Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-01-19

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vailed upon TO release him from his difficulties
WIN he easy TO understand his very great desire
10 Oh Michael Alcraft all the advantages of
ms own position and high character.
lhe part which Bellamy had taken in The bust
ness Of the house was very nconsidOrable until
hlichaels departure. Up to that time he co,ne TO
Ihe Dank IN his carriage with much ceremony-
spoke TO The dependents there with becoming
hdueT, and took bis leave, on all occasions. as
rich man should, with abundant fuss, scarcely
troubling himself with The proceedings Ofthe day
|" lie had" he was always repealiDg the words
ne had the greatest confidence in Alcran lie
lelt that he could trust 10 him entirely aud unre.
servedly" Gratefully did such expressions fall
upon Tie flaltcred ear Of Michael, appl6uding him
sen ever upon his viclory-upon the acquisition
loi snch man. Of what service ho would be to
iIni ~ his well laid plans! Of what use was his
name nIready-and how much more slrviceable
men al would be the noble sum of money which
ne h"h Promised TO bring into the bank at the
lclose OF the year, Michael, in his moments of
chNa'ry, standing in the presence of Iiellarny
looked uPnn him almost with nm eye Of ply and
SCH reproach. While he himself could only plead
ghlhy TO n most refined and cunning policy, his
innocent partner WAS but too full OF ttust-too
slhplc and too tlnsnSpccting Somebody rcnurks
mat God reserves unto himself that horrd sight
anukod human heart.
LEA Allcraft aud Brllany, during one Of their
enry interviews, suddenly stripped and favored
''' LUIGI WIN rtclTfOcal glances, one or both
would nave been lightly startled by the uncypec,-
ed exhibition. Palmer had always looked uuon
Mr. Bellamy as u very great man indeed-had
lcohtempaed him with that great admixture of
awe ana admiration that was pleasing and accep-
table to the subjec OF it. MIR. Beamy. in his turn
conducted himself toward the schemcr with much
cordially and kindness. Proud men never TN.
bend until their supremacy is acknowledged
through your servility. Your submission turns
her gan to honey-converts their vinegar 10 milk
10 lie very creamof human compaisance Mr.
bel'any acted his par, in this respect as in every
lother-Weli; tiger 10 such as could not crinss
ne could become playful lamb TO all who were
content 10 lawn. Planner and hu were OH the
best possible terms. Looking into what is called
me nature Of things. we shall think it very natur-
al on The pnrt of Mr. Bellamy, when Inc found
himself so agreeaby situated in regard 10 the cir
culailng medium, # he took an early opportunity
10 hep himself TO the abundance by which he was
surrounded.
The truth is, Tint same time before the visit Of
AUcrhit 10 the continent he had entertained n
very serious intention of drawing out of tho con
Germ the anticipaory profits ola few years. in or-
def 10 relieve himself and fine estate from certain
arrangements which pressed nconvenently upop
boih-hut his object had NOT, for many reasons
been carried into effect. In The first place mod
ernle degree OF actual shame withheld him: aud
laghln, he iiad begged for time from his creditor
and obtained il. Acrait absent the sense of
shame diminished; before he could return TO Eng
innd the grateful respite at an end. Ii was a
fine bright morning when Mr.. Bellalnys grand
IcaiIIage drew up in state before the door Of the
"anhIng-house, and the highly respectable propri-
Tor descended from it, with his accustomed siyle
ana dignity. MIR. Palmer was al the moment. nj
MS desk, very busy with the prospectus OF the
fdnfdmorph'cd Association, in which he had com
li'eted some very striking addons-bul perceiy-
ins his respected colleague, he junlped from his
seat, and hastened to give him greeting
'Doh't let me disturb you, my dear frioud' snid
the gracious Mr. Bellamy. Il beg youth prosecute
your labors.
Do NJ mention H. pray-so like you, Mr.. Bel
lamy-always consderaie aud kind
Busy, MIR. Planner--eh ? good deal 10 do
now, in the absence of our good friend p
very lfue-we feel your worth, sir the house
acknowledges your ability, MIR. Palmer"
Dear Mr. BeIamy you are very halieringn
NO, not at all. Have you any engagement
Mr.. Tanner, for this evening? Can you fna lime
TO dine with Us OF tue Hall? am positively an-
cry with you for your repeated excuses
Il shall be too proud, sir--business hitherto,
| 'Ay, ay-but my good sir. must not sacrifice
ourselves to business. A lutte recreation is abso
iuiely Necessary
II Is slr-so 1t is-and you cir, with your splen.
did fortune and superior TASTE
Allcra(t laiely!'
This morning. SIR
VI ben does he return, pray?'
In about week from this. lie writes he leaves
Vienna this very day.
yoxing" 10y
What is it, may | ask, sir
'Oh, atrifle, Mr.. Palmer. Dear me dear me
it is annoying toon
is i: nothing that we can do sir /? Anything the
bank can Differ :?
! 'Why, my dear sir, it is rather awkward GER
Iainly' have engaged to compete purchase,
aud 1t must be done tomorrow. What casb have
we in tho house? There can be no i,unrorri,,v in
Withdrawing few thousand pounds for n short
tme What do you think-Mr. Allcraf being n
ing awayr
Now, Palmer himself during the last ew DAYS.
had been very busy with The cash-box in OF der 10
meet The expenses OF certain prelitnlnarjes essen
tia to the success Of The infant Paniamorphica-in
10 which speculation, by the way, he had eniered
henr aud soul-and it was quits relief 10 find
his partner turning his attention to ,he same mar
ter; SO true il is that no pleasure is so sweet 10 n
sinner, us me wlckedness aud companionship OF a
brother criminal
'lmproprety, sir!' exclaimed the schemer-
'Cern'niy not. Draw your cheque, SIR IL we
have not the money here, We have a heavy nurse
in London, nnd beg you will command H.
gu think, Then, that until our friends return
Il um perfectly satisfied, MIR. Belamy.' saiJ
PIanner, with an emphasis on every word as men
VIII sometimes use, feeling AMI believing all that
| they assert. an thoroughly convinced that no
thing would give Mr.. Allcrah greater pain than 10
know you had needed u temporary loan, aud had
not awaited yourself OF every opportunity that The
naoH auoruS YOU en'real you not TO hesitate one
instant. How much doyou require p
well, my dear slr-you will dine with US this
evening We will talk this matter over. Dont be
late. Upon consideration, il may require as well.
perhaps 10 draw upon The bank
Much better, sir, am sure, in every way. viii
you walk into The private room? lonTl find men.
INK and paper there. We can ACCOMMODATES vo,,
cir, no doubt -
Thank YOU, MIR. Palmer, thank YOU
How very few oflhe numerous clients of Nlossrs
Allcrail, BeIlamy, Brammel aud Palmer m their
worst dreams INA, night dreamed OF lhe havoc
earned cash