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THOMAS LORING, Editor and Proprietor. THE COMMERCIAL Ii published every Tuesday, Thuriday, arid Saturday 5 per annum, payable, in all cases, in advance, BY THOMAS LORING, Corner of Front and Market Streeti, WILMINOTON. It. C. , KATES Of ADVlaTISIKO. 1 square, 1 Insertion, SO 50 I 1 square, 2 months, 14 00 1 do. 2 do. 75 1 do. 3 do. 5 00 1 do. 3 do. 1 00 1 1 do. 6 do. 6 00 1 do. ' 1 month, 2 60 1 do. 1 year, 12 00 Twelve lines or less make a square. If an adver tisement exceeds twelve lines, the price will be Id pro portion. Ail advertisements are payable at the time of their insertion. Contracts with yearly advertisers, will be made dft She most liberal terms. DR. DANIEL D u P R E, rt ESPECTFULLY ofTera his Professional Ser--ly vice w'Mie citizens of Wilmington and vicinity. He may be found at his Office, in Loudon's Build isoa, on Front Street, south of Afarfa&v - June 26. 44-3m GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, AND HARDWARE, WHOLESALE AND RET Alt, BY C. W. BRADLEY. April 4. 9 MYERS & BARNUM, MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IK HATS, CAPS, UMBRELltS, AND WALKING-CANES,! WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, MARKET STREET, WILMINGTON, N. C. C. Myebs. J. M. Babnum. Oct. 6, 1846. 85 RICHARD MORRIS, NOTARY PUBLIC, WILMINGTON, N. C. Jan. 13. 12G II. S. KELLY, "MERCHANT TAILOR, MARKET STREET, WILMINGTON, N. C. March 17. JOHN HALL, '(LATE OF WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA ) COMMISSION MERCHANT, AND AGENT TOR THE SAl.F. OF NORTH CAROLINA NAVAt. STORES 33 G RAVI Eli STREET, Aew Orleans. January 1, 18-17. '2 ALEXANDER IIERRON, Jr. GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT, Wilmington, (.V. C.) Packet Office, NO. 35 NORTH WHARVES, Ttcfcrto- PHILADELPHIA. C. D Etna, E.a. ) Wilmington, N. C E. J, LlTTIRLOII, El. ) " Aug. 11. 63 DEROSSET, BROWN &, Co., GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, WILMINGTON, N. C. BROWN, DEROSSET & Co., GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, 159 KUONT ST. NEW YORK. A . MAR T I N , GENERAL AGENT AND Commission Merchant, North Valtr, I Doon abbvt Princess Street, (Mrphy'$ Duilding,) WILMINGTON, N. O. Oct. 3. 84 J. & W. L. McGARY FORWARDING AND COfiltSSION MERCHANTS, Aoist or ths MiacHANTi' Steam Boat Co. WLMINGTON, N. C. ROWLEY, ASHBURNER & CO. General Commlttion Merchant!, Nos. 66, South Wharves, PHILADELPHIA. Wo are prepared to males liberal advances on ship ments of Naval Stores, 4c, consigned to us for oak. Kofcr to Samuel Potte. Esq. ) W ilmington, N. C. John Qammell, Esq. $ January 18. 128-ly. "elTjahdTckinson, COMMISSION MERCHANT, Senior p artner of the late firm of Dickinson & MonU,) WILMINOTON, N. C. Refer to Messrs. B. DeForest & Co j Ne, York Neamith & Walsh,) v. rcrrv,u., r R,tnn. Means t Clark, Wallers Bonder, philadell)ha A. Benson & Co., J 'Oct. 3, 1816. 84-lyp GILLESPIE A, ROPESON, AGENTS FOR TUB BALE OF TlMDER, LUMDER, NA VAL STORES, 4 WU1 make liberal cash advances on all consignment of produce. Marc 17. ' SANDFORD 4. SMITH, AUCTIONEERS k C0MIS810S MERCHANTS, WILMINGTON, It. C. TWOS. SANPfOSD, wot. SOUTH. Cel. 17, 1846. W rilATIIAWAY & SON, COMMISSION MERCHANTS, 3rd Door North Water Strut, WILMINGrON, N.C. J.Hatmawav. J. L. Hathaway. Oct 27, 194(5 64' VOL. 2. BARRY &"6RYANT, COMMISSION MERCHANTS, WILMINGTON, N. C. March 16. 1 tf. "JOHN C. LATTA, COMMISSION MERCHANT, AND GENERAL AGEfJT, WILMINGTON, N. C. Oct. 10, 1846. 67 ........ N. B. HUfiUJUS, . COMMISSION MERCHANT AND GENERAL AGENT For the sale of all kinds of Goods, Country Produce and Real Estate, RALEIGH, N. C. Business entrusted to him shall be promptly and faithfully attended to. Refer to the Editor of 77ie Commercial. Jun 42 G. W. DAVIS, COMMISSION MERCHANT, WILMINGTON, N. C. March 17. 1 BLANKS PRINTED TO ORDER, AT THE COMMERCIAL OFFICE. L. S. YORKE, GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT NORTH CAROLINA PACKET OFFICE. 43 1-2 NORTH WHARVES, PHILADELPHIA. June 9, 1846. ly37 CHARLES 1). ELLIS, COMMISSION MERCHANT, HAVING transferred the agency of the Cape Fear S. S. Mill, he is now prepared to transact any business committed to his trust. Ollke on W. C. Lord's wharf lately occupied by Russell AGammeli. Moyl3. 25 THOMAS SANDFORI), NOTARY PUBLIC, WILMINGTON, N. C. March 25. 1947. NEFF & WARNER, WHOLESALE AND SETAIL DEALERS IN DR Y GOODS, GROCERIES, SHIP CHAN DLERY, SHIP STORES, 4-c. April 14. 