The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-05-08

ing OF resentment against his daughter
and her paramour, as he bitterly de-
nominated the unfortunate, and per-
haps what worldly people would call,
thoughtless Frederick. I " ~ a
Months elapsed, and Archibald heard
nothing Of his disobedient child; and
poor Nara, although married to the
man other fathers and her own hearts
election, was by no means perfectly
happy; for she had become accustomed
to bow SO religiously to his will in all
things, that she consequently expert
enced many qualms Of conscience at
the step she had taken, which ever and
anon passed like dark clouds across the
sunshine Of her existence, Frederick,
too, was unable to'obtain any employ
ment, and the little money possessed
was fast dwindling away: and, to add
to the misfortunes of the young couple,
Maria promised TO become mother.
Too proud and independent TO sue
for help where he considered il ought
naturally TO have been prof1ered, Fred
erick tried every way III his power to
procure means elsewhere, before he
resorted TO solicit assistance of his i'm
iplacable father-in-law. Stern necessi-
ty at last compelled him to do that
which he deemed degradation. ..,.
"What is your business, STRIP de-
manded Archibald, with a chilling in
difference, when, by a sort Of strata
gem. Frederick had obtained an inter-
view. .-rl,ae. .,,.a. ,t,.- ..s.
81 have no business, Mr.. Merton"
replied Frederick; "and, indeed, no
pleasure in the application ] am about
to make TO you." a a,6 e.,...
"Then the sooner our conference
ends, the BETTER" =, t.a.,s,t.
"Not so, sir," replied Frederick In
"and by heavens you must
and shall hear mew and rising abrupt
ly, he locked the door. of the apart
ment. ,7as..c,.,c r,,a,I,..,.t .,t,,ia.s =.
"What is the meaning Of all this out
ragei" demanded Archibald, ,rc, .55
"Fear nothing, sir; you are Maria's
father, and that is sufficient protection
for you" oa,r.o,a .tJ ..g.ul
s.l disclain, and will disinherit the
disobedient girl" said Archibald.
s.Listen, sir" said Frederick. "You
sanctioned my addresses to your daugh-
ter; you did all in your power to pro-
mote the match; and had it not been
for my fathers misfortunes, you would
have gladly ratified the agreement into
which you had entered" he.
swell, sir: he failed in his part, and
! have every right to retract."
"You forget, sir, that this is not q
mere contract Of bargain and sale; the
affections of the parties were involved.
You are still a rich man, and Maria is
your only child. | do not ask you to
give her the handsome, portion you
promised on her wedding day; but !
do claim some assistance, which will
enable me TO enter into business, and
recover at least part of that connex-
ion which my father had by his indus
try and integrity obtained. He was
unfortunate, sir, but no. guilty" I
"Your daughter, too, is in a precari-
Gus state, and requires every comfort;
and if you possess The feelings Of pa
rent, YOU will afford it her."
"You have married the girl, and you
must be responsible for your own will.
fulness. For my own part, ! care not
if she applies to the parish; for the
shame will be upon your head for your
rashness. . Have you, any thing more
to sayw aa, baa En.
aYes, sir,' replied Frederick, "this
charitable prayer, that when you are
Judged, may YOU meet with more mercy
than you ,mete out to your own child"
! Disguised with the hard-hearted man,
Frederick departed as much in anger
as in sorrow at the fruitlsss issue Of
his interview. ,y,.o ~, i,,,r, ta,,..,,. Il
Some, months after this, Archibald
Merton was gratifed at bearing that
Frederick had quilted London, He
was comparatively happy, and once
more pursued his avecations. Between
Change and the coffee-house he filled
up the days Of his existence, and in
creased his fortune. 3,3 m
I There came, however, s.lull'' IN bu-