Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-12

daughter; and as the father is rich, he has
interposed his authority, and refuses to
permit the youths advances, on the score
of his poverty. But here he is-he will en-
tighten you perhaps" continued the glider,
as Edwin made his appearance from above
stairs.
The old gentleman apologized, kindly, for
his apparent interference, and commenced
at once to interrogate the apprentice.
''How long have you worked at your
trade, Edwin ?" he inquired.
"Five years, SIR"
ssAnd your age is -"
''Twenty- one, at Christmas, sir"
"You have formed an attachment for
young lady above your position in society."
eyes, sir-as the world views it."
''Aud her father positively objects to
your marrying her ?"
sDoes he, sir ?"
'This is certainly not new to you?''
81 feared such decision, sir; but he
has not as yet declared himself to me-"
The rest was soon explained to Edwin,
and the gentleman, who was connoisseur
in art, then turned to an elaborate and ex-
quisitely finished mirror-frame, of an ex-
pensive character, which was displayed in
the showcase of his employer; and con-
tinued:
"Whose handiwork is this ?''
Edwin blushed, and answered that he
had aided in finishing it.
"The design-the completion Of that
piece of work." chimed in his employer,
instantly, "belongs to Edwin himself. He
did it ALL"
cit is beautiful, and very chase" added
the stranger, slowly; "but it is too small"
"For what purpose, sir?"
"For my purpose. You can make me
one-I mean two, Edwin-can you not,
twice the size of these?'
eyes, SIR" responded the apprentice,
1attered with such an order.
Chow long time will be requisite to
complete them in ?''
"Twice the size of these, you said? ?"
eyes. Let them be of your best work
manship, and spare no pains to render
them elegant. L design to present them.
for drawing-room mirrors, to young friend
of mine''
"They can be furnished in two months"
"Take plenty of time, Edwin; say three
months"
"That will be amply sufficient, SIR"
''It is we'll. That will be November.
will leave all to your good taste"
"Thank you," said Edwin, gracefully.
"Bear in mind that price is no conside-
ration with me in this matter; 1 give you
carte blanche. In three months I will call
for them. In the meantime" continued the
stranger, turning to the master of the esta-
blishnent, Z" 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 de-
parted
The card bore the name of James Worthen.
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 commit.
ted it entirely.
The father of Ada was obdurate. Edwin
was forbidden to visit the premises, or to
come in contact with his daughter; and with
a melancholy spirit, he commenced his work
was to be completed in November.
In December following, he would be twenty.
one, and, despite his disappointment, he re-
solved to finish his term of apprenticeship
honorably, and to hope for better fortune in
the future.
The mirrors were completed, and q mas.
ter-piece of work they proved, when finish
ed In this peculiar line of workmanship
Edwin was not equalled in all London The
designs of these mirrors were magnificent.
they were finished without q flaw, and the
best judges pronounced them inapproacha-
ble The three months expired, to a day.