The Morning herald., 1876-10-03

bd accepts as done, my brother,
Unto Him.
REALIZED WISHES
Ixr1NuED FROM YEsTERDAY's EDITION.
There was so much Of pain and uncer-
ntv in her intercourse with lady Irby
d Helen, that Agnes felt as if change
scene would be a welcome relief; and
hen the tidings arrived at Maud Chapel
|rm Of Captain Dormer's return from a
hg voyage, summoning Mr.. and Mrs.
alsing ham and his daughter to the dis
nt port where he had come to anchor,
ey were all three glad Of the anticipa-
Journey. Even the old couple COM
enced preparations with alacritv, averse
they usually were to quit their pleas
thome; but they could not altogether
come reconciled to Agnes passing over
forgivingly "the impertinences Of those
bys."
When Agnes had last parted with her
her she was little more than child,
i she remembered his boisterous dem
STATIONS of affection, and blunt, honest
lys With slight sensation Of inward
rinking, for which she cordially up
aided herself.
On the arrival of the travellers at the
rt Of r., they found Captain Dor
er busily employed in establishing him.
Ii in a cornmodious house, situated in
very heart of the bustling town,
hich he preferred to all others jim the
liverse. 1t had been his prayer by
y and dream by night to obtain posses
bn of this identical mansion, furnishing
according to his own taste, and with
gnes for his housekeeper and coml'aniQo
sit down in peace for the remainder
B days! And to the utter dismay and
rprise Of Mr.. and Mrs. Walsingham, no
es than Of Agnes, he acquainted them
18th his intention Of abandoning the sea,
ID enjoying pipe on shore, pointing out
their observation several capacious
athern arm-chairs, intended for the
1urious ease of himself and those broth
mariners who like him frequented the
prt, and would drop in for a sociable chat
all weathers. And what could Mr.. OF
rs. Walsingham advance against the
aims Of father ? What could they
ge to prevent Captain Dormer indulg'
& his own tastes in his own way? A
owded and dirty seaport town was MOI
deed home for the delicate and ele'
mt Agnes; but then it was congenia
ID pleasing to her father, and he spent &
e of toll and danger, always looking
ward to reap this reward. He had
|owded within the spacious limits of thi'
ome every invention of modern luxury
lat money could procure there were lu
crous and incongruous assortments to b'
re; and every thing was as fine as al
nllmted order and tasteless upholsder'
ands could make it. But there was evi
ence of profuse expenditure, and Captain
|ormer was thoroughly satisfied.
tie had thought in his rough way 81
nch of his daughters comfort ant
nusements, books and musical instru
ents abounding, that Agnes felt deepl.
Fatelul and affected by these tokens Q
arental love, though not hint wa
ealhed by Captain Dormer Of the goo,
alsinghams permanently remaining will
pelr beloved child. 1t was clear that tn
me had come when the dictatorial ant
cry though kind-hearted sailor consid
aered he had full right to his swee
aughters exclusive society without an.
leumberances whatever. Perhaps ther
As :a' little tinge OF jealously mingle'
I'm Captain Dormers gratitude towar!
lese venerable guardians Of Agnes
elpless infancy ; for as he contemplate
u matured and delicate loveliness, all
'ners fond pride swelled his heart, an
e oeheld with evident uneasiness tn
nec1lonate attentions which she was won
oestow on Mr.. and Mrs. WalsiDg
am.
with good deal Of pompous displa
ushered them into the various apart
ueats Of the commodious habitation
,hlch, without consulting any sne's in
.,laslons al save his own, Captain Dorme
M au hxed on for his final resting-place o.
: alth: Trul y it was but a dismal pros
e Pec. lor his daughter-her sole society t
I'ns'st Ia OF rough seafaring men; for coul
'ne nope to find in their wives an
F"ushters another Helen Irby?
agnes thought of Reginald-what h
,oula ,9. say to this arrangement-how hi
H. sstes would amalgamate with her fathers
les ,,e there was sunshine of hope and ex
.i.ation mingled with her anxiety
snicn she had hitherto been stranger
aua s;ole over her spirit with soothing in
uence as she reviewed her new circum
.snces' Captain Dormer vaunted Of hi
na Immense wealth his last voyage ha
.een profitable beyond his most sanguin
apectations and still he kept his affair
~ completely in his own hands, and b.
''''a OILS own sway and control, that th
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