The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1852-04-01
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MISFORTUNE OF ADOWRY.
CHAPTER I.

One Whit-Monday, 1s-, all shoe
makers in -, the chief town of petty
German State were in joyous commotion.
1t was St. Crispen's Day, however; but
it was the wedding day of Fritz Heber,
who was about to marry Catherine Van
burn. Fritz was the gayest and most
skillful of working shoemakers, and
Catherine was the prettiest and smartest
washer-woman in the neighborhood.
Fritz was at his brides door by break of
day. He was newly clad from top to
toe, and an enormous boquet was attach
ed to his button-hole with a profusion of
many-colored ribbons.
Catharine had, on her side, already
donned her bridal costume, completed
by few sprays of the perfumed orange
flower. Her bridesmaids, who were
busted in giving the finishing touches to
her costume, were highly scandalized at
Fritz's appearance, pushed him into
another room, and locking the door, in
exorably kept him prisoner till it was
time to proceed to the church.
Never bad the vows of love and union
been more cheerfully, more earnestly
pronounced. Fritz was not rich, but he
had two good arms for labor, and was a
skillful workman. J Their housekeeping
would be poor, but merry ;; they loved
each other tenderly, and if God sent
them children, He would send them
bread also. On returning, the whole
party went straight to the Faubourgs,
where dinner had been ordered for
them, and began to dance till all was
read II; but just as they were sitting down
to the table, they missed the bride and
bridegroom. 1t was but manners to
wait, but many empty stomachs lost
patience; besides, this delay would steal
an hour from the ball so a deputation
was sent in pursuit of the newly married
couple.
During this time Fritz and Catherine,
devoid of all false shame, were joyously
traversing the town, ,arm-in-arm AS soon
as they reached their home, the young
wife opened an old chest, with many
curious brass ornaments, and drew from
lit handsomely y-embroidered. purse,
which, to her husbands extreme surprise
was filled with golden ducats. - +'
"How came you by this treasure ,"
asked Fritz. -. - .t- a.' .-.ig.
Catharine seemed disconcerted,at at this
question. :....... .s-.,...s o.,
"What does it signify, dear p, she
replied, " cannot you take the luck
heaven sends you without inquiring;"
q" Yes, if it,really came from heaven :;
that is just what l want to know"
81 tell you this gold is mine, or
rather yours, since I have given it to
you" Il 'r.J s.'. 500 9'' ''''.' ''''
g But still wish you to explain !
! He was interrupted by loud knock
ing at the door, accompanied by loud
shouts Of laughter.
"Our friends are seeking u.s." he i'm
patiently continued; I" 1 implore you,
Catherine, tell mei" I r +
Nothing to-day" she answered /;
|" but by-and-by, if you are very good,
very fond of your wife, and, above all,
Iif you are net suspicious or jealous.n
i With these words she opened the
door, and was greeted with shouts of
Applause. 4 .r.ll.E -.. G.i ..'
6 Fritz-where is Fritz :" they cried.
"Let us be off with the BRIDE" said
the bridesman "and I will answer for
lit, Fritz will not be long behind"
So saying, he caught Catherine by the
arm, and triumphantly carried her off,
followed by his noisy companions.
Fritz cared little for their departure ;
his fortune had already dispersed his
gaiety; his happiness might not long re-
main. He took the purse ,and opened his
/, huge eyes at sight of the duea,;s glittering
in the sunlight. His .sovereign's por-
trait seemed to smile on him from his
golden frame, and promise him thou
sand unconscious pleasures. Imagina-
ton already painted a handsome shop
crowded with customers Catherine
> seated majestically behind her counter,
receiving the compliments of the young
men of the town, who were running
themselves for her sake, while she had
no eyes or ears but for the happy Fritz.
AS tor him, he saw himself parading the
streets IN substantial broadcloth coat,
with all the gravity beftting wealthy
and respectable merchant, and his old
companions saluting him humbly in re-
turn tor his patronizing nod. To assure
himself OF the truth of such delightful
vision, he plunged his hand into the