The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-11-26


'Asn,,' said Laurs, hssital.ngly. dom
you think Mr.. Merton has too much sense
tp love very arden.ly z
'Th,, is poor compllnent 10 love, Lau.
Irs.'
Well. dsnt exactly mssA sense, bal
IJudgmsn, mo. nor yet prscsely iudgmeu,
--only a cold reasoning discerumem, that
is very foreign 10 warnsh Of feeling
J fear. my dear, ysu have taken thai
idea frsm tbs rhspsodical passion OF thai
naughty Esglisbmsn; whom syou dc very
wrong 10 encourage ut all.
And why, aunt asked Laura, oaickly,
with rrimsonipg cheek. Mrs. Greyyille
look ed al,fnlvrjy at her niece over her
speclacIes, then shook her head.
oh | see, this Honorable Mr.. Wala.
ing'lan is at the head Of Inc pole, aud |
an sorry for d; depend upon il, llAt imps.
tisus man will never ac. with Mat modera-
lion and genseness,iba desirabe consis,en.
cy. SO requisite 10 insure The happiness of
the welded life--ahem.' ~
A knpck al the door stop, the answer OF
Laurs Graham. 1t is Washington Merton
aud lis sister; auBr if you love me, DO not
eonTsdic, wh,, say, be i, whs, il will
am resolved TO khow how far am loved
for myself or for my money .
When The Grss salulasicns were past,
Laura ben. dawn her head altenliysly over
a small writing case near her,and asemed ss
il much engrossed by the soa!enn of an
opea letter.
Does that note csutsia ticket, for Miss
Ksmeies bcaeGs, that il cngIossss yoa so''
asked Mr.. Merton, with smile.
'No, it's Of rather more coase quence
i, is petition 10 advance a sum Of money
for placing distressed family 10 business
westward
Are you acquainted with .lis personsi
asked her cousin.
No! al all; but hear the man has been
very iapuden,.' 5
What capital do they ask grayeIy in.
qured he.
Zen thousand dollars. Would you ad.
wise my doing il, = se, 8
Mos! assul eddy not it would BE the act
Of an Insane person N rt 4aip
is money, them asked Laura. contempt.
uously, of more value than humani.y!'
mo, not if il were humanity; but money
is heavy charge committed TO your care
and you are responsible ior its prudent and
useful appropriation if
But my heart is set upon this; am
deeply Interested for the family. and shall
be myselflho sufferer in denying ,hem.'
Then do itby allmeans, Miss Grshem,
said full toned veice behind her, i,he Phil
adelp phia Bank is not worth as much as youl
slightest wish le, the one be vetoed sat
welcome, but not your smallest desire
mir. Wasngham whom did you come
inf and Laura Graham said the words witt
. fsltering voice, 'will you support Mi.
silly fancy Of mine, sven at the risk Of to,
thousand dollar loss 2 2a,'a 10 ii'ss
I Walsingasn gaEsd with unres,rsinet
admiration on The sweet counisnance raiset
10 his, and replied, in low isne, AYE. q
the risk Of every delar you own /, woul,
be my gain; for | would lose You far deare
si,hont than with il.
But my prudent friend here, says no,
said Laura, ,uraing away to conceal th'
gew Of pleasure lhs. rushed over her brow
Washington Merton Watched The glance, AM
fel, pang TO his iamosl heari, but il coull
moi shake his principle. .' e
Undoubtedly. Miss Graham. ] shoul,
be unworthy TO csIl myself POUR friend.
| did no, tell you tina! ia squsndering ava,
your money,yo violate the will Of the ven
cradle man who ii lef. you. and prove your
self ,u unfsiihtul s.ewardess ia the sigh, @
God
| Laura turned away coldly al his word
and Aunt Grsyville gave long groan,-