The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-05-19

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Aud rs the old lady stopped 10 gather
the fragments, with NV assistance. "Son
Mathew" daTicd from The hall. ssying IN
whisper to me as he passed, "Do walk in
the flower garden presently wish to speak
4 few words TO you"
The squire. who had been toiIing through
d county paper. spectscles on hose; looked
up on hearing the oommotion, with lord
"Whew! Its twenty years ago since ! saw
Mat 30 shitlisl, and that was when tai
Emma NoideD tilted him. What is in the
wind nOw?"
But although | might have said that il
was gentle southern breeze. bringing sweet
hopes, thoughts, and wishes in its train, ]
held my peace; for explanation was pre-
mature, even had had any TO oleI; as
surance, and my own private cow .clons,
must be made doubly sure ere ! ventured
to claim my wager from Lucy Estcourt.
Amy one who had seen Mr.. Matthew
and myself saunterhg round that quie,
garden, until the evening dews began TO
fall, busily converslng. and deeply engross
I'd with our conversation, might perchance
have suspected that was the courted, and
he the wOoer, despite my green specs and
roiund proportions. | could scarce help
smiling at seeing the cold, sarcastic Mr..
Matthew transformed into The timid, almost
despairing lover for il said that timidity
ever goes hand in hand with true love.
"How dare1 he presume to think Of
her, so beautiful and superior creature in
all respects? What had he to offer in ex-
change for he. priceless hand? He could
not even make amends, in a pecuniaIy
point Of view, for the fortune she must lose
ia the event OF her marrying again. Be
sides, he was such stupid, awkward fel
low; and yet he loved her-oh! so dearly;
and she was so kind and good. did / think
he might venture TO address her? She could
but refuse him.
Very guardedly ! limited in answer to
these disjointed EXPLANATIONS, that it was
Just probable he would not be rejected; on
hearing which, the sedate Mr.. Mstthew
seized my hano, and carried il TO his lips,
appearing transported 10 the seventh heaven.
I hat night, ere | retired to rest, wrote the
follow ing billet 10 my friend:
| "DEAR LUcr-As the Smiths are now
in Paris, you had better commission then,
TO bling over the six dozen gloves; as /
claim my wager. and prefer genuine arli.
cles.-YoUrs, &c"
The bridegroom elect was curious TO
know what our wager was about; but as !
thought the knowledge might render him
presumptuous, declined answering any
questions; however, the secret was speedily
won from Lucy herself, and was no less
than this: Mrs. Estcout had continued Ia
express her conviction that MIR. Matthew
''did not care for her; she was TOO light and
frivolous TO please him; he evidently dis.
liked and avoided her. |, on the con
lrary, insisted that such was not the case;
and pointed Out 10 her that il was only
since he had learned how wealthy she was
IN comparison to him tina, the change OBJ
seIvable had arisen. She then gave me
full permission 10 reveal the truth Of hel
situation, which was only known TO her in
innate friends, lsughngly declaring tina
4 she would risk the afoIe- named wager, anC
cheerlully pay it thousand times over, i
| succeeded in proving that she was loved
Tor herself alone. ''Not that think fo
one moment" added she gravely. "tha
Matthew Bovell would value my hand al
ola more could it confer fen thousand 4
year on him. instead of one; but thinL
Nth or rcithOu noney--he is SO superior
TO me, indeed to all mankind-hs would
scarcely make choice Of one so unwonh,
as myself for his helpmate,'
When | heard her speak in this way,
became assured that their union must tent
their mutual happiness; nor have erred ia
Judgment; for they are, and ever have been
the happiest couple in the world!
Many and many times | heard the e1
clamatiOn, on Mrs Estcouns approaching
second marriage, OF "Well. wonders never
cease; but there is no accounting for tasto,
certainly" And | must confess that had
sometimes marvelled at her choice. But
how sweet were the tears OF respect and
gratitude which she shed as tribute 10 The
memory Of her first husband-the fra
ldend who had so earnestly desired to Sc
cure her future happness--when. on her
marriage morning, the intelligence was con.
yeyed in due form that she had not forfeited
her jointure; the pr')viso having been made
solely with the end IN view, which she had
attained-namely. gaining the disinterest.
ed love Of an honest man. And when
heard these WORDS read, ] almost felt
ashamed Of myself Tor having Joined with
the multitude in their unthinkmg exclama
lions.
This gay and pretty creature contentedIy
established herself at the old Warren, fall.
ing into all the ou-ofthe- world customs
and habits OF the antquaied owners; geolo.
eising with her husband. whose white teeth
displayed themselves necessarily; reading
news to the squire, who made ga little fool
OF her." Matthew fondly said; and spinning
heartily with The Dame, whose admiration
and love for her daughter exceeded all
bounds.
Squire Bowel and his worthy helpmate
have long since departed, and newer fash.
ions have usuped the place OF the old ones
al The Warren; Tor MANY young voices ring
through the ancient chambers now, and
many hoiic feats are performed in the low
rafered hall, the folding.screen serving as a
charming refuge for ''hlde-and SEEK" They
are the most beautiful children ever saw
full Of health and Joy; and Matthew
says ''they are the best dispositioned and
cleverest TO be found oil earth"
A new WING hns haan aAIol a. al