Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-16

speaker, VT behoves Us now to look out for some
assistance. Our friend, Mr.. Alcrnft, l am sorry
to say, does not feel disposed to help us through
the pressure once more. Perhaps he will think
better OF IT, Allcrnft shook his head) All Just so.
He desponds little now. He takes the dark
side Of things. For my own part | prefer the
are on the verge Of bankrupty. Upon my honor
as gentleman, really can believe no such
thing. There is general gloom hanging over
the merchan,le world il will break off in time;
and we, with the rest of mankind, will pass into
the sunshine"
"Hear, heart" exclaimed Augustus Brammel
"thats the way to look a, ,hings!"
"Taking it for granted, ,beu-which, positively
am not inclined TO do; for really, Mr.. Allcraft,
it is against your interest to help out of this
emergency-but, however. taking it into consid-
Grafton that our friend here will not succour US
it Appeals to me, that only one legitimate course
is open TO us. live are refused al home let us
apply for did as near home as possible. There
are our London frends"--
"Ah, yes, 10 be sure-so there are" cried
Theodore Augustus.
eve surely cannot hesitate 10 apply to them.
Our name stands-and deservedly so-very high.
They will he glad TO accommodate US with a
temporary loan. We will avail ourselves it
say for three months That will give time TO
turn about, and TO prepare ourselves against SINH
lar unpleasant casualties See what want
Mr.. Allcraft: let the sum be raised in London
without delay, and let us look forward with the
hearts of men,"
"Ca2ital, capital" continued Brammel; "Ise-
cond that notion
"Thunk you, SIR" said Mr.. Bellamy, with a
gracious smile. "There remains then 10 consd-
err only who shall he the favored individual depu-
ted TO this important business One Of us must
certainly go to London and I do think it due to our
youngest member Mr. Brarnmel, TO concede to
him the honor of representing US in the metro.
polls. No offence will, | trust, be taken by our
oher friends, and hope that in my zeal for Mr..
Brumme l shall not be suspected Of betraying
an undue preference"
Mr.. Belamy turned towards Theodore Angus
tus with an almost affectionate expression Of
countenance, as he spoke these Words but per-
ceived to his modification, that the latter, instead
of being pleasantly affected by his address, wig
gled in his chair most inpaticntly, and assumed
the complexion md aspect OF man with whom
something has suddenly and violently disagreed.
"No-no--nop' he beloved, as soon as lie
could "none of that soft-soap, Mr.. Belamy,
make up your mind at once-I sha'nt go. can't
borrow money. do not know how to do IL. /
don't want the honor, thank you. lrsvery good
of you. and | am much obliged TO you that's a
fact But you'll look out for some body else, If
you please. | beg to soy dscline-pos"---
"Mr Bellany cast upon Theodore one of his
natural and annihilatng glances, and said debe.
rately,
"Mr Iramne for the first time in your life
you are honored by being made useful iudvid-
$50, sha'n'i," answered BrammeI, in his &c
sustained easy style and manner.
Very well. You are aware, Mr.. Bramrnel,
that your respected parent has yet to be made
acquainted with sundry lively doings of your own,
which you would rather, believe, keep from his
ears at present you likewise ore aware that if
any thing happens to the serious injury OF the
bank through your imprudence. your Inheritance
from that respected parent would be denrly pur-
chased for a shilling. shall be sorry to hurt
your feelings or your pocket have no wish to
do it bur depend upon Inc, sir, your father shall
be wiser man tonight il you are obstinate and
disobedient.'
Il can't borrow money; can't; don't know
how to do it, said Brammel, peevishly.
) And who reproaches you for your inability,
/, my dear sir said Bellamy coaxingly. No one,
/ am sure. You shall be taught. Every thing
shall be made easy and agreeable. You will car
~ your credentials from The house, and your sim
pie task shall be before hand well explained TO
YOU
Il am not used to it,
don't begin to practise. Come, | am sure you
don't wish me 10 see your father to-day. am
certain you are not anxious to part with your pat
rimony You are too sensible man. Pray let
us have no delay, Mr.. AIlcraft. See whatwe
, want. MIR. Bramnlel will 60 to London to-
n morrow. We mus, take time by the sorelock.
, Let us meet these heavy payments, and then we
e can think, and breathe and talk. Till then 1t is
5 idle TO wrange and lose ones temper. Very we'll;
then there's little more, Imagine, TO be done at
present.
: Augustus Theodore still opposed his nomna.
ton, like an irritable child but fly kicking a.
gainst stone wall, as little likely 10 move IT,
D as Branimel to break down the resolution of such
, parsonage as Mr. Bellamy. After all hours in
sane remonsirance, lie gave in TO his own alarm,
rather than 10 the pursuasion of his partner. He
y was fearfally in debt his only hope of getting
out of it rested in the speedy decease of his I'M
fortunate parent, whom he had not seen for
months and who, he had every reason to believe,
had vowed TO make him pay with his whole for
tune for any calamity that might happen to the
bank through his misconduct op extravaganza.
Il was not from the lips Of MIR. Bethany that he
had heard this threat for The firsi time. What he
should do if il was carried out, heaven only
. knows. lie consented TO 60 TO London op this
disgusting mission, and he could have bitten his
tongue out for speaking his acquiescehce, so en-.
ragged was he with himself, and oil The world, at
I his defeat.
\ lle did not affect to conceal his anger and yet
, strange to say, il not visible to Mr.. Beemy.
, On the contrary, he thanked MIR. Brammel for the
cheerful and excellent spirit in which he had me
his partners wishes, and expressed himself de-
lighted AT The opportunity which now presented
itself Tor Introducing their young friend TO liie-
d Then turning to Michael Alcrait, he begged him
, TO prepare their deputa,ion for his work immedi-
aiely, and to place obstacle in the way OF his
, departure. Then he moved the adjournment of
, the meeting until the ieturn OF MIR. BrainmeI !
aud then he finished by inviting all his partners 10
Q dine with him ut the hall that day and TO JOIN
him IN drinking success and happiness 10 thsir
young adventurer. The invitation was accepted;
y aud Mr.. Bethany grand carriage drew up mne'
dialely with splash and clalter 10 the door.
, TO be continued.
, For the Waterman and Journal.