The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1854-12-27

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ing depths, the most unmistakable indications
of unworthy purposes and evil desires.
Occasionally, as he run up column of f.
CURES, muttered curse escaped him. He
had closed the book with which he had been
engaged, when Colonel Powell entered.
| "Ah, Waldeck, | am glad to see you," said
the officer, as he cordially shook the hand Of
the other o'l '.ar .sa..taf .a .ueE
+ "Colonel Powell then you were not shot
by the rebels yesterday !" replied Weldeck.
"No! we had quite a pretty little fight
with them; though, after all, we had to use
oar heels. But how are the funds to-day ~
and Powell cast an anxious glance at the
goldsmith. HI'
I, ."Short, very short, Colonel !p and Mr..
Waldeck shook his head -s..--g.ei s...
f. 81 want five hundred pounds to-day" H
"Impossible % '''7a'' A-'" '.-s
81 must have it, -
II should be very happy to oblige YOU, but
the fact ISL have not a shilling in the con-
cern at the present time. ~ .'-5 E'.. ia.
"But you must raise it for me-"
Mr.. Waldeck knit his brow, and seemed
to be struggling with his thoughts. While
he reflects we will make few necessary ex
plantations. q nSt f
The firm, both members of which have
been introduced to the reader, was one of
the most distinguished in the town. 1t had
the reputation of being the most wealthy
circumstance which is explained by the
wealth OF the seinor partner, who was the
capitalist, while the other was the man Of
talent and skill Hl, ag 7s3,9.
Waldeck, by superior address, had crowd
ded himself irto the most opulent and aris-
tocratic families, thus opening the wav for /,
more extensive business, and increasing the
reputation of his house. 't r .''.-% --.''
Among others, Waldeck had been intro.
duced into the family of Colonel Powell, an
officer of the British crown. This gentle
man was of luxurious habits, free and liberal
with his incomes. As is often the case with
such persons, his financial affairs were in an
embarrassed condition. AS his circle of ac.
quaintances increased, his expenses grew
proportonally greater, and he was Obliged to
resort to the money lenders for assistance.
Waldeck, with mastery penetration, dis
covered the financial difficulties of the Colo.
neil and volunteered to supply all his wants
This he had done on doubtful securities. nm
to the time of our tale, when his own means
were entirely exhausted. sgaas H
Colonel Powell's demand for the loan Of
tve hundred pounds, as he said, it was i'm
possible to meet. But Waldeck, for urgent
reasons was extremely anxious to furnish
the accommodations much so as the CO.
lionel was to receive it.
Colonel Powell's daughter, Amelia. was
the belle OF the town. Besides the possess
sion of surprising personal charms, she was
richly endowed with intellectual attractions.
She was sensible young lady which, to the
observing man, cannot but be accounted q
circumstance in a beauty. &. ...
Toward Amelia, Waldeck had lorr cast
an admiring gaze, scarcely hoping, however,
IN the crowd of gay fatterers that encircled
her to bear away the palm of victory. He
had gazed and admired until his head and his
heart both had been touched, and he could
not look with patience upon the prospect of
defeat; Amelia had always treated him with
'especttul courtesy, and the little spark of
hope was rapidly kindied into flame. .s
Waldeck feared to rest his suit upon hisl
'wn individual merits alone. The fathers
appeared to him the avenue ,
trough which he could doreaeh the coveted
'rize. Since the opening of this business .
elation, Waldeck had become a frequent ,
'lsltor at the dwelling Of his debtor. Though {
lothng had ever been said on the subject, !
Naldeck could see that his visits were ra-
her encouraged than discountenanced: and ,
he also noticed that the application for loans {
increased in frequency. His own exche- i
Iuer0 was now exhausted Of himself he t
vas poor man. Ifthis fact should be- t
ome known to Amela's father, he doubted {
'ot that all his hopes would be instantly
rushed m@G1 h5gHveus asa &stu4. 81. 1g ,
Mr. Waldeck was thoroughly entahgled ,
n the meshes of the dilemma. He dared :
lot refuse the demand, and it was impossi- :
le to, comply With it.. ..y... ,i...ig .5,e;. :.
swell, sir, what do you thinka' said Col. /;
lowell, impatient at the long silence of the :
ther. 3 H* a'''t .i,ao algt'4 " s>;'r7&e 7"E
''Must you have the money to!day?''
"Itwould serve me tomorrow morning.
f that will facilitate the business" 1
"Without doubt can furnish the amount !,
tthat time" answered Waldeck, s ta11
"rhank you; but do not disappoint me-
81 will not"
-"In the meantime il you are disc noaced.
rop into my house this evening, and we
ill have d social game over a bottle Of old
Tadeira." ~
o:I thank you, Colonel, but shall pros s
ablyybe occupied in obtaining this money! b
"Sorry forsit, but then business what the T
evil IS all that noise. in the shop.'' said h
olopel Powell, as the angry dispute we |
ave recorded infthe last achapter,, reached b
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