The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-08-23

there is one secret have retained for some
time against my will
Stowell paused moment, drew the fair
form near him and whispered in her ear.
The shades Of night were not dark enough
to hide the bushes which gathered on those
beautiful cheeks, as the confidence was re.
oeived. The soft hand which had been
taken was not Withdrawn.
The secret was easily explained, for il
belonged only to the heart, it was love, and
what is better, it was reciprocal.
CHAPTER vi.
| You do not seem quite at ease, this
morning, sir
Shouldn't I wonder-all wrong-nothine
goes right-bothered myself to death about
this letter-can make nothing out Of it
Read it,
Stowell read the letter with astonishment
| Il am sorry, sir, did not see this soon.
err
Can you find the boy?'
IF | do, sir, would you regard him as
you do your niece?'
[ Regard him?-Helen' son?-would be
father TO him. -
And his mother, have you entirely for.
given her?'
Nothing 10 forgive-all the wrong on
my side-have written to her-told her
so.'
Have the kindness to listen to me few
moments. Itisrather more than six years
since poor boy found himself in strange
Icity, without money and without friends.
He fortunately got place which, misera-
BILE as it ~as at least prevented him from
starving. 1ll-usage kept him on the look
out for better situation. Before he left
home ne had heard OF rich uncle who
had discarded his family. In performing
the serviles errands Of his first employer, he
often passed the stately storehouse 81 that
relative, and in moment Of distress his
young mind formed the scheme Of getting
into the employ OF that uncle, anonymously
gaining his esteem and confidence aud
eventually being the means OF restoring
his mother to tho brotherly love which she
had lost. His employer was very kind 10
him, took him TO his own house, advanced
him rapidly in the grades Of mercantile
life. until he completely gained the affec.
tion of this friendless boy. How often he
longed to disclose his name and claim his
relationship! but fearful Of the result and
not daring to risk disclosure. he kept his
counsel SO we'll that even his parents were
not advised Of the fact There was one
kind soul to whom he had revealed his Sc.
cret, who faithfully kept the trust confded
TO him; had allowed his letters TO be sent
to his care, ,and relieved himfrom perplex.
|ity. That man was the faithful Penwell.
The nephew now begs your iorgivness for
tue Imposition hs ree Practiocd 30 long
and SO unwillingly.'
The merchant had waited with breath.
less attention for the conclusion Of the mar
rative. He threw his arms around the
young man as though he had been child.
smoothed back the hair from his forehead
and gazed into those eyes. He understood
them now.
Shall be crazy-know | shall, he ex.
claimed joyfully. 'Helen's eyes-brother
was right-no wonder; but he did not
know you was her son-I am ahead OF
them there. Stowell, mean Oliver-ev.
erything turns out as could wish. Stay,
one thing plaques me, though
Perhaps | can sgain assist you, said
the young man.
you can assist mo, Stoweli-hang it.
can never call you Oliver-but doubt if
you will
Try me, SIR =
my niece-a fine girl
4 agree with YOU
will you--it is my way to oome TO the
point al once marry her?' =
Certainly, sir, if il will give you plea
sure'
Thought so, made fool of myself
again-don't doubt but, you have been
making love to her all the time. Don't
care, though-have my own way at last in
spite Of you all. Set my heart on this
match best girl in the world. Have you
written home?' 9
mot within few days'
Your mother knows nothing about
this?' .'i q ef s 'a'E
Nothing z
Then don't write-leave all to me. Ev.
rybody heaping surprises on me-would
like to see how anybody acts when sur.
prised. Have sent for her and the family
mot a word about finding her son-did mt
know him myself. Have sent for Viii.
|liam's family. too. When Helen comes,
watch for her at the depot-bring her
plump into the ehouse-astonish William
that's one.'
Il understand you, sir. and then would
bring me in. and surprise my mother, that
would be two. You would also make my
little affair with Amelia another matter OF
astonishment. It is q capital plan, and |
join you heartily ..tss.4
But if it don't affect the right one you
have tricked sadly-but will be even with
the whole Of you yet ~
you are already, uncle. Think how
you got my opinion about new partner
how should regard him, and what lmeant
10 do, and then completely astounded me
with your offer OF co-partnership.'
Some satisfaction in that, allow. Now
| think Of it, send in Pen to me, and alb.
sent yourself short time.
The young man did a. requested, and
old Penwell's eyes opened wide with won.
der at the unusual summons.
SO you havesaided that young scamp
said Mr.. Fudge, with an assumed stern