13 R. H. STANTON fc C 0., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, AND DEALERS IN Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Caps Boots, Shoes, Furniture, Hard ware, Cutlery, Tin Ware, Crockery, $'c- $'c- WILMINGTON, N. C. R. II. Stanton. L. N. Bari.ow CONSTANTLY on hand, a general assortment of CORD A GE and PRO VISIONS. Also. For eign Fruit, Wines, Liquors. Teas. Porter, Ale, 4c. 2r Snif Stoies put up with despatch Oct. 31, 1846. 96 PIANO FORTES FOR SALE. ,i I, nNp Elegant Piano Forte, in Rose IU"M""i1 case, of L. Gilbeit's manufac- FT I iP ture, Boston. Also, one second-hand Plana Forte, for sale by the Subscribe!, at his Music Room, opposite the Chronicle Office. Piano Fortes tuned ond repaired in a satisfactory manner. G. F. B. LEIGHTON. March 3. U7 CHAIRS. A LARGE ASSORTMENT or best New YorkManufactured Cane and Rush Bottom, Maple and Roaewood, Black Walnut, Grecian, with Cushions, Common Windsor, Office Chairs; Ruth and Cane seat Sewing Chairs, with Rockers, Children's Chairs, Ac., 4c. A. MARTIN. 27 For sale by May 18. PLANED LUMBER. rpHH Subscriber having become Agent for the X sale of ths abovo article, lor Central Alanine will keep constantly on W. C. Lord's wharfs full lining Mill sup ply, for sale in lots to suit purchasers. CD. ELLIS, Lord's building. June 24. 4 J SODA BISCUIT. 1 C BOXES Soda Biscuit, 1 J 10 Barrels 1 Just received by Jun 10. SANDFORD f- SMITH. 37. ACCLUSTIAL. Q DOZ. of thst celebrated article for restoring snd V beautifying the hair, at JOS. WILKINSON'S, Market Street. July 8. 8 SUPERIOR HAMS. A LOT of very fine hams put up eipreasly for fam ily use, for sale, by HOWARD A PEDEN. June8lh 1847. 48 HAY CORN, FLOUR fcc. OrVA BALES prime Hay, ZA) 600 Bushels Whits Corn, SO Barrels Super, Fln snd Cross Flo or 20 Boie Pole Soap, 20 14 AdamantlM Candles, 100 Bushels Cow Peas, Just received, and for sale by SANDFORD A SMITH. July 8. 1647. MOLASSES. Ef HHDS. itlected Mnacovada Molasaes, to sr t) Jrlve per Brig Ssmuel Potter, for sale, by DsROSSET, BROWN Co. June 28th. Ifl47. 4S COW PEAS. BUSHEL8, daily enpected, pr schooner Ckarlti HmJdni, from Windsor, N. Cfbr O. W. DAVIS. 750 sale, by PUBLISHED TRI -WEEKLY, WILMINGTON, SATURDAY " THE GOOD OLD TIMES." I I wish the fashions were the same As thirty years ago j I can't imagine what should make The tailor change tberu so. When I was in my youth I made A coat ot home-spun do, And thought it very fine to have My hair tied in a queu. ,AwiVhose days our breeches wer 1 All buckled at the kuce; And silver buckles would ensure The best of company. Our beavers were ot comely shape, And kept off sun and rain. Oh! how I wish those broad brim'd hats Would come in vogue again. I'm troubled with a half a yard Of cloth about my feel ; My coat is made so very small, The flaps will hardly meet. Tight knees are all the fashion now, And shoes must have square toes Where fashion will arrive at last, The Devil only knows. The dandies of the present day Have watch chains all of gold Yoti'd think their monstrous pocket-book, Was filled with wealth untold. My father wore a silver watch, And eke a good steel chain, And well I recollect his straight Old pewter-headed cane. He owned a large and thrifty farm, Of wood and meadow land" ' And always had a plenty of The dollar coins on hand. I guess some dashy friends of mine Would find it rather hard To pay for cloth they're wearing now At " two pounds ten per yard." But as for me I wish I had My silver dollars back, I'd recollect my father's ways And tread the same old track ; I'd never do as I have done, Risk hundreds on a bet, Nor be obliged so oil to cry, " Clean pockets here to let." GOSSIP IMI MISCHIEF. T CAMILLA TOCLMA.-f. It was a pleasnnt drawing room opening into a lawn and flower garden, that on a pleasant summer evening some eight or ten fiiends were assembled to drink tea. There were two maiden ladies of uncertain ages, but very certain fortunes ; and Mr. and Mrs. Jessop he the chief apothecary of Broom field, expecting every moment lo be 'called out' to relieve some ill that flesh is heir to, and rather learful of losing his importance, should no such catastrophe happen ; and yet in his heart knowing very well that he should enjoy a quiet evpning and unbroken rubber of whist amazingly. Then there was a retired officer, a middle aged bache lor, who tortured the flute, and drew from it excruciating shrieks, which however, he called an accompaniment to the piano. In short, it was just one of those sociable meet ing? ol every day sort of people which in a sociable place like 13 loom fie Id, are occurring . . i i ... t somewhere or otner every nignt in me year. Mr. Webster, the host, was the principal at torney of the place, a good sort of man, and strictly honorable in his profession ; and his wife was a Iiulo bustling body, fond and proud of her husband and prodigiously jeal ous of new comers, who might take away bis clients. Indeed so very much interested was she in all things that could aggrandise his fortune, that she was rather distrustful of these happy acquaintances who kept out of law, and could hod nothing iu which Mr Webster might help them. Dotah Leigh, the youngest of the party, was on intimate terms with all. She was kind kertc4 girl, oi one or two and twenty, free from all care, and full of health and spirits. With deep blui eyes, regular fea tures, and a profusion ot rich golden hair, she was alinort pretty enough to have set up 1 lor a belle : indeed, now tnat ner most mti mate friend the beauty ot Broomncld bad beconaMri. Fowler there were many who wer inclined to ororaote Dora by a sort of brevet rank, until some magnificent candi date should come forward to eclipse her she had bad, too. some little consequence from officiating as bridesmaid lo the a devant Once Smythe : and from being, as her mil mate associate, most certainly lifted into s higher sphere than that in which she had moved before ; for the portionless beauty had married as the world calls 'well :' that is to say a man of large fortune, and of good (am ily. But she had married well in a much better sense. Mr. Fowler beiog a high min ded man and full of generous feelings. He was considerably older than his wife, she be ing about Dora s age, and he just forty, but a disparity of this sort often proves of very lit tle consequence, when characters and tastes are congenial. Pei haps, with a peculiatly sensitive nature like that of Mr. Fowler, it had the effect erf making him more devoted, BY THOMAS LOR1NC. MORNING, JULY 31, 1847. more attentive, more thoughtful and watchful over her happiness than a younger husband might have proved, for he felt a ion of grat itude to her for bestowing hor young and warm heart on him in preference to some more outwardly attractive rivals. But nec essary as it is this has been a long digression from Mrs. Webster's tea party, where toown thetruth.a sort of gossip was going on, which now and then passed the boundary line, and merged into scandal. 'A fine house, you know dot&make ban piness, said one ofthe party ; 'and I cannot but think Grace Smythe must have liked some of her younger admirers better than that se rious looking middle aged man. By the way, 1 wonder she don t make him dye bis hair ; I could not but notice at Church last ! Sunday how grey he has grown. ber glittering train. And doubtless the eyes Dora Jaughed. The idea of Mr. Fowler, 'that were uplifted to this contemplation ra the very personification, in her eyes, of truth ' garded also things more noir, and marked and intelligence dying his hair, presented it- j how the convolvuli folded themselves to rest, self to her mind, as irresistibly ludicrous. 'Why do you laugh !' said one of the mai den ladies, pulling her cop forward by an instinct which thus betrayed the secret she was anxious to keep. 'I was thinking' replied Dora, 'that if Mr. Fowler should stand for Broomfield ot the next election, as there's some talk of his doing, ond meanwhile were to dye his hair, what a jest it would be in the mouths of his opponents. And as for Giace liking her younger admirers better than Mr. Fowler, she would have married one of them if she ! IJUU. 'Ah, if she could ; but perhaps though Ih -y fluttered about her, they did not pro pose.' 'Indeed they did ; some of them I know,' replied Dora, warmly : 'though Grace was much too generous to boast of such things. Besides, she would have had many more offers if she had been heartless enough to lead her admirers on for thetriamphof refu sing them. It is not because people don't talk of their lovers that they have them not; and Grace was one who never made a boabt of her conqur sis.' And much lo her credit,' chimed in the bachelor major. Dora i emphatic 'I know' had impressed her hearers with the conviction that she was entirely in Mrs. Fowler's confidence. This was quite true, tbey bad been sisters from childhood, and had shared with each other the thotuand and one secrets and mysteries which young girls for the most part create out of the most harmless nothings. In n re cent instance, however, this confidence had assumed a graver and less innocent character; for Grace had had the weakness or fondness to betray to her friend a circumstance which her husband had related to ber, the conceal ment of which was conducive to tho happi ness and peace of mind of more than one in dividual. It is true that its publicity could not affect the lives, property, or chaiacter of the living ; but it would be attended with very painful results nevertheless. 