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The Heir Of Bendersleigh; Or, The Freemason's Promise.
Harriet smiled as he-spoke , but there was no joy expressed in ber face it was the cold smile that cloaks tlielieart ' s distress , and . is a mockerv of : bnss . i " " * f ' Harriet , I slia 11 greet you as the beautiful voung bride of the young heir of Bendersleihand I ive joy let
g , g you now . Come , us join vour mother , let us make her partaker of vour hope , come . " He took the young girl ' s hand ' to lead her from the room , but as she rose to accompany him , the pallor on her cheek became painfully conspicuous .
" Harriet , you are not well , " he anxiousl y exclaimed as he took hei hand . " Let us go to my mother , " she replied , faintly . She would have fallen had not Mr . Grainger supported her in his arms . on "Good God ! Harriet" he criedin alarm what is the matter ? but
, , , " " she did not hear him , and he cried aloud for help . With a violent effort . lie rang the bell , and the door was thrown open by Henry Elliotson , who was lollowed b y Mrs . William Chasey and Mrs . ' Marshall . " Good heavens ! what as happened ? " cried the young man , as he rushed up to Mi-. Grainger .
"Some water , some water , " gasped that gentleman . Water was immediatel y procured , aud Henry Elliotson took the hanging Hand of Harriet , and sprinkled some cool drops on her face , Mr . Graino-er resigning her into the care of the young man . ° The alarm , of Mrs . Marshall and her daughter was extreme , but as Harriet exhibited signs of they uttered word to
recovery , no any one . 1 T taa * " % > returning consciousness displayed itself in Harriet ' s face as Jlenry Miotson held her in his arms , chafing the beautiful brow that was turned toAvards his face , and from which the luxuriant hah was thrown back m wild disorder .
. With a long drawn sigh , she opened her dark eves , and looking for an mstant vacantly round she recognised the presence of her lover , and with a wild shriek , sprang up and fell upon his neck , sobbing convulsively . Mr . Grainger , for a moment or two allowed them to remain so and then he tapped Henry Elliotson on the shoulder and motioned him to leave the room .
. Yes , sir , ' cried Henry , " in one moment . I have heard all , Harriet , " said he , as he led her to a seat ; " my hopes this morning were buoyant ancl bright , but an adverse destiny has wrecked them all in one short hour Uli trod I he passionately exclaimed , " it appears like a dreadful dream . My brara seems all on fire . Farewell , Harriet , " cried he , as he wildly kissed her forehead , "Farewell , -NOW , sir , " he cried , as he waved his nana to Mr . Grainier .
"Stay Henry , stay ! " shrieked Harriet , as she darted from the chair towards hiin . " Henry-mother , " she wildly cried , falling on her parents neck , as the old lady stood near , wcceping . Again Mr . Grainger beckoned his pupil " away . "Hold , this marriage shall not t ; : fce place , " cried Mrs . Marshall , " mv child s happiness shall not be sacrificed to my interest . "
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
The Heir Of Bendersleigh; Or, The Freemason's Promise.
Harriet smiled as he-spoke , but there was no joy expressed in ber face it was the cold smile that cloaks tlielieart ' s distress , and . is a mockerv of : bnss . i " " * f ' Harriet , I slia 11 greet you as the beautiful voung bride of the young heir of Bendersleihand I ive joy let
g , g you now . Come , us join vour mother , let us make her partaker of vour hope , come . " He took the young girl ' s hand ' to lead her from the room , but as she rose to accompany him , the pallor on her cheek became painfully conspicuous .
" Harriet , you are not well , " he anxiousl y exclaimed as he took hei hand . " Let us go to my mother , " she replied , faintly . She would have fallen had not Mr . Grainger supported her in his arms . on "Good God ! Harriet" he criedin alarm what is the matter ? but
, , , " " she did not hear him , and he cried aloud for help . With a violent effort . lie rang the bell , and the door was thrown open by Henry Elliotson , who was lollowed b y Mrs . William Chasey and Mrs . ' Marshall . " Good heavens ! what as happened ? " cried the young man , as he rushed up to Mi-. Grainger .
"Some water , some water , " gasped that gentleman . Water was immediatel y procured , aud Henry Elliotson took the hanging Hand of Harriet , and sprinkled some cool drops on her face , Mr . Graino-er resigning her into the care of the young man . ° The alarm , of Mrs . Marshall and her daughter was extreme , but as Harriet exhibited signs of they uttered word to
recovery , no any one . 1 T taa * " % > returning consciousness displayed itself in Harriet ' s face as Jlenry Miotson held her in his arms , chafing the beautiful brow that was turned toAvards his face , and from which the luxuriant hah was thrown back m wild disorder .
. With a long drawn sigh , she opened her dark eves , and looking for an mstant vacantly round she recognised the presence of her lover , and with a wild shriek , sprang up and fell upon his neck , sobbing convulsively . Mr . Grainger , for a moment or two allowed them to remain so and then he tapped Henry Elliotson on the shoulder and motioned him to leave the room .
. Yes , sir , ' cried Henry , " in one moment . I have heard all , Harriet , " said he , as he led her to a seat ; " my hopes this morning were buoyant ancl bright , but an adverse destiny has wrecked them all in one short hour Uli trod I he passionately exclaimed , " it appears like a dreadful dream . My brara seems all on fire . Farewell , Harriet , " cried he , as he wildly kissed her forehead , "Farewell , -NOW , sir , " he cried , as he waved his nana to Mr . Grainier .
"Stay Henry , stay ! " shrieked Harriet , as she darted from the chair towards hiin . " Henry-mother , " she wildly cried , falling on her parents neck , as the old lady stood near , wcceping . Again Mr . Grainger beckoned his pupil " away . "Hold , this marriage shall not t ; : fce place , " cried Mrs . Marshall , " mv child s happiness shall not be sacrificed to my interest . "