Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-04-24

such hook upon his daughters as made
them quail beneath it.
"But never mind, Lile," he continued in
softer voice, and patting his niece's rosy
cheek, "never mind. Mr.. Barton is ,corth
three or four such would be gentlemen as
Mr.. Price and Mr.. Brown, and in more
ways than one. Mark that, girls!--He is
aoorth ttoo or three such IN more vdys than
one" The last sentence he addressed to
his daughters.
Days, weeks, and months rolled by, and
Mr.. Barton had become frequent visitor
at Mr.. Ellis. 1t was very evident he was
paying particular" attention to Delilah
Charleton, and it was also plain to see they
were not unacceptable. This fact fur
nished an ample subject for the sisters sar-
castle remarks. As for their father, when
ever they INDUCED in them in his presence,
knowing smile would play upon his face,
and he would repeat to them his assertions
that they would some day wish that they
had obtained Mr.. Barton for husband.
| Thus things continued for some time.
At length one morning, about three months
subsequent to the period when our story
commences, Mr.. Ellis entered the parlour
were his daughters were sitting, with a
light step, and sparkling eye.
&. "Well, girls, what do you think of it y
said he rubbing his hands in glee."
"What :" asked both the young ladies in
; breath.
"The wedding we're going to have"
"Thc wedding what wedding"
"Your Cousins" 50
"Delilah's p
"Yes she is going to honor the mechanic
with her hand. What do you think of it,
| ha :"
) Il don't think much of it" said Emma
t with toss of her head"
r "Nor l." said Amanda.
3 "You don't, Ell! Well suppose was tc
: tell you she is going to marry man worth
$ two hundred thousand dollars, would thai
: alter your opinions?"
| "Why what do you mean PAL"
listen! and will tell you girls" said
the old gentlemen, bending upon his daugh-
5 tiers grave, and somewhat stern look.
"The father of Mr.. Barton to whom your
: cousin is soon to be married was an old
/ friend of mine; we were playmates in boy
hood. He was apprenticed to the carpen-
t ter trade about the same time | entered the
S counting house. Soon after he had finish
}, ed learning his trade he went to the city
: of Baltimore, and there started business for
s himself, and where he was married. Be
|, ing possessed of genius, and having good
k education, from master mechanic anc
e builder, he soon became an architect; ano
c subsequently amassed large fortune
4 Knowing the reverses of fortune to which
: all are liable, he resolved to make his only
: Charles good architect, so that if ever the
t tickle dame should desert him, he would
f have wherewith to earn honestly his daily
bread. He succeeded. A year or two
n ago be died, leaving his whole fortune-his
a wife being already dead, and Charles being
: an only child. About six months ago
r Charles came to this city on visit. He
c called upon me as his fathers friend In
i the course Of conversation | asked him why
! he was not married. He said that he hao
t never met young lady he thought worthy
r of calling his wife; that he could fine
It enough who would marry him for the sake
n of his money, but that such one he woulc
b never marry.
IS told him that would introduce him tc
n some of our city ladies and see if he coul,
;, not find one amongst them to suit him.
Z He required then that ] should conceal hi
wealth, and introduce him only as maste
Il mechanic. l acquiesced, and knowing
/ your false estimate of responsibility, EN-
IS braced the opportunity of teaching you
lesson, which, l sincerely hope will have
II salutary influence. knew when brough
d him home with me, and introduced him
u that neither Of you would be his chosen
u becauseI was certain you could not stoo
so low as to wed master mechanic; bu
/ the event that will soon take place easil,
a foresaw. Your cousin knewnothing what
ever of his wealth until to-day. ! see 20,
1t look surprised girls, but did not tell yo'
that you would be sorry some day that yo
), did not obtain him for husband? An