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Show PEESECUTION. 16& awaiting her. Her father, stern and inflexible with fanatic zeal, gave her no hope. He also approved of the marriage, and commanded her to submit, or he would use force. Poor Fanny had just time to reach her chamber when she fell fainting on the floor. When she recovered from her swoon her youngest sister was bending over her, applying restoratives. Neither of her parents had been near her for the two hours she had remained insensible. Fanny, at the time I saw her, was the most beautiful woman in Utah. Her eyes were dark hazel, a classical nose, high forehead and luxuriant black hair. Her teeth were beautifully white, while her lips and mouth were "rich with sweetness living there." She was the mother of two children, and was 28 years of age. Still she was an elegant woman-what must she have been at the commencement of our story ? This melancholy and horrible scene had passed so rapidly before her, that she had scarcely time to realize her situation. She determined to fly. It was therefore with an aching heart that she surveyed her beautifully arranged chamber for the last time. There were no tasseled curtains, or luxurious carpets, no hanging chandeliers, or gilded looking-glasses, but her bed was covered with linen as pure as her own spotless breast, and the primitive furniture was adorned with embroidered covers made by her own hands. A sweet little canary, the gift of dear Terry, sent forth a burst of melody when she approached his cage. Unbidden tears streamed down her pallid cheeks, and with an unnatural composure she arranged a little bundle of clothing, which she required on her voyage. Swallowing a cup.of tea which-her sister had brought |