The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-24

On the following day, Henry and A.
melia left for New York-for what rea-
son the imaginative reader can easily di-
vine.
The first intelligence that Mr.. Harding
received of the marriage, he obtained
from the newspaper. Hastily leaving the
office, he made his way to the Residence
of the heiress, which she occupied with
maiden aunt, as her companion and
housekeeper.
The happy couple were at home, and
Mr.. Harding was in high gloe at the sue
cess of his plan. Ia bis calculating brain,
he commended the diplomacy, skill and
energy with which Henry had brought
the transaction to its speedy termination.
Mr.. Harding found the happy bridal
party pleasantly disposed in the drawing
room, ready to receive such company as
might honor them. Appearances must
be saved, and as the servant conducted
him to the presence of the wilful girl, he
contriyed to work himself into very toL-
cradle passion.
"What does all this mean, Amelia?'
exclaimed he, in loud, authoritative tones.
"My husband, uncle Obed,' said she.
with charming naigete, as she rose and
went through a mock presentation.
"Your husband, indeed?" sneered the
broker. off l mistake not, l have not
been consulted in this affair.
"No uncle, it was my affair."
~ never was more confounded in my
life," continued Mr. Harding, evincing
a well feigned surprise, ethan when l
read your marriage in the papers,
"You will be in a moment, though" :"
thought Joseph Jones, Henry's "chum'
at the boarding house, who either by ae-
cident or design, was visitor at the same
time.
"You no need to have been surprised,
uncle; you know I am a wild, wilful girl, ="
"You are aware Of the terms of your
fathers will?"
~ am"
"You have sacrificed your fortune; of
course you never expect me to consent to
your union with beggar"
"You ought not to have brought him
here, then, uncle
"What DO you mean, girl?'
"Nothing, uncle Obed; but You will
not be SO cruel as to deprive me of my
Entertained" said Amelia, looking mis-
chievously at him.
"Shall | put it in your hands for this
gentleman to run through! No; | will
make over to him the sum of ten thous-
and dollars. The provisions of the will
shall be strictly enforced"
$50 far, so good; but, Mr.. Harding, |
shall claim the residue of her fortune y
said Henry, who had been only alistener
Sir! you?"
"Sir l." replied Henry, putting a bold
face upon the matter.
"By what right will yoH claim it?' ask
cd the broker, cxasperated by the i'm
pudence of his "tool'
GAS the lady's husband, of course"
"The terms of the will" sneered Mr.
Harding; "she could not marry without
my consent"
"You did consent
81! it is false
"Did you not actually engage me to
marry the LADY,"
The brokers' check paled and his lips
quivcred
"No" thundered he, ;'it is a lie"
81 have proof" said Henry, quietly.
Mr.. Harding staggered back, over
Vhelmed by the consequence of his vii
lainy,
81 heard the whole of it-ready to
swear in court if need be-" added Joseph
Jones
The broker was frightened at the idea
Of a court.
ave shall meet AGAIN. said he, glanc-
ing fiercely at Henry
"Let us hope that we may not meet in
yonder prison, said Henry, sternly.--
"The plan you had formed and narrated
to me, sir, was infamous beyond express
sion. had refused to become your con-
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