The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-06-30


win made his appearance from above stairs.
The old gentleman apologized, kindly, for
this apparent interference, and commenced a.
once to interroSate the apprentice.
'.How long have you worked at your trade,
Edwin 2? he inquired
Five years, sir"
''And your age is -"
''Twenty- one at Christmas, SIR"
'You have formed an attachment for o young
lady above your rank in society"
Yes sir-as the world views il. :"
''And her father positively objects to your
marrying her."
does ne, SIR
This is certainly not new to you? ?"
81 feared such decision; but he has not as
yet declared himself to me-
The rest was soon explained to Edwin, and
the gentleman, who Il connosseur in art,
then turned To au elaborate and exouisitely fin
ished mirror frame, OF an expensive character,
which vas displayed in the show Of his
EN- ployer, AMI continued:
"Hhose h ndIwUrk Is this?'
Edwin h.ushed, aud severed that he had
aided IN finishing it.
'.The design, the completion Of that piece of
work, chlmed III his employer, .'beiongs to Ed
WIN himself. lie did il all.
'il beautiful and chaste,' added the stran-
ger, slowly; "but IL too small''
For what purpose. sir ?'
."For my purpose. You can make me one-l
mean two, Edwin-can you not, twice the size
of these ?''
Yes, sir" said the apprentice, fattered with
such an order.
How long time will be requisite to COM
plete them III ?''
..Twice the size of these. you said ?''
''Yes. Let them be of your best workmanship,
and spare no pains to render them elegant.
desire to present Inem, tur drawing room mir
rJrs, to u young friend of mine"
''ihey be furnished in two months"
. ral, t,ai.. of ixytIt three
mouths.''
.-rhat will be amply sufficient sir.'
sit is well. That viii be November. will
leave ali to your taste"
..Thank you," said Edwin, politely.
Bear in mind that price is no Con sideration
with me IL this matter give you Il carte dLanci.e
Ia three mouths l will call for them
..Iu rhe ueantime," continued the stranger,
turning to the N ,ster OF the establishment, AS
we are not acquainted, here IS my card. Call
upon Eaber, my banker, who will satisfy you of
my RESPONSE biiity." Aud with this he bade mas
ter anu apprentice good day." AMI departed.
Toe card bore the name OF James Worthen
only, but subsequent inquiry convinced the gild-
er that the order was substantial one, and the
work was commenced forthwith by the appren-
tice to whose charge he committed it entirely.
The father of Ada was obdurate. Edwin was
forbidden to visit the premises, or to come in
contact with his daughter; aud with melan-
c holy spirit he commenced his work, which was
t. Ie completed III November. In December,
following, he would be twenty-one, and despite
his disappointment, he resolved to finish his term
OF apprenticeship bonorabiy, and to hope for
better fortune II the future.
The mirrors were completed, and a master
piece OF work they proved, when finished. In
this peculiar line OF workmanship, Edwin was
not eaualied III all London Tie designs Of
, these mirrors were magnificent, they were fin
lshed without 4 flaw, and the best judges pro-
nounced them inapproachab.e The three months
expired to day, and the strange old gentleman
| appeared, promptly, to order them away.
lie was delighted with them--they surpassed
/ his expectations The bill was IL heavy Charge,
but he paid it instantly, and the mirrors were
! sent 10 II fine house III Bond street. The fame
! of the manufacturer was fixed. Edwin was
happy that he had been successful-and then
he thought once more OF Ada. lie would be
free III another short month. But then he
was poor--her father would not relenL-and he
! was deeply distressed again ut this prospect
! Late in November, Mr.. Elwyn received II note
from Worthen, requesting him wait upon him
/ at No 16 Bond street, on important business
and the wealthy gentleman ordered his carriage
tnitner accordingly. He was shown into gor-
( geously decorated drawing room at once, OF
reaching the house, when an elderly man me
! him civilly, and invited him to be seated.
al am happy to meet you, Mr.. Elwyn," sait
/ his new acquaintance.
''fhe same to you.
You are acquainted with young man ma
med Wilson, think 20
NO. sIr," SAID the aristocrat.
''No?" queried the other, Edwin Wilson,
/ mean, the glider appi entice.'
mo, sir, that is TO say, l have no particular
acquaintance with him. l do not sssociate will
F., such persons"
II am aware of that Mr. Elwyn; but you re
/, member the name presume.
"Yes, l have heard OF this boy"
| He suupht your daughters hand"
Ibid he!''
| $50 am informed"
s.Then his impudence only equals his loy
! breeding and his poverty, sir.
..He is not low bred, Mr.. Elwyn; think h
/ is not ilnpudent; and know he is not SO poo
as you imagine.
..Wnat! lie is mechanic! He hasn't guin
| ca and he seeks my daughters fortune. l an
| worth ten thousand pounds, sir"
$50 is he, Mr.. Elwyn -
..What." exclaimed the lordly arristocra'
with hearty laugh at this retort. Upon IN.
word, Mr. worthen, you appear to know the DO
better than do -
Il am not jestng. Mr.. Elwyn, continue
the old gentleman, seriously. Il AN wIdowei
without children. / have satisfied myself ina
young Wilson is worthy of even your daughter
hand. You are worth ten thousand pounds.