Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-16

the cause OF Roberts apparent unhappl
ness, more from good feeling towards The
young man himself, than tor the unim
portant mistakes made by him in his ac
counts. The mex, opportunity that Of
iered, he repeated his former questions
and insisted upon an immediate reply.
Robert stammered and suffered a good
deal before he could answer, but at the
last he did say
Why, sir, ] am much attached to .
young lady Of this city, and have reason
to believe she is equally attached to me
but there is an obstacle in the way, and
All, indeed And does the obstacle
amount to over a thousand dollars If il
does not, you shall not want it. I'll fill
up check now. Have all the parties
conscntedP
Why, sir, the cause Of my-the-that
is-the cause of my uneasiness is, am
afraid her father will not consent
why, who is he ? Refer him to me.
I'll settle the matter
lie is a rich man, sir, and | am not.
His daughter loves you, does she =!
j think-a-yes, sir.
She says SO, any how, don't she ?
'Why-l-yes-she-yes, sir, she has
said as much
Is the old fellow very richP
Il believe, sir, he is tolerably well of,
And he won't consent! BY the pow
ers of love, he must be an old Turk-he
he won't hey! Here, give me his name
III soon settle the matter. But stop
has he anything against you! Docs he
know me 2
Here the old gentleman went over a
string Of questions which Robert felt no
disposition to answer and which it is not
worth our while to relate. The conclu-
sion of the conference left Robert III pos
session of a check for thousand dollars,
a letter of introduction to Parson Greene
of the Presbyterian church and the fol-
lowing advice from the lips of his father
Iin-law in prospective He was to run
away with the girl, to use Mr.. llallowclPS
carriage, and the black waiter, George,
was to drive them.
Robert governed himself in strict ac-
cordance with the advice given, and be-
fore dark the parties were before Green,
whose scruples Of conscience were quiet
ed by the Introductory letter They
were soon pronounced man and wife, and
jumped into the carriage, followed by the
blessing of the parson, whose fee was
small part of a thousand dollar check
George was directed to rich old child
less uncle of Roberts, who lived about
five miles from the city, and to whom the
secret was told. The old man, thinking
the Joke was too good an one to be ell
loved alone, sent out for some ncighbors.
Midnight found the jovial assembly de-
the good things provided by
the aunt, and laughing. over the trick
played on the wcathest shipper in the
south.
Early in the morning, Robert Moul-
tric and Julia. attended by their uncle
and aunt, went to the house of Mr.. Hal
lowell, the young couple being ANXIOUS
for the eflcrvcscencc of fathers wrath
to be over, and the antiquated pair to
witness the reception, and if necessary to
act as moderators between the partIes.-
They were met in the parlor by MIR. Hal
lowell, whose first words were: /
You young rogue you! Little did
think how my advice was to act upon
me. Well, Robert, he added, laughing
you certainly caught me that
lime, and you deserve to be awarded for
he generaIship you have displayed. Here,
my boy-my son, ! suppose | must say
here are deeds for property worth ten
thousand dollars, and henceiorlh you
shall be my partner in business.