The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-04-15

believe the mechanic contributes more
to the public good or the public prosperity,
1t was deemed expedien by Mr.. YER
mont TO retire with his family from the
fashionable street and manslon in which
they then resided. Every ves,ige oflorm-
err splendor was now gone. it was with 4
feeling of relief that tie husband and
wife sat down together to lay plans for
the future. They determined to, and
eventually did take lodgings IN q respec-
table boarding house, where there was a
singlc transient hoarder beside themselves.
This gentleman, they were informed, was
from Albany, and would remain but a
week or ten days at most, having merely
come to the city to purchase SOM articles
of merchandise which were not TO be OBJ
tanned at Albany.
The dinner bell rang, and the little
group assembled. in the diminu,ive dining
room; the new Corners were introduced
collectively to Mr.. Albert OrviIIc, who
at once recognised Leila. Dinner passed
in very agreeable manner; Mr.. Vermont
having just retired from mercantile life,
could speak Of the turmoil attendant
thereon, Of the losses through failures
and fluctuations of the market, of the
restless anxiety, of the pertulbed state of
mind incident 10 such life; to all of it
Mr. Orville was total stranger; conse-
quently to him it was an interesting sub
ject, inasmuch as he was preparing TO
embark in a mercantile career.
TO Leila twas luxury to gaze upon
this sell>made nobleman of nature, rather
than to feast upon the choicest viauds be-
fore her. His slight but elegant frame,
evidently sprt-worn, pale, intellectual
face, eyes beamlng with the beauty Of an
ardent soul, a forehead singularly fair and
high, a well formed heard, calm aud
graceful address, all, all were objects Of
admiration TO the wondering leila.
The limits we have allotted to this mar
rat've will not admit Of minute detail Of
circumstances; let it suffice to know that
Mr.. Orvile's stay was protracted some
four or five weeks beyond the time ap-
pointed for his departure, in consequence
OF a growing attachment between him
self and Leila. Duty, however, called
him TO dash away for time the cup OF
happiness he longed to drain 10 the boz
tom.
Six months after this period Mr.. Or
vile returned 10 replenlsh his store; but
more especially to suggest the following
DrODosilion 10 Mr. Vermont
First, the union of himself with Leila
(haying obtained her consent by letter
Second, to offer Mr.. Vermont the man
agement of his store, having learned his
difficulties.
The first Of these the old man acceded
to with evident pleasure, but when Mr..
Orville commenced and said, Nov my
purpose is, if you will accept Of it without
aitrbuling 10 me selfish motive, to re-
move, your entire family to Albany, where
| have a comfortable dwelling prepared
for you, where you shall during lite lack
none of your comforts, if they can be OBJ
tanned by honest industry This as
tonlshing intelligence was more than the
good old man was prepared to receive,
aud he was completely overwhelmed in a
flood OF Iears--lears Of unsrcakabIe graft
lude. The old lady, rubbing her hands
with an occasional ejaculation OF Flea
ven be praised! while Leila sat motionless,
too full to aftculHta a word.
''What! oh say" exclaimed the old
man, 'who can this generous benelactor
bc27
"Possibly, my fond, my faithful Leila
can ,elI,' said Mr.. Orvlle, as he handed
Leila her own card.
A g lance was sufficient. ''ls it posi-
bic, exclaimed Leila, sis it the carpen-
ter's boy7"
Yes" he answered in accents of love,
as he pressed her 10 his bosom. ~. is
the carpenters boy"
Sand the preserver Of my life" she adj
died..
SHAY he be the sweetener Of it, too,'
continued the old man.
This scene which followed the above
may possibly be vaguely imagined by the
reader for | shall not attempt 10 describe
it lest | do injustice.
The latest accounts from Albany are
highly favorable. Every thing goes OH
swmmingly unGer the new arrangement
The old gentleman is in the store; Alber
superntends an extensive business; and
Lela's first born, although named aIlel
his father, seldom goes by any thing but
The Carpenters Boy"
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