Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-04-09

at Mrs New,on's; but he was resolved
for the presen. at least. To see no sights.
He was three years older than his brother,
and already something Of what is called
a man Of the world. He purchased fine
clothes on credit, which his living at the
rich Mrs Newion's enabled him to do;
and, with the same passport. he soon
worked his way into the best society of
the place. He was really handsome
young man, possessed courteous manners,
aud was known to be the descendan. of a
once illustrious line. Thus he soon be
came iavorle But Frederick could
no, shut his eyes to the fact that he was
only favorlie 10 certain extent; that he
was welcome al dinner parties, was invil-
ed to sorees where he could be made
useful, and was allowed to promenade
with The elder females occasionally. But
he saw that 10 mother permitted him to
become intimate with her daughiers-
Rich fathers eyed him snspiciously. In
a word. he was regarded as a pleasant
hanger on, but nothing more. "A deuced
fine fellow said the sons of rich families
with whom he associated, but poor as
rat. Sisters mind, this was addressed 10
the sisters where the young men had any,
You may fiirt with him to pque. others
into offers, but don't be snch fools as to
fall in love with him. Nor did the sisters
seem disposed 10 disregard this prudent
advice.
How friedrich lived, was a miracle to
many of his acquaintance. He still re.
sided with Mrs Newton, who found him
very useful 10 deliver messages among
her fashionable acquaintance. the Office
OF ioo!man, whose wages Mrs Newton
thus saved, though the proud blood of
Frederick Hanson would have boiled a,
an nslnuation of the truth.
But he required money occasionally,
and at first il was a serious affair for him
10 obtain it. At length he discovered tina,
many genilemanly men did not despise
occasionally plucking pigeon at a game
OF billiards; and Frederick learned accord
ingly, as he was good player, TO meet
his tailor bill by this method. Now and
then he borrowed ten or twenty dollars
for day or two of his rich Young ac.
qualntances; and it came, a, la.,, to be
standing jest, that Fred Hanson's bor
rowing was new way of pocket picking
10 this stale Of degradation was he reduc-
ed, because he was too proud 10 labor hon.
esty for living. lie lhoagh, it dis.
grace TO be a mechanic; but considered i,
no Stigma TO impose on an acquaintance.
While Frederick was thus sinking low
er IN the estimation of all honorable men.
and even had become bye word among
his fashionable acqualntances of both
sexes. Edward was slowly but steadily
advancing In the esteem of his employer.
and establishing valuable character for
enterprise. industry and reclude. He
had, moreover, won the affections Of Ma
ry Benson, one of the loveilest Of her
sex, She like Edward, was poor; bu,
they relied on Providence; and comfort.
ed themselves with the reflection that their
mutual love would smooth an otherwise
thorny and difficult path Blu, their FL
lure was not as dark as he imagined. Ed
ward was now approaching his twenty
first year, and as he thought how soon he
would be left to depend entirely on him
self, his brow occasionally became cloud
ed with those fears of the future which
even the most sanguine experience.
'Wh Is the matter, Edward ? said
Mr.. Simpson TO him one day. You
have, at times lately, looked care worn.
Does any thing weigh on your mind ?
Edward hesl.ated "A moment, but there
was an expression Of such kindness in
Mr. Simpsons face, that he resolved to
make cenfdant of his master.
Il have done, he said, twha. YOU will
probably consider very foolish .hirg.-
am engaged to be married, and 10 one as
poor as myself. She is, | am sure all
tina, could desire in a wife; and it is
best, perhaps, that young man should
be early settled in life; bu. fear NAV
have been too precipi,ate, for if | should
TALL SICK, what will become of my family!
Journeyman mechanic makes wages
enough to live comfortable, know; but
alas who shall insure me agains. sickness
on my own part, or on lha, of my wife.
both equally expensive. Yet, perhaps,
these very fears which many would call
prudence are sinful. Should we not trust
IN God for all things?' he continued look
ing up at Mr.. Simpson with more
cheerful expression.
You are noble young man. said Mr.
Simpson with warmth. Nor do | know
tina! you have acted wrong in be,ro,hing
yourself. The heart is generally more
10 be trusted in such affairs than the head;
and you especially would be The last per.
son 10 act against the dictates Of reason.
Pray who is The lady!'
Miss B:nson!'
The very one would have chosen for
son, had one of your age. No. Ed
ward, you have done right. A good wife
IS treasure no, 10 be obtained every
dayn
Edward crmsoned with pride and
pleasure, while Mr.. Simpson continued
The worldly wise, my dear boy,
would say You aud she ran grea, risk in
marrying with such means, or rather
with no means at all. But happin ess
does no, depend on money; j, springs
from other and better causes: and love
can sweelen many a prisa,ion and nerve
US for many difficult task ] only