'It must be very disagreeable,' said Mrs. Jessop still pursuing the discourse about the absent 'it must be very disagreeable to Mrs. Fowler, 1 should think to have her husband's niece constantly residing with Iherh.' 'My dear,' interposed her spouse, 'no other home would be so proper for Miss Danrers, I think.' 'She is very amiable, I believe V returned the lady interrogatively, and appealing by a look to Dora who found herself referred to as an authority, and was not quite insensible lo the consequence she had derived.' Very amiable indeed,' she replied and as clever as she is kind and good. 'And rich 1' exclaimed say she will have twenty another. 'They thousand pounds when she is ot age. Not auite so much as that And Dora un consciously to herself, spoke with the air ot one who could give very excel information if she chose. 'I never could understand why my hus band was not allowed to make Mrs. Danvers' will,' exclaimed the hostess, who was busy at the tea table, and bad alternated a few in- terjectional remarks on the Fowlers, with in f..eL ... L- -L.l l.-t-- mimes of hr irnMia tnurhino' their nreditec. lions for green tea or black. 'Mr. Webster has made Mr. Fowler's own will, and trans - acted his most titivate business. The idea of taking his sister up to London ia her weak state of health, not three months before ber death ; and arranging all ber affairs with a London lawyer seemed to me very ridicu lous.' 'People little know what a good reason there was for that proceeding,' said Dora, In a low voice to Mrs. Jessop, who sat neit bar. 'Indeed I A secret t' responded the lady in a whisper. 'Well, I have heard as much.' 'Have you really V Oh, long ago I forget the particulars.' Then I must no", relresh your memory, though I know all about it,' the thoughtless girl could not forbear adding. Oh. Dora, Dora, beware the petty pride of boasting that a confidence has been puieed in you 1 You are csught in ths net of ao artful woman, who laughs in ber sleeve to think how easily you are deceived, snd who never beard that a word of mystery was attached to Mrs. Danvers or ber daughter, till yoor pride of the trust reposed in yon betrayed thi. you were ua worthy of k. 'What do you say to a walk iatbagardenV NO. 69. exclaimed Mrs. Jesop, to soon as the tea equi page was removed. The drawing room o pened to a verandah, whence one step conduct ed to the refreshing turf ond serpentine grav el led paths. Naturally the party divided into twos and threes, some to talk politics, some of the ladies) to descant on that self supply ing, inexhaustible theme domestic manage ment ; one relating how and why sbo had given her housemaid warning, and another declaring her cook had got quite the upper nana, oeiieving ner mistress wouia put up with anything, because her 'matter said (oh, rare excellence) her simple roast arid broils were perfection, One or two ofthe party perhaps noticed the gorgeous August sunset spreading across the sky its gold and Tynan dyes, the mighty herald banner ot night and how the shrubs deepened almost to black, and tho rose blushed to darker crimson with tho deepening twilight. But the pure, and beautiful and odoros ,'ily bell was the last and longest to shed around the daylight's fading rays, till in the deep shadow it seemed, like 1 ruth, a sell sustaining light! iNeitner regaramg sunset nor summer flowers, however Mrs. Jessup contrived tele a tele with Dora Leigh, drawing her ns it by accident into the least attractive and most secluded oi the many paths which mean Jered through Mr. WeWet's rather exten sive grounds. This done by the old trick, though old tricks are new to the young, and suspicious of appearing to be cognisant of all she wished to know, the attful unprincipled woman, succeeded in her object ; and Dora Leigh almost before she was concious of her weakness had betrayed the confidence of hot dearest friendj The cold heal ted, narrow minded scandal monger gloated over the intelligence she had thus extracted, just as if the evil or misfor tunes of others remove so many of their (horns from her own path, while day by day Dora Leigh became more conscious that