Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1845-07-31
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reign OF Geotge the Third. Now every
incident IN that reign was as familiar lu
him, "a to that kings prime minister. -
His opponent was an Englishmnn. They
became deeply Interested. The subject
was continued till late at night, aud rc-
suIned the next day. Soeniirely absorb
cd was he, thai hs forgot his duties u.
representative, and actually neg lerird IL
go TO the House for some days. Al last
suddenly recollccilng for what he wa
sent to the city, he walked in great hast
10 the State House, and finding the dooI'
locked, inquired of the doork, eper wis
was on the premises, what it meant, and
was answered that the session closed tn
day before. This fact coming to ih,
ears of the good people Of GreenvilIe,
they concluded that more practical
man would be better for them.
A. NIarv grew Older, she perceived
with pain the defects IN her fathers char
acfer, and learned thnl poverty was staring
them IN the face. She determined a.
keep a strict account OF their expenses
and manage affairs with the Creates
economy Their only domestic was dis
missed, and with her own hands she pre-
pared her faiher's favorite dishes She
herself, rented part of the land and III
duccd her father under prctcnco of exer
else and recreat,on Ia cultivate the re-
mandor. But all availcd but little to-
wards deiraying past debts, aud prevent
ipg The accumulation ui new.
Now and then client appeared, but
To which my sketch refers, scarcely one
remained Mary had often pondered in
her own mind, ways and means to in
crease their pliance, but all seemed un-
available SO long ~ her father required
her constant presence and care.
We left her alone m her chamber re-
viewing her account book. Noiwllh-
standing her economy, they were greatly
~ debt. Ono thought had occurred 10
her that il would be necessary to sell The
old family mansion. Though much de-
cnyrd, the beauty of the situation would
probably cuininnnd purchaser, and the
csiipntcd value ul the estate would can
eel their obligations, and leave n surplus
which would make the Las; days of her
father comfortable.
l,wns painful to think of parting with
the home or her childhond, and rendered
dnubiy 80 by the grcI II would causc her
father 4; Tor lhla reason she had postponed
monlI"niug the subject to him. The
cun'ion he had manifested when she was
rrnding Alisons's Structures on The
= Americans, showed how UNIV llliDgy he
wnuld listen to the proposition.
With n sad heart she laid her pen
aside aud went forth into the garden. -
The flowers were IN full bloom. How
carefully had she watched their nnloid-
ing, and with what Il gentle hand she
iw med that lavorlte aibuiuS, or trained
those luyuriant rose tees
Sad thons!is came over her, as she
seated herself under spreading elm,
ihai had been her iavorlte resort from in
fancy. A few tears uuconscIously drop
ped. Suddenly, foots,cp. were heard
approaching, aud before she had time to
rise and leave, n gentleman had seated
himself al her side.
a flush of Indignation passed ovor her
fine coun;enancc, and she was about to-
leave abruptly. 'Stop one moment,
Miss Sr"ali important busipcss has,
brought mr here to-day, and | shall not
rrouhic you rs have often before, with
prote-tationS a my affection. These
you have often repulsed perhaps ano,h-
eI kind a w"oing may suit you better"
The keen, black eye Of the speaker
sDarkied with n sort Of fiadish delight
as hr spoke, and his small, well formed
mouth was curved with an expression Of
bitter satire.
"Ilcre are papers," he continued,
"whIch demand your attention, two
notes, each Of n thousand dollars, which
into porsesson OF them, It is unnecessary
tn detail so that they are proved to be-
genuine" With n trembling hand and
aad heart she took the notes there
indeed was her fathers hand wiring,
c"njointly with that Of her grandfather.
She was too familiar with those sigma
lures, not 10 recognize them.
Returning them she said with calm
voice, "Whal do yon Intend, Mr. Whit
man, by bringing these TO me :"
"For payment, most assure dly,-as it
is understood you now attend To the bust
ness ahairs.oi your falher," he added
with a scornful smile.
"You are well aware sir, OF our pow
eny and of our utter inability at present,
to discharge Those notes
"Not so fast madam, this house and
land is worth treble the value. One
hail of II, TO be sure, IL Inorlgaged, but
The remainder is sufficient. But one
thing more, he added, assuming a softer
tone, IL love you love you as never
can and never shall love again, and the
burning gaze Of his fierce eye well at
tested the iact) know better than
yourself, even the attachment of yonr
father io this place. Like Il strong und
vigorous oak, he has taken root IN the
soil, and "a removal will be his death
lis love Tor you may induce hlm
10 thus act, but eyon then, grief and
poverty may bring him in sorrow to the
grave"
"Ils forgellulness may have oblitera-
ted these n"tes from his mind Say but
one word aud | will tear them in pieces
before we mart more. all his liabilities