Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-04-18

. Sir,-The sudden and lamented death of
| Captain Mortimer compels me humbly to re-
quest your compliance with the following pro-
posaI. There are five years unexpired of the
lease of the house now occupy am fully
aware of my liability; but under this afflict-
ing and unexpected bereavement, trust you
will cancel the deed and relieve me from the
heavy responsibility. I viii of course, relin-
quish all claim to the premium, &c"
g know that am asking great favor,
but the distressing circumstances, hope,
will plead an apology for one who wishes to
act uprightly and honestly Your reply viii
servant mpea esA - 1aossss s Mosrsxsn s'' ~
81 Poor thing!'' said Mr. Oswald, and afz
ter ruminating a few moments, he took up
his pen. and indicted the following epistle
g My Dear Ned.- / have received your.
note and enclosure in due course. It came
at most unfortunate moment, for that old
rrfian, Hobson, has just been with me, in
ficting, as usual. "a long lecture on my ex-
travagance, the necessity of strict economy,
taking care of number one all the rest of the
slang of hard-hearted prudence. / would
have discharged the flint long ago; but I am
afraid could not find another who would
fulfil his duties SO well. I have laid your
conihuuicd,ion on eiie .aoics o.iA uctcI niJ
answer till FRIDAY, when Intend TO avail my
self of your friendly invite Fay my best
respects to Mrs Walmer, and endeayor to
soothe the angry feelings of my dear Emily
6 The one who presents this has charge of
a bouquet of choice exotics for my little pet.
a sort of propitiating sacrifice, which, trust
for my peace and happiness, viii be fayora-
bly, received.
Present my respectful compliments to
your amiabie spouse, and believe me, my
dear Ned, your sincere friend.
" OSWALD -
100 generous TO inrlct any unnecessary
pain, by permitting the widow to remain IN
suspense, ~ os"aio nao no sooner o'sPaecn5
ed MS let.er tnan ne nao made MS toilctte anu
went Iortn. Win tne kind intenIlon Of geselng
apersonal interview with his tenant, and set
ting all her fears arrest, by at once lntlmating
to her his decision OF accedlng Internationally
to her proposal
He was so selfish Gas he Afterwards con-
fessed) TO allow even his friend, elr aimer,
share In the pleasure OF such communl-
cation, and chuckled at the ruse he had en-
ployed in his correspondence to put him off
his guard, and prevent him from forestalling
him In the charitable purpose be proposed
Mrs Mortimer was at home, and having
sent in his card, Mr.. Oswald was ushered
into the drawing room, where she presently
appeared to receive him She was a lady
above forty, still handsome in person, and
elegant in her manners. 's Mr.. Oswald 7"
said she courtesying
g At your service. Madam" he replied,
with graceful bow.
'' have not the pleasure of knowing you,
sir" she said
ss / am the unfortunate landlord of this
tenement, madam" he rejoined
Indeed. sir p said Mrs. Mortimer; s but
nrav continued she. smiling. s.why unfor-
tunate?'
= In the prospect of losing so respectable
tenant, madam"
Il too. sir, am grieved at the necessity
which compels me to quit a house where
have spent SO many happy hours' saio the
widow; but stu, under my present circum,
stances, 1 snan pe nappy 70 duit IT, ana snali
also feel gra.elal II you WIN allow me 70 resign
. cnarge "hich my n.hi,eu nieanS VIII no'
allow me longer 70 retain.
" na.ever arrangement you may wish 70
lase WI Mn au'9ise nI solIl' " aooeae
20, iepl,eo ul.. .OsM ,s.a alu mas aileaoy
iol ! y arueu me youl ns.e,, : "hi0n 70 'ue oause
oi my present. inslus'on
oay ralnel your cons,uela.e Visit, re-
!oneu sne m,uo" iof "iiion ! am eAoeeo-
ingly slaecl,'
air. oswald DoWeo' ana eone'huea.--' Iou
men'Ion IN your note 5hat tnere are nse years
3:, 2: 'ne 10 iease aplrea-pray mnas premium
o'o oap'ain 'ior,iner s pay oii 'ne ias' wal
Ior seven @ years -
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