Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-24

tleman ordered his carriage thiiher accord
ingly. He was shown into gorgeously
decorated drawing room at once, on reach
ing the house, when an elderly man met
him civilly, and invited him TO be seated.
q am happy to meet you, Mr.. Elwyn,'
said his new acquaintance.
'The same TO you.'
you are acquainted with a young man
named Wilson, thnkp
'No SIR said the aristocrat.
mo @ queried the other, Edwin Wilson,
I mean the gilder's apprentice
'No, sir, that is TO say, have no particu-
lar acquaintance with him. / do not asso-
cia.e with such persons'
q am aware Of that, Mr.. Eiwyn; but you
remember the name, presume
'Yes, have heard Of this boy'
'He sought your daughters hand.'
Sid he q
so am iniormed.'
'Then his imprudence only equals his
low breeding and his poverty, SIR
'He is not dow bred,' Mr.. Elwyn; T
think he is not imprudent, and | know he
is not so poor as you imagine.'
'What He is mechanic He hasn't a
guinea, and be seeks my daughters fortune.
| am worth ten thousand pounds, sir.'
so is he, Mr.. Ewyn.'
'What' exclaimed the lordly aristocrat,
with hearty laugh, at this retort. upon
my word, Mr.. Worthen, you appear to
know the boy better than don
q am not jesting, Mr.. Elwyn,' ,'-continued
the old gentleman, seriously. Il am a
widower, without children. have satis-
fled myself that young Wilson is worthy Of
even your daughters hand. You are worth
ten thousand pounds. am worth forty
thousand. This house belongs to Edwin
Wilson. I have furnished it, as you now
tind it, as marriage present for him; and
with it will also give him fortune 10
equal your own. He will attain his major
ity in the course Of month. Are YOU
content that he becomes your son-in-law,
under these circumstances
'Ihis is very different case, you per-
ceive, MIR. Worden-Worthen / mean
replied the aristocrat, deeply embarrassed.
81 will consider the proposal, and if
lt you do not consent, union will nm
doubtedly occur between your daughter
and the spurned mechanic. Here is the
deed Of this mansion-I ain in earnest
The father of Ada was perplexed; but
in few minutes he arose and said
81 accept your proposal, sir
1T is well. am glad you are SO incli-
ned. Wait moment
The bell-pull was sprung, and an attend
ant entered.
Show the gentleman hither from the
east parlor,' said Mr.. Worthen.
'My young friend is here already con-
tinued the old man, and the next moment
Edwin entered the drawing room.
EDWIN he said, I present you TO the
father OF your future wife, Mr.. Elwyn.-
You have met hciore--no apologies--no
affectalion-no scenes-it is all explained
This is your house you are as rich as he
is; shake hands and be friends
Matters were quickly explained to the
satisfaction oil all parties, and the eccentric
old gentleman pointed to the beautiful
great mirrors at either end OF the fine sa-
loon, and added:
There they are, my boy Splendid work
that Couldn't be finer If you'd made them
for yourself. like to see folks happy
They are yours, now-all yours and Ada's
Her father agrees to the match, it is all fix.
ed-except the day and hour-and such a
time as We'll have. Come, glass of Bur
gundy with you.'
The wine was quated, and long life
ann happiness was proposed for the lovers
The first day of January saw Edwin anc
Ada united in marriage. Their ancient
friend was constant visitor at their fine
dwelling, and young Wilson was placed il
position to live easy and creditably, with
out further toll, through the munifcenct
of his eccentric and strangely found bene.
factor, who conceived SO sudden and extra
ordinary fancy for him.
The TWO MIRRORS still decorate his mag
nifcent drawing room, his family associ
ates are honorable and happy, his wife ha
proved very jewel to him, and he dwell
at his ease; but never iorgeis, even ami,
his prosperity and luxury, that he was one,
but a giider'S apprentice.