The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-06

with my signature il you desire it,
lis il possible that you mean so?' said
the doubtful Mr.. Somerset.
Take my,hand." H9
The bachslor took il, pressed it to his
lips, and began to think himself the hap
piest fellow in the world.
IL am yours, Mr.. Somerset."
"Bless > OH, Ssrah.' ey.,aff
"On one condition"
Name 1t. !"
Sarah recounted the story Of her faith
er's embarrassment. ar ;.tG1. ~ Il csas
..Fill me ou. a check for three thousand
dollars. and I promise 70 become your
wife within one year.
Mi. Ladyke Somerset mused. He ap'
peared to be in doubt He was a high.
souled man, and the idea of buying the
hand of his wife, was, to the last degree,
repugnant to him. 8E
'.You hesitate. sir; | know you do; no,
love me, >, said Sarah. with apparent pique.
'.On my soul do! agree; here is the
check. :, replied Mr.. Somerset. as he seat.
ed himself at the table and drew the
check % IaAfslt sSf ef,i 40 .sfffnssesst5
Now inclose il in q note TO my father.
saying you heard his trouble from a mu.
tusl friend. aud then beg the privilege oi
ioaning him the mount Of the check. !"
H ..And you sacrifice yourself to your
father =. my fair Ssrah?" said tho bachelor.
as he sealed the note. 49,.
~ do" '''
"You are an angelic i. ee
'ai"Nay; Imust go now" "a sts
/ The check did the business. and Mr..
Whiting was as happy as ever he was in
his life.. Baker. could NOT sleep tra, nigh,
oecau.e ne had been foiled IN his revenge.
In the evening Mr.. Somerset called a,
the house .toa SEQ his future bride. She
treated him kindly. and permitted him 10
set by her side. hold her work. basket. and
pick up her ,himble when she dropped it,
which was glory enough for one evening.
10 one AZ moderate in his wishes as the
bachelor bssusof our heroine.asJ ST
But about eight o'clock. tosSarah su,ter
consterna,ion. John Rarne, paid his usual
visit. The poor clerk was sadly distress
I'D. as wen he might be, and called to de-
sire on explanations Of the cool manner 10
which he had been dismissed. ~
The presence OF Mr.. Somerset was al
the explanation he desired. He was un.
easy; he could noi join in the converse.
tion. aud aware that he was making him
self tiisagrseable 10 the party. he deter.
-minsd 10 take his leave. but how could he
leave her? ,sst. st.,ei.f,,. =
lie knew Mr.. Somerset 10 be one Of the
best men in the world. and he resolved 10
request an intersiaw with him on the spo,
e The worthy bachelor kindly condescen
desiio;43slk down. the streeLa short dis
tance with John Barnet. told him the
whole story; how he loved Sarah. and
how ne had every reason TO believe tina,
Sarah loved him. He was sdre that some
unfair adyanssge bad been taken, and he
wanted the mailer explained. sge
.,Come back.io the house, young man
and | will give you sllths satisfaction you
desire" - = ~ t3sAi
John consented .isi9, IL a
Afew mi,sutes suffieed To explsin to Mr.
Whiting and the discarded lover the ma
ture Of the sacrifce, which the devoted
Sarah had made Tor her fathers sake. -
BLESS you, my child!'' exclaimed the
merchant. hisli eyes filling with tears. oi
love, asihe sendesly embrsced his noble.
hearted, .dspghler, 20 div ,iaLsi s
You understand il now. don I you. Mr.
Barhetl' ssid1 the baohelor, with good
natured sfiile. ufqe Eiio.tsil j ass{s1B
~ Al do. indeed. !" replied .John. sorrow
fully, ..she is a noble girl. and ] shall never
cease = sa love ssr though q she % can never y be
Sarah cast a sad glance At him. and hel
eyes filledswi,h tears.s She1iever knew Ill
Ithatmomen, how much she loved the poo
clerk. But was ell over now-tbe brigh
iresms Of love had passed away and she
could never 10 happy again. y $50 So
..What. Sarah! do yoarecsde from YOU
promise? '!,Tssked Mr.. Somersel.
May, fdono Farewell John. fare
we'll forever,,' and the poor girl sobbed
conv0lsively.ei oi sasstas2s W. se8ss-
,..Fsrewell, Ssrah;' 'tand the clerk seizei
his hat aud rushed towards, the dsor.
..Hsllo! stopl young man." exclaimed
Mr.. Somerset; "dont 60 of mad. Give
me your hand..'w a's9 a7ss g ssas .
leih1'he bachelor took the clerk e. hand. -
! aYon, are sGigood fellow; ! honor you
Your hand, Sarsb,'', aud s.Mr. Somerse
tnok. the little white hand Of the, weeping
maiden and placed in that Of John Bar
net. BE hsppy!'' a7.sa -" sa'i's.h Z.
> s.Whst d o you tisans siri" asked Sa
rah. bewlldersd Atihe actions Of the bach
elor. .{I,g,ash var, ,.1
! ,..Msan? You love him, don't you7"
..With al my soul!' ''''''. ss''gs, =
i.And. you do not love me-?
Sarah began to understand.
81 like YOU - --@. : ~ ''''''''
-"You afeshiG be happyl YouTdid no
for moment suppose could be SO mean
las 10 take the advantage of such a'nobl'
act Of self.sacriice, as you performed 10
day? Mol | love you but I will not max,
you miserable. "ssaa esa1es s4eg
Poor Sarah! How happy she was, snt
how she piiied peor Mr.. Somerset, whe
loved her 80 much. She, felt that, ifsi,l
had never seen John Barnet. shs woult
have been glad 10 become his wife, iror
grey and wrinkles TO the. contrary. not
witbsianding-he was such = dear. goot
soul! fs...
BE happy. and that isn't ALL when
die. you shall have halt my fortune.
% Ehe bachelor Kept his word and thougt
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