The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-06-21

sach light and bounding spirits, that made
her appear If not as beautiful as her cous-
ins, at least more bewitrhing; Mt least so
thought Mr.. Barton, az he gated upon her
laughing countenance How much better,
thought be, would IL be to possess her as
wife, dependant as she is upon her uncle,
than either Of the Misses Ellis, with their
spoiled tempers and fortunes. Thinking
thus, IL IT 10 be wondered at that he teft he
with a halt formed determination TO win
her love, if it lay within his power.
|. When Delah appeared at the dinner ia
pie that day, many were the meaning and
8nquisltve glances her cousins cast upon
Aher. At last, unable to restrain their loved
habit Of "running" their cousins, they spoke
81 hope you spent very pleasant morn
ing cousln,'' said Amanda, with mock arch
look.
o. "a rery interesting tetc -a-:etetwas itGot 20
whispered Emma across the table.
81 spent the morning very pleasantly"
answered Deliah, bluShing slightly.
go! dare say,' said Emma, sarcastical-
ly, 81 suppose he gavsy Sou dissertation on
methanics, did ne not. caza'
We'll, and suppose he dill ?" said Mr..
Ellis, who had been listening patiently, but
into whose face the color now rose. is it
less conversation of the foplings, half men,
half nlonke ys, who disgrace humanity ?" and
the Cd man cast look at his daughters that
made hem quail beneath it.
''}nt never mind, Lille" he continued in
mit'er voice, and patting his niece's rosy
check, 'never mind, Mr.. Barton is worth
three or four snch neutrality-suspicious. as
MIR. Price or Mr. Brown, in more ways than
one. Mark this, girls! He is worth more
than two of such in more ways than one -
The last sentence he addressed to his daugb-
tiers.
Days, weeks and months rolled by, and
Barton had become constant visitor at Mr.
Ellis. 1t was very evident he was paving
"partlcular" attention to Deliah CareIton,
and it was plain to be seen that they were
not unacceptable This fact furnished an
ample subject for the sisters sarcastic re
marks. AS for their father, whenever they
INDUCED in them in his presence, a knowing
smile would play upon his face, and he would
repeat to them his assertion, that they would
some day wish they had obtained MIR. Bar
ton for II husband.
Thus things continued for some time
At length one morning about three months
subsequent to the period when our story
commences, Mir. Ellis entered the parIor
where bis daughters were sitting, with a
light step and sparkling. eye.
'NNell, girls, what do you think of il? 20
said he rubbing his hands in glee.
"What?" asked both the young ladies in
breath
"Ene wedding we're. ro!rgfo l;rr~,.
The wedding! what weddlns:"
our cousins"
"Deliah's!'
eyes. She is going to honor the mechan-
&c with her hand. What do you think of
il, ha 80
81 don't think much of it," said Emma
with toss OF her head
"Nor l." said Amanda.
"You dou't? We'll suppose was to tell
you she was going to marry man worth
two hundred thousand dollars, would that
alter your opniou!"
"Why, what do you mean, Pa?''
s'Llsten and will tell you, girls said
the old gentleman, bending upon his daugh-
ters n grave aud somewhat stern look.
"Tbe Father Of Mr.. Barton, to whom
sour cousin is soon to be married, was an
old frienl of mine-Wc We're piaymates in
boyhood. He was arprenticed TO the car
penters trade about the same time that |
entered the counting house Soon after he
the city of Baltimore, and there started bu-
siness for himself, and where he married.
Being possessed of genius, and having A
good education, from master mechanic and
builder, he soon became an architect; and
SO subsequently, amassed large fortune
knowing the reverses of fortune to which
all are liable, he determined To make his
only son an architect, SO that if ever the
tickle dame should desert hun, he would
have wherewith to honestly earn his daily
bread He succeeded. a year or two ago
he died, leaving his son his whole fortune
dis wife being already dead. and Charles
being an only 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. lie said he had never
yet met with a young lady he had thought
worthy of calling his wife; that he could
find enough who would marry him for the
sake of his money, but that such an one be
would not marry. told him that | would
introduce him to some OF the city ladies', and
see if he could not find one among them to
suit him. He required then that should
conceal his wealth, and introduce MIN as a
master mechanic. | acquiesced, and know
ing your false estimate of responsibility,
embraced the opportunity of teaching you
a salutary lesson. | knew when brought
him home with me, and introduced him, that
neither of you would be his chosen, because
was certain that you would not stoop so
low as to marry a master mechanic, but the
event which will soon take place | easily
forsaw. Your cousin knew nothing of his
wealth until to-day. see you look surpri-
sed, but did not tell you that you would he
sorry some day, that you did not obtain him
for husband: And did not tell You that
he was worth two or three such ninny ham
mers rs Mr.. Price and Mr. Brown, in more
ways than one? Remember, girls, that
wenlrh is false standard by which to judge
Of responsibility and worth. Not that the
rich man may not be respectable, but that