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

finished her education, ayoung gentleman ave
years her senior, who had recently t1ken
degree - College ind who had promised 10
