The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-08-28

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him they were 10th 10 part with him but
that proposition had been made 80 clearly
to his advantage that they must consent,
aud then they related to him all that the
reader knows.
Jack went homo and wrote letter g
his mother-his darling object bad been
achieved. He would now be merchant.
He had struggled against every difficulty;
he had succeeded over ALL More than this,
he could now have home, lovely wife:
His mother would be with him. Tears Of
happiness were in his eyes as Frank enter
ed the room. He flung himself into his
arms, he could not speak; he owed all 70
Frank.
whats to pay now, eh! Has anything
else broke?' said the indomitable Frank.
Jack would have related what had oc-
Cured.
i know it all my dear fellow. ] saya
how long do you suppose the firm Of NeIks
son g. Candee will last, eh?'
sForeyer, hope.'
you would want the firm, suppose,
then, Nelson, Candee g. Co., whichis Miss
Alice, but that won't do, as she is only to
be n sleeping partner 10 the concern
sNow, don't, Frank. You know never
like TO hear jokes in connection with those
I esteem and love-
Nonsense! intend to marry myself
in fact am married.
Your
Yes. ], Frank Candee, am Benedict.
Know then, most sapient, am the husband
of Helen Mikum. | was married the
night was prayed for at the Chstham.'
Helen, is good girl, Frank. ] have
always liked her.
so did land hated her aunt the worst
way, that night capped the climax. Bur-
chard has bewldered that woman. She is
a regular hater on religious subjects, and It
was in mercy to poor Helen that ! married
her that night TO save her from the clutches
Of her aunt We have made on arrange
ment with regard to the old woman
'What kind Of an arrangement
Simply this-Helen and your humble
servant go to housekeeping as soon 40 we
(that ia you and y go into busneas, and
Helen gives her consent that shoot her
aunt with salt if she ever venture to come
within block Of our future residence. And
now boy, you can keep bachelors ball
alone, for mizzle tonight. | am going 70
Helen, and tomorrow we come here, pack
up our traps and slope for hotelto spend
the honey moon. | SAY, do you want thst
letter of apologyr
sPshaw, Frank, that is all over now
$50 suppose-you will get new intro
I,ots4., L.. 60 GiuA - vnun
TO Alice, and now 'adios,' as they say
down stairs, and about oil the Spanish !
have learned by stopping here.'
II wanted quarter Of seven whsn Jack
reached the residence Of Mr.. Rich; he en-
tered the parlor, Alice was there alone. She
rose as he entered, and with the simple
word sAlice,' he passed bis arm around
her taper waist. She did not attempt to
remove it.
sAIlice this has been bright day in my
existence. In depends upon you dear girl,
whe,hsr il shall close ia darkness and dis
appointment, ! have loved you long, Alice,
though kept at 4 distance by my own
reserve. Have you seen your father?
i have, and be seems to think am in
love with you.'
sAIice raise those beautiful eyes Of yours
and look me inthe face. May hope that
you do? What! no wer!--haye offend
ed you, Alicc?''
Now her eyes are raised and meet his;
they beam with love and confidence, aud
she is cIasped to his manly bosorn, while
he presses upon her stainless lips the fresh
kiss Of first iove--The father andmoiher
were standing behind them, witnesses Of
The scene, upon which they had noiselessly
entered, and when that kiss is pressed upon
the lips Of their child, their blessing follow
ed Oh, what happy circle surrounded
that tea table that evening. Happiness
and hopes, bright for the future as rain
bow, were felt BY ALL
If nv new mother was only here"
Whispered Alice, and Jack rewarded her
with slight pressure Of the hand. Tho
first day Of the next month, the two follow
ing notices appeared under their respective
heads in the New York Picayune:
Married, on Monday eve, the church
Of the Holy Erangelists, by Rev. Mr..
Evans, John Nelson to Alice, only child Of
J. Rich Esq, Of this city.
NOTICE.
The undersigned have this day associate
themselves together under the styls Of
Nelson s. Candee, for the purpose Of doing
. general commission business.
JoHN NELSON.
FRANcIs CANDEE.