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another grim sort of smile. When The
moment for his return home had arrived.
Mr.. B. handed q sealed docume at OF ra-
ther imposing appearance to Charles, say
ing.
Copeland, you will oblige me by leav.
ing that at No. 81 ii - street. Place
it only in .he hands of the person to
whom it is addressed; don't want TO
trust it 10 any one else.
The clerk saw on the outside Mrs.
Richards, No 67 H street." the door
bell was rang. The servant ushered him
into a small, neat parlor, where sat lady
apparently twenty five or thirty years Of
age, plainly dressed, engaged in knitting
stocking. Our friend bowed. and en-
quired for Mrs Richards.
She is not in, but is expected present
ly; will you be seatsd?' There was an
ease and quietness, and "a air of fself'com-
mand about this person. which seemed Pc
culiar TO Copeland. He felt at ease at
once, (you always 90 with such people,
made some common place remark, which
was Immediately responded to; and soon
the conversation grew so interesting TINT
Mrs Richards was nearly forgotten. Her
absence was strangely protacted. but at
length she made her appearance. The
document was presented; glance at the
outside.
Mr.. Copeland Charles bowed.
Miss Pev.on,' The young lady bow
ed; aud thus they were introduced. There
was no particular reason for remaining
any longer, aud our friend took his de-
parture,
Thu, night Annie said TO Mr.. B., i
like his appearance, father.
Forward march. said old Paul, and he
looked at his daughter with vast sa,isfac-
tion.
The ould man as swate tonight as a
new potatoe.' said James TO the cook.
The next day Charles Copeland came
very near writing several times. To Miss
Peyton, Dr. as he was making out some
bills of merchandise sold.
Delivered the paper last EVENING"
Copeland bowed.
Mrs Richards is an old friend. humble
in c:icumstances-th young lady, Pey
ton-worth her weight in gold any Gay
have her myselfif ! could
How much you remind me of Mr.. B.
said Charles one evening to Annie; 4
think you said you were q relation o
his?'
i am related to him through my mo
.her, was The grave reply.
Mrs. Richards turned away 10 concea
smile.
Somewhat later than usual on tha. da,
Annie reached her fathers house. There
was no mistaking the expression of he
countenence. Happiness was plainly
written.
Il see. see.' said the old man: 'the &C
count is closed-books balanced-have i
all through now in short order. You art
n sensible girl-no FOOLS puss-iust wha
| waut-bless you, child. bless you
The next dav Paul came. for The frs
time in his life. rather late TO his count
ing room. Casks and boxes seemed tG
be starting with wonder.
copeland. you are fine fellow-hearC rC
from Mrs. Richards-proposal TO my re
lation. Pey,on--sll right--done up we'll
Come TO my house this evening--neve
been there yet. eh?-eight o'clock. precise
ly--want 20 see you, go. something e
say.
How much interest he seems TO tax,
in this matter said Charles. He's kim
old fellow in his way; little rough. bu
good at heart
Yes. Mr.. Charles Copeland. even kind
er than you think for.
At eight o'clock precisely. the doc
bell of MIR. Bremen's mansion rung. Mr.
Charles Copeland was ushered in by frient
James. Old Paul took him kindly by ,h,
hand. and turning round abruptly, intro
duced him to my daughter. Miss Anni
Peyton Bremen,' and Immediately with
drew.
Charles. will you forgive me this? H
was too much astonished TO make any re
ply. III you knew all my motives an,
feelings l am sure you would.
That the motives and feelings wer
soon explained to his entire satisfaction
no one will doubt.
Copeland. shouted old Paul, as he en-
tered the room, no use in long engage
menis.
'Oh, father"
No use. say; married now--get read,
Afterwards, next Monday evening; wh'
cares? Want il over; feel settled. Shan
part with Annie. though; must bring he
here; house rather lonesome; be still; n,
words; mus, have il so; partner IN bust
ness; Bremen & Copeland; got the pa
pers all drawn up TO day, can't alter il
Be quiet. will you? won't stay in tn
room.
have now finished my story, reader
| have given you the facts. cannot say
however. that approve Of the deception
practiced upon oar friend Charles. AS
however, our Lord mmended the un
lust steward because he acted wisely, so
| suppose. the good sense shown by III
young lady. in choosing husband for III
sake of what he was. and not for the SAX
Of what he might have possessed. merit
our appreciation. 1t is not every on
who has moral courage enough to STE
out of the circle which surrounds th
wealthy. and seek for those qualities o
mind and heart. which the heart can nei
;her take or give AWAY.