something was at her heart which robbed it of its serenity the meraorj of her fatal er ror I And this became a haunting presence which no sophistry of ber own could dispel Months had passed away, and the scene was a very diflereiSf one from Mrs. Webster's flower parden. Dora Leigh was now on a visit to ber fiiend Mrs. Fowler, who bad re quested her society for a month as the best consolation she could find for the unavoidable absence of her husband, he being on the con tinent transacting some a flairs in which the interests of a political friend were vitally at flake. His niece, Salina Danvers, of course remained at home with Mrs. Fowler who of ten smiled when (he had occasion to play the chaperan to companions so nearly oi her own age. A circumstance howover had occurred which rendered it likely that so far as Salina was concerned her matronly duties would soon cease. A very few days after her un cle's departure, Mis Danvers had received an ofler of marriage from a gentleman every way worthy of her and as far as worldly po sition was concerned, highly eligible for a husband. Handsome, amiable, and intelli gent, Arthur Stanton was well calculated to win ifiection, and in truth she was deeply and sincerely attached lo him. More over he was heir to a baronetcy and in pre sent possesion of an ample fortune. So very certain was Mrs. Fowler of her hus band's opinion of bim, that she exercised her matronly authority so tar as lo sanction his i addresses, and permit his frequent, almost daily visits. Of course she bad written all the particulars to ber husband ; and she was 1 delighted to find be approved of her conduct. In one of his letters however there occurred these words ; " But rejoiced as I am to hear of such a prospect of happiness for Selioa I wish I bad been on the spot ; lor there is a circumstance which ought lo be communica ted to Mr. Staunton and bis father, and wbicb could be explained verbally far more pleasant ly than by letter. You know the tad story to which I al'.ode. However, a few weeks' delay can signify but little though I feel very ! uneasy until they know the troth ' I wish I could show you your uncle's 1 letter1 said Mrs. Fowler to Selina who had awaited with throbbing heart and flushed cheeks to rain some glimmering of its con tents , but there are some secrets in it,' she added with a forced smile. ' However, he will write to you biruself by the next post. and tell you heartily be rejoices in your pros Dects ' And in due time the letter arrived and henceforth Selina felt lint it was scare Iv Dosstble a cloud could come athwart the horizon of her destiny. No such arrangement had been verbally made ; but somehow or other it grew into a habit for young Staunton to ride over to Mr. Fowler's, a distance of only three miles, eve ry morning, snJ offer his attendance on the ladies in their walks and drives, and in fad enter into any project which might be in sgl tation. And no doubt he felt duly fratefulto Mrs. Fowler for pursuing the charitable and considerate system of pairing off with Dora Leigh, whenever opportunity offered, and leaving him lo pay exclusive attention, and enjoy mysterious Icw-tooed tete-a-tttet with the lady of has ove. That these Wert not very wearying, may be presumed from the tact thai he served every dsy to grow mora and more anxious lo take her entirely to him self, and earnestly entreated Mis. Fowler to commence preparations for the redding", in stead of waiting, as ib insisted on doing, till ber husband's return to England. , , But on one eventful morning tha astral hour of his coming had passed withotrt Ar-' thur making his appearance ; and ibii more over, on an occasion when be had actually made an engagement arid appointment to bi with them. Selina said little, but moved of ten to the window ; while her sense of hear ing, quickened even to a degree of fantasy, imagined the sound of his horses hoofs halt a dozen times. Mrs. F. looked si her watch more than once, and with much gravity railed at the inconstancy of lovers; but her railery was in reality born of tnat full trust and se curity which could alone have permitted it Dora iJttsh on the contrary, said little but was full of vague apprehensions, which every now and (hen possessed her, she hardly dar ed ask herself why. 1'resently there was a Sound. No nncy now it was really a horses gallop ; and scarcely had this stopped when the sonorous peal ofthe bell proclaimed that it bad obeyed some impetuous touch. The next instant the gates were thrown Open; and hastening