The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-12
WHOLE NO. 27O.

| our property, and one misfortune followed
another until we were reduced to poverty.
My husband did not long survive his losses,
and two of my children soon followed him..
| Il have one, and he is my only support
My health is so feeble cannot do much, and
my father being blind needs great attention.
My son conceals from me the amount OF his
salary---but | am convinced he sends me
nearly all, if not the whole amount Of it,.
Then he is not al home with your
NO, sir he is clerk for wealthy mer-
chant in Philadelphia
Pray what is you sons name?'
Henry W
Henry W. exclaimed Mr. d. why
he is my clerk left him at my house not
| fortnight SINCE
Here followed a succession of inquiries,
which evinced an anxiety and solctude
that mother alone could feel--to all of which
Delaney replied to her perfect satisfaction
You know our Henry 2 said the old man,
raising his head from his staff well, sir,
thsn yon sknam ...-.i.y i~a - $500 Eraa
God bless him. He will bless him for his
goodness to his poor old grandfather he
added in tremuous voice, while the tears
chased each other down his cheeks.
He is worthy fellow, TO be sure said
Mr. D., rising and placing well filed purse
in the handsssof the old man. He is a worthy
young man, and shall not want friends, be
assured
He left the cottage.
Noble boy said he, mentally as he was
riding leisurely along Illuminating on his inter
view noble boy. he shall not want wealth
to enable him 10 distribute happiness. | be-
ho 4 L. L
shall have her, and all my property into the
bargain
Filled with this project, and determined, if
possible, to ascertain the true state Of their
hearts, he entered the breakfast room mex,
morning after his arrival home. Caroline was
alone
So Henry is about to leave us to go Eng
land he carelessy observed.
Henry about to leave usv said Caroline,
dropping the work she held in her hand =
| about TO leave us, and going to England
she added, in tone which eyinced the deep
| est interest.
To be sure; but what if he is, my child
Nothing, sir, no,hing-only thought we
should be rather lonesome, turning away, to
hide the tears she could not suppress.
Tell me, Caroline,' said Mr.. D., tenderly
embracing her, tell me, do you not love
Henry F? You know | wish your happiness,
my child have ever treated you with
kindness, and you have never until now, hid
any thing from your father
Neither will now,' she replied, hiding
her face in his bosom. 81 do most sincerely
esteem him, but do not for the world tell him
| so, for he has never said it was returned
The daughter was left alone.
Henry said he, entering The counting
house, 'youexpect to visit the country short
ly, do you--L believe you so told me p
Yes, sir, in about four weeks
9 If it would not be too inconvenient' repli-
ed Mr.. d. should like to have you defer it
a week or two longer, at least
1t will be no inconvenience, sir, and if 1t
would oblige you, will wait with pleasure
1t would most certainly oblige me, for
Caroline is to be married in about six weeks,
and would not miss having you attend the
wedding ..
Caroline to be married, sirn said Henry,
starting, as if by an electric shock. Caro-
line TO be married Is it possible =
To be sure she is; but what is there so
wonderful about that
Nothing, sir; only it was rather sudden,
rather unexpected, that's all'
1t is rather sudden, to be sure, but am an
old man, and wish to see her have protector
and as the man is well worthy Of her, see
no use in waiting any longer, and am very
glad that you can stay to the wedding.'
j cannot stay, sir--indeed cannot!' re-
piled Henry, forgetting what he had previous
said.
You cannot stay! replied Mr.. D., why
YOU just now said you would
Yes, sir, but business requires my pre-
sence in the country, and must CO.
But you said it would not put you to any
inconvenience, and that you would wait with
pleasure
Command in any thing else, sir, but in
that request cannot oblige you," said Henry,
rising and walking the floor with rapid strides.
Poor fellow he had thought his passion
subdued; but when he found that Caroline
was so soon, so irrecoverably to become am
others, the latent spark burst forth into an in
extinguishable flame; and he found it in vain
| to endeavor to conceal his emotion.
The old gentleman regarded him with a
look Of earnestness-
Henry, tell me frankly, do you love my
girlp
Il will be candid with you, SIR replied
Henry, unconscious that his agitation had be-
| trayed him. Had ] fortune such as she
merits, and as you, sir. have a right to expect,
should esteem myself the happiest of men,
could gain her love-
Then she is yours cried the delighted old
man, say not word about property, my boy
true worth is better than riches. | was only
trying you, Henry-and Caroline will never
be mariedto any other but yourself
The transition from deep despair to happi-
ness was great. For moment Henry re-
| mained ella a. but his looks smoke volumes