The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1846-04-30
THE BANKERS SOM.
A NARRATIVE FOT-NDgD ~ FAC

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that Is hope-Anna and understand
each other; but Notwithstanding Mr.. bur
ton apparent rorlialiiy Iapprehend some
difficulty respecting the disposal of my
ready money. You know that cannot
marry without funds; and | fear he will
neither make me any advance. nor sane.
lion the necessary delay. In that case
what am TO do; that is the question:"
Would il not be advisable TO wait un-
I'll YOU have met the creditors, and seilled
the business" suggested Mrs Burton.
Dear mother. no. Icannot consent 10
keep Anna longer in suspense. ] am no
stole, and my experience this night has
convinced me that il would be unjust 10
her 10 postpone nv declaration. No, no.
! will seal my fate tomorrow; and il Mr..
Burton raises any objection, Anna will at
ali events know that ! avn not 10 blame.
Having made this magnanimous re-
solve George went 10 bed, but not To sleep.
Excited by his recent interview with Miss
Burton, whose unaffected delicacy and
wOmanly reserve had charmed and touch.
ed him, aud agitaied BY doubts and fears
as TO the result Of his interview with her
father. he lay Illuminating upon his pros
poets; and when al last he fell into an un-
easy slumber, his dreams were but con-
linuation of his waking reveries.
Wilha beating heart did our hero knock
at the door Of Mr.. Burion's house on the
following morning, and requested private
audience Of that gentleman. On being
ushered into the library, George at once
explained the object of his visit with the
eloquence which true feeling never fails to
inspire, urging his long cherished affection.
and touching slightly upon the pain and
anxiety he had endured whilst following
the course he deemed honorable with his
sense Of the relative positions Of Miss Bur
ton and himself. So far all seemed pros
porous. Nothing could exceed the urbani-
ty of Mr.. Burton, who warmly commend
Ell tic hnS vr ruIiuurs pllsaea ~ =.
Young friend, and expressed himselfmuch
obliged by il: but when George proceeded
to state briefly and simply the obligations
which devolyed upon him, previous 10 his
settlement in life, he was listened 10 with
constrained politeness. In vain did he
pause in his relation for an expression oil
sympathy or look Of appreciation. A ST.
lent bow was the only token vouch-satec
by his auditor. Embarrassed, he scarcely
knew why, George found himself al ths
end of his story with consciousness thai
he had utterly failed in making the i'm
preston he desired. After pause of few
moments, during which Mr.. Burtonappear
ed waiting in expectation OF some furthe
communication. he said, You are not 81
young man, MIR. Belmont, nor so igno
rant of the world, as to entertain any 70
mantle notions respecting lovein cottage
presume; am therefore at loss TO un
derstand your precise motive in honorinl
me with this explanation" With increas
ed confusion George replied that he hope,
for Mr.. Benton's advice (he had we'll mig
said assistance.) ii considered it his du
ty thus explicitly 10 state his ciIcum
stances previous to making any attempt
ascertain the sentiments of Miss Burto
towards himself, point on which he ma
r turallv felt most solicitous; and his pros
poets being now good, he trusted It'll
; delay would not prove serious obJec
: ton.
$ Certainly not" was Mr.. Burton's ri
plv; "bat since you have expressed
d wish for my advice, You must allow m
r to saw, that | think the intention you Ell
) terrain relative to your fathers affair
$ though il does great credit to your fill
i feelings, is rather singular, and the oblig'
$ ton more imaginary than real. 1t is we
known that ysur fathers misfortunes wei
3 the result of untoward circumstances, ar
II not of any misconduct on his part. II
l. acted throughout in an upright manne
!. and no blame can possibly attach TO h
;. memory. 1t appears to me unnecessal
IS that you should Inconvenience yourse
ID for the sake of dong what neither law N
at equity requires OF you" f..
\. Il will not attempt to argue the poi
9 with you, sir" George modestly answt
;, ed; "but must remind you that a
e, bound by a voluntary and solemn pr
h, mise, given at time when such engag
ments are deemed most sacred"
a "Well, WE'LL" rejoined MIR. Burto
G. there is no need of hurry. Let me
re commend you to take time TO consi(
~ this matter. Do nothing in haste, 7
,y young friend. A few years cannot aft
he the spirit of the promise. Allow me
ue recall your words: l hope little del
en- will not prove serious objection" Ill
%. Mr.. Burton INDUCED in a patronlz'
or laugh; then rising he added, ain
meantime. shall be happy to introd'
Of you to Miss Burton, with whom you
Ids talk over this mighty affair. The ln'
III. ence Of the ladies' is, we know, m