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Theinvisible Shield.†
had each received from their parents high notions of honour . They had separated after the termination of their studies ; the one to repair to his father ' s office , there to con over Blackstone , Chitty , and a host of legal authors ; while the other proceeded to his own fair home in the south , there to make preparation to move with his father and family to the far west . Let this sketch suffice . AA ' altcr had taken up his quarters in J— , where he was stationed to superintend the construction of the C . and G .
rail-road . I may here remark , that it was this , in part , which gave him so much importance among the good citizens of J— . Of course it had its influence on the girls . There he had met Staunton after some six years' separation . They had changed but little , except in years ; Staunton had become more and more artful ; AA " alter , more free and frank , ancl less on his reserve ; he had not yet learned to keep his own counsel ; but since his entrance into the mysteries of Masonry , he had
somewhat curbed his naturally too confiding tlisposition . The great truths therein exhibited , had confirmed his good qualities and checked his bad ones . In addition to his good qualities , he had learned in a measure to " maintain secrecy , " even in his own affairs . Staunton was an attentive observer of the enamoured pair ; he saw the kiss and the following blush that suffused the neck and face of the fair Laura ; and he doomed her to destruction ! Wh ? Readerhe too had bowed
y , at that shrine and his offering was rejected . From that moment , he vowed her destruction . Pie had for months brooded o ' er his disappointment , ancl sought a means of retaliation ; but none offered . He still visited the house , and when company was present , he was as gay as usual ; but it was a silent meeting when the two were alone . The arrival of AA alter Lacy had somewhat revived his spirits . He voluntarily offered to introduce him to Laura , and to render the surprise the
greater , he had but barely hinted at her beauty , well knowing that to he the best way to effect his object . He had designed her destruction . Walter was to be his tool . And oh 1 with what triumph did he witness that kiss and that blush .
AVe will now transfer ourselves to the room of Walter Lacy . He and his friend Staunton have seated themselves near the fire , with a bottle of fine old sherry between them . " AVeli , Walter , let us criticise the qualities of the girls you have seen to-day , while wc discuss the merits of this old sherry- What do you think ( to begin with the last first ) of Miss Laura G ., you seemed to be quite taken with her , eh ? " . :.,- !
"Staunton , do you remember the bri g htJey ' ed-little witch that so captivated me , at the first ball I attendecWuiM— ¦?¦" ¦ " Yes : why ?" "Laura G . is enough like her to be her . town sister ; and I tell you Staunton , when I heard the next clay that Elleii G . was engaged to be married , I vowed solemnly that I would not give my affections to any except that one who should resemble her , ancl to night her I have seen , and if all things be favourable , I solemnly vow that !' — — " What ?"
said Staunton , almost breathless , both from anxiety and jealousy" that—that , oh nothing—ha ! ha ! What a fool I am—Staunton , to fall in love with every pretty face I see—had I married every pretty girl I have fallen in love with , I should have as many wives as the Grand Bashaw . " AVe will pass over a few months , in which time Staunton had suffered Lacy to entangle himself completely in his meshes , ere he should spring
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Theinvisible Shield.†
had each received from their parents high notions of honour . They had separated after the termination of their studies ; the one to repair to his father ' s office , there to con over Blackstone , Chitty , and a host of legal authors ; while the other proceeded to his own fair home in the south , there to make preparation to move with his father and family to the far west . Let this sketch suffice . AA ' altcr had taken up his quarters in J— , where he was stationed to superintend the construction of the C . and G .
rail-road . I may here remark , that it was this , in part , which gave him so much importance among the good citizens of J— . Of course it had its influence on the girls . There he had met Staunton after some six years' separation . They had changed but little , except in years ; Staunton had become more and more artful ; AA " alter , more free and frank , ancl less on his reserve ; he had not yet learned to keep his own counsel ; but since his entrance into the mysteries of Masonry , he had
somewhat curbed his naturally too confiding tlisposition . The great truths therein exhibited , had confirmed his good qualities and checked his bad ones . In addition to his good qualities , he had learned in a measure to " maintain secrecy , " even in his own affairs . Staunton was an attentive observer of the enamoured pair ; he saw the kiss and the following blush that suffused the neck and face of the fair Laura ; and he doomed her to destruction ! Wh ? Readerhe too had bowed
y , at that shrine and his offering was rejected . From that moment , he vowed her destruction . Pie had for months brooded o ' er his disappointment , ancl sought a means of retaliation ; but none offered . He still visited the house , and when company was present , he was as gay as usual ; but it was a silent meeting when the two were alone . The arrival of AA alter Lacy had somewhat revived his spirits . He voluntarily offered to introduce him to Laura , and to render the surprise the
greater , he had but barely hinted at her beauty , well knowing that to he the best way to effect his object . He had designed her destruction . Walter was to be his tool . And oh 1 with what triumph did he witness that kiss and that blush .
AVe will now transfer ourselves to the room of Walter Lacy . He and his friend Staunton have seated themselves near the fire , with a bottle of fine old sherry between them . " AVeli , Walter , let us criticise the qualities of the girls you have seen to-day , while wc discuss the merits of this old sherry- What do you think ( to begin with the last first ) of Miss Laura G ., you seemed to be quite taken with her , eh ? " . :.,- !
"Staunton , do you remember the bri g htJey ' ed-little witch that so captivated me , at the first ball I attendecWuiM— ¦?¦" ¦ " Yes : why ?" "Laura G . is enough like her to be her . town sister ; and I tell you Staunton , when I heard the next clay that Elleii G . was engaged to be married , I vowed solemnly that I would not give my affections to any except that one who should resemble her , ancl to night her I have seen , and if all things be favourable , I solemnly vow that !' — — " What ?"
said Staunton , almost breathless , both from anxiety and jealousy" that—that , oh nothing—ha ! ha ! What a fool I am—Staunton , to fall in love with every pretty face I see—had I married every pretty girl I have fallen in love with , I should have as many wives as the Grand Bashaw . " AVe will pass over a few months , in which time Staunton had suffered Lacy to entangle himself completely in his meshes , ere he should spring