Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-11-03
CHAPTER III.

CHAPTER III.
On the following day, Henry and Anne
la lett tor New York-for what purpose
the imaginative reader can easily divine
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 glee at the sue
cess OF his plan In his 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 announced
him to the presence of the willful girl. he
contrived tc work himself into a very toll
cradle passion.
what does all this mean. Amelia 2 ex-
claimed he, in loud, authoritative tones
My husband uncle Obed,' said she,
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went through mock presentation
Your husband. indeed 7 sneered the
broker. If / mistake not, have not been
consulted in this affair
No, uncle, i6 was n,y affair
i never was more confounded in my
life.' continued Mr. Harding, evncing a
we'll felgned surprise, than when I 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 accident
or design, was visitor at the same time.
You no need to have been surprised
uncle; you know am a wild willful girl. >
You are aware of the terms of YOUR
fathers will p
i am
4ou have sacrificed your fortune; of
course you never expected me to consent
to your union with beggar.
You ought not to have brought him
here then. uncle
What do you mean, girl 2
Nothing uncle Obed but you will not
be so cruel as to deprive me of my inher-
itance p said Amelia, looking mischiev-
ously at him
Shall putt in your hands for this gen.
tleman to run through? No; will make
over to him the sum of ten thousand dol
lars. The provisions of the will shall be
strictly enforced
80 far. so go0S but, Mr. Harding, l
shall claim the residue of her fortune.
said Henry, who had only been listener
Sir you 2
Sir, l = replied Henry putting bold
face upon the matter.
by what right will you claim it p ask
ed the broker, exasperated by the inpu-
dence OF his tool
AS this lady's husband. of course
The terms of the will,' sneered Mr.
Harding; she could not marry without
my consent
You did consent
Il it is false 7
Did you not actually engage me to mar
ry the lady?
The brokers' cheek palcd, and his lip
quivered.
mol p thundered he 1t is a lie
4 have proof said Henry, quietly
MIR. Harding staggered back over
whelmed by the consequence of his villainy
L heard the whole of it ready to swear
in court. if need be- added Joseph Jones.
The broker was frightened at the idea
of court.
We shall meet again = said he, glanc-
ing fercely at Henry
Let us hope that W. may not meet in
yonder prison. said Henry, sternlv. The
plan you had formed and narrated to me,
sir. was Infamous beyotd expression. If
1 had refused to become your confederate,
another less scrupulous might have en-.
gagged in it, and this lady bad been sacri-
feed by your rascality I came with the
intention of exposing all but her fair
form and gentle heart soEtrongly impress
ed me, that | was weak enough to use the
advantage with which yol had armed me.
At another time [ did expose the whole
scheme; your neice married me in my
own proper character, aud not as your
esteemed friend If hare wronged her,
God forgive me-
That was the happiest lay of my life
when you brought Henry Sandish to my
presence, uncle, added Amelia, laughing
heartily.
The broker waited to hear no more
He had overreached himself and he dared
not even attempt to revenge himself. or
punish the violated oath. In due time.
he reluctantly put Henry in possession of
Amelia's fortune, and they are now as
happy as love and opulence can MAKE
them.
Joseph Jones has received that v,
interest. and never has had occasi
regret that he befriended HenI1
| hour of his need
/ Some oaths are better broI
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