Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-02-18

elegant house in one of the most fashionable
streets, and Charles having alighed handed
ou, his wife, and they ascended the stately
steps In answer TO the bell which she rung
violently, servan, appeared. whom she rapid
| ly asked, Is my uncle yet a. homer No,
Miss Een,' responded the mental respectfully.
! Mr. Best cast glance around him. They en-
tered parlor magnlicently furnished closing
the door, Ellen threw off her hat and Thin shawl,
showing her delighted husband all her surpas
sing charms.
'All that you behold is now your own an
hour since and i. was mine,' said Ellen limidly
and rendering her hand. which he grasped af
feclionately. Believe mel speak the ruth
| know you ,hough, me crazed. bu. listen. aud
you shall know how much cause have had for
my conduct. But remember you are master
here, and whatever happens do you assert your
right and mine 2 asa 9 ,ra"
Surely you canno. mean Deceit said Mr.
Best, gazing anxiously on his lovely wife, and
utterly at loss TO account for her strange con-
duct. tsE
Trust me, try me, believe me. I will now
tell you all | have time 10 tell, for | expect ev.
cry moment he will come home. Three years
ago my father died, leaving me, his only child,
in charge of his brother, my uncle George Hays.
His immense wealth was sall left in his charge
until my marriage, and was allowed my own
selection. My uncle, who poor compared with
my father, seeing the advantages which this
grea. accession Of wealth would bring him, has
no. only prevented my marriage, by injuring my
reputation, bu. has actually kept me close
prisoner 10 my room, and within my own house,
from which chanced TO escape this morning.
determined 10 find some one who would de-
fend and protec, me against my uncie's con-
duc,-you know the rest she added bushing
as he casped her fair form TO his bosom, and
vowed to defend her rights as he would his
own. asee s .-.t.s..
She started from his embrace, and begging
him to be seated, rang the bell When SER
want answered the summons, she told him TO
send all the servants up. They soon appeared.
when she addressed them
You all know my position in this house
ha, am the owner and rghtful mistress of all
ha, is here We do they responded, and
she continued, This gentleman, Mr. Best, is
my husband and as you value your places, obey
him. Go, now, remember what you have heard
The servants retired bowling respectfully TO the
new married pair. And now sir, said she,
you are convinced, continue to maintain your
rights, and all will be we'll
Ere she could say further, the door was open
ed, and a coarse looking featured man of abou,
fifty years of age entered and stood for a mo-
men. gazing on The happy pair. who were seat
ed on The sofa. ssa .t.f essas
Wha, is your business here and with that
woman he demanded in stern voice and
looking a. the same time as though he would
annihlae him. Mr.. Best made no immediate
reply, bu, measured Hays, for it was him, from
his feet to his head, lesurely and undaunledly,
Mr. Hays then addressed Ellen.
Pray Miss Sanc,i,y, be pleased to explain
what this man is doing here alone with you
She need not take the trouble sir,' replied
Charles, and lie, me warn you 10 address her
more respectfully. That lady is my wife, and
by virtue Of my authority as her husband, and
master Of this house. le. me ask you what bus
mess have you here
Your wife, you master we'll tha, is 100
good'-and Mr. Hays laughed aloud. Mr..
Best curbing himself with difficulty merely
said, come sir, your presence is disagreeable.
II you wish 10 transac, any business be speedy.
we wish you TO retire.
Why you imperiinent scoundrel,' was all he
had time to utter, as Charles grasped him by
the collar, and shook the old ruffian until he
gasped FOR breath Sconndrel you would have
said, you lying, cheating old villain. tell you
again that lady is my wfe-ihis is her house
and in or out of it will maintain her rlgh's.'
Do you mean TO say, Ellen. that you are mar
red TO this man : he asked con'enptuously.-