The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-10-25

her iamilY-he Snew that there barrier
to his marriage with Mary, even if she returned
his love, that was almost, if not altogether, impos
sible. lie now began TO observe closely tho words,
tones and manner Of Mary, and soon became con
WINGED that the affection which had sprung up in
his bosom, but reciprocaed the feelings in her
own.
"A long and painiGl struggle now took place in
bis mind between principle and ahecon.-Ths
contens was finally terminated by resolution to
go to Mr. Elton, the father OF May, and state plain
ly the lie felt almost certain of an Indignant
repulse, but nevertheless, so strong his love
OF honarahle principle, that he went resoI"'ely
about the performance Of his duty. + or time he
debated whether he should declare Mary hisre'
gard, and get her approval of his love, rejcc-
ton Of it, before he proceeded further. But for her
sake, he decided to let her remain in Ignorance
OF his feelings intention. He could notyet
determine how 10 act if ropused and, therefore,
did not wish to subject her to any severer pang
than won d, he believed, result MS il was,
from refusal 10 permit him to continue his aten-
tons.
'Resoiutely determined to act from principle
Of right, Charles called to see Mr. Elti1, and 70.
1uescd private interview which WINS of course
granted.
'Mr Elton, said the young man, in IA calm tone
Of voice, as they were alone, Il have come
deal with You frankly and honorably in a matter
that concerns both | wish TO address your
daughter Mary
sNho are you, sir3 asked Mr. Elton abruptly,
while lis countenance assumed cod and some.
what stern aspect.
my name is Charles Leslie, sir, the calm
reply,
But who your father, young mun'
sAn honest, honorable and high minded citizen,
against whom no lip ever breathcd word Of re.
proach.
'But who was he? What was he ? asked MIR
Elton, in quicker tones.
He was a merchant Of this city, whose sole Leg
acy to his son was "A good education, and trust
his own high toned principle
| 80 YES understand An unknown Adventures
seeks the hand of my daughter Then, changing
his sneerng tone one Of anger, while his face
| grew dark, he added
Ir you ever presume to hope, even in dream,
that would consent to let you address my daugh-
| ter banIsh it now and forever. | would rather see
her dead than united to you or any Other low born
I fellow! Go TO your own, sir Seek to consorI
with your own. But dare not to venture into my
presence again with any such propoaltion
'And SO saying he turned away, leaving Charles
Leslie to find his way out Of the elegant mansion
Of The naughty individual he had so deeply offend
! ed.
Il need not detail the progress orevents which
re suited in a marriage Of the young couple agans
the consent of Mary's father and friends. 70 tina
i'm prudent step it came at last though after strus
gle Of two years against the power of mutual pas
sion tina, deep. pure, intense, and UNIV wagering
! 'At the time they married, Charles Leslie
had been admitted to the bar about one year. His
practice had begun 10 incl quite PLEASANTLY, fo
his talents were acknowledged, and MIR Harper
then just rising into Distinctions threw good dea
Of business in bis way.
| About one month after they married, NJ
Elton entered the Office Of Mr. Harper. The par
ticuars of their interview ranspired; it was some
thing like this
Good day, Mr. Elton, good day = calculated thu
LAWYER, as that distinguished individual entered
rising and bowling low and ohsequiousy.
RI Glow do you do Mr. Harper ? responded hi
,isiter, extending his hand, and smiling bIandIy.
\ sAner the cvties of the day all exchang
ed, MIR Elton drew his chair up close 10 that II
which the lawyer was sitting, and COMPRISING hi
lips tightly as he drew deep inspiration, said
Il have favor 10 ask Of you, Nj Harper.
& Name it, sir, and it shall be DONE was tn
"Hs"c''
.You are kind , was The brief response. The
, after moments pause he said
'You know, presume, how deeply that youn
fellow, Leslie, has injured me. How like to
: he has gded into the sacred retreat of my dwell
J ing. and has stolen away OF my mos, dearl
priced treasures.
fIavo heard of it, Mr. Elton, and the act ha
= deeply panied me-.
Every well. Now il is upon this subject that
) wish to converse with you have learned, tina
without the business which you throw in his wa
he would not BIO able support himself at this ba
q believe that to be true, sir
ri Very well. Now do not wish to Persecu'
r him, YOU understand. But 1t seems to me, thu
# such an act of treachery should not 60 without i
l.. Just reward He ought 10 feel the frown of III
, whole community upon him
S $50 think was Mr. Harpers reply.
d 81 am glad to see that you appreciate his condu
g rs il deserves returned Elton with an encouragp
d smile sAnd am sure that for one, yon VIII ne
to has