Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-24
q care nothing for that replied the irr-
tated Iarent.

portant of considerations, in these matters,
money. have no fancy for mechanic,
and shall not submit that my only daughter
shall suffer by such an uneqnaled alliance.
Edwin will be 81 at Christmas time,
sir. think he would make your daughter
good husband, and would care well for
her.
q don't believe il He shan't marry her
he shan't at least, till he is able to take
such care of her as heT father has hiiherto.'
And with this answer, Mr.. Elwyn depar-
ted.
AS he went hastily out of the gider's
shop he did not observe the movements Of
an old gentleman who had accidentally
overheard bis remarks, and who advanced
as the man OF wealth and high notions left.
'Of whom did he speakp inquired the
gentleman OF Edwin's employer.
It's trifling matter, SIR said his mas
ter. unfortunately an apprentice of
mine-a very worthy young man, now a
master of his business, by the way, has con-
ceived passion for this gentleman's daugh-
ter; and as the father is rich, he has in
| terposed his authority, and refuses 10 per-
nit the youths advances, on the score of
of his poverty. But here he is-he will
enlighten you perhaps continued the gill
der, as Edwin made his appearance from
above stairs
The old gentleman apoogized, kindly,
for this apparent interference, and com
menced at once 10 interrogate the appren-
| tice.
'How long have you worked at your
trade, EGwnp he inquired.
'Five years, SIR
sAnd your age is"
sTwenty-onc at Christmas, sir.'
you have formed an attachment for a
young lady above your rank in society,"
sYes sir-as the world views H.
'And her father positively objects TO
your marrying her.
'DoeS he, sir .
This is certainly not new to your
q feared such a decision but he has
not as yet declared himself to me.'
The rest was soon explained to Edwin,
and the gentleman, who was connosseur
in art, then turned to an elaborate and ex-
quisitely finished mirror frame, of an ex-
pensive character, which was displayed in
the show case of his employer. and con-
tinued:
sWhose handiwork is thisp
Edwin bushed, and answered that he
had aided in finishing it.
'The design, the completion of that piece
of work. chimed in bis employer, 'belongs
to Edwin himself He did it ALL
'It is beautiful and chaste,' added the
stranger slowly, but it is too smal.'
'For what purpose, sir q
sFor my purpose. You can make me
one--l mean two, Edwn-can you not
twice the size Of thesel'
'Yes, SIR said the apprentice, flattered
with such an order.
How long time will be requisite &c
complete them in y
sTwce the size Of these, YOU said
sYes. Let them be of your best work.
manship, and spare no pains TO render then
elegant. | design 10 present them, fol
drawing room mirrors, 10 young friend o.
mine.'
They can be finished in two months
Take plenty of time, Edwin just say
three months.'
That will be amply sufficient, SIR
slt is well. That will be November.
will leave all to your taste.'
'Thank you,' said Edwin, politely.
'Bear in mind that price is no considers
tion with me in this matter. l will Civ,
you a carte 6lanche. In three months
will call for Them
'In the meantime,' continued the sran
ger, turning to the master of the establish
ment, 'as we are not acquainted, here is my
card. Call upon Faber, my banker, whc
will satisfy you of my'responsibility.' Anc
with this he babe the master and apprcn
tce good day. and departed.
The card bore the name of JAMES Won
THEN, only, but subsequent inquiry convn
ced the glider that the order was sub
stantal one, and the work was commences
forthwith by the apprentice, TO who's
charge he committed it entirely.
The father Of Ada was obdurate. Edwin
was forbidden 10 visit the premises, or II
come in contact with his daughter; AM
with melancholy spirit he commencet
his work, which was to be completed il
November. In December following, b.
would be twenty-one, and despite his dis
appointment, he resolved TO finish his tern
of apprenticeship honorably, and hope 70
better fortune in the future.
The mirrors were completed, and mas
ter piece of work they proved, when fin
shed. In this peculiar line OF workman
ship, Edwin was not equalled in all Lon
; don The design of these mirrors wer
magnificent, they were finished without
, flaw, and the best Judges pronounced ther
inapproachable. The three months expi
} red, to day, and the strange old gentle
man appeared, promptly, to order ther
4 away.
S He was delighted with them-they SUI
! passed his expectations. The bill was
: heavy charge, but he paid it instantly, an
the mirrors were sent to fine house i
Bond street. The fame of the manufactl
S rer was fixed. Edwin was happy that
e had been so successful--and then b
d thought once more of Ada. He would
9 "free' in another short month. But the
n he was poor--her father would not relel
-and he was deeply distressed again
e this prospect.
Late in November, MIR. Elwyn, receiv,
Is a note from Worthen, requesting him