Charlotte Temple

stly intreat one more interview, that treacherous heart betrayed her; and, forgetful of its resolution, pleaded the cause of the enemy so powerfully, that Charlotte was unable to resist. Another a

never be par

My parents would never consent to our union; and even could they be brought to

parents more than yo

own, "I hope my affection for them will ever ke

hing in the world beside. I thought that you would for my sake have braved the dangers of the ocean, that you would, by your affection and smiles, have softened the hardships of war, and, had it been my fate to fall, tha

arents, and returning their kindness with ingratitude, I would follow you through every danger, and, in studying to promote your happiness, insure my own. But I cannot break my mother's heart, Montraville; I m

d from your own hand that you was with a man of honour, and that it was to insure your felicity by an union with him, to which you feared they would never have given their assent,

pany them, the hapless Charlotte, in an evil hour, consented that the next evening they should bring a chaise to the end of the town, and that she would leave her friends, and throw herself entirely on the protection of Montraville. "But should you," said she, looking earnestly at him, her eyes full of tears, "shou

alked up the garden together, "I have forgot all that I ought

ime. Just now you declared Montraville's happiness was what you prized most in the world; and

soul: but while discretion points out the impropri

selle; "am I not going with you?

a tender father and m

reputation," replied M

." She then bade her good night: but sleep was a stranger