Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-07-19

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The rest was soon explained to Edwin, and
the gentleman, who was connosseur in art
then turned to an elaborate and exqusitely
finished mirror frame, Of an expensive charac-
ter. which was displayed in the show case Of
his employer, and continued:
= Whose handiwork is this?'
Edwin blushed, and answered that he had
aided in finishing it.
The design and completion of that piece of
work. chimed in his employer, instantly, be
longs to Edwin, himself He did it ALL ~
1T is beautiful, and very ehaste.' added d the
stranger, slowly; but it is too small
For what purpose, sir?'
For may purpose. You can make me one
I mean two, Edwin-can you not twice the
size of these?' -
yes, SIR responded the apprentice, fatter-
ed with such an order. ga.a1t Eu-
How long time will be requisite to COM
plete them in?
Twice the size of these you said o
yes. Let them be of your best workman
ship, and spare no pains to render them ele-
CANT design to present them, for drawing
room mirrors, to young friend of mine
They can be finished in two months
Take plenty of time, Edwin; say three
That will be amply seficient, SIR
1T is well. That will be November. will
leave all TO your good taste.'
Thank you,' said Edwin, gratefully.
Bear in mind that price is no consideration
with me in this matter; I.give you carte
hancher. In three months, 1 will call for
them
In the mean timeS continued the stranger,
turning to the master of the establishment, 'as
we are not acquainted with each other here is
my card Call upon Faber, my banker who
will satisfy you of my responsibility And
with this he bade master and apprentice good
day, and departed "
The card bore the name of James Wortken,
only; but subsequent inquiry convinced the
glider that the order was substantial one,
and the work was commenced forthwith, by
his apprentice, to whose charge he committed
it entirely. t AF.t ara-
The father of Ada was obdurate. Edwin
was forbidden to visit the premises, or to come
in contac: with his daughter; and with mel
ancholy spirit, he commenced his work-whch
was to be completed in November. In De-
cember following, he would be twenty-oue,
and despite his disappointment, he resolved to
finish his term of apprenticeship, honorably,
and to hope for better in the future.
The mirrors were completed, and master
piece of work they proved. when finished :.
! In this peculiar line of workmanship, Edwin
was not equalled in all London! The designs
of these mirrors were magnificent; they were
/ finished without a flaw, and the best judges
pronounced them inapproachable. The three
months expired, TO a day, and the strange old
gentlman appeared, promptly, to order them
away.
He was delighted with them-they surpass-
ed his expectations. The bill was heavy
charge, but he paid it. instanter, and the mir
rors were sent to a fine house in Bond street
The fame of the manufacturer was fixed
Edwin was happy that he had been so sue
cessful-and then he thought once more Of
J Ada. He would be free in month. But
he was poor-her father would not relent-
and he was deeply distressed again, at his
prospect
Late in November. Mr.. Elwyn received a
note from Worthen, requesting him to wait up
on him at No. l6 Bond ST, on important bust
ness; and the wealthy gentleman ordered his
carriage thither, accordingly. He was shown
into gorgeously decorated drawing-room, al
once, on reaching the house, where an elder.
ly man met him civily, and invited him to be
seated. E-s,... .-,..
4 am happy to meet you. Mr. Elwyn,' said
his new acquaintance. You are acquainted
with young man by the name of Wilson,
think
No, sir!' said the aristocrat see
i No? queried the other. Edwin Wilson
mean; the gilders apprentice
No, sir. That is to say l have no particu,
lar acquaintance with him. do not associate
with such persons
4 am aware of that Mr.. Elwyn; but you re-
member the name, Ipresume.'
Yes, yes; I have heard of this boy
'Hesought your daughters hand
Did hep aa .a>
4 so am informed b - e..
Then his impudenee only equals his low
breeding and bis poverty, SIR
He is not low Bred Mr. Elwyn; I think he
is not impudent; and know he is not so pool
as you imagine?'
'What, sir! He is a mechanic! He hasn'
a guinea, and he seeks my daughters fortune
l am worth ten thousand pounds, sir
so is he. Mr.. ElwynE s
"What! exclaimed the aristocrat with {
hearty laugh, at this retort. Upon my word
Mr.. Worthen, you. know the boy better than
: do, It seems
4 am not jesting, Mr., Elwyn,' continued
the old gentleman, seriously. ......
4 am wiGower, without children. have
, satisfied myself that young Wilson is worthy
of even yoar daughters hand. You are wortl
, ten thousand pounds. am worth forty thou
sand. This house belongs to Edwin Wilson
furnished it, as you now find it, myself as
marriage present for him; and with it l giv'
him fortune equal to your own. He will at
. tain his majority in twenty days, Are yol