Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-06-17

pleasure Illuminating his features
'Guadalope, 60 bid Maria prepare
repast.'
The young girl moved towards th,
distant hutS, and Walter followeC
Pablo into the outer apartment o
the house. 1t was a large and al
most naked room, which usually con
tained the goods that formed III,
matter of barter with the traders o
the district. The two men sat dowr
by a huge German stove, that served
TO diffuse warmth through the ware
house, and Walter at once handed
his letters 20 the agent. The ole
man took them, put on his spectacles
and read them carefully. Every
now and then he raised his looks
from the papers, as if to muse or
their contents, but in reality tC
scrutinize with a cautious eve theil
bearer.
you are warmly recommended
by Messrs. Morris and Franklin
said he, presently, speaking pure
English. Have you been long in
their employment
Three months when | left Vera
Cruz
Three months-short time to
learn a mans character
'Messrs. Morris and Franklin have
thought il quite sufficient to give me
their confidence observed Walter, a
little haughtily.
Don't be hasty,' young man. said
Pablo, gravely. q doubt not you are
deserving of their regard; but have
been used to the world, and have
been made perhaps over suspicious
by circumstances
'From the moment, that in any
transaction, have the full approval
of my employers, | suppose that
relieves you from all responsibility
'Certainly-certainly-as far as
their business is concerned but here
comes the caravan, and breakfast
We can resume our conversation in
the evening"
When breakfast was over, Pablo
retired to an inner room to study his
letters, and to prepare instructions
for Jacob Willis his successor. He
left Walter TO the care OF Guada-
lupe. The young people were at an
age when acquaintance arc rapidly
made. The girl had never before
been thrown into the society OF an
educated man, while Walter had
rarely been placed in a position
since the commencement Of his ad-
career, to study so closely
The female character. Influenced
by the excitement OF his journey, by |
The romantic circumstances of his
position, Walter Bruce was before
evening deeply in love; while had
he young girl questioned her own
leart it is probable she might have
made similar discovery.
After dinner Pablo expressed
wish 10 be alone with his daughter
md Walter. He was very pale and
excited, and when he took them into
IN inner department, sunk on
hair under the excess of his emo
ion.
'Mr. Bruce said he gravely, after
short pause, Il am compelled 10 be
brupt and brief. Ny daughter has
een hitherto in the dark as to the
ause Of my sending to Messrs. Nor
is and Franklin. | am devoured by
n internal disease and have not
lany days TO lIvs.
'Fatherr cried the girl.
Silence, child, and listen. Re-
lain up here you cannot, and this is
1hy | begged my employers to send /
trusty person to me. Mr.. Bruce,
have examined carefully the letters
INT me, and they satisfy me COM
letely. begged them 10 send a
oung man, If possible, free from all
es OF affection. There is no time
,r deIicacy Of feeling or hesitation.
10 you think it probable, after one
ay's acquaintance, that you could |
e happy with my daughter for your
,ifer
Sir cried Walter Bruce warmly. I
have this dag learned to believe in o
lose sudden passions which carry /
way in an instant beyond all the r
Of reason. | love your |
lughter.' h
This is better than ] expected a
nd now, young man, close that /,
Dor, and listen TO me. Are you +
iIling 10 take her portionless and :
ithout fortunel'
i am young, in health, and able !
work. said Walter Bruce, who +
as vainly endeavoring to catch the 4
res Of the blushing and puzzled '
'auty. 81
Enough, Walter Bruce; you see {,
fore you the richest heiress in c
merica. Surrounded by her child ri
u, | had hoped myself TO enjoy for n
ne and its favors. But | have "
aited too long and | shall never n