The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-12-25
From the Star Spangled Banner.
THE DRAYMAN:
Or Wealth VS.. Worth.
lCONCLUDED.

heart are possessed by an humble laborer, +" l
would not reject them, for the prince of an
hundred realms. Who could not be happy
with such a husband :"
Before leaving Helen on the evening in
question, Summerton had offered her his
"hand and fortunes great or small -
Did she accept the offer She surely did
not reject it-but first referred the gentleman
20 her father.
"Think you''- inquired the lover, "my dear
Helen, that the time shall never come when
you will regret the step you have taken or
consent to take on certain conditions Is
your mind so thoroughly fortified against the
sense!ess distinctions of society, that you will
not suffer no regrets or notifications on hav-
ing drayman to present to your fashionable
friendss'
:" would not marry Dray," replied Helen
=" but l should think it an honor to wed an
intelligent, estimable man, who, by his own
exertions is capable of commanding respect"
" l am certainly happy in the estimation in
which | have the honor to be held by being
for whom have-no less admiration than
she expresses for me-"
l am happy, sr-said Helen, to find one !;
whatever his position in society, in whom is
so much that is congenial to my own feelings
in reference to society. am not aware that
all which is really desirable and honorable in
life, may not be associated with one occupa
ton as well as another. l have ever looked
upon all Fictitious distinctions in life as in
ferior to those who create them, as to those
who are brought down by them
"You will not, l trust, be disappointed,
Helen," said Summerton, land now that
have more than satisfied my mind in regard to
your real views of character and WORTH
however proud one might be in gaining the
hand of lady apparently wealthy and far
above him, in condition or circumstances
yet have quite as much pleasure in assuring
you that have not only the honor Gas the
world call it) of liberal education, but of
abundant wealth for all ordinary contin-
gencies. have also profession in which l
expect to devote my life. Andif Miss Helen
will pardon the deception thus far and assist
me to continue it short time longer, will
inform her, that " Yankee Bob is her neigh
Dor Arson Summerton, of the family of James
Summerton, n. York" ...
"And but for the evidences your own life
have given me of inherent worth, should
feel less pleased than grieved at this announce
ment. One half the novelty which charms,
is gone
alt will please me-" said Summerton if the
secret of my identity be kept to yourself un-
til after l shall have introduced the subject
of our interview to your father"
"Wth all my heart" replied Helen. Q
In due time Summerton called on the mer-
chant. He found him alone, in his counting
room.
"What are the prospects of the election of
Harrisoni" inquired the latter adding: 81
think you must know Bob as well as any
man-you appear to understand matters of
that sort very correctly"
"My opinion is, the election of the General
is certain. And Icould wish were as sure
of concentrating an object of great import
ance to me, as he is of occupying the White
House"
"Ah! what object have you in contempla-
tions Not after wife, Bob!" said MIR.
Bouting loosely.
d" Indeed l am, sir" he replied, "and
know of no third person more interested in
the matter than yourself"
"And you shall find no one more happy in
doing you favor responded the merchant.
Il have no reason to doubt you sir. AL
low me therefore to inform YOU, the person
whose admirable qualities have won my heart
and whom l would marry with your consent
is, Helen Bouting."
"How what Helen, my daughter In
deed, Bob, this is quite unexpected. had
not dream of it you surprise mel
land perhaps misplease you, too?'
"No l cannot say that, exactly-but-then
taken quite by surprise-really-
I-I-wish time to think of it"
Certainly sir" replied Summerton.
matter of such importance-and where the
destinies of those we love are involved
where the fate of life is concerned, men
should not act hastily wish you to act with
all the responsibility your relation requires"
"But your acquaintance with Helen, must
be quite limited should think-and are you
sure of her acquiescence :" said Mr.. Boutins'
Il have enjoyed the pleasure OF her ac-
quaintance for sufficient time to satisfy me
fully-and l think my suit will not be rejected
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