Saturday morning visitor., 1848-09-23
From Godey's Ladies Book.
JER MIAH CROUK.
BY T. 8. ARTHUR.
(Goncluded.)

| ! Y OOitCtUUtUsy
Thus the time passed on, and Amanda's
wedding-day approached. SBut Margaret
repulsed all snitors actually refusing TO
see young men who had at any time made
even the smallest advances.
| Mr.. Crouk had clerk in his establish
ment named Judkin, whom he had raised
from boy, and in whom he reposed the
utmost confidence. Judkin possessed good
abilities, fine person, easy manners, and
that air Of confidence about him which we
sometimes see in young men who feel their
own force Of character, and mean TO make
use of the ability possess to force their
way in the world against all opposition.
One day, Judkin, with sober face,
came up 10 where Mr. Crouk was sitting
at his desk, and asked the privilege OF a
few words with him.
Certainly, Harry. Sit down. Ihope
you have not been getting yourself into
any trouble ?" said Mr.. Cronk.
"No, sir, not yet; but l don't know
how soon l may be in trouble" And the
young mans face became still more seri-
J Gus.
WHATS the matter, Henry, what's the
matter 2"
81 am about or, rather, was about Ia
king very important step" said Judkin,
in reply, "bnt thought it would be better,
perhaps. TO consult you before doing So"
That's right, that's right, Henry
What is il ?"
Judkin blushed, and looked interesting
and confused.
"Ah, ha. see how il is. :" said the old
gentleman. "An affair at the heart--you
are thinking about getting married!'
The young man Flushed still deeper,
and did no, deny the allegation.
"Nery well; now understand. hope
she's worthy VI you, Henry, that's all !
have 10 say"
shes worthy the hand Of prince, .
said the young man, with enthusiasm.
"So far, then, all is right. And now,
what du YOU want me 10 do for you ~ in
CURED MIR. Crouk.
II want mainly your advice, sir, re-
turned The young man. "'The parents Of
heyoung lady will not consent 10 our I'M
ION"
~Why :"
"BeeAuseI am nothing but poor young
clerk"
INDEED! And pray who are her pa
reuls?'
People once no better on than am,
who have got liltle up in the world"
And therefore think on not good e.
neigh for their daughter"
Yes. sir, that's the feeling"
"Wltal's ler lalher's name? Do
know him ?'
"You have some little acquaintance with
him. But | think il best not TO mention
TO you his name, because. if you advise
me in the matter, it will be best for you
10 be ableIo say, if any appeal is made 10
you, thai you had moi the most remote sns-
picion that | was paying attention TO the
young lady"
THAT is agood suggestion. Very well,
YOU needn't tell me her iaiher's name.-
And SO you want my advice, do you!"
"Yes, sir"
"As to'wIat?"
''ln the first place, then, | will mention
that the yonng lady is deeply attached TO
me, and says, come what will, she will
marry 10 one else. Already she has re-
fused two or three offers from persons
whose circumstances are far better than
mine" ~,
"She's true hearted girl, | should say
"Indeed she is, sir; and my happiness
depends upon her becoming my wife,"
Aud her parents will not consent?"
at is hopeless to endeavOr 10 remove |
their objections. They set an imaginary
value upon their consequence, because
they have little more Of this worlds
goods than | possess mot, more, howey-
er, than i will have one Of these days, ifl
spared--an would think themselves dis
graced by an alliance with me-
"What can you dop"
run away with the daughter" said
the young man, boldly. asinaa
.>Not always safe proceeding, y reInar-
ked Mr.. Crouk, t'snd the last TO be adopt
ed" ~. i .....,@
,.There Is no other chance in my case.n
''Is the daughter willing 70 60 off with |
you 2''
Perfectly. This being so. ought l not |
10 take the only step left me for obtaining |
her handY" ~ ts 4
II hardly like 70 advise you to this
course, Henry"
e1f do il twill you cansider It cause
for. being offended with mel 7" 53a i
fAtt(Ya.fais,l,, nf,I nef W. Ifa II .tntt N'tI
.siIer father, / know, will be dreadful
Is olIehded,v = said Judkin, sand mayseek