The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-11-02

Helen was tho only one who really un-
ierlood him. His pre,ensions 10 disinler-
ssted kindness were SO pompously made
hat her father and mother had been duped
by them, and for years had actually believ-
ed that they harbored an angel beneath their
roof. The ilinsion was now dispelled.
Adolphus Dillenburg Esq began TO think
that he hal been in too great haste. Little
ion, though more in need Of HIM than ever,
was strangely stubborn. taking no pains 10
concila,e him. He lef tho house saying
hs would send for his baggage in a lew
days. But The rascal had hopes Of a recon
Helen would yet be brought
TO her senses, aud iha, he should ye, be
TO return. He knew how pleas
AMI home he left; how grateful il was TO
have kind friends near him in sickness; he
know these things, brute though he was.
The three days Of grace had expired, and
Mr.. Dillenburg once more entered tho
pleasant parlor which for long years had
been his haven OF rest. Besides the family
he found Charles Books there. Frownine
severely upon The yOuug man, he threw
himself into chair.
awe had better be alone, Mr.. Liilleton,"
said hc savagely, as he glanced at The low
er sitting confidently by The side Of Helen
"Thal is no, material, sir" replied MIR.
Lillleton. .".-H
"As you please" growled The late friend
OF the family, provoked by the manly tone
Of his debtor-a tone 10 which, albeit, he
was wholly naccus,omed-" Is my money
ready!"
"H is, sir" replied Lille,on promptly.
Mr.. DIllenburg started.
"There i, is principle and interest,"" con.
tnued Mr.. Liule;on.
"You have raised il then 7" added the
jiscomf'ed friend Of the family, as he ca,
a look Of hate n, Charles Brooks.
~ have, SIR"
The note and mortgage were given ur
and the money changed hands.
Mr.. Dllenhurg kept calm rs long as he
could, but finally his rage broke forth.
"l suppose yon think you have fully dis
charged your obligation 10 mel" said he.
81 do, sir"
"The debt Of gratitude as well as The
debt in money"
Z" | owed you none.n
:" For ten years have"
"Sucked The life on, of me-" added Nj
Li'lle,on, Indignantly; You had mo in you
power, and you scrupled. not 10 lyranniz'
over mo and my family"
"By heavens is ,his tho return for ter
yeats OF kindness after that must b,
driven from the house ai the beck of viy
en- 7"
I" TO whom do you apply that .word, sir 2
said Charles Brooks, rising suddenly.
To that giIl by your side, who"
Bot the hand OF The fiery youth was upor
his throat, and tho words were choked of
"Speak respectfully of her, or vii
smash every bone in your foul carcass y
said Charles as he hurled the rascal bacl
into his chair.
"By heaven! must endure this T. roar
ed he.
"As you please, sir" said Mr. Lillelon
"You have goi your money, anil you know
the way 10 The door"
"Ihare ao' my moncy-'hcprice of you
daughters infamy."
"Wre,cll!n exclaimed Charles Brooks
seizins him BY the throat again, "you
power here is over, and with Mr.. Lillleion'
permission, will kick you into the street.
Suiling The action 10 The word, the indis
nani lover dragged him through the entry
and % boo.edn him down the front Steps
Mr.. Lillle,on threw him his hat, ard III,
friend Of the family picked himself up, an'
vowing vengeance, made his way back Il
The hotel, where he still occupies an attic
hated and despised by all who know him
Helen, deeply wounded BY the conscious
ness that her wilfulness-if The vindcaioi
Of her outraged feelings, her wounded mod
es,y, deserves so hard a name-had precip
ilaled her fathers misiortunes, had confess
ed 10 her lover the situation Of her family
He was now tweniy-one, and had just com,
into The possession Of princely fohune.-
He therefore promptly supplied The mean
mol only Of paying Mr.. Dillenburg, but ais
Of meeting his other pressing liabilities, an'
joy was again restored 10 The family.
And shortly ailer, Charles Brooks le'
Helen TO the altar. They are as joyous a
The sunshine, and ollen laugh over the re
membfance Of Adolphus Dillenburg, Esq.
and especially over Charles prompt ac'io
when he kicked him ont OF doors and thu
ended the las, scene in tho FARGO OF 18th
Friend ofthe Family.p