The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-04-07

pureu 10 expect. AIler we we're seated
Raymond enquired for Miss Richards Inc
daughter. to which the lady replied. will
an apparent shrug Of the shoulders. thai
she was well, but at present engaged.
"No mamma, | am not. !" said the beau.
tiful girl. as she lightly entered the room
II an happy TO meet an old friend, who
am sure. is not the less welcome for being
unfortuna ate" @ a ss. '.g'
The lovers-for they really were-had
not met since .Raymond's misfortune. and
their meeting was now so heartfelt that |
could not for q moment doubt the affection
of either. saw also the cloud which rest.
ed upon the brow Of Mrs. Richards, n o I
was | surprised to hear her say: 1 !. '.'
my daughter is so pleasantly engaged,
gentlemen. that ! trust my presence is no
longer required" and without ceremony
she left the room. 3l'''' '''' 'te.iH '.'"'
Clara" said Raymond. taking her
white hand. "are all my fondest hopes in.
deed to be realized! Can tho daughter Of
wealthy gentleman condescend to ac-
knowledge her affection for poor bank
rupt merclant?'
The fair girl blushed and looked doubt.
fully al the. s'.''. '9' " 'Is.'s7a sg 4. .e 3
do not fear to speak in his presence, .,
said Raymond. "ior Pcnville. next to your-
self is perhaps my best friend" t' X 8
..Thenlisten," she said. smiling sweetly,
"A few weeks since, by the consent OF my
parents. solemnly plighied my love 10 one
who has long possessed my hearts bes,
affections | did not ask the weight of his
money bags. nor the depth Of his coff.rs-
ior those were matters which did not lorn
one item Of consideration with me. /
found him n gentleman. aud as such gave
him my poor hand. Uniil an, convinced
| am mistaken. Why should | desire TO re.
tract my word!" ffo9
CLARA, you are an angel" said Ray
mond. covering her hand with kisses,
and this iieasure value more than INV
existence; for in adversiiy as well as in
il is still true 10 me-" 51as
"'liss Richards. "said !. lyon have per-
picked me. When | entered this house /
Thought had solved the great problem of
HUMAN NATURE. and was abou, 10 write
The SUI" toial'--sELFIsHNEss; hut must
r nature is not so bad after
all.r ~ '.lNo 5F lttaq SHs
Affer happy, conversation on the part
Of the lovers, who Ia their earilestness. al.
most forgotmy presence, we at 'ength left
lie house. ss aattd eaA{ ~1-'vs
"Now. said Raymond, zone more visit.
Dife more Illustration, and then we will re-.
urn home. -; s-e - --.-L -H
"No. my friend" said. I'VE will make
no more visits this afternoon. The last
has terminated too pleasantly to be mar.
red by a fresh picture OF sclfishness +"
Raymond did not urge the matter, and
W. therefore returned 10 his house.
When Mr.. Richards came home that
,vening TO tea. his wife aud daughter found
Inn in a most excellent hunier; something
,a'l evidently occurred which greatly
pleased linn. Occasionly he indulsed Il,
! sil.h fiji Of laughter wIicl, Tor him, was
very unusual; aud once an unconscious
exclamation d ''capiial!" escaped from
iis lips. ''s' y "3i'h r H1
II nm glad. Mr.. Richards to find YOU 50
Iappy." said his lady, "ior was never in
. worse hu,nnr. That WclIlord has again
sailed upon Us. and Clara has hnnored
iim with Il loi,g private conference"
II have received d note from him."
,aid Mr.. Richards. wherein he desires
ne TO sanction Ills marriage with our
laughter" i ~ ',H
'h''lIow presuming! | declare, quite de-
est him" Il tle6llia eso" III tofs ~
"And | admire him." coolly replied her
husband. Several days since | offered
him The means to recom,ncnce business.
which he positively declined d-to.day /
have learned The reason. In his note he
also Informed me that his fortune had new
er been impaired. Ilismansion house had
not been sold, but he had allowed friend
10, retain the same as the apparent owner.
The fact was that he was envious Of his
wealth, and played the bankrupt simply to
attest the friendship oil his acquaintances,
who have generally acted according to
he fashion OF the world. Those who have
sighted him will suffer just modification.
y which, my lady, you must bear your
part."s 400 q tAtE'f'7 'TH rylai'
I "Ihave never atlisliked bIm as d man y
,aid Mrs: Richards coloring with shame
My daughter's welfare has only govern.
I'd my conduct. She who has experien cet
,nly afiidenco would nuke an III compan-
ON 10 poverty. I have only acted as
,fndent nother." qli s7ofa Ha. giid ''iis .gei
e Reader. al comedies end with marriage
10 does the ii,sjority Of tales. And in this
Instance ours shall moi be oidt oI fashion.
Ehave llvetlto see many cloudless years
u happiness pass overtheir union. Ray
nond is very cautious in the selection of
lis friends. although their numbers are 10.
,iops, while he aud myself still maintain
hc same opinion, that human nature is
iot 50 bad af1rr all. Rsg9 Ssisssa4a
.01-Don't live in hopes with your arms
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