The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1843-04-22
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY H. WEBB.
BLooMsBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY PA sATURnAy =

lhe mother paced the whole range of III
Two parlors Increasingly. rapidly, and /
most perfect state Of agitation n--but never
WORD would she speak to Leoline.
Finally, company began to arrive-an
among the rest. the sapient Mr.. Theopholi
johnson. Mrs. Weston enteayored /,
calm the tumuIt Of her mind for n,omen,
ana greeted the gentleman warmly, ,Leolin,
received his compliments coldIy, and will
becoming dignity. Mrs. Weston frowned
and Mr.. Theophois johnson requested
the favor Of private interview with Leo
line and her mother. The hopes of Mrs.
weston were in their zenith, and she as
sen'eh' with an encouraging smile.
Mr.. Theopholis Johnson, with the most
perfect suavily, made a very formal offer
OF his heart and hand to Mrs. Weston's
daugh'er and Leoline begged short time
I" consider the sublect--the proposal being
so sudden and unexpected.
At this moment, with look of bl,pk
dismay, Mr.. Weston hurst in upon their
wildly excaiming-
i am ruined-uttery, irretrievable ruin.
ed! The firm Of Ke,chem g. Co. has gone
10 pieces and am penniless!'
Mrs. Weston fell down in a swoon.-
and Mr.. TheophoIis Johnson decamped
without ultering word.
II was true--owing to the mighty fuc.
!" ~. IN trade and commerce. and per
'unate specuIalions, the tide had rolled in
On Mr.. Weston, and he was ruined.
The first word uttered by. Mrs. Weston,
On her recovery, were, well, Leoine will
marry into family of distinction. and wei
shall be able TO keep up appearances!'
But Theophols Johnson was nowhere 10
,e fonnd! The servant in attendance as
serted that gentleman. answering his
had walked very hastily |
Trough tho l,al 10 the front door, and dis
1eared down the street.
Thus il u.s., said Mr.. Weston, bitterly,
when poverty's chill.gate has swept over
Is, desertion follows in its wake!, l have
10 friend-'
'lf Alfred ST. Clair were worthy of the
lppcllation, you kave!' interrupted fami-
lar voice-aud Alfred stood in the presence !
IF ihe ruined merchant, and his sorrowine
amly. Mr.. Weston gazed with astonish.
nent, as the generous youth continued.
If, in his great extremity; Mr.. Weston
he purse of your friend would be of the
east avail, you are free IN The use of ii!'
For an instant, The father spoke not.-
III, grasping The extended hand of Alfred,
whilst the tears gushed fIom his eyes, he
Uttered in faint, spirit stricken tome
Il have most lily deserved this kindness,
Mr. ST. Clair-but may yet live to
epay-'
Nay; ny good sir!' interrupted Alfred,
you overrate my humble merits. And yet
would feign request favor'
Il, is granted, ere it be toid! said Mr..
Weston, arden,ly.
You may reract,' persisted Alfred.
'No!' said the father.
The gaze of Alfred wandered for mo.
nent round the little group, until i; rested
On the trembling Leoline.
what. them he said. 'if the debt be at
once apnulled by The bestowal of this fair
hand!
The countenance of the broken merchant
lowered.
is the sacrifice too great!
The fathered answered not, but turning
to his daughter, he gazed steadily upon
her pale face, and his lips moved ITEM
ulously as he solemnIy said
'Leolne--will give thyself'
The fair girl looked up. and smiling
through her tears, murmured solily-
TO him, willingly'
Mr.. Weston again became prosperous
merchant, forming partnership in a
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