answered Alonzo.]

He could not consent to disturb the happy tranquillity of his parents by
reciting his own wretchedness. He passed a week with them. He saw them
once more comfortably seated at a calm retreat in the country; he saw
them serenely blest in the pleasures of returning peace, and a ray of
joy illumined his troubled bosom.

[_A&M_:

He could not consent to disturb the tranquility of his parents by
reciting his own wretchedness.

A week passed away. Alonzo saw his parents removed to their little
farm, which was to be managed by his father and a hired man. He saw
them comfortably seated; he saw them serenely blest in the calm
pleasures of returning peace, and a ray of joy illuminated his
troubled bosom.]

[[The 1804 newspaper serial has "illumined", while all known book
versions have "illuminated".]]

"Again the youth his wonted life regain'd,
A transient sparkle in his eye obtain'd,
A bright, impassion'd, cheering glow express'd
The pleas'd sensation of his tender breast:
But soon dark gloom the feeble smiles o'erspread;
Like morn's gay hues, the fading splendours fled;
Returning anguish froze his feeling soul;
Deep sighs burst forth, and tears began to roll!"

[_A&M_:

"Again the youth his wonted life regain'd,
A transient sparkle in his eye obtain'd,
A bright, impassion'd cheering glow express'd,
The pleas'd sensation of his tender breast:
But soon dark glooms the feeble smiles o'erspread;
Like morn's gay hues, the fading splendors fled;
Returning anguish froze his feeling soul,
Deep sighs burst forth, and tears began to roll."]

[[This unidentified verse is also quoted in the later _Memoirs of
the Notorious Stephen Burroughs, 1765-1840_ with different lines
3 and 4]]

His memory dwelt on Alida, from whom he had heard nothing since he had
last seen her. He thought of the difficulties with which he was
surrounded. He thought of the barriers which were now opposed to their
happiness; and he immediately set out for the house of Raymond. He
arrived at his residence near the close of the day. Raymond and his lady
were at tea, with several young ladies that had passed the afternoon
there. Theodore cast an active glance at the company, in hopes to see
Alida among them, but she was not there. He was invited, and took a seat
at table.

[_A&M_:

He thought of Melissa, from whom he had h