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

-ail.1o in,sits, ursius hi, long chsnshe
eaeedol, aai ,ouch'1g slightly up1h
The piin and saxieiy he hh eodu.edl
whilst fIiowing the course he deem"dI
honourable with his sense Of the relativ'
positions o: Miss BurloR and himself
So far ell seemed prosperous NNhlng
could exceed the urhariiy oil Mr ir'
Ion, who warmly commended the i'n'
of conduct pnr-usd by lis young friend
,aad expressed himself much Obliged by
II: but when George proceeded to sat
briefly and simply The ob'gnloo'
which devolved upon him. previous tol
his settlement 10 life, he was listened 'ol
with constrained polIleness. In vaIn
did he pau Sc 10 his relation for an ex
preston Of sympathy or look oil sppro
baton, A silent bow was the only to
ken vouchssfed by his auditor. Enbar-
rsssed, he scarcely knew why, Georg1
found himself al The end OF his story wi h
a consciousness that he had utterly faxed
10 making the impression he had desIr
ed. After pause OF few moments,
daring which Mr. Burton appeared
wAitjng in expectation OF some iurIher
MIR. Belmot, nor so 'guU-
rant Oh 'he world, as 10 entertain any
romantic notions respecting love in a
cottage, presumei am ihn-~r-.- AT .
loss to understand your precise motive
10 honouring me with this explanation
With increased confusion George repi-
ed that he had hoped for Mr. Burton's
advice, (he had well nigh said assist
snce.) He considered il his duty thus
explicitly y 10 state his circumstances pre-
yious TO making any attempt to ascertain
the sentiments of Miss Burton towards
himself, point on which he felt nstu
rally most solcitous; aud his prepecls
being now good, he trusted little de-
lay would not prove a serious objec-
tlon.
Certainly not was Mr.. Burton's re-
ply, but since you have expressed al
wish for my advice, you must allow me
TO say, that l think the intention youl
entertain relative TO your fathers affair
though i, does great credit 10 your fila
feelings, is rather singular, and the OBJ
legation more imaginary than real. lt|
is well known that yoIr fathers misfor
tunes we're the result OF untoward cir
cumslances. and not OF any misconduc
on his part. He 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 Of
doing what neither law nor equity re
quires OF you.'
Il will not attempt 10 argue the point
with you, SIR George modestly an
swered; but must remind you that ]
am bound by voluntary and solemn
promise, given at a time when such en-.
gsgements are deemed most sacred.
well, well,' rejoined Mr.. Burton,
'there is no need Of hurry. Let me
recommend you to take time 10 recon
slider the matter. Do nothing in haste
my young friend. A few years cannot
affect the spirit of the promise. Allow
me to recall your words, hope little
delay will NOT prove serious objection
Here Mr.. Buaon INDUCED in patron
ising laugh; then rising, he added, so
the meantime. shall be happy to in
treduce you 10 Miss Burton, with whom
you can talk over This weighty affair.
The influence Of the ladies s, we know,
most powerful; and should you decide
to make use OF the cash for time,
shall raisen no obstacles 10 your wishes
end regret tina, my affairs will not ad
nit OF my doing more al present.
The modification and disappointment
George had experienced during thi
conversation were amply atoned for by
ihe cordislily with which Anna symps
fhised in his views, and strengthened
his purposes. Had herfather commend
ed his intentions, and offered to fine
him means Of marrying without delay
he could not have had lighter heart
or more buoyanl spirits, than were III
results Of his explanation with The daugt
ter, in whose sffeclon and eonstancy h
felt unbounded reliance. True, thei
union must be postponed, and that ,
On indefinite period; but they shoul
commence life free and unshsckiet
indebted 10 their mutual prudence an
seil-densl for that independence whit
they only can appreciate who ha,
known the misery srisiog from lo'
of debt.
Ahou, a week after Georges inle