Litchfield enquirer., 1837-12-28

That seems to speak, Helen,' said her uncIe.-- But how did you like him P
 "Physicians, like their drugs, to me are rather nau seating" replied H..
 } For shame !' said Jane, for shame you ought to be driven from the cty-'
 How bIest we are, brother" interrupted her fath- CT, in having here no favored nobility In this Re- public, merit makes the different grades of society," and low birth smothers not the genius The road to honor and distinction is open to all. This doctor the girls have been talking much about, procured his education by teaching school, and with little assist ance from his uncle in establishing himself, he has now large of business, and bids fair to be the first in his profession He has introduced himselfnto our first circles and takes as high stand as birth or riches could have conferred on him.
 Judge H. made no reply to this, but merely inc qulred "who this nOnpareiI was, when George turn ed the conversation by asking his uncle how he k- ed the Astor House? ?' st* i
 George, do you know Dr. Purdon ?' asked Judge Helmotte one day as they were walking down Broad way, about week after this.
 "Why yes :" replied George,' you recolect I was in C-- the summer those lovepassages occurred between him and Helen, and you forbade him the house."
 l Europe indeed studied his profession at the Ednburg University, has come back much improved, located himsefin this city, and this morning heard my old friends, Drs M. and S. speaking of medicinal trea. se he had been writing which was quite an original and an admirable thing and which could not fail to distinguish him."
 "That is but just out replied George, "but he is really brilliant fellow, and is now in the favor of | old ho h., N shift for hmself' after three years, will probably make him his heir.'' @
 Do you ever see him ?" asked Judge H.
 "Why yes ]! uncle; he is that Bolus, as Helen calls him, the girls jest much about" replied George- But how did she get over that love adventure ?''
 "Well enough, well enough" hastily replied Judge H. "but sometimes, I've been almost sorry opposed her so, ever since she has been sure to like every body dislike, and vice versa"
 "We young folks," said George, "hate to have our love'affairs medded with-but wish cousin and Pur. don would now fancy each other, as there is such similarity in their minds and dispositions, never see them without thinking how admirably they would link together"
 Pensively Judge H. returned home, and was about to enter the parlor when he heard Purdon exclaim, II cannot deny even in jest, Miss Lucinda, that my heart fully appreciates her charms, and if time is the test oflove might say more-but your uncle despises the nameless"-and withdrew to his chamber where he found Helen. After pacing the room a few min. utes as f"in contemplation deep'' he abruptly asked her "how she liked Purdon 2"
 "You know how once liked him, and hearts that love wel love long-they love but once, she replied, and left the room.
 Judge Helmottes favorite project had been to marry Helcn his only daughter, of plebian rank. But Cupid, and wise fathers, not alike; and ere her school days past, her heart was in tho keep ing off just such he dsapprovedoE By love's faith, she she had done wise thing and foretod she should never disappont her fathers hopes. But what trust could he putin loves visions He too with prophetic eye had looked into the vista of future year and predicted the contrary, and determined the all- ance should never be. Now he saw his predictions had failed, and he must secretly at least, acknowledge James was all he had wished Helens husband to be. He saw that he still loved Helen, and she him, and whatever shame and humiliation it cost him, he noby determined to confess his error, and make immediate reparation for it. His favorite George was sent or After communicating his plans and engaging him to help make the arrangement, he penned the following note, to Dr. Purdon, and the next morning left the city: -7 | " Sr-j was Wrong--l nave oOne you WTongs ana wishes for loved and only daughter. By accident this evening overheard you acknowledge you still
 "Hearts that love well, love long they love bus As the only reparation can make for the injury have done you both, now consent to and urge your , immediate union. Tomorrow morning shall leave the city for my home and there, # t meets your wish. so1s Nw Y So .Sd Sd Hw will vii rSy nSy ss .s y9s %y ments as you please, and see to inviting our city friends My best wishes attend you. | am now in truth, Sir,
 Il Your affectionate friend, G. HELMOTTE"
 What James, and Helen's feelings were when next they met we will not attempt to tel but merely mem tion that certain shopping excursions, and white b boned notes, seemed to indicate their acquiescence in the will of Judge 1T. and that happy New Years day found them, with many more at his mansion in c.
 Flushed was each whisper, and halfsuppressed each smile, awaiting that word which would pronounce two one, when instead of the usual form. the minis ter produced paper legally signed, and read, &
 "This certfes that James Purdon and Helen Hel. motto were by me- this day lawfully united m the ho' ly bonds of matrmony. What God hath joined to- gether, let not man put asunder.
 Catskill, Sept. 20, leSO."
 The surprise of inc party, the cousins exclamations of |" why Helen!' Georges enjoyment of tho scene. Judge HIS astonishment and acknowledgements of having been outwitted, and finally e-perfomancs of the ceremony, that he might with his own hands give away his only daughter. all may imagine for themselves Q. | CoraUoH.
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