The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-05-10

swered Mr.. Rivers, shut is there no
reason asslngned for this cruel severing
of heartsF
30 yes, uncle, capital reason; they
wish to marry her to some other per-
son whom their wisdom has disc vered; {;
a capital reason, is itnot9'
'Great injustice, Claude!"
ayes, sir, SO ] say, great injustice; !
am glad to hear you speak thus. All |
feel for my friend as if it were myself,
and for the poor young lady too. Now.
uncle, to let you into the secret; they
have determined upon an elopement;
there is no other way; they are to be
torn asunder to crafty the whims of a
third party; and to avoid this they are
resolved to flee and be happy"
"Spirited, at any rate; but yet, neph-
ew, cannot say that exactly approve
of their course; it does not look right
thus to-"
"No, it does not look, as you say
but what can they do? You, uncle,
surely, with your present prosects of
domestic happiness, can pardon them,
and not judge with too much severityH
and here Claude assumed such rueful
face, that tear almost trickled down
the classical nose of Mr.. Rivers.
"True, { Claude, they are to be pitied,
and under such circumstances should
feel unwiIlngto condemn the proprie:y
of their intentions. But as yet do not
see wherein sou are party concern
ed.n
81 was just going to tell you, sir, that
carried away by my feelings upon the
SUBJECT, have promised to aid them all
in my power. Now, my dear uncle,
as am going to town in the morning,
and as there is plenty of room in the
carriage. why; why; in short, unless
you forbid me, have promised to take
charge myself.o these unfortunate low
ers." -........ ...
"ND, Claude, ] do not forbid you, yet
| am sorry to find you implicated in an
affair of so delicate a nature"
"But do you not think they will be
forgiven? for it appears to me that it
would be egregious folly to nourish
resentment against them after the affair
is finished" isH
"Yes, Claude, agree with yru; it
would be absurd; still there are many
who to their dying day, would never
forgive thing of this kind-never."
"But were the case your own, ,unclew
"Why, Ishould forgive them certain
Iy,and no wever much | may disapprove
of elopements in general, there are ma
ny allowances to be made for your
friend; the parties are young;have long
loved each other-ahem!--the heart,
Claude, cannot be controlled"
"No, SIR" .............
"And now, at this unfortunate crisis,
their only resource seems to be in
flight"
"Precisely so, sir.'
"But do you think your friend is w or
thy the affections of the young lady"
81 think so, sir; have an excellent
opinion ofhim! Have then your con-
sent to make use of your carriage to aid
the lovers in their hightr
Mr.. Rivers having signifed his assent,
in a few moments the subject was dis
missed in order that all business arrange
ments pertaining to Claude's Partisan
trip might be closed. At an early hour
the folio wing morning Claude bade his
uncle farewell"
"You will stop and say "good-bye'
to Jessie?" cried Mr.. Rivers, putting
his head into the carriage window, feel
ing unusually complaisant to his ne
phew now that he was about to depart
for so long time. be- ut
Well; yes; perhaps will, it will not
detain me long," answered Claude, ra-
ther indiferentIy; and then reclining
back in the carriage, as it rolled away
rom the door, he indulged in long
and hearty laugh.
CHAPTER w.
II is very considerate in Mr. Rivers