Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-01-14
aNo, Miss, he is not" replied the maa'

Respectfully bowlng.
4, Mr.. Barton cast iurtive glance around
: him. Everything was arranged IN 'he
, most rechercIs style, and with the most
, lavish expense. She led him into parlor
sumptucusly furnished.
ahll that YOU behold" said Mrs. Barton,
as IN, door closed, sare mine sir. They
, are now your own. Believe me,- sir, l
. sneak the truth. Remember that you are
the master of fthis house, and all in II (; and,
whatever may occur, do not forget your
own right
sYou surely cannot mean deceit said
Mr.. Barton, utterly at loss TO account for
the singular conduct of his wife.
Trust me, sir--try me-believe me. L
will tell you now all l can-all have the
time 10 tell. Four years ago, my father,
one OF the wealthirst murchants in this
city, died and left me all his property
Ny uncle, who wili soon be here, was
made my guardian until should marry,
and he had charge OF the estate, left by my
father until that should occur. AS he had
nothing of his own 10 support himself, he
has kept me secluded from the world, and
in confinement almost closely, since my
poor fathers death, well knowing that on
my marriage the property would pass from
his hands, His conduct at times has been
harsh and cruel, and particularly of late.
To-day found means to escape from the
house unseen. The rest you know"
She then arose and rang the bell. A
servant came TO the door. "John," said
she, "send every servant in the house up
here''
Mr.. Barton sat perfectly still and said
nothing, but he was mentally resolving how
to act, and was more than half inclined 10
think his wife unatic. The servants
came up and stood in the parlor, awaiting
for orders.
"Mr. Barton," said his wife, ''these are
your servants. Everything you see around
you was mine-al is yours. You hear
me-" addressing the servants, "this gentle
man is my husband and your MASTER
! Obey him as such. Now, sir, all have
, TO request is, that you will assume and
: maintain your rights"
Farther she could not say, for the parlor
4 door was suddenly and violently th,own
i. open, and an elderly, hard-featured, coarse
:. looking man entered and stood for mo-
ment gazing alternately at the lady and
!, Mr.. Barton.
u "What is your business here, sir % de-
: manded he auserely of Mr.. Barton, who as
he entered had seated himself, and returned
n look Tor look. MIR. Barton made no reply
e "MisS Moran" said he, turning to Mrs
r Barton, scan you explain why this man i:
u here 90
sShe need not take that trouble, sir
n replied Barton, arising. ''That lady is my
d wife, and am master OF this house. And
IS allow me now 10 ask, sir, what lsyour bu-
/. siness here 20
a "Your wife your house Upon my
word-ha ha ha and MIR. Moran seat.
e ed himself and laughed most heartily and
e scornfuly.
"Come, sir" said Mr.. Barton, 'Eyoul
IL presence is disagreeabe. If you have any
n business to transact, finish it quickly. W.
" wish 10 be alone"
n "Why, you impertnent scound''-
?, The word was not fully uttered. MIR
: Barton caught him by the collar and shooI
P. him till he was black in the face. "Scoun
m drel you would have said, you lying, cheat
,e ing old villain. II you were not SO old ant
: SO contemplate, would not leave Who'll
(, bone in your lubberly carcase. l know
,e you, and il you are here one hour iror
this time, and | see you, / will have yol
. sent TO the police office, where you ma
e be forced 10 make some disagreeable con
e. fessons; so now be of and pack up )" an
Of Mr.. Barton Ioossd his hold of the terrific
old man.
Ie Mr. Moran, for he il was, seated hnse
v, to gain breath. "Do you mean TO say ths
a you are married 10 that man, Ellen % aske
V, he, contemptuously.
TO She did not deign him reply, but s;
n in silence, awaiting the issue, and he turn
ID ed TO Barton for further explanation.
nd "Don't look at me, sir. That lady, Go
ut bless her, is my wife. She has told me a
i your villainous conduct, and the soone
as you quit this house the better il may be ic
you"
.et "Ahd who the devil are you, sir 2" d,
"a manded Mr.. Moran, arising and comm
" close up TO Charles.
"Mr. Charles Barton, at your service
sir. The son of better man than yoursel
nd and one who will love, honor, and prote'
ITS this lady, my wife. So be warned in tim
he l have said my say, and now be of
To once"
SO MIR. Moran arose and moved towards tt
bell-rope. No one attempted 10 stop hir
ed He rang it, and the servants, who had e'
h. pected scene, came in.
,e. "Turn This fellow out Of doors at once,
said he, half choked with rage, pointing
Nc Mr.. Barton, who stood unmoved. No oil
80 stirred to execute the mandate.
nk "John," said Mr.. Barton TO one of then
ly "go into Mr.. Moran's room; pack up eve
ad rything there, and have il sent accordir
n. to bis directions. Be quick too"
lie. eyes, sir" said John, and he made h
-. exit.
a. a. "You see, sir" said he, turning 10 Il
us astonshed uncle, who had seated hmse
~ in a stupor, 81 am master here-or do yo
y. :, wish further proof that my words are true
10 II you do, will have yourself turned o
-, Of the house in one moment. Shall sho
70 youa Will you thea be convincedp'
Mr.. Moran cast look oi mingled hatr'
- and revenge upon Ellen, who had stood