Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-07-13

tne bstter; ana l VIII repay you win interest
when l return, if have to turn mechanic again
for it,"
Well, Mr.. Eckber,, if you are determined
"Say no more. Tomorrow go to Rege nsburg.
to ask my dismissal Of Mr.. Wallsnroth. If You
are truly my friend. give me letter TO him
know your opinion has much weight
The banker was silent some time, and seemed
! much affected. A, length he embraced Conrad.
81 envy Mr. Marble ha cried, $50 loyal and
affeetonate a Come, you shall have the bills
of exchange. and that Mr.. Wallen.ott may inter-
pose no difficulty, " Ill myself accompany you
to Regensburg."
The Impotence OF Conrad 10 depart met with
severe checks from the bankers delsy-on ac-
! couat Of business, as he said. 1t SIX days
before he could persuade him TO set cut. He
wrote, however. at once 20 Nr. !Fallsnro,h.
At length they left the capital, travelling with
post horses; but the young doomed TO
another trial Of patience from the sowness with
which the banker found it necessary to travel.
Tho hours of rest claimed by him spent by
Conrad writing in his journal, or to Madame
! Walter.
/ They arrived at Reg nsburg. Mr.. Walienroth
was not to be the fret day; which occasion
ed Conrad not a little uneasness. espe cially as
he certain the banker had been received
Nor lid he Ike the bankers extreme chloe rfu!
fulness when he returned in the evening to their
hotel.
/ The next day w allenroth invited them 10 din
ner. The young man resolved to bring matters
/ to a speedy issue-for he was dete rmined. should
his principal refuse to release him from the
agency, to depart that night without waiting for
1 dismissal
Ths host received them with great cordially,
and Conrad lost not moment in explaining the
object of his visit, dwelling with great earnest
ness the reasons that impeled him to give up
his agency. He also spoke of what he had done
at Altech.
"You have done every thing" said NJ De Wal
lenrotil. "that l could have wished. with only
one exception You have made Madame Wal
ter very unhappy
az" repeated the young man, colouring.
! 81 received letter from her the day before
yesterday. She tells me you are much beloved
by all the people, who mourn your loss. She
has young and lovely daughter, whose health
has failed since your departure"
"Josephins?"
eyes Both mother and daughter are noble
to Indn. But Madame Walter trembles for the
life of the dear girl, who is in real danger"
| Conrad grew pale.
| NJ. do w allenroth showed him the letter; he
read it, then sank on a chair, covered his face
with his hands, and sobbed audibly.
clean sylnpathze with you." said Wallenroth,
kindly, "for know Josephine; she is admira-
bic girl. You love heE?''
Better than life faltercd the young man.
! "Then be at ease on her account. Her welfare
, is too dear to mo, than that should lose a
ment in giving her consolation. wrote in re-
ply-'Mr. Eckber. is not going to India; he will
soon return to Alteeh.' My letter is by this time
/ in Madame Walters hands"
"You have done wel,'' said Conrad.
! "Then you will not 60 to India?''
"You have done well, Mr.. w alenroth, TO save
her from suffering for few days, even by an in
noeent deception. 1t Is important to gain time;
her strength will return; she will be saved by
yonr stratagem. But must go TO India"
''Will you mako me tell an untruth, Mr.. Eek
bert1''
'Shall l." asked Conrad, looking appeaingly
into his face, "prove a monster Of ingratitude to
my bens factor"
"No, no." cried Mr.. Wallenroth: "bu: Won are
called upon TO choose between his life and that Of
the maiden you love-
al have no choice" said Conrad. al have
only to listen to the voice Of duty. His life, and
hers, are in the hands of God-ths good or owl
net is in my power. And could restore her BY
committing sin, would she not hate me for my
criminal weakness
81 wrote TO them pursued NJ. de Wallenroth,
",hat the necessity of your departure existed no
longer-nor does it. prophesy that you will
not 60 TO India
How Is Mr.. Marbel dead Or have you in
telligenco tina. be is on his way home2 l beseech
you. sir, relieve my suspense. l am abroad
wretchsd enough"
"You have reason TO be so.'' answered Mr..
Wallsuroth Listen TO me- You the owner
of Altech. Mr.. Marbel sold me the estate-but
only for you, and charged me not to inform you
till you had been year in possession. Mr..
Schmidt is the executor Of his will will de-
liver you the writings presently"
Conrad wa. astonished-he knew net what to
say. AT last, raising his fearful eyes TO heaven
"My good Marbel?' he cried; "always thought
full for othsrs.-now he is no longer poor. If il
be truly SO, Mr.. w sllenroth, have TO beg ia
your of you and Mr.. Schmidt 1t is TO lend me
thirty or forty thousand guilders, to be secured
by . mortgage on the estate a. Alteeh. Ivan,
the money Immediately, in bills Of exchange