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his unwelcome attentions , so she resolved to leave her relative , and for tho short time longer that she would remain in New York , stop in a hotel . The rich and titled lady , with her countenance always concealed , attracted

universal attention , and it was rumoured that in spite of her deformity she was soon to be married to Sidney Atherton , tho distinguished artist . The fashionalde church in which the ceremony was to take place was crowded

in every part , and the street completely blocked by the dense crowd , for every one , both high and low , had heard of the Lady Hester Stanhope , who wore a mask , and all wished to see her as a bride .

On her wedding day , Hester felt supremely happy , for was she not to marry the man she loved ? and she was assured his affection was true and loyal , for had he not , in spite of the mystery of her covered faceresolved to wed her 1 while as for her

, wealth , he had declared , when he confessed his lore for her , he would never touch one cent of her property , but live on his own income , while she eould dispose of her fortune as she jileased . The Ml length mirrors revealed the

figure of the bride , in garments of costly white velvet and foamy lace , with Orient pearls clasping the throat and wrists , while over the amber hair fell the bridal veil , and the white folds completely shrouded her countenance .

Sidney Atherton walked proudly up the broad aisle of the church , his bride upon his arm , and when they reached the altar , where stood the white-robed p riest to receive them , Lady Hester , with a sweep of her hand , threw back the cloud-like lace

that concealed her features , and revealed a face of perfect and dazzling beauty , with flashing hazel eyes , a complexion of lilies and roses , and on one rounded cheek could be seen a vestige of that awful accident , described in such glowing colours by the

papers of the day . A deep , blood-red scar , which slightly disfigured the dimpled cheek , was all that marred the beautiful face of the bride . Sidney was delighted with his darling , but said he could hardllove her more

y deeply than he did when ho thought her hideous . Sallie , who knew how beautiful her cousin was , would not see the happy couple

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when they called upon her , and Robert was almost insane with passion as he thought of the prize he had lost when he might have won her had he been honest in his love . Lady Hester gained the point she had in view-. She had found a man who loved her for herself , not for beauty or fortune . — New York Dispatch .

The Season.

THE SEASON .

BY A CONFIDING YOUNG WOMAN . The season ' s nearly ended , The streets are thinning fast ,

I ' m dreaming of old " Rover , " And that sea boat with one mast ; I ' m longing for the breezes Which sweep over Horton Hill , Where every prospect pleases , As we ride close by the mill .

The season ' s nearly over , I really can ' t complain , For I have been befriended much Nor spent my time in vain ; Two balls for nearly every night Have taken our horses out , Until papa began to growl , — You know he has the gout .

But men can never comprehend How much one dance may do , Or a little pressure of the hand Can make " one " out of " two ;" It ' s very curious to see , How in the shortest space , Two souls can make a stern resolve , Together life ' s ills to face !

But I ' m speaking of my sisters , And not of my own lot , Whatever has been their sneefcs , My word it still is , " not . " I've laughed with Sir Henry Callender , And joked with Captain Jones , And even said " how charming , " "When he played those horrid " Bones , "