Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-01-07

dence and on Monday no called nj the house,
The result OF that visit the reader learned in
first Chapter.
When Simmon;on left tho house Of Mr.. Acton
ne resolved on one thins--,o marry tho lnteres-
tng and domestic daughter, as he found her TO be,
provided no could obtain her consent. Her beau
" and her moiestv, her industry md her humility
s.rucl, him at once. and he could forget her.
At slt he thought tho beautiful girl. aud in
the day time sic was before him. 'Sho is jus,
such woman rs need s7id he 10 himself. 'and
she salts mo batter than ans Of tie dozens |
acquainted with, who fill the circle of pvido and
fashion,
In 4 short time Charles called at Mr.. Acton's
with tho shifting ho wished 10 have made up. 1t
in tho evening. He was politely invited in,
and gladly embraced the opportunity. While
sitting with the good lady, Emily busted herself
with ironiag the clothes, now and then stopped 10
convcrs, with Charles. Everything neat
a5ou, the house, and spoke of industry and not of
poverty
In taking leave be was invited TO call again. by
Emily and her mother, tho former stating that
his work would be finished III TIE course Of
week.
What iine Young gentleman Mr. Smmon,on.
is, said Mr. Aeon, after Charles had gone for
on TINT evening, for the first timc they had learn
ed his name.
.ilo is very pleasant and very kind remarked
Emily. How different, is he from many Of
rich men. | roally begin TO love that young man.
Il certainly do, said the mother. you seldom
of his wealth So pleasant and agreeable
to poor folks.
If over should be so lucky as to get a hus-
hani, mother. know who comes up to my
ideas of what husband should DO this Mr..
Simmonton.
Il fear my child, you will not get such gen
tlcman he
q do not expect it. novor dreamed Of such
thing. It only Of my foolish talk
q M sod n n
called for his work. II dono and well done;
tor which he paid Emily hberal y-sho refused
to take more t!!an it worth, until over -porsua
ded.
When Charles took his leave that night, no re.
marked to Emily-On Sunday evening next
DR.. Dean delivers lecture before tho Benevolent
society. should be happy to have your compa-
ny there.
4 should b. pleased to co. said Emily, and
they bid each other good night.
Charles and Emily to tho lecture. a
door open for his frequent visits at MIR.
Acton's, and evcry week he spont two thrco
evenings there.
year passed. nway-lus. ono year from tho
day that Emily picked up tho gold ring in tho
streets. There wedding at the house of
Mr.. Acton, and Emily was the happy bride. Sho
never looked handsomor, and Simmonton's joy
complete.
Mr.. kcl!og united the happy pair, and then
invoked the blessing Of the Almighty upon thcm
As Mr.. Smmonton wealthy man, no
purchased fine house in Back street; thther he
took his excellent companion, where they lived in
peace. prosperity and happiness for more than
half n century. 1t was but few years since that
they deposited in tho narrow house, follow
ed to the tomb by numerous friends and relations
Thoy died in Christian faith, tho prcccp,s Of tho
Bible cheering them in their sickness, and giving
them antcpost ofttoso joys which arc in reser-
walton for the righteous.