The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-04-26
Jas R. MORRIS, Editor and Proprieto

hatred which disappointed love or jealousy
could excite.
Richard Wolfstien was the son and only
child Of wealthy farmer. residing at a
short distance from the village; and who
had reared up his son in a manner calcu-
lated to cause him to be dis'iked by almost
all who knew him.
Reared in the midst Of every luxury,
and never having the slightest wish un-
gratified. SO indulgent was his parent. he
had become naughty and overbearing in
his manner; and felt more keenly the cha.
grin which his i'll success in courtship to
Mary excited. sii.9Y
With all these bad qualities. it is not
surprising that he should find no favor in
the eyes OF Mary; on the contrary, she
took every opportunity of convincing him
how heartily he was despised by her. |,
was in vain; for united. TO a persevering
disposition, he possessed consummate inn
pudence and boldness. taking advantage
of every opportunity to press his suit.
thinking TO gain by perseverance what he
could not otherwise accomplish. "a;
The i'll success OF his sons suit so ag.
gravated the haired which old Wolisiien
entertained towards ST. Aubrey, that both
father aud son united in determining TO
embrace, the first opportunity Of gaining
revenge. ior what they imagined was inju-
ry received. This determination was con-
siderably augmented by an event which
took place shortly after. -5s5f - a..
One evening after the labors of the day
were over. aud he had par,aken OF his ffu.
gal meal. Frank. as was his usual custom.
veal, to pay aavislt 10 Mary. e9qsan4saa
EGt On, arriving at, the house what was his
surprise on entering, 10 behold Richard
W Wolis,ien, and what was still worse, in an
apparently very i'll humor. goods
atEhis by no means added to the pleasur-
able feelings soi St. Aubrey, for he was
well aware of The passionate disposition
OF, his rival. and was fearful of u quarrel as
il h,lead 10 blows and perhaps hlood
shed. Determining. therefore. to make a
show OF good nature and friendship. hop
lug by this means to overcome his rivals
surly mood, ST. Aubrey addressed him in
a pleasant manner. But in vain. he re-
manned logged and sullen. rsplyinglto ST.
Aubrey s remarks in bitter and sarcastic
This i'll humor. Mary's treatment was
not at all calculated TO dispel. for he had
SO disguised her by his importunate and
disagreeable conduct, that she determined
tofrepnlse him, on the least advances, and
OH this evening she had treated him par
,icularlyo cool, which chagrined him be-
yond expression.
But 10, ST. Aubrey, Mary's whole de-
meanor was changed, and she exhibited
so much delight at seeing him, and well
coined him with so much real pleasure
beaming in her pretty face. that Wolfstien
was absolutely maddene6 with rage and
jealousy. He could bear it no longer, bul
putting on his hat he cast one fierce and
malign ant glance at 81. Aubrey. and dart
ed from the room without even saying
good night to Mary.
Both were considerably startled at such
strange conduct. slihough neither Mary
nor ST., Aubrey lamented his absence. In.
deed it was great relief, and they sal
and chatted over the past and their pros
poets for the future until the clock struck
ten-St. Aubrey's usual hour of departure
AT this moment. Wat. who had been Al
public meeting held in the village. enter
ed the room, and perceiving St. Aubrey
was about to depart. said
We'll, Frank. | suppose we shall no
see each other for some t,me.'
'Iudeed.' replied the other, why SOP
sWhv,' continued Wat, Il intend start
ing on d journey to some distance in tht
IanorniBg; and as the business have tc
transact. .wili'require some time in its com
pletion, will be unableso return for sew
eral days. W Gasl8i a9R
is unfortun ate.' replied Frank, "a.
wished go away myself in the morn
ling but il is OF no importance; ] will sta y
Eand take care of Mary iShalli. Mary?
ee.Ohl yes do stay, Frank cried Mary
.for I am fearful OF Richard Wolfstien.'
Pear not, dearest replied Frank, h,
,shall not harm you-not atlleasta while
am living; so good by, Mary; God pro
,ect you on your journey. Wat Aheart,
Fsl,ake Of the s1land from Wat. kiss fron
Mary. and he had left the house to seel
his home ssa ~ }iatfs2 eAFs .ElA
~ Leaving Frank 10 seek his humble dwell
ling. we will once more return 10 Wollstien
who,' running out Of Adair's house, did no
halt or slacken in his rapid gait. until h.
farriyed al fhe mansion OF his parent Hi
fathers who was seated in his library, start
led at beholiing Richard burst into tlr,
room. his face iufamed with anger IAN,
his whole appeafsnce disordered. dl
4lt.Whatis ths matter, Richard q inquiries
the old man. swho secretly OWNED tn
cause & 1sssaas5 8 70 satat 5{isfiazi Y98il
i Father replied the other. .,his night
have been. treated with scorn.s and by
woman "a 5 :.
fo7s VINO is shel'i inquired thetold man.
81 j.Aiarya Adair, father, said Volfstien
(fshe must become my wife; il not. by tai
means, by Heavens she shall by, force
And as Tor ST. Aubrey, we mus. find som
means OF ld6spstching him. l must an
will have revenge. ,aif hga aisas Z - V
ESQ you shall, my son. replied the ol
man; Il have been thinking overil;Js so lis
ten and will tell you Of a scheme hav
in View r. .v1aza5
4asWhat isi,?' sagerly demanded thesotll
or. who was anxious 10 hear Of any schem
which promised revenge. "a Il .sI4aE.a
Listen. then,' was the reply. .Yo
must know Richar rd that vou have bee