The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-09-13
TERMS, $500

sometimes.
Capital iOke-eh'' and tue bachsler
laughed too.
NO Joke. sir. | am in earnest ...,
Sarah looked as sober as The msifon Of
the Orphan Asylum.
Nay. nay, my pretty Sarah, do not make
sport of me-
will give you my promise in wIiting
with my signature, if you desire it,
is it possible that you mean so?' said the
doubtful Mr.. Somerset. ~.
Take my hand .s..,.
The bachelor took it, pressed it 10 his lips.
and began to think himself the happiest
man in the world. "a,
i am yours, Mr.. Somerset -g
Bless you, Sarah -....,...
'On one condition --.....-. s., ....
Name it, a.,
Sarah recouatcred The story ol her "a
TIERS embarrassment. t...- l'-4.
Fill me out check for three thousand
dollars, and III promise TO become your
wife within one year -, =.
Mr. Ladyke Somerset mused. He ap-
peared to be in doubt. He was very high
souled man. and the idea Of buying the
hand Of his wife, was to the last degree, re-
pugnant to him. -.
you hesitate, sir / know you do not love
me- said Sarah with apparent piqHe.
On my soul, do! agree: here ia the
check replied Mr.. Somerset ~ he seated
himself at the table and drew the check.
Now inclose it in note to my father.
- l. r 4 : Il r
tual friend, and then beg the privilege OF
loaning him the amount of the check
'And you sacrifice yourself to your fa-
ther, my fair Saral?' said the bachelor, as
he sealed the letter.
4 do
You are an angel!' .-,..a'....
+ May, must 20 now $500
The check did the business, and Mr..
Whiting was az happy as ho ever was in
his life. Baker could not sleep that night
because he had been foiled 10 his revenge.
In the evening Mr., Somerset called at the
house to see his future bride, She treated
him kindly, and permitted him to sit by her
81 le, hold her work basket, and pick up her
thimble when she dropped it--whlch was
glory enough for one evening; to one as mod
crate in bis wishes as the bachelor beau OF
our heroine. ......:.
But about eight o'clock, to Sarah's utter
CONSERVATION, John Barnet paid his usual
visit. The poor clerk was sadly distressed,
as well he might be, and called to desire an
explanation Of the cool manner IN which he
had been dismissed.
The presence OF, Mr., Somerset was ali
the explanation he desired. He was uncasy,
he could not join in the conversation and
aware that he WAS making himself disa-
greeable to The party. he determined to take
his leave, but how could he leaTe her?
He knew Mr.. Somerset to be one Of the
best men in the world, and he resolved 20
request an interview with him on the spot.
The worthy bachelor kindly condescended
to walk down the street short distance
with HIM, and John Blrne; told him the
whole story; how he loved Sarah, how he
had every reason to believe that Sarah loved
him. He WAS sure that some unfair advan
tage had been taken. and he wanted tie
matter explained -.a 't4t- .t.a
Come back to the house. Young man, and
| will give you all the satisfaction you De
sire.' -as .Esr
John consented - |ie -& e'F
A few minutes saflre,i to explain to Mr..
Whiting and the discarded lover the nature
of the sacrifice, which the devoted Sarah
had made for her fathers sake. W ~ eTt
Bless you my childp exclaimed the mer.
chant, his eyes 6lling with tears Of lare. as
be tenderly embraced his noble ianghtrf
'You understand it now, doa't you, MI.
Barnett said the bachelor with > good ID
tured smile p nsa SO y@' AE4s saW
4 do, indeed, replied John, sorrcwfal,
she is q noble girl, and will never cease to
love her, though she neverca be niines'F
Sarah cast a sad glance at him, and her
eyes filed With tears. Shenescr knew I'LL
that moment how much She loved the po;r
clerk, Bat it was all over now--thc bright
dreams Of love had passed away and sho
never could be happy again. y gr
'Wbat, Sarah. do you rscede from your
promise?' asked Mr.. Somerset, =, i .
Nay, ivln nor. Farewell, John, farewell
Forever, and the poor girl sobbed conyul-
siyaty.aE @8s@ sesfta7e 50 .aE. &4f ta&siAFa
Farewell, Sarah, and the clerk seized his
hal and rcshed 10 the door. s''f
Elahct stop young man, exclaimed Mr..
Somerset 'dun't go of mtd. Give ne your
hand 4s@ ~
y The bachelor took the clerks hand,
You are wvod fellow; honor you -
Your hand sarah. and Mr.. Somerset took
the little white hand uf The wreping mai.
den and placed it IN the hand of John Bar
net BE happy
What do you mean air asked Sarah, be.
wildered a. the actions Of the bachelor
'Fean! You love him, don't you
with all my sou!'
m'And You do not love me?'
Sarah began to understand
Il like you'' s'a 4Fsl' 1e'
'You are his; be happy You did not for
a moment suppose could be 50 mean. rs 70
take advantage Of such noble act Of self
saera6ce. IS yoa performed to-day? Ne!
/ byeyou busI will not make you Enisera-
ble.'4 f3Ia& 2Fh' "
Poor Saraht dow happy she was, and
how she pitied poor Nc. Somerset. who
loved ner so much She felt that Ii she had
never seea John Bsrnet, she would have
been glad TO become his wife, iron grey
and wrinkles TO the cohtrary notwithstand-
ing@-he was such 4 dear. good soujl !
2 "Be happy. ap1 thai isn's an; when l die.
yoa tf.lf haze half my foitpne.'
The bachelor Kept his, word and he daIn.t