Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1853-03-10

2 the house, and alter chatting Whlit
gave her an Invitation to accompany
him to the NJ useum. She declined
and he departed.
4 wish that Francis Hardy, Esq
would pay his attentions elsewhere,
said Alice, 4 d m done with him
And pray Why, dear Alice?'
f Because it might happen that ]
shall fall in loFe with such a stupid
fellow
'And so you would prefer some 9th
er husband tn an him."
yes, indeed; one that | could
loYe;' and as she spoke she raised
her beautiful yes to his face.
The heart Of Charles began to
throb with hope at these words, and
taking her hahd he said; "Could you
Hove one whose every thought is but
of you. Could you be content to
share my lot
sCharles, dearest Chagles, am not
dreaming; and you wo LID wed the
poor orphan, who can bring you moth
ing but the holy love Of d pure heart,
here her feelings overcame her and
throwing herself into his arms she
burst into tears.
Charles pr4ssea her TO his bosom,
and impressed a kiss upon her lips.
Was he dream hing? All, no! it was
reality-too Blissful, but for angels to
gaze upon. The store-house Of his
memory was unlocked, and scenes Of
other days came forth before his view.
Once he waY poor, lonesome, and
wretched. GIod threw poor orphan
girl in his wary; his heart was touched;
he took -her home; clothed, fed and
scLooled her, and this was his reward.
He had gre own into a refined and hon
ored man; Alice, into a pure, yirtu-
Gus and bedutllul woman. The ways
of God are indeed hot our ways
Many men would have seen in the
pedlar's act but an increase to his
misery, bu the wisdom Of the Most
High had ordained that the blessing
came with the burden. Looking to
no reward but the approval of a good
conscience, he undertook his deed of
charity; | at Providence now had
blessed hilh beyond his expectations,
and as he pressed the young girl to
bis heart, and called her "his own,
dear Alice, . his heart experienced .
tie happih ness which angels feel in 4
their mans ions of glory
"Mr. Nj Ilris, I think 1t Is almost |
time Alice was married" Thus
spoke you ng Hardy, a night or two
alter the above scene.
"Just d BY opinion, quietly replied
Charles. "
"And | must let YOU know that l
intend to marry her, said the exquis-.
ite; "you have 10 objections, ] pre-
s4me?'
:Not if Alice consents /
"Well | don't think she will refuse;
If will be as agreeable to her as it is
to you. l can keep her in fine style. Z
/ VERY agreeable, no doubt and
Charles chuckled to himself
"Yod viii Of course, do the right
thing by her. Mr.. Maris; that is, give
der liberal marriage settlement
when she marries, Mr. Hardy,
5he shall have my all. . Il
a"Well, now, | always said you were
kindhearted soul. You will come,
3f course. to see US: we shall be de-
lighted to see you"
Il think shall stay at home,' re-
plied Charles, 'lor you see, ny wJe ,
viii be lonely without me- =
"Your wife-why who is she, and
YheA does it come off? I
some question at time, if you
olease&she is Alice; the time, next {
Tuesday. You shall receive an inVi- .
alton" {
"Alice!" EXCLAIMED the surprised |
Exquisite, @wRy it is impossible" and :
hen he lookedNat his fine clothes, {
IS if any woman could refuse their
'Wner- a
"Impossible or pot, come next t
tuesday night = 4
With muttered curses, the young /
nan left, while Charles enjoyed his /
liscomfture. |
They were married-the rich mer- .
hant and the beautiful woman, once 5
he poor pedlar and the orphan girl. .
Every body blessed them: for he had d
ind words for all, and she tended t
he poor and needy Prosperity had a
ot obliterated within their hearts e