The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-11-30

Al. ,,.tropolis; but "Mrs. John Ruther.
se e n.,sr would consent TO call on |" Mrs.
Herbert Rutherford, nor 10 own the reia-
tionship between them. Tor s,oo aftsr nsr
ber,'s marriage with Z hs' Merchants Mns
Danyers became the wife OF John, her con-
,tan, swain. But IS this alienation did not
a;,turb the even ienor Of the aourishing
Susiness-system pursued BY Rutherford,
Dsnyers, and Rutherford, nor rufte the
eouanimity Of Herbert and Ely, no one
thought IL worth while to demonstrate with
The proud and silly dame.
Uncle Harry and the blind man lived AMI.
cahly together, long after poor Ethel bad
gone peacefully down to the grave. The old
harp Is preserved a. precious relic by Her
bert's children and he sl~ays declares the
most fortunate day Of his lie to DO that on
which he commenced the memorable draw.
ing-lessons.
John Butherford's attentions to the beau.
tiful Miss Danvers had become more marked
and assiduous since Uncle Harry's arrival in
his native land. Miss Danvers was the ma
bob's nearest, nay, probably. his only living
known relative, and IL was high time to Sc
cure the hand OF bis niece. But John was
prudent, and liked to feel his way. until the
time seemed ripe for the experiment; so he
contsnted himself by paying his devoirs al
tcntiyely to the lady oil his love, and by re-
double energy and perseverance in business,
to win the favor and approval Of Mr.. Dam
yers. Herbert, on the contrary, had been
absent and indolsnt Of late-careless about
ledgers, and incorrect in calculations Of i'm
pcstance. The image Of the young sweet
girl and suffering mother absolutely haunted
him what could have become OF them when
the bread winner was struck down. Etty's
peusiye loyeliness had made, indeed, deep
and lasting impression on the young mans
fancy and those evenings devoted to the
drawing lessons - although no words were
spoken between them-were recalled as the
most cherished memories Of his heart.
Uncle Harry was received by Mr.. Dan
xe,s and Ianra with the ouipressement due
Co a bachelor Indian relative with lots oil
rupees at his disposal; but Uncle Harry was
fdgety and i'll ut ease, and almost his first
question was about poor Ethel. lie had
been to their native place in the hope OF ind
ING her: and he could scarcely believe il pos.
sible that Mr.. Danvers and Laura knew not
where she was. They spoke Of disgrace and
yexa,iou, and limited their certainty that
Mrs Mordaunt mus, be dead or no doubt,
IL Otherwise. they would have been applied to
long ago. Poor relations who had behaved
shamelully always found out rich ones and
never ceased Fostering them with begging
letters.
al think you may rest satisfied, Uncle
Harry said Miss Dinvers, shat my late
mothers sister is no more for. depend up
on IL, if she had left children. or had herself
lived (for Of course they were poor zee
should have heard from them quickly
enough"
But Uncle Harry did not rest satisfied
even with this lucid explanation given by
his beautiful niece; and, moreover, the sal.
low but healthy nabob quietly informed Mr..
Drivers, that he thought il would be as
we'll TO insert an advertisement in leading
paper, in order to discover poor Ehel, either
dead or alive. Ii was mOnsirous suggested
Mr.. Danyers, absolutely monstrous TO make
the thing so public; but remonstrance was
vain, tor Uncle Harry was obstinate, and
might not be offended with immunity; 50
the utmost Mr.. Danyers and Laura could
eject, was to persuade him to wait for few
days, when, meantime, private inquiries
should he set on foot.
Mr.. Traher was in hurry to return TO
Cornwall; he had determined on purchasing
an estate there. and settling down for the
remainder OF his days. He detested Lon
don, and seemed quite proof against all the
bl ndishments layshed on him by the beau
tiful Laura. lie did not say how unnatural
he though, them all, for des 'rting poor Eth
Ell. but he looked and acted il: and Miss
Danvers could scarcely conceal her spite
and indignation-her only hope being in the
belief that Mrs. Mordaunt bad really passed
ayay from the face az the s.-'l. p..,
worse than all, this tiresome, hdgety Uncle
Harry had spoken OF the poor Mordaunts be-
fore Herbert had started and blushed, and
seemed so confused and interested iu the
subject, that Miss Danyers attributed the
start TO surprise-for she well remembered
having led Herbert to suppose no very near
relations existed to share Mr.. Traher's afIec.
ton or money Yet Miss Danvers we'll
knew that Herbert Rutherford was no mer-
cenary, and cared little for wealth or It's al.
luremeuts; and she was puzzled rs TO what
the strong interest was attributable which
Herbert displayed concerning these "odious
people" Mr. Traher seemed more pleased
with the young man than with any one or
any thing in Mr.. Danver's house; and the
aycwal which Herbert made to him, as they
were walking out together, Of his own ac-
quaintance with the Mordaunts, more close.
ly cemented the bond Of union between
item. Herbert dwelt on Mr. Mordaunt's
excellent qualities and industry; he spoke
ofMrs. Mordaunt; and the tears stood in
Uncle llarry's eyes as he murmured Poor
Ethel. poor thing!" But when Herbert at.
tempted to describe the fair girl, who had
been as bright angel in that humble room,
then the youth broke down in confusion |;
and Mr. Trsher, with q long piercing look
n. his companion, exclaimed Humph !"
However. both gentlemen agreed that no
time ought to be lost, and that other means
failing. The advertisement should be inserted
forthwith; "lor they must be in restitution"
sighed Herbert, "lor know they depended
entirely on Mr.. Mordannt's eXertions for
support. God grant We may soon find