Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-08-24
NO. 30.

oispiayed . very commendable reluc.
lance about taking the business on, Of
their hands. A third, from . rood
hearted and generous kind Of q fellow
enclosed her . 50 bill with his com.
pliments. Several took no notice Of
the good woman's petition. But Their.
was another snswer which che ladv
read with far different feelings. II
was from David-from $500 q year
and ] need not say, like himself. kisd
and consoling. hspoke Of the writer's
narrow means, and also Of the princi-
pies be has adopted, Of never giving
unless persuaded Of the worthiDe,, Of
the object. and concluded BY reouest-
ing an interview. III" said be. 81
md myself otherwise unable 10 afford
the assistance you require. trust NAV
be OF service in interesting other, in
your behalf"
Nor was this profession. For il wa.
but q Few weeks before the widow
found herself comfortably located and
engsged IN Q thriving little business,
commenced by the recommendation.
and carried on by the aid Of friend.
And all this was done in genuine scrip
ture style. There was no sounding OF
trumPets; and the right hand knew
not the doings Of the left. But his Ia
dy-iore was 4 silent observer of his
conduct, and he received many a kind
glance from that quarter, of which be
little suspected the cause. She began
to think that homage Of a spirit like
his was thing not to be despised; and
she felt something very much like n
PalPiistion Of the heart, as she cues
toned herself respecting his intention.
She was in train OF thought which
was one evening, as is often the case.
interrupted by call from the very per-
son who had been its cause. Hour af-
ter hou: passed by that night, and sIli
David fingered. He could no, tear
himself away. "She Is 4 most fasci-
mating Creature" thought he, "snd
good as she Is beautiful. Can she ever
be mine" A cloud came over his
features and he 81: for moment in al
ience. This suspense must be end
ed he at length thought. lie started
as the clock told eleven.
you will certainly think me insuf-
ferably tedious. said he. with a feint
smile, but | have been so pleasantly
engaged as to take no note of Tune.
And the sin OF this trespass upon the
rules OF good breeding must lie At
your door. Besides. l have lengthsu-
ed this visit" he continued after n
pause. under the apprehension that as
1t has been the happiest. it light also
be the last, it shall ever be my good
fortune TO enjoy With Miss H."
The lacy looked al him with some
surprise.
Nay" said he, the matter rests
With yourself. Will you forgive INV
Presump,ion' know that Others
perhaps more worthy Of you. q, least
ho5ler and weather. and higher in the
worlds esteem, are striving for the
honor Of your hand. And yet can
not restrain myself from making an
avowal, which. though it may be futile,
1t Is yet but deserved tribute to your
worth" And be popped the question.
The lady did not swOon nor turn
pale. But fash Of qualification pass
ed over her face, and lighted her eyes
Tor moment.
She frankly gave him her hand and
looked up Srehly in his face. The
mend OF tho iatherless and widow"
said she, David blushed) cannot fail
TO make a constant iOrer and NorfAy
husband"