The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-09-25
WHOLE NO. 2e5.
THE CHEAT,
Or. The Old Man Oufdone.

Well, Julia, suppose ask your father
any how. his refusal cannot make things
much worse than they are at present. Sns-
pense, Julia, is the cause Of the most mise
rable feelings
We must not be too hasty. Robert, our
situation requires that cauiion-by little
management we may succeed, gloomy as the
prospect appears to be. Now don't say any
thing To pa about it'll had much rather you
would not. The best way to accomplish
wishes is not 10 advance too SOON
Too soon, too soon, Julia. Have we not
waited two years, and have you not preached
the doctrine Of too soon all the while Too
soon. indeed!
Well, now don't be angry--throw that
frown from your countenance and look plea
SAINT, asd wen Immediately set about some
plan by which to effect what you so much
wish-come smile away your frown--the
skies OF love are sometimes clear
Rober Moutrie had loved Julia Halloweil,
and she loved him, about four years aad .
baltimore or less--two years had passed
since they had agreed, come veal, come
wo,' they would drudge through life together.
Two long, long years mo wonder that Ro-
bert had lost his patience--,he wonder is,
why Julia had not lost hers. Two years
would seem to be an eternity to wait upon
the eve Of bliss, and yet delay the happy
contamination,
Julia's father was wealthy shipper Of the
port OF Charleston, South Carolina. Some
old inhabitants may remember the firm of
Hallowell and Hoddington. He was an up
right and honorable man, but withal an old
aristocrat, whose ipsi Dirt was law supreme
whenever his power could be exercised.
Robert Moulirie was clerk in his count
ing room, and his salary, which was his sole
dependence, though far above the service Of
young men similarly situated, and amply suf-
fcient in warranting him the expenses Of a
family, did not elevate him to that Importance
in society which would justify him in pre-
Stunning upon the heart and hand Of the
daughter Of wealthy shipper.
The character Of the young gentleman was
unimpeachable, and he was much respected
for his correct department but (but is wick
ed word) the curse Of Gingankin was upon
him--he was poor.
Robert had been in the counting-room Of
Mr.. III. since he was fourteen years of age
he had grown up in his family, and by the
side of his lovely heiress, who had been pro-
missed to thing of wealth and show--that
thing Of wealth and show-was then in the
Indies amassing wealth TO lay at the feet Of
his beautiful BRIDE and his soul had on it
the stain of dishonor, and Julia had vowed
before God that he should never call her
wife. Mr.. II. knew that Robert usually at
tended his daughter to church; went and
came with her when she visited her friends
and SO on--but he never dreamed that the
willy cupid was welding his darts success
fully in the bosom Of both-and the arrows of
the little god was firmly fixed, and he dealt
out the silken cord until they were far out
upon the love---too far to proceed or return
without each other
Do tell me, Robert, what is the matter
with you have been witness to your
downcast looks and sorrowful appearance
until | have grown melancholy myself
What's the matter, boy z
This question was asked by Mr.. H. one
day when he and Robert were in the count
ing-room alone--and if any individual has
ever passed through fiery trial, he can
have some idea Of Roberts feelings, when
the man whose daughter he loved-and was
contriving the best plan to get her from
him, addressed in such kind and affectionate
language. 1t went too deep, however, into
the secrets of Roberts bosom for him to re-
turn quick reply. Mr.. II. plainly saw that
something was working on his mind that
made him unhappy, and he wished if possible
to remove the cause--he urged candid rese-
lation Of all that affected his feelings and
promised his assistance to relieve him to
whatever amount it required. Robert sue
cceded, however, in putting him off for that
time, and trembled at the next meeting, when
he related the matter to Julia.
thought, said she laughing, you were
not so anxious to ask the old gentleman as
you appeared to be-now that is stumper,
Robert why did you not Hal
Julia, do you think he suspects us 2
Mot whit more than he does the king OF
the French
Well, Julia, to tell the truth Of the matter,
/ left you this morning with the intention Of
telling him our affections for each other, and
if he refused, was determined to net for my
self without further advice-but when came
before him, felt something in my throat
choaking me, and could scarcely talk about
business-much less love affairs
The lovers often met, and voyage from
the Indies being threatened, il became neces-
sary they should prepare for the trials that
seemed to await them. In the mean time Mr..
II. was endeavoring TO ascertain the cause Of
his clerks unhappiness--more for the good
Of the young man, than he cared about the i'm
portant mistakes made by him in his accounts.
The nest opportunity that offered he repeated
his former question and insisted on an imme-
date reply. Robert suffered and STAN
mered good deal and at last he came out
with it.
| am attached TO young girl in this CITY,
sir, and have reason to believe she is as much
attached to me--but there is an obstacle in the
way, and
All, indeed, and does the obstacle amount