Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-10-24

Ellis S. 1t Was very evident that he WAS pawn!
particular attention to Miss Carleton, and plan
to see they Were not unacceptable. This fac
furnished an ample subjcc for the sisters sar
castle remarks. As for their father, Whenever
they INDUCED in them in his presence, Il know
ing smile would play upon his face, and he Wou!.
repeat the assertion, they would some day VS..
they had obtained Mr.. Barton for Il husband.
Thus things continued ior some tlmc, A.
length one morning about three months sub
sequent to the period when our story comnicn
ccs, Mr.. Ellis entered the parInr where hi,
daughters were sitting, with Il Light Sep auo
sparkling eye.
"Well, girls, what do you think Of it ? said
he rubbing his hands i'll gler.
"What ~ asked they i'll a breath.
'The wedding we are going to have y
The wedding! What wedding"
"Iour Cousin's.'
Yes, she is going tohonor the m@ch0nie with
her hand. What do you think Of it, la"
Il think much of it, said Emma, with
4 toss Of her head.
"Nor l." said Amanda.
You don't? Well, suppose l was to tell
You she was going to marry a man worth two
hundred thousand dollars would that a'teryour
opinion p
sNhy, what do you mean, Pa?"
ssListen and | will tell you girls said the
old gentleman, bending upon his daughter Il
grave and stern look.
"The father of Mr.. Barton, to whom your
cousin is soon to be married. was an old friend
of mine, were playmates in b%oyhood. He was
apprcnticed to the ship trade the same time
that | entered the counting house. Soon after
he had finished learning his trade, he went to
the city OF Baltimore and there started into bu-
siness for himself, and where he married. Be
ing Possessed of a genius, and having good
education, from a master mechanic and builder
he soon became an architect, and subsequent
ly amassed a large fortune. Knowing the re-
verses of fortune to which all are liable, he de-
termined to make his only son an architect, so
that if ever the tickle dame should desert him
he would have wlerewith to earn his daily
bread. He succeeded. A year or two ago he
died, leaving his son his whole fortunc-his wife
being already dead, and Charles being the olny
child. About six months ago, Charles came to
this city on a visit. He called upon me as his
fathers friend. In the course of conversation
| asked him why he was not married. He said
he never yet met with i young lady he thought
worthy of calling his wife; that he conld find
enough who would marry him for the sake of
his money, but such he would not marry. [
told him | would introduce him to some of
our city ladies. and see if he could not find one
among them that would suit him.
He required then that | should conceal his
wealth and introduce him asI master mechanic.
| acquiesced, and knowing your false estimate
of respectfully, embraced he opportunity of
teaching you a salutary lesson. | knew when
| brought him home with me and introduced
him, that neither of you would he his chosen,
because you could not stoop so low as to mar
ry a master mechanic, but the event which will
take place Ieasily foresaw. Your cousin knew
nothing of his wealth until to-day. see you
look surprised, but did | not tell you he was
worth two or three such ninny hammers as Mr.
Brown and MI. Price, in more than one way -
Did | not tell you that would be sorry some
day that you did not obtain him for a husband.
Remember, girls, that wealth is false standard
by which to judge of respectability, and worth.
Not that a rich man may not be respectable, but
that very often he who earns his daily bread
by the sweat of his brow, is more of a gentle
man than he whocounts his thousands"
And they did remember it. For in after years
they showed in their choice of husband that
they had not forgotten their honest old fathers
lesson.