Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-15


Mr.. Hubble started.
TO mep
Yes-O, know it very WELL You were
commissioned to answer letters addressed to
Deacon Stone, Deacon Hardy Henry Phipps
and
And as many more imaginary individuals,
laughed Mr.. Hubble, supposing his new ac-
quaintance was really in Britoh's confdehce.
Was il not superb ideas But luckily had
only one letter to answer. If had been COM
PEELED 70 write for six imaginary persons, am
afraid could not have disguised nay hand art
fully enough for the purpose
Mr.. Hubble talked in this manner until far
In the night, nor would he have permitted MIR.
Wortley to retire at all, If the latter had not
pleaded fatigue.
Little did the clergyman sleep that night.
The important secrets which the inebriated
horse dealer had disclosed to him, Of his own
accord, occupied his mind and he made
plans for the following day.
Mr.. Wortley arose at dawn, took an early
breakfast, and set out for L in the first
morning train, before Mr.. Hubble had slept
off the midnight potations.
The cars arrived at the village Of L a
little before noon. M. Wortley hastened to
Dr. Martins office, and being so fortunate as
10 find that gentleman at home, disclosed to
him at once the object of his visit.
Dr. Martin, who appeared to be very re-
served sort of a person, flew into passion the
moment Britton's perfdy was named.
& He is really married to your daughter
then said Mr.. Wortley.
Yes. He fooled her with his villainous
fattery-his hypocritical promises. She ran
away with him. But never torgave her until
she was deserted by him. Now she is dying
Of broken heart. But this is not the only
piece of rascality. He forged note against
me, which he prevailed upon her to dispose Of
-supposing l would never make public a
crime in which she was implicated. But now
| am ready to do anything that will bring him
to justice. | will follow him to the ends of
the earth but that will have revenge
Mr.. Wortley related all the particulars of
Britton's intended marriage, but the angry DR..
declared that he would go at once and nip this
fresh villainy in the bud
Nobody in Peltonville suspected the object
OF the clergyman's journey, no one knew
whittier he had gone
Mr. Britton, rejoicing in the fanced success
of his deception, waited anxiously for the ar
rival of Thursday evening. The preparations
for the wedding were made; the guests were
invited, and as the time drew near the bride
was dressed for the occasion.
Mr.. Wortley is late,' observed Mr.. Bell,
when the guests were assembled.
He has not returned from his journey,
said MIR. Manson, who had just come in.
Indeed, | supposed he would return some
time to-day, of course said Mr.. Bell, with a
look of perplexity. How embarrassing, if
he should not come
If he has promised he will GOMEZ answer
ed Elder Manson. Mr.. Wortley is very
prompt
Mr.. Bell left the company and proceeded
to Mr.. Britton's room.
Hasn't the minister come yet q asked the
latter anxiously.
No. What can it meant
Il cannot conceive = exclaimed Britton,
changing color. s1'here could be no misun-
derstanding, am certain
Mr.. Bell proceeded to the next chamber,
where his daughter was in waiting. She was
very pale, and when the cause of the delay
was announced she appeared singularly affect
ed.
But Susan expressed no regrets. The truth
is, she had long suspected that the minister
did not look upon her with Indifference, and
since that Sabbath when he read her publish
ment from the pulpit, she had felt positive
that he loved her. Until then, she had ad-
mired him at distance-loved him like one
far above her, and without much reflection she
had accepted Mr.. Britton's offer of marriage !;
but now that she knew Mr.. Wortley loved
her, there was a tumult in her heart which
will not attempt to describe. need only to
add-she hoped the minister would not come.
Her father withdrew, but in few moments
he returned, saying that as Mr.. Wortley was
still absent, it was thought best the ceremony
should be performed by Squire Hitchcock,
who was one of the guests and a magistrate.
Susan trembled violently, but she could not
object.
AT least, thought she, Mr.. Wortley will
not marry us-I am ready
The bridegroom and bride, accompanied by
the bridesmaids and groomsmen entered the
room where the guests were assealbled, and
took their places in the midst Of the company.
Susan was pale and agitated. She APP
2eared to shrink from the man whose wife she
was to become. Britton, meanwhile, his lips
compressed with an expression of determina-
tion of triumph, looked intently at the magis-
trate. The latter saw fit to introduce the GER
emony by few occasional remarks. Britton
manifested his impatience; but the magistrate
was resolved to have his own way, very for
tunately; for before he had finished, two We
hicles rolled up to the door, and Mr.. Wortley
made his appearance.
Britton frowned at the interruption; he
dreaded another lecture on wedlock. Susan