to wards the house, Arthur threw his reins to the groom, and all splashed as he was, from choosing a short but bad road, made his way into the presence of (he ladies, almost with out giving time tor a servant's announcement It was evident at a glance that something ter rible had happened, lor bis countenance bore the expression of intense anguish, and be seemed for a while unable to aitkolate ; arid when again he did speak in answer to hasty interrogations and exclamations bis words were incoherent. Selina had taken his hand rather thsn he having offered his, and in her anxious questioning, had leaned the other up on bis shoulder, and brought ber face nearer to his own. The action seemed to arouse him ; and holding her for a moment at arms length, he exclaimed, gazing at her, as if he would read ber very soul 'No, no I yofli are in ignorance oi the truth., II cannot bo that you would have deceived met ' Deceived you 1 Never" sht fried, and perhaps the unwavering light jaf, her clear soft eyes, was even moiecosjefacin than her words Ot what did yon sfiipett me 7' ' Pei haps Mr. Staunton will give mean interview interrupted Mrs. Fowler with as much composure ss she could command : for her countenance bad assumed a livid hue; and she leant for support on the luck of a ciiair. Meanwhile Dora Leigh had sunk upon a sofa, and her features seemed almost convuls ed with internal agony. But just then no one observed her. ' As you please,' murmured Arthur Staun ton, as be followed Mrs. Fowler into another room. ' Will you tell me what you meat) by de ception,' said the after a moment's pause, 'or shall I guess V ' It will be no guess,' be replied ; '1 can see that you know to what 1 allude.' I think 1 do. But test assured ot two things ; first, that Selisva is in perfect igno rance of those sad events, a knowledge of which would make her feel shame for the memory of one parent, and pity for that of the other. Only on bis death bed did Captain Dauvers confess himself a bigimist ob1s then did he acknowledge, what the precau tionary stste of his afiairs would almost bat' announced, tbst a youthful entanglement with an unworthy object, followed by a Secret marriage, bad prevented htr being regally bis wile whom he had wronged from bis sel fish but absorbing passion, but for whom for twenty yeais. be bad felt increasing love and devotion. This canker worm at bis heart had laid the seeds, there is little doubt, oT the disease which carried him off; and bis" wi dow tor so I insist on calling her never rallied from the shock sf that bitter crnel knowledge. Think you it would have bee wise or well to afflict their innocent child by J appriaiog brr of ihe ignominy which attaches? to ber birth?' ' It is true, then V marmOred Artbas, not heeding the last question, and dropping bit head upon his hand; 'I bad hoped, eVett against hope, that the whole story was a fab rication.' 'It is true,' retarnod Mrs. Fowler, as yod would have been informed, with every detail? before now bad my husband been at botne-and be will be at home to speak for himself. Meanwhile you may comprehend my rea sons for delaying all preparations for the? marriage. But stay, and 1 will showO Sr letter in which be alludes to hie mteoaoos'--and lortonately the letter was at hand. 'And now, tell me,' she continued, 'bow have yeo heard this story, which 1 believed to be a profound secret ?' t 'A secret I Wby it U the talk of alt Broomfield, snd with the most gross ,exag erations exaggerations that make out Mr. Fowler to have lent the shield of protectieri and sanction to his sister's disgrace dnrmg long years, in which Selina lived beneath sr roof where infamy was ber example.' , An exclamation of agony escaped .Mrs; Fowler's lipt, and she clasped her hands as if in some mental appeal lo the Most High. Arthur Stauotoa preeatded 'I may asell tell you tha tnstk. "11? father, who, wirti all his high ooaliaee, if of a moat mpetuous temper, and whose one wealtBee is inordinate family pride, has forbidden oar onioo under pain of his lasting diapleasura, and hss alrea dy started for Loodoo to meet Mr. Fowler there. He knows the hotel at which to J8 bim, and I dread to drum even of the eeile. quencea of their interview lienor at this story being the talk el firoomfifld, Mrs. Fowler now yielded to the terror ofUai matting, for Sir William Suuo toa wasiatheatmytsad Mrs. Fowler had reason to know that be entertained those im pious and rid ice boa notions, whkh too oAdj
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