The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-04-20
Number 5H.

the citizens, and the city knight received
the farther honor of baronetcy.
Lady Aylesbury, in the first year of her
married life, give birth TO daughter, who
proved an only child, and round whom, as
was natural, all the hopes and wishes of
the parents entwined themselves. This
daughter had only reached the age Of sew
enteen when her father died leaving an inn
mense fortune behind him. 1t was at first
thought that the widow and her daughter
would become interiors Of this without the
shadow of a dispute. But it proved other
wise. Certain relatives of the deceased
brewer set up plea upon the foundation
of a will made in their favor before the de-
ceased had become married. With her
wonted frmness, Lady Aylesbury immedi-
ately took steps for the vindication of her
own and her chiId's rights. A young law
yer, who had been frequent guest at her
husbands table, and of whose abilities she
had formed high opinion, was the person
whom she fixed upon as the legal asserter
of her cause. Edward Hyde was, indeed
a youth of great ability. Though only
twenty four years of age at the period re-
lerred to, and though he had spent much
of his youthful time in the society of the
gay and fashionable of the day, he had not
neglected the pursuits 20 which his famlly's
wish, as well as his own tastes, had dcyo-
ed him. But it was with considerable hes
itation, and with feeling of anxious diff
dence, that he consented to undertake the
charge of Lady Aylesbury's case; for GER
tain strong though unseen and unacknowl-
edged sensations, were at work in his bo-
som, to make him fearful of the RESPONSE
unUy N..L ..IAIvus aUUuI Ine result.
The young lawyer, however, became
counsel for the brewers widow and daugh-
ter, and by striking exerton of eIoquence,
and display of legal ability, gained their
suit. Two days after the successful plea
der was seated beside his two clients. La
dy Aylesbury's usual manner was quiet aud
composed, but sne now spoke warmly of
her gratitude to the preserver of her daugh-
ter from wants and also rendered fee-a
payment munifcent, indeed, for the occa-
sion. The young barrister did not seem
at ease during Lady Aylesbury's express
sion Of her feelings. He shifted upon his
chair, changed color, looked to Miss Aylcs-
bury, played with the purse before him,
Iried to speak, but stopped short, and chang
ed color again. Thinking only of best ex-
pressing her own gratitude, Lady Aylesbu-
ry appeared not to observe her visitors
confusion, bot arose saying, " In token that
| hold your services above compensation in
the way of money, wish also to give you
a memorial of my gratitude in another
shape" As she spoke thus, she drew
bunch of keys from her pocket, which eve
ry lady carried in those days, and left the
room.
What passed during her absence between
the parties whom she left together, will be
best known by the result. When Lady
returned, she found her
daughter standing with sverted eyes, bur
her hand within that of Edward Hyde,
who knelt on the mothers entrance, and
sought her consent to their union. Expla-
nations Of the feeling which the parties en-
tertained for each other, ensued, and lady
Aylesbury was no! long in giving the de-
sired consent. "Giye me leave, however"
said she to the lover, "to place around your
neck the memorial which intend for you.
This chain,' it was a superb gold one
'was token Of gratitude from the ward
N which he lived to my dear husband"
Lady Aylesbury's calm serious eyes were
illed with tears as she threw the chain
.ound Edwards neck, saying. " These
inks were borne on the neck Of worthy
md honored man. May'st thou my be-
owed son, attain to still higher honors."
The wish was fulfilled, though not unll