Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-11-07

Master Dodds p .. g.s...t ..
Ephraim paused moment to consider, but
The reflection was apparently a satisfactory one,
for turning to the stranger, he said, &c am con-
tent; there is my hand upon the bargain"
The following morning found Master Ephraim
Dodds one of the richest merchants in New
York.
Pass we over now space OF some seventeen
years, and still lingering in the neighborhoud Of
New York, cast our eyes upon one OF the neat
est cottages the thriltest housewife could DESIRE
both before and behind was a garden, tastefuIy
arranged with such trees and plants as the sea
breezes would permit to grow, and within the
attces flowers, whose delicate nature required
more protection; along side on the beach was
drawn up large boat, and toward the sea was
rudeIy contrived arbor, with a most primitive
looking seat and table. The owner of the cot.
taee was an Englishman, from the neighborhood
Of Newcastle, who had passed nearly all his life
At sea. Owen Block was a true specimen of the
English sailor, his wife was quiet, sedate wo.
man, VINO seemed rather superior to her husband
The greatest attraction, however, was their
daughter, the pretty Marian. Great pains had
been bestowed by Block upon her education
and her room, which was tas,efnlly adorned with
drawings by herself showed that she had at
tanned no mean proficiency as an artist.
There was a circumstance, however, which
caused much excitement in the neghborhood,
namely, the frequent visits Of Walter Dodds, the
only son OF the principal magistrate OF New
York, and the wonder was the little anxiety that
Master Block gave himself about the crcum.
stance, though quick and quarrelsome enough on
other occasions; some turned up their noses, and
said. "Does he think Walter Dodds will marry
her? but not he, indeed; Master Block will soon
repent his vain ambition, and wish that he had
more moderate views for his daughter
But the visits OF his son became known at last
to the old magistrates and full OF magisteraI ire,
he determined TO investigate the matter in per.
son, and accordingly betook himself to the cot.
tage.
Owen Block was somewhat surprised one
morning, by a visit from the magistrate, and
quit ky slowing away suspicious looking tan.
krr OF spirits, seemed prepared for what might
follow.
"Your name is Owen Block, believe"
''The same, at your service ~
''You haze daughter, believe"
81 have"
"And you are trying to draw my son into a
marriage with her."
"Sofly there, Master Dodds. if you please
your son is doing as he pleases; if he chooses to
come here, well and good: have enough to do
looking after my daughter, without caring for
other peoples sons"
''You are SC undrel, Sir" replied the mag.
istrate, land fear me not We shall soon have you
safe by the heels" saying which he lett the
room, slammng the door hastily behind him, the
hearty laugh of Owen Block ringing in his ears
as he retraced his steps from the cottage home
ward.
Walter and Marian, were, however, still as
much as ever together, and Block, despite the
burgolnaster's threats, encouraged the young man,
in affording him every opportunity being in
Marian way, and the magistrate determined in
order to prevent matters going too far, that his
son should be sent on voyage 10 the Indies,
whittier the merchant had valuable clrgo pro.
cefdng.
Ephraim Dodds was one day busted in his stu.
dy, making every preparation for the vessel sail,
ing on the morrow, and writing out set OF in.
structons Tor the captain, and mixing up with
Them most particular directions for his sons being
carefully attended, never being allowed 10 go on
deck when it rained, or suffered on any accoun,
10 ascend the rigging and variety Of other min.
ules, when stranger was announced as wishing
to see him on private business. He motoned
to chair, continuing busy in his Instructions
On raising his head TO demand the nature OF his
business, his eyes met those OF the stranger s.;
they we're features once seen, never to be forgot.
ten.
"You see," said the stranger, al am come as
promised, TO claim the fulhment of your agree
ment."
Dodds pointed to box on one OF the shelves
"There," said he, ''are the accounts OF stew.
ardship up to the close of last month; you will
find them, an sure, correct to fraction, nor
do think you will find | have specuated amiss
with our daughters dowry, since she is now the
richest woman in New York"
''Your accounts | do not wish to see; you
need render none TO me nor to any one; my only
ubect is TO propose marriage for your son."
The magistrate shook his head. "Alas, sir,
fear very much my son S affections are unwor
thly be lowed upon one from whom have found
it impossible to ALLEVIATE them
"Upon Marian Block"
"You know it, | see too we'll"
al do; and Marian Block s-my daughter.
confded her when an infant to Owen Block, in
whom | knew could place every confidence; il
was by my orders he took every means of throw.
ing himself into your sons way, and bringing
him in con act with Marian; what so ardenly
wished has taken place. He has seen and loved
her for herself and not as the richest maiden in
New York, what more need | say; my plans
have succeeded, aud you am sure have no objec.
lion TO this. -
"Not !, replied the magistrate. 81 didn't
half like his going TO sea; let them be married
by all means-its lon voyage 10 lndia-a very
] long one, but matrmony is much longer; how.