nation to past events and recent
occurrences. A thought impressed her mind which gave her new
consolation.

"Who knows," said she, "but that the sun of peace may yet dispel the
glooms of these distressful hours, and restore this throbbing bosom to
its former serenity?"

[_A&M_ (Alonzo speaking):

"Who knows (he said) but that this may finally be the case; but that
the sun of peace may yet dispel the glooms of these distressful
hours!"]

In the meantime, Theodore remained in the neighbourhood of Alida until
he heard the family had left and gone to the city. He then prepared
himself to set out early the next day for the habitation of his parents.

He informed Raymond of his promise to write to Alida, and to transmit
letters through his agency for her inspection every convenient
opportunity.

After passing a weary watchful night, he arose at the first dawning of
day, and proceeded on his journey with a heavy heart and painful
reflections.

[_A&M_:

Alonzo journeyed along with a heavy heart and in an enfeebled frame
of spirits.]

After he had passed through the neighbouring village, and gained the
bridge, he looked over and bade the residence of Alida a mournful
farewell. Fearful forebodings crossed his mind that they were separated
forever; then again those more consolatory, that, perhaps, after a long
delay, he and Alida might yet again meet and be happy.

[_A&M_:

He then, in extreme vexation and disappointment, flung himself into
the sedan, and drove from the mansion. Frequently did he look back
at the building, anxiously did he scrutinize every surrounding and
receding object. A thrill of pensive recollection vibrated through
his frame as he passed the gate, and the keen agonizing pangs of
blasted hope, pierced his heart, as his carriage rolled over the
bridge.]

Traits of glory had painted the eastern skies. The glittering day-star,
having unbarred the portals of light, began to transmit its retrocessive
lustre. Thin scuds flew swiftly over the moon's decrescent form. Low,
hollow winds murmured among the bushes, or brushed the limpid drops from
the intermingling foliage.

[_A&M_ (before previous passage):

Traits of glory now painted the eastern skies. The glittering
day-star, having unbarred the portals of light, began to transmit
its retrocessive lustre. Thin scuds flew swiftly over the moon's
decrescent form. Low, hollow winds, murmured among the