The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1843-03-09

his prospects fiattering. Having met Miss
Allison frequently IN company, for noIwiih.
standing her horror Of clerks aud mechan
les, she found il impossible, owing, as she
alleged, 10 the loose morals Of society, 10
avoid coming INTO unpleasant contact with
them. Bradford fell himself n good deal
drawn towards her. He, therefore, sousb,
her company, and endeavored TO concilate
her favor. But her manner towards him
vas cold and reserved. THIS he at first
thought might be natural 10 her, but, after
while, he observed, that she could be
courteous ant affable, even on frs, intro.
ductIou, to some, and as cold as an icicIe 10
others. The reason of this, be was unable
TO define; but he very soon made up bis
mind, that he at least would not attempt to
cultivate the friendship Of one who seemed
SO evidently dlslncllned 10 receive hin IN
the right spirit.
So soon as his eyes ceased to be daz2led
/ by the stronger light, be was enabled to see
that which was far more interesting and at
traciIye in the gentle, aniabe and accom-
Pushed Mary Grant. An affection deeper,
purer calmer and far more rational tCok pcs,
session OF his mInd-an affection that found
return in The gentle bosom of Mary.
In the meantime, Mr.. Ersklne, who
had Just opened retail dry good store, he.
came acquainted with Josephine, aud forth.
with made bold assault upon the citadel
ui her heart. he was q merchant, and, Of
course, all was right in that respect. HIS
manners we're free and imposing, aud these
OF course, we're taken as the true opponents
oil generous spirit.
Josephlne's father had seen little Of the
world, and was, therefore, not so much dis
posed TO Judge altogether BY frs, appear
ances. But he was oyerruled by Mrs. Al
IIson, who wanted to be mother.ln. law 10
"a merchant" as much as Josephine wish.
ed TO be the wife Of like distinguished IN
dylduaI.
Il don't know any thing abou, this Mr..
Ersk.ne," he said, when he found that
matters and things were approaching a
crisis.
Why, how strange you talk y Mrs
Allison replied, in tones Of surprise. :" |
am sure, if you doa', know any thing abou,
him, every body else does. Isn't he mer.
chant on---strcel p
That" isn't he a merchant, :" was a
strong argument, and Mr.. Allison fell hlm
self almost powerless to oppose 1t, especi
clally as the word merchant convey ed
something very respectable, substantial and
imposing TO bis ear.
"Do you really thiuk that he's a suitable
person for our Josephine ;" he asked.
Certainly l do. lis the bes, offer she
or any of the girls have ye, bad. All I'm
afraid Of is, that she will get, offer While,
to holding her head above US ALL"
80, as TO that, she NAV hold her head
as high as she pIeases, if she have plenty
TO support her dignity was The parental
suggestion.
10 due time, Mr. Erskiue made his Of
ter for the hand of Josephine Allison, and
was accepted without any unnecessary de.
lay. Two months more passed, ard then
they were married.
So Josrphine's married." seld one or
Mrs. Allison's friends, meeting her in the
street, few days afler The announcement,
Of the wedding.
30 yes," replied Mrs. Allison, with a
broad smile of satisfaction.
To Mr.. Erskine, believe the name
is ~
Yes"
Wen, who is he, Mrs. Allison y
" Why, doht you know. He's a mer.
chan, ou--s,feet"
" Indeed Really, am glad 10 hear
That she has done 50 well. Have they
gone 10 house keeping yet?"
:" O yes. lie bad every thing ready, so
iha; they could 90 home a, once. He has
taken QUE Of those beautiful houses OH
street, and furnished il superbly."
!" 90 really feel reloiced, Mrs Allison,
at Josepbine's good fortune" the friend
said, With sincerity. "lt is not every gtd,
ao~ a days, tba, does 80 we'll.
"indeed it is not, was the response, aud
the " good moruIngs were repeated, and
tie friends separated.
As Mrs. Allison had minated, Mr. Frs
kline had furnished his house, for which he
bad engaged 20 pay bigb rent, in elegant
style, for one who was not rich man
And, certainly he vas not, even if he were
" merchant In commencing business,
he bad not single dollar Of real capitol
Several j1bolng houses had united in for.
nlsbin. him with fair stock Of goods, he.
cause, as a clerk, be had been ac,i"e and
shfewd, and II was thought that he could
not fail 10 DO well, ifprudent. But the idea
Of being merchant, completely turned bis
head. He felt himself Of double conse
quence, aud assu ned airs and habits &C.
cnrdingly. In the course Of few months.
he began % feel dissatisfied with the slow
process, Of acquiring wealth by retailing
Try goods; and talked frecly Of opening
store at the end Of the year. -
As one Of ih9 means to this end, he deter /
mined 10 form connection with the dauah I
er Of some good, substantial citizen, whose
Ioie would always pass current al the bauk
lpaFb In Nr Alifson 10 ~ II