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She is a charming lady, upon my word,'
said the old gentleman to his son, as they
were left alone.
Yes, | should think so, surely, from the
short acquaintance we have enjoyed replied
the apparently unconscious Robert.
And would adorn the palace of a king
said the old man. did you remark the
jewels upon her delicate fingers
her ease and graceful bearing? You may
rely upon it, Robert, she is Of no humble or
igin. A lady of high rank, seeking a con-
genial spirit among the republicans of her
sister nation
Or she may be a poor girl, whose ambi-
ton is above her BIRTH said Robert, casting
a scrntinizing glance upon his father.
No, no. replied he. Il nave seen
enough Of the world to detect that, if such
were the fact. Your Young hearts may be
deceived, bot not tie old and experienced
The old miser returned to his room that
night with a degree of pleasure rarely cxpc-
ricnced. He had long sighed to see his son
united with one who should add to his
wealth and dignity. And now as they had.
as he imagined, accidentally fallen into the
company Of one every way worthy of his
son, and with whom there was "A fair pros.
pect of union, he was delighted. And he
resolved to encourage. as far as might be
proper, the apparent admiration of his son
for the fair Miss Cornell. Nor was he un-
successful. And he had the unboundcd graft
iGca,ion in a short time of seeing Robert pay
ing the most marked attentions to the lady.
Nor was he in haste to cut short their visit,
although it had already exceeded the time
fixed upon for their return.
A letter had been received from her
brother by Fidclia. RENTING a few pounds,
and informing her that, by the middle Of Au.
gust, he should meet her at the Springs, ac-
companied BY his wife.
CHAPTER v.
'Wcll SIR said Robert one dav, as they
were INDUCING in a morning ride, | have
concluded to marry Miss Cornell, with your
consent, and if granted, shall be happy to
celebrate the nuptial ceremony at this place,
Immediately on the arrival other brothcr.'
you have my most cheerful consent, my
son. said Mr.. Videtto, the tears Of jov t lex
ling down his furrowcd cheeks. And, pre-
senting a deed of three hundred acres of the
best land in -, and "A check for twenty
thousand dollars on the -- bank Of New
York, : here is IA triile for your expenses on
the OCCASION With expressions of graft.
tude. the deed and check were received. and
in ii few days the money was safely deposi.
ted in his pocket.
: The happy Robert and the fair Miss G
wc,e greeted with many expressions Of 10,
by their numerous friends and admirers
which each had won by their mi ormlv kinc
- ---~~,i. manIG RS, and, h'oh an'icipa-
lions were entertaid of an agreeable anc
spleudid party on the appointed frstal day
Cards of invitation were freely circulated
anl each esteemed himself honored nv brin!
so fortunate as to receive one. And When
at length the day arrived, on which the Lon,
don merchant appeared in the beauty anc
elegance of form-of which many less favor,
ed bv nature were c%nvious, and was formal
ly introduced to the elatcd father, and many
friends and the joy of all seemed to be
complete.
The next day after his arrival was the
cve,ful time of the wedding. And "A larg,
and fashionable party assembled at an early
hour and exchangcd the congratulations. o
the occasion among whom none appeared
more happy than the delighted father Of the
successful bridegroom.
The ceremony was duly pronounced by
worthy %curate, who was officiating in the wi
lage, and the party afterwards repaired t'
the Saloon Of the hotel, TO spend the evening
at "A splendid %soircr, given in honor of tn
occasion by Mr.. Viletto and his son.
The next day Mr.. Nidetto, with his sol
and the beautiful young wife, her brother
and "a few friends, returned to their res
idence, where preparations had been mad
for a select party, and the happy compan..
spent another evening in a delightful man
ner. None seemed more TO ENJOY it tina
the old gentleman.