Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-06-26
The Golden Clasp; Or, the Periured
Goldsmith.
BY PROFESSOR INGRAHAM.

plainly alired, entered one of the eodsmiths
stores on -- street, and seeing ,ha, gen.
ueman was engaged with the proprietor, she
'imldly shrunk aside near the door until he
should be a, leisure. The assistants were also
occupied with customers whose dress and ap-
Pearance showed them 10 belong to the class of
The rich, and so she was suffered TO remain for
some time standing there before she could be
attended TO. The gentleman who was fine,
noble looking person, with remarkably pol
ished address. seeing her waiting, courteousIy
stood aside. and said TO The goldsmith
Do not occupy yourself with me now Mr.
Broochard, can examine these watches by
myself while you see what this young person
wants who has been waiting SO long and pa
uen'ly, to get an opportunity of addressing you
Wha, do you wish, Miss 9 asked the gold
smith, with look which conveyed reproof to
her for interrupting him while engaged with
customer of more value to him.
The girl hesi'aiingly approached The counter,
and taking from her bosom a small gold clasp,
ben, over 10 him, and said in a low trembling
voice
i wish sir, you would be so kind as 10 keep
this few days and let me have dollars on it,
Low as she spoke, her soft trembling tones
reached The ears of Col. McHenry, The gentle
man who was present, and he turned 10 observe
her face, and hear the reply of The goldsmith to
this timid and painfully uttered request. The
goldsmith took the clasp scornfully between his
fingers, and throwing i. down said sharply to
her,
This is no pawnbrokers shop, grl-and If
II was, that thing is not worth two dollars
1t is of inestimable value TO me sir--indeed
i, is the only thing valuable ,ha, have an
swered she earnestly, and her cheek slightly
flushed al the rude manner Of his reply.
Il dom, know what you may value i, al he
| answered with cold laugh, glancing al Col.
McHenry. whom he saw severely observing
him: Il would no. like to give you six shlllngs
for it,
| Blu. sill, plead The girl, unconscious of being
! overheard, : must have seven dollars to-day
and have no other way of getting IL and was
IN hopes sir, that you might let me have lha
sum on i, for | will certainly come back and
take i, uP again.
Il tell vou,' answered Mr.. Broochard angr
IL, Il keep no pawn brokers' shop. Go 10 the
Jewsr
They won't give me but two dollars. sir
and want seven.
And so you think 10 gel it ont of me-
The young girl was about 10 speak again, bu
as if no, knowing wha, further arguments It
urge, hesitaled, and was turning slowly away
when she checked herself and again spoke II
him
Sir she said, in low thrilling voice o
earnest en,reaty, my mother is lying very Ill
and our rent is due al IL O'Clock to-day AM
the persons we sew for having disappointed u
in our pay, have no other resources but this
Oh sir, will you take this clasp only tor lev
dsvs, and will then repay you?
Mr. Broochard Eel, that Col. McHenry's eye
were upon him, waiting an answer and as
wished him ru think him man oI business
(which meant IN his notion a man without
hearty he answered promptly and s'erhiy' nc
Do YOU think we are simpleions here TO 'hro'
away money n this way! lfyou have nohin
: more TO say. please TO stand aside TOR custom
ers Well Col. wha. do you think OF those
: Latest impor,a,ion-(ul jewel'd and warran'e
in all points will sell you the one you Iu'
laid down, for one hundred aud nIneiy-tve do
lars
The gentleman. however was not heedih
him, but watching The young girl whom ne sa'
leave the counter and with a heavy drooPln
7 step approached The door. Her face had strnc
him for lis swee, in,elligen, loveiness, aud h'
modes,v had for him an irresistible charm o.
/, her plea of poverty and her eloquent appeal
; The .rads.man, deeply interested his feeling