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THE MYSTERIES OF THE COURT window but the upom the stage of the Opera her when she barst upon the delighted vision of the thousands gathered there to pour forth poetry of motion with sylph-like We now behold her at home, beneath her own roof—plainly but taste- fally attired; and though the brilliancy of the t may be somewhat subdued, yet has it lat : the statuesque eoatoars of her full and graceful form are developed, while at the same time the are concealed, by the eyes, so large and dark, beam with the holiest lastee of purity and innocence. Bright ae aro those regards, yet are they full of « virginal chastity: for her’s were looks which angels them- selves might bend u earth from the sunny regions of heaven. It needed but & single glance at Angela Deveril to convince the beholder that virtue had chosen her fair bosom as a temple wherein to establish ite home, and that the purity of her thoughts had not been marred by her contact with the theatrical We said that the brother and sister were con- versing cheerfully; and it was so. For was not Wilkins now happy in his love for the beautecus Fiorins Staunton? and was not Angela happy at beyond the love which she had experienced for her parents, end which she felt for her brother: but to that other love which glowed in Ais heart towards Fiorina, and which Florina reciprocated so tender and so devotedly, the unsophisticated was utterly a stranger. She however saw that it was potent to produce happiness or misery; and now that it was creative of the former fecling in to her brother, she rejoiced that she should know it and acknowledge its 27 that in the mame letter be emphatically the assurance he gave me a little while ago, that you were to bid adieu to the stage.” “Ah! ie he not benevolent? is be mot good?” exclaimed “How is it that we have found so much favour in his sight P”’ “He is one of tacse men,” responded William, “ who are delighted in doing good. I fear from cer» tain expressions which he has at times let drop, that he hes knowr mach care and sovrow in past years: but instead of hardening his heart-~instead of om- bittering his feeliagy against the world—-whatsocever sufferings he has experienced, havé only tended to his philanthropy. There are few men like Mr. Angela; and there are few persons who, like us, possess so dear and valued a friend.” “It ia indeed a souree of infinite for ourselves,” rejoined Angela: then after a tow moments’ pauss, she observed, “ You were not long with Lady Fiorina to day “No, dear sister—becanse she also was expecting a visit from Mr. Ganthorpe. He had intimated his intention of ealling in Oavendish Square at about thres o'clock; and it appeared that Lady Fierins was likewise to hear something of importance re- lative to him. I therefore limited my visit. Bemdes, dear Angela, I do not chooses to leave you too much alone. But, Ab! these is ancther point in My. Ganthorpe’e note to as, which has given me the most delight—I mean his promise that Lady Macdonald and Florina shall call upon you here to-merrew, to make your acquaintance and embrace you as my sister. Thie will indeed be a happitiess for me! You will love Flevina——” “ Yeo—for eake ae well ae for her own, dear William. I am sure that the object of your love mast-be one meriting the highest esteem and admi- “Oh, she ie! she is!” evied Deveril enthusias- tically: “she is one of the few flowers that do not gicken and wither in the talated atmosphere of fashionable life.” * Ah, that wicked Lady Saxondale,” said Angela, “to have spread sich a story concerning you! Bat what courses is now to be adupted with regard te her P” “Doubtless Mr. Gunthorpe will inform us pre replied Deveril. “The matter reste en- Lady Macdonald? It must be as wo have con hat he is the very intimate friend of the Deverl. “Bat, Ah! here he is!” he ejaculated, as the sounds of carriage. wheels reached his cars through the open easement. Bat let us listen to some part of the conversation. The brother and sister rose from their sents, | and hastened to the frott-door te meet the vidtor, “It is close wpon nine o’elock,” said William, who proved to be the individasl whom they were which is place between them. Yooking at his watch ; “and oar kind friend Mr, Gunthorpe is abways punt “What d.ink you, dear William, that he can mean,” asked Angela, “by that expression in his mote of yesterday, whieh bade us p strange revelations in respect to himself?’ * Teannot conceive, sweet sister,” responded our hero “But this I do know, and am rejoiced at—— for some expeeting. There were kind and ing of hands—and in a few cements the nobles man was seated between William and Angela im the elegantly furnished Now that the light of the shone upon hie features, they were both surprised as well as to observe that he altered look,—but a look that was better. it was an expression of (COL ( 5 DOO CS (COL