The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-04-30

lSned IN this lie. we are sure SkIn-tilu
was. His precious son proved to he a no
torious villain. He worked his card so sue
cessfully, that the old gentleman'S propert,
was entirely gone before he had any idea o
| ii, and he holden for some thousands that h
could not pay. What became of the &c
complished Cooper no one could tell. He
had money and heart black enough tC
know how to use it without the assistance o.
any body. The old man was nearly distrac-
ted when he was made acquainted with the
course and conduct of Cooper. But what
could he do! He trusted him, and had nc
one 10 blame but himself. Now his money
was gone-his all-and his pleasant and beau
tiful house must be sold to pay his just debts.
How did Skin-flnt feel nowl Did he not
remember his treatment 10 the young mer-
chant, who failed few years before, and a
thousand other hard hearted acts! We
know he did; and he would gladly have re-
pented, could tears and regrets restore to him
his lost wealth.
| 1t was not more than year after Skin
flint had lost his property, that his house and
furniture was advertised for sale. His situa-
ton was beautiful one, and on that account
numbers of our rich men were anxious 10
purchase it.
The auctioneer commenced with the fur
niture, which took the whole of one day TO
sell, after which he gave notice that on the
morrow at ten O'Clock the house would be
oflcrsd for sale.
The next dav arrived crowd had assem-
bled, and the house was put up. Three
thousand dolars-four ;housand-and finally
five thousand three hundred aud fifty dollars
were offered, aud the house Knocked of.
~. 1. 4 1 Il.
tiOneer.
Emerson"
"Mr. Charles Emerson" said three or four
voices, 10 the astonIshment ofnot few.
When the house WAS sold, of the first man
whe entered the room where Skin-flint and
his daughter were sitting, the old gentleman
epquired who had bought the house, and
when told, he turned pale, but uttered not
word.
The fact undoubtedly rushed to his mind,
and his sensations at that mement, who for
the world would have felt
Mr.. Emerson in few days paid for the
house aud took the deed in his own name.
Five or six weeks elapsed, when one day as
| he was passing IKE street, hO should he meet
but Mr.. Skin-hiui. The old man stopped
and said, apparently with much agitation
~ on have purchased the house / formerly
ownedl J"
"Yes, sir, have
when shall you want to take il J"
81 am not particular about il. lfyou are
so disposed, you can remain there for the
present"
Il thank you SIR said tho old man, and il
was evident he felt the kindness he thus re
ceiyed.
In day or two Charles called TO look at
the house. As he entered the door, he re-
membered the happy seasons he had passed
there and tear came in his eye. He had
sat with the old gentleman but few moments
when Mary came into the room. She was
SO overcome che could hardly speak. They
had not met before Sor several years. The
bloom was still on the check Of Mary, but
the Impress OF grief was on her brow.
Charles addressed her kindly and she in
stantly burst into tears, and the old man min
rled his tears with hers.
"Sir. Emerson" said lie Il never thought
should come 10 this"
Never mind, sir; misfortune is the lot of
man. Sir, have been unfortunate"
1T grieves me, when reflect on my treat
lnent 10 you. when you were in aflciion-it
was-oh God forgive me-God forgive
mc"-and the tears fell fast from the eyes Of
the Old man--"you will forgive my unkind-
ncss-will you forgive me"
/ 80 sir, trouble not yourself fever had
anyother than feelings ofiOrgiveness towards
you"
"And me too" said Mary, "Charles will
you forgive mig unkindness."
"E'ilh all my heart"
"Ah Mr. Emerson,lhe giil is not TO blame
! for the course she pursued. Ialone am gull
ty-onmy wrelched head is all the blame.
( have been wretch indeed, and now ! am
punished-punshed as ] deserve-oh, that
F had never lived to see this day"
: Sir do be calm; you are not so wretched
as you might have been. This house have
bought, and you and your daughter are
welcome 10 it rs long as you live; and most
of the furniture also bought and it shall not
/ be removed"
"You astonish me beyond measure. What
means this kindness TO one so undeserving,
and by one whomI have wronged-shame-
/ fully wrongeG 2" and tho old man wept like
child.
{ "Mr. Emerson, how can you be so kind 2''
al last said Mary through her tears, "when
we have treated you SO shamelully."
( aSay not a word. You are not to blame /;
YOU shall never suffer while live"
81 cannot speak, feel"
I "EnOngh has been SAID be CAIN ailo
collected Forget the past, and Heaven
grant that the future may be bright before
usn
/ Charles left the house, assuring Mary and
her father that he would call again in few
davs. As he passed 10 his store, his former
feelings began TO revive. Mary appeared
the lovely and afectionate being she once
was. and doubly dear since he heard Of her
suilerings. Her husband had deserted her
and was probably dead-as man answer
ing his description had been killed in street
fiGht at the Southland should he offer 10
marry her now? Did she love him Could
he doubtit? Thus rejecting day by day,
he made up his mind what to do. 1t was
not long before he was sitting with Mary In
the house. -,
shave come, Mary, TO ask you if you will
fulfil your prLmise
: sand what, prayP
|, THAT you would be my wife,
You astonish me-
, sWill you make good your promiseT
20, Charles would you now accept OF me
E as ungratefnl az have proved? hyou vert
. serious my happiness would be complete
mean what say, Mary. VIII you FUN
$ your promiseP
sDear Charles Heaven knows | will mos