long shadows down from
the trees. A soft breeze was moving the
fragrant air. Hattie stood in the center OF
the flower garden, resting upon a rustic
bench, when footstep behind her attract
ed her attention, and started her from
her reverie.
"Oh, Mr.. LIE Roy, you startled me; I
thought you were far away from me-
Pardon me, Miss Weston, l apologize
for intruding so stealthily, but really was
so glad to see you alone; for 1 am so anx-
ious to say something to you, that have
deferred telling you till the last moment;
and now that you are going away, I must
ask you if you know am also going away
for two years trip; and Iwant to ask you
if you will promise me that you wont for
get me. l shall never forget the past few
months" "Nor I; nor any body, nor any
thing" said Hattie.
81 don't care for any body or any thing,
but want to ask You if you think enough
of me to sometimes permit your thoughts
to dwell upon me?'
Yes, l shall often think of the pleas
ant hours have enjoyed with you and my
friend, Mr.. Cleaver." said Hattie.
sob, hang Mr.. Cleaver, 1 see now Miss
Weston whom you prefer"
81 prefer neither, Mr. LIE Roy or Mr..
Cleaver. Mr.. Cleaver you know is our
new minister and has been very kind to
me-"
81 tell you, Miss Hattie, l have heard and
seen enough of him the past few months,
and now l wish this conversation exclusive
to all save ourselves-I love you, Miss
Weston, and have done so from the first
moment saw you. do not ask you if
you love me, but if you will try to love me
in the future 90
81 promise you Mr.. lie Roy will never
forget you.'
"But just promise me you will try and
love me-give me some faint hope"
Hattie made no professions She stood
silently looking into the starry Heavens
with a mist before her eyes, and an aching
heart, as she said to herself: "Two years,
two years, two years. Her face grew white
and rigid: her heart felt cold, and her eyes
glistened, but as it was dark, this was
unnotced by Vincent.
81 think we had better 60 to the house
now,' said Hattie.
"Before we go, Miss Weston, have 1
your promise?'
81 will never forget you and will often
think of YOU" And as she said this, Mr..
LIE Roy took from her nosegay beautiful
rose bud to remember her. every night
and morning, Miss Weston, will kiss my
rose and whisper your name. Oh, Miss
Weston, if you would only tell me, that
you loved me, and let me lay my heart at
your feet, how happy l would be when
sailing DER the deep blue sea, and now
wont you promise me, and let us now, at
once, seal it with a kiss from your sweet
lips?"
"No, SIR" said Hattie, with dignity
"This | cannot permit. Mr.. LIE Roy, you
are now going away for two years, will
permit you to go unburdened; as you will
sec new faces, and form new friends; and
you know the old adage Absence some
times conquers love;' and you know you
might regret this interview"
"There Miss Weston, you have said
enough; please say no more"
"Thank you Mr.. lie Roy"
81 did not mean exactly that, Miss.
Weston; l do not wish you to talk that
way. Must l now say good bye:e''
Oh. for so long! so long, this going
away,-this saying good bye; oh! how
painful; the farewell pangs; the silent re-
grets; how they swell the heart!
Vincent LIE Roy took her soft white
hand in his, and pressing it closely to his
lips, held it there for few moments, then
said
"Forgive me for having troubled you
so long. l feared your answer, and, yet,
hope urged tie on. 1t will not be long
now before l shall leave for distant lands;
but during all my travels, l shall never
cease to think of, and love you, shall
write you ana live in the hope of one day
claiming you as my own. l cannot feel
that you will ever be the wife of another;
and yet l fear you are engaged to gentle
man in the South. l once noticed soli-
tare diamond ring upon your finger and
suddenly it has disappeared. Will you
tell me if you are promised to another 81
500 you suppose for one moment Mr..
Lie Roy, l would have acted as have had
been engaged to another, l trust l am
too honorable for that. When we know
each other better, and if we should ever
meet again, might make you my conf
dent"
Must l wait till then-so long? 1t is
nearly time to leave for the cars, so l must
once more reluctantly say, good bye, and
taor mysalf avavJ