The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-03-01
Number 45o]

u young people from an evening party cven
D oy Georges late employer for The exore,s
purpose of introducing Mr.. Belmont IN a
select circle Of hi, friends; and vet how
many events seems crowded into Mat
snort space. My dear George servant
no longer, but partner in the most exten
siVe conrernJ''.fa savings increased - =.
amount suicioni 10 enabia b;.
gelher the creditors OF his (alher, and salts
lfy sll their just demands; and my daughter
my mUuesr dHv,tiuuate Emily-enabled,
by bis mesns, 10 mix on terms Of equality
with the society she is fitted 10 adorn.
Surely goodness and mercy have followed
me- and my mourning is turned into re
joicing.' As these and similar reflections
passed through the mind of the mother, her
heat sweled with emotions of gratitude
to Him who has styled himself the God Of
the falherless and widow. She was aroused
by carriage wheels, and in few minutes
was joined BY her chi IdTen.
oh, mammal" exchimed Emily, as she
warmly embraced her, you should have
=. beer with US this evening TO witness your
sons triumph. assure you Mr. Belmont
has created quite sensation, and been the
ion of the party
Nay, you Go injustice TO the successful
debu, o: Miss Belmont, observed herbrolh
er gayIy hat think you, mother, Of cur
little denure governess eelung up for a
lbelle7'
But, seriously pursued the young lady,
ii has been amusing 10 witness the polite
attentions wo have both received from per-
sons who lately would have treated us as
interiors. Mr.. Burton, especially, was
Extremely cordial, and SO pointed in his
behaviour 10 George that Anua was evident
IIy distressed by il, and thought her un
usually reserved III am not mistaken, he
gave you a pressing invitation TO his house,
y Hr Belmont
Yes,'repiec George, Il am happy to say
lie did. Aud now, mother; if you are net
10 tired and sleepy, should be glad to
{ 'sk your advice on subject Of great i'm
t )orance to me-.
Il understand you. my dear son, and my
advice is marry: Hitherto your position
and circumstances have prescribed silence
as your wises, and most honorable course
t Now your altered situation and excelleni
prospects leave you al liberty 10 urge your
suit hope and believe you possess the
[ esteem of our dear Anna. You have my
9 cordial appreciation and blessing
n Thank you;Ihis is only what expected
q Of you dear mother. but feel far from
II sanguine as TO my success. | think that
is, hope-Anna and / understand each
-, n,her, but, Notwithstanding Mr.. Bur,on's
4 IapPsrent cordially, apprehend some dif
icuiy respecting The disposal | am abou, 10
make cf my ready money You know
cannot marry without funds, and fear that
he will neither make me any advance, nor
o sanction the necessary delay 10 this case.
i what am TO do is the question:
. Would il not be advisable to wait until
# you have met the creditors. and settled the
busnessl suggested Mrs. Belmont
Dear molbeI, no. cannot ronsent TO
keep Anna longer IN suspense. am no
stole, and my experience this night has
convinced me ihat il would be unjust TO
her to postpone my declaration. No; no, l
will seal my fate 10 morrow; and if Mr.
Burton raises objections, Anna will al all
events know that am not 10 blame
i, Having made this magnanimous resolve.
George went to bed, but not 10 sleep.
Excited by his recent interview with Niss
Burton, whose unaGeclected deicacy end
womanly reserve had charmed and touched
him, and agilated by doubts and fears as to
tue result Of his Interview with her father,
he lay Illuminating upon his prospects, and
when al last he fell into an uneasy sumber
=, his dresms'wore but continuation OF his
), waking reveries.
With bealirg heart did our hero knock
at the door Of Mr.. Burton's house on The
y following morning, ard reques. private
audience OF that gentleman. On be
G ing ushered in TO the literary, George
,.nlo;ned ,he Obiaoi Of his yisit