The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-12
VOL. TX.

But, SAID Henry, what benefit is |
going to be to you to marry her, if he
father is opposed? You will only have
wife to support beside yourself, and vii
not be lettering your condition 2
oh there's no danger but what thu
old man will come round right when We
are'married'
Don't be too sure of that, Dick-you
had better look before you leap
Pooh am not afraid of that. He
may be angry at first, but he will soof
get over it-when he finds out there is NJ
help for him.
We'll, you know best But when are
you to be married You say your plan:
are nearly consummated.'
Yes, they are. She has already con-
scented to an elopement, and as soon as
can make the necessary arrangements, we
shall be off
! Where will you GO ?
! ITO New York, think, at first And
there we will have the ceremony perform
ed and then shall write dutiful let
ter to the old man, telling him of the
course we have taken, and asking for his
forgiveness
But what if he will not grant it p :.
oh there's no danger. As | said be-
fore, he may be angry for short time
but ifhe is, shall visit around among
my friends until he gets over his pet and
invites us home
well, Dick, l must say you have your
l.. :
with me?'
why, want you to assist us in get
ting off-you know there's hundred
things to be attended to at such time.
And thought that | could depend upon
YOU for assistance
well, I'll render you all the aid cam
said Henry.
And then separated-Dick to attend to
his school, and Henry took his way d.
rect to the residence of Mr. Harvey.
Dick, or Richard Brown, was young
man of progressing appearance being
(what is generally termed) well built, of
a clear complexion, and havinga profu-
sion of light auburn hair, which fell in
ringlets over forehead of ivory smooth
ness. He was also person of good ed
ucation-huving gone thro' with col
legiate course of studies, But this was
all tibet could be possibly said in his favor;
for he was unprincipled in the extreme.
His father had LETT him a comfortable for
tune at his decease, which Dick thought
was sufficient for any mode Of living he
should think fit to adopt. He associated
with companions as unprincipled as HIM
self, and in few years his property was
squandsred, and he forced TO take up the
occupation of school teaching to gain
subsistence for himself.
He had a short time before our tale
commences, been employed to teach the
school in the village where Mr.. Harvey
resided. And las have said.) being I'M
principled, and void of all feelings of man
hood, he had formed the plan of seducing
from home, 81 clipping with Clara Harvey.
He had contracted slight acquain-
lance with Henry Stanton, who resided
in the village, and believing that he could
easily be prevailed on to assist him in his
plans for selfaggrandizement, he has, as
the reader has already seen, applied to
him for aid in his undertaking.
But he was mistaken in his opinion OF
Henry, for he was young man ofsterling
qualities, and what was of far more impor-
lance, he was the accepted lover Of Clara
Harvey. Judge then ofhis surprise when
Dick detailed to him his views in regard
to the very woman to whom he was pay
ing his addresses, and whom he intended
to make his wife. He could not believe
that Clara would have any thing to do or
say with such a fellow as Dick Brown.
But there was something in the story
which he could not comprehend. There
fore, he had Immediately, upon the dePar
ture of Dick, gone TO see Clara. and learn
from her, if possible, the truth of his sto-
ry respecting her.
When he entered the house he was
met by Clara, who was as beautiful even
as report had stated, with smile olive
come. As soon as he was seated, he
said -
We'll, Clara, have just heard that
you are about to be married.
ITO be married Why, Henry, l am
surprised. To whom, did you hear 2 s
TO our schoolmaster.'
What to Richard Brownr
Yes
WHO informed you"
Dick himself
why, Henry, what does it mean?
Do tell me all about it, for / am anxious
to hearP
WILL said Henry, tell you all l know
it.
He then related to her his conversation
with Dick. Clara listened with no less
surprise than Henry had done while con-
with D lex and after he had fin
ished, she said
What can that fellow mean by this
story
4 know not said Henry, 'and hoped
that you would be able to throw some
light upon the subject
well, do not look SO serious. You
cannot think that i have really consented
to elope with him, and in fact know him
but by repute.'
NO. no, Clara; that could not have
been his intention, for he appeared to be