Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-23

the present hpplCdtIoH upon Hot '"S
courage TO take II upon themselves-and he han
an indisinct apprehension that this very act Of hor
rowing money would lend 10 transportation or the
galows, should the business go TO rack or ruin, as
he could see it shortly would
All these considerations went far to stulify the
otherwise weak and feeble MIR. Branmel when,
in addition, he endea ored to arrange in his mind
the terms on which he would request the favor
of a temporary loan of only " TWEEN thousand
pounds sensation Of nausea comp etely over
powered him, and the table, the chairs, the iron
chest swan round him like go many ships nj sea.
To recover from his sickness, and to curse the
banking house, every member Of the sanIe and
his own respectable parent for linking him 10 II,
was one and the same exertion TO the infinite
nslonishment of Augustus Theodore, the acqusl-
tion O. these twenty thousand pounds proved
the most amusing aud easiest transaction OF his
life Mr.. CuthilI, the managing partner of the
London house, received him with profound re.
spect and pleasure. He listened most aitenIiyely
10 the stammeriDg request, and put the depuln-
ton at his ease at once, Ivy expressing his readl-
10 comply with Mr., Allcroft's wishes, prov.-
ded role of hand, signed Ivy all the partners,
and payable in three months, was given as secu-
rlty Tor the SUN required
Augustus wrote word home to that effect the
note OF hand urriyed-the twenty thousand pounds
were paid-lhe dreaded business was transacted
with half the trouble that it generally cost Angus
tus Theodore 10 effect the purchase of pair OF
gloves.
Mr.. Bellamy remained at the hall just one week
after the receipt of the cash, and then was car
ried to the north by pressing business. Before he
started he complimented Acrait upon their sue
cess, trusted that they should now go smoothly
on promised TO return al the very earliest moment,
and gave directions on his route by which all let
ters of importance might safely reach him. And
Allcrait, relieved for brief season, interchangeable as
ever, strained every nerve and muscle to sustain
his credit and increase his gains. AS heretofore,
he denied himself all diversion and amusement.
The first at the bank, the last TO leave it, he had
his eye forever on its doings. Visible at all times
to the world, and most conspicuous there where
the world was pleased TO find HIM, he maintained
his reputation as thorough man of business and
held, with hooks of steel, confidence as neces-
sary to existence the vital air around him. To
lose a breath of the public appreciation in his
present state, were to give up fatally the only stay
on which he rested.
Wonderful that, as the prospects Of the man
grew darker, his courage strengthened, his spirit
reused, his industry increased And a bitter re-
Election was it, that reward still came TO him
still fair return for time and strength expended.
He could not complain of the neglect OF man
kind, or of the ingratitude OF those he served
In the legitimate transactions OF the house, he
was prosperous and prospecting man. Such to
the outer world, did he appear in ull respects. ard
such he would have been but Tor the hidden and
internal sores alrendy past cure or repara lon.-
Who had brought them there? Michael did not
ask the question-yet. Never did three months
pass awoy so rapidly aa those which came be.
tween the day Of borrowing and tho day of pay
ing back those twenty thousand pounds. The
moment The money arrived, Michael's previous
anxieties fled from his BOSOM aud left him as hap
Ply as boy without a care. Ii came like res
pe from death. Sangune TO the Inst, he congratu-
lated himself upon the overthrow OF his temporary
difficulties, and relied upon the upturning OF some
means OF payment on the arrival of the distant
day
But distant as it looked nj first, it crept nearer
and nearer until at the end of TWO months, when
as he saw no possibility of relieving himself
from the engagement-it appeared close upon
him haunting him morning, noon, and night
wheresoever he might be, md sickening him with
its terrible and desperate aspect. When there
wanted only week 10 the fatal day. MlchaePs
hope Of meeting the note OF hand was slighter
than ever. lie became irritable, distressed, and
anxious struggled hard TO get the neediul sum
together Struggled and strove-but failed. Hours
aud minutes were now of vital consequence and
in rash and unprotected moment, he permitted
himself to write letter TO the London house
| begging them particular favor just for ont
week retain The bill they held against him.
| The London house civilly complied with the re
! quest, aud five days of that last and dreary wee
swept by, leaving poor AlIcrnlt as i'll prepared TO
! payment as they had found him. What coult
he do? Al length The Gulf had opened-wa
| yawning-io receive him. How should he escap,
il?
Heaven, in its infinite mercy, has vouchsafed Il
men angels 10 guide and cheer them on their diff
fcuIt and thorny paths. Could Michael suffer
and Margaret not sympathize? Could he have
sorrow which she might chase away, and, havin
the power, lack the heart to do il? Impossible
Oh hear her in her imprisoned supplications
hon hor Inn, in .Itarl istu, nod and sla
less bedchamber, whilst The doomed man sits 4
her side in agony, clasps his face, and bures
, within his hand Tor shame and disappointment.
"Michael, do not break my heart. Take, dear
est, all that possess bur, entreat you, let IN
see you cheerful. Do take this thing to heart
Whatever may be your trouble, conhde it, love,
, me. will try TO kill III"
NO. no, no." answered Allcraft wildly {"
Il must not he it shall not be, deares. Margaret
you shall be imposed upon no longer. You sha
not be robbed am yilain!'
: "Du not say so, Michael You are kind al
good but this cruel business has worn you OF
Leave it, i'nplore you, if you can, and let
. live in peace.'
G Margaret, it is impossible. Do not flalter you
II selfo me with the vain hope of eStrcalion. X
lease will never come. am bound 10 it for II
i lie; it will take longer than life to effect deli
!, erence. You know not my caamiles"
~ " But ipW know them, Michael, and sha
~ them win you, II ihcy musl DE bofie. am yo
L wife, aud have right to this. Trust me, Mic
= ne and do no, kill me with suspense. What
this new 0tflcon? whatsoever il may be, it
T. fitting that should know it-yes, will know
= dearest, or am not worthy to lie beside you the
g. Tell me, love- how is it that for these many da
III you have looked upon me SO sad, and sighed, Il
III irowned upon me. ! aln conscious of 10 fat
'e Have done amiss? Say SO, and will speed
OF repair The fault"
re Michael pressed his Margaret TO his heart, d
r. kissed her iondly.
H. "Why, oh Why my Margaret did you Ii
H. your fate with mine?
ne "Why, having done So Michael, do you
80 love and trust me Z"
IL "Love?"
g, "Yes-lous! Say what yoa will, you do
eu love me, if you hide your grefs from Inc.
te are one Let us be truly so. One in our j.
-, and in our sufferings"
' de "DeOrest Margaret why should distress yo
~ Why should call upon you for assistance? w