The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-03-01

whilst f)'lowlng the course he deemed
favourable wnh his sense Of the relativ
positions o. Miss Burton and himself
81 Tar all seemed prosperous. Nolhiog
could exceed The ueh,piiy OF Mr. b lr-
ton, who w,rnly commended the I'm
Of conduct pnr'ued by his young frieu,
sad expressed himself much obliged hN
~ but when George proceeded II sat
briefly and simply The oblg,'jon'
which devolved upon him, previous tu
his settlement ia life, he was listened To
with constrained polilroess. II VAT
did he pau Sc in his realion for an ex
presson Of sympathy or look of sppro
baton. A silent bow was The only to
ken vouchssfed by his auditor, Enbsr-
rassed, he scarcely knew why, Georg
found himself at The end OF his story with
conciousness that he had utterly faiied Il
IN making the impression he had desir
ed. After pause of few moments,
during which Mr.. Burton appeared
waiting in expectation of some further
communication, he said, 'You are not 50
young man, Mr.. Bemol, nor so igno.
rant of The world, as TO entertain any
romantic notions respecting love in a
cottage, presume; | am therefore a, a
loss to understand your precise motive
in honouring me with this explanation
With increased confusion George repli-
ed that he had hoped for Mr.. Burton's
advice, The had well nigh said assist
snce.) He considered il his duty thus
explicitly to state his circumstances pre-
vious 10 making any attempt to ascertain
the sentiments Of Miss Burton towards
himself, poin, on which he felt nau-
rally most solicitous; and his propecls
being now good, he trusted little de-
lay would not prove q serious objec,
tion.
Certainly not was Mr.. Buron's re.
ply, but since you have expressed .
wish for my advice, you mus, allow me
TO say, that think the Intention you
entertain relative to your fathers affair
though i, does great credit 10 your tiiaI
feelings, is rather singular, and the oh
legation more imaginary than real. 1t
is well known that yoir fathers mis!or-
annes were the result OF untoward cir.
cums'ances, and not Of any misconduc
on his part. lie acted throughout in
an upright manner, and no blame can
possibly attach 10 his memory. II sp
pears TO me unnecessary that you should
Inconvenience yourself for the sake o,
doing what neither law nor equity re
qures OF you
i will not attempt TO argue The poinl
with you. SIR George modestly an
swered; but / must remind you that
am bound by a voluntary and solemn
promise, givea at time when such en-
gagemen,s are deemed most sacred.
We'll, well,' rejoined Mr.. Burton
there is no need Of hurry. Let m,
recommend you TO take time 10 recon
slider the matter. Do nothing in haste
my young friend. A few years csnno
affect the spirit of the promise. Allow
me to recall your words, | hope little
delay will not prove serious objection
Here Mr.. Burton INDUCED in patron
Using laugh; then rising, he added, 'lr
the meantime, / shall be happy 10 in
lroduce you 10 Miss Burton, with whom
you can talk over This weighly affair
The influence Of the ladies is, we know
most powerful; and should you decide
10 make use of The cash for time,
shall raise no obstacles 10 your wishe
and regre, lha, my affairs will not ad
init of my doing more at present.
The notification and disappointment
George had experienced during lhi
conversation were amply a,oned for b.
the cordislily with which Anna sympa
thised in his views, and strengthened
his purposes. Hadher father commend
ed his intentions, and offered TO fn'
him means Of marrying without delay
he could not have had lighter heart
or more buoysnl spIi's, man were III
results of his explanation with the daugl
ser, in whose affection and constancy h
felt unbouuded reliance. True, thei
union mus, be postponed, and that
40 indefoiie period; bu, they shouI
commence life fee and unshackiec
indebted 10 their mutual prudence an
.self-denisl for that independence whic
,hey only can appreciate who hav
known The misery arising from a loa
Of debt.
Abou, a week after Georges inie
view with Mr.. Burton. that genllem;
whilst ses,ed al breakfast, glancing ov
the county newspaper, observed, 10 h
no small surprise, an advertisement a