Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-08-13

sutherland compressed DIS Ups t06etDer, ana NUT
tered to himself, 1T cost my aher fifteen thousand
dollars sen-s d ssta a'iis ie. - e..5gs 3
Seven thousand five hundred dollars, going
once--twice--three tmes-for the last time GO
ing $50 81 .sG +
Eight thousand
Thank you, sir. Going at eight thousand,
once, eight thousand twice--eght thousand. three
lines, going, gonei What name 2 1e
b Clifford was the response and all eyes rested
on tall, noble looking man, who had remained
silent during the rapid bidding of the spectators
and who. as the whisper went round, was to.
ia stranger. a ae
1T is gone whispered MIR. Sutherland to his
wife, as he pressed her hand in silent grief: 'we
have no home now.'g
Now. gentlemen, said the auc'ioneer, I'VE will
sell the sideboard, ia rcgad to which am reques-
ted to say by the creditor, that it is old family
piece, and it is the wish of the owner to retain
possession of it il possible. [ merely mention it,
as il is known TO you under what peculiar circum-
stances theihings are Sold
This had the desired effect: no one seemed
willing 10 bid against the unfortunate man, who
started it at Ten dollars. Twenty was bid by Mr.
Clifford: twenty-five by Mr.. Sutherland; fifty
from Clifford siIcnced the anxious parents,and the
family piece of furniture was knocked down 10 the
knew possessor of the house. A gentleman who
stood by remarked that the act was cold, heart
less ore.
sWas t. sarcasically asked Clifford then
sir, whv did you net buy il for himP
Mr.. Sutherland was much effected by this in
cdent He little knows how much ne has lace
rated this heart. But will purchase the piano
for my child
fle stepped up to Mr.. Clifford and told the de-
sire he had TO purchase the piano for his daughter.
and he hoped he would not bid against him.
Sir said the stranger, las much as respect
your feelings and the sympathy of this good COM
oany, [ cannot, nav, will not alter the deiermlna
ion made when first entered this house,
And pray what may tina, be 2
10 purchase every thing in il, and. by fieav-
ems. III do it, though pay double the price.
Strange mutiered Mr.. Sutherland, as he found
mis- family in anOher part of the room.
The stranger fulfilled his promise. aud actually
bought every thing, from the house Itself TO The (
very axe III tie ceiiar
Ate, The sale was over, and the company had
retired. Mr.. Clifford requested the auctIoneer to
90 with him in adlofnng room. Alter The (
lapse of few moments, they both returned to the
parlor, where the family still remained. The auc-
oneer looked around and gave them a knowing
smile, and, as he left the room, was heard 10 say.
| never heard of such thing a perfect romance,
IIa ha :! ha r
You are now observed Mr.. Sutherland TO
Clifford, the owner ofthi hous.. and furniture ;
hev were once mine-et that pas
i am. sir. for the time being, your landlord
i uadersi5ud you sir, bur will not long remain
-our tenant. was going to observe. that here
ire few articles that am anxious to purchase;
hat sIdeboard. for instance. s family relic
will give you fifty dollars the price you paid, aud
feel assured under TIE circumstances, YOU will
lot refuse me this favor
Il canuot take II, SIR
'Obdurae, ungraleful man
Will you not let Pa Guy my piano, sir 7 hum
,ly asked Ellen; he will give you the price al
which il was Sold
Il, is painful for me, young lady, to refuse even
his. l will sell nothiug-nOt even the wood saw
n The cellar
Then, Mr.. Clifford said Mr.. s.. 'we have no
urlher business here. Come, my dear--Ellen
ret your bonnet-t that's your bandbox-let ms Iult
be house we are moi even free from INSULT
Where is Mary?
4 am here, sir the key of my trunk is lost, and
am fastening it with rope
Stop, my girl; melhiLks ] purchased that
runk,' coolIy observed the stranger.
MIR Cilfford,i am rot old but that can resent
IN insult--nay, WILL if you carry THE arrogan,
md. to me strange conduct much further. That
,oor girl has been TO me and mine. the best and
nay say the Oldest friend she has remained with
is 10 poverty, assisted us in our distresses. not
'nly with her purse, but her hands she is to me
IS servant, but one of my family, for there is,
hank Heaven! no such base distinctions in pow
riy that exist IN a stale of blessed wealth. Here,
lere, with nothing but what we have upon our
Jacks, the master aud servant are equal She is |
Jar; Of my family, & will protect her from insult.
That trunk is hers. aud who dare take it from s
Ter? Not you, sir
Mr.. Clifford at that moment cast his eyes upon
dary, who at that moment arose from the floor
Or moment they gazed on each other in silence. !
sand she, you say, has been to you a friend p
Indeed she has, kind and noble one.' &c
mfr. Sutherland, stay one moment; my good a
ir, put down that trunk take seat, Madam U
ermit me, Miss to hand you chair: MI. Suth- 1
rland will you be seated? have yet something
,ore TO say. When you requested me to yield q
D the wish had to purchase that sIdeboard, a
id you it was my determination to buy it, aud 4
,eIl YOU now that will not sell it.. q
THE Mr. Clif1ord needs no repetition. ID