The Morning herald., 1876-10-12

eaIh WV DlGe OF heaven . HlsH uoAo'
shall NOW how earth-mist clouded
the spirit-beauty shrouded
n angel in our home,
REALIZED WISHES
NTINUED FROM YEsTERDAY's EDITION.
Il am now within thirty miles of you,
dear,' wrote Miss Walsingham; "be-
bth the roof of Mrs. Elphinstone, whose
r daughters I had the privilege of edu-
ling. Julia is going to be married; and
en the marriage festivities are over, |
pc to make my way to you, but Mrs.
phinstsne will not hear of my leaving
just now." These were pleasant lev
of Miss Walsingham's, full Of harm
chit-chat, and often producing the de
ed effect of causing Agnes to forget
|hile her own sad situation. But one
ne at last, which was destined to pro-
&c other emotions. With throbbing
rt and flushed cheek she read as fol.
Es:-'
4 shall avoid preliminaries, my dear,
at once enter on an agitating topic,
rely remarking how plainly l can dis
IN the hand of Providence in this mat
namely, the bringing about a meeting
ween Reginald Irby and myself, in
Ter that from me he might learn the
th, and cast the blame on thoseto whom
me is due-the awful blame of separa-
g two faithful, loving hearts. But,
Pnks be to Him, my dear, you may both
happy yet. Mrs. Elphinstone told me
Bterday morn that friend of James's
pmes Elphinstone was attached to some
eign embassy little while ago) was
ning to stay with them for a day or
b. Now, you must know that Mrs. Ell
instone is q very anxious, prudent
|ther, and naturally desirous of seeing
pretty portionless girls we'll settled in
and you will comprehend her meaning
ZEN she significantly told me that the
ang gentleman who was expected at El-
instsne House had just succeeded to a
property in the neighborhood in a
(st unexpected manner-the testator
wing detested the young mans family,
being stranger himself. Mr.. lrby,
rit is he, Agnes, said lny friend Mrs
Phinstone, lis considered an eccentric
Fson-a misanthrope, in short, and he
yer goes anywhere. But James is a
orite, James Elphinstone is the bes'
\ in the universe), and at his solicita-
n he has consented to come. | do wish
ht our Mary should look her best, my
ar good Miss Walsingham, for she is just
Madona-sort-of beauty to captivate 9
gular recluse, and her voice is so sad
low. Exert your psrsuasions, and
Ike her sing
All this listened to from Mrs. Elphin-
me, and great deal more, thinking te
Vself how futile were all her plans, and
w glad | should be to gain speech with
S eccentric parsonage. He came, Agnes
need not describe Reginald Irby to you
Is pale and thin, and there was thai
put him which touched my heart at once
e shall know the truth from me- said
myself, he shall no longer believe thai
{ whom he loved SO fondly war ligh1
u hckle, No, no; Helen Irby, his false
'er,shall be displayed in her true colors.
~ " make matters short, Agnes, my
ar found him in the library alone
a' morning, and lost no time, believe
9 unfolded the history you have told
described the story Of Lady 1sabepi
cure and that false Helen's implica
P1s: told him that had you believed
~ true, you never, never would have
arrled another, even though violence and
rsecu1lon assailed you. told him O
,ui m widowhood, Agnes; l told him more
aa l can now repeat. And what Of him
" ask. Words fail me utterly to ex
ess MS passionate emotions. Alas! HI
'lsed MS only sister in anger, and recalled
ecrue! scene on the cliff. More 1 can
I'say "" at present; but he left Elphinston'
W.. uuse In such state Of haste and excite
en1 mat our hostess has settled in hel
ou. lalnd young Mr.. Irby is lunatic, ,ane
ou Ou' 40 Tor any of her daughters ]
'pe lhls letter will reach you, my dear
,ty tlny surprise may shatter your already
4, TLakened nerves; but l cannot answer TO-
Il, lfby's proceedings"
ba Ashes @ trembled so violently that she lie
nIa; N ielter fall from her grasp; then a con
y" u.'ive ut Of weeping succeeded, and bury
ner face on the silken cushions of tn
vuIn' her overcharged brain was relieved
I. .'ohs'continued tears. From this stat
now; n.y. was aroused by the entrance Of do
'S'''c' who gave her a note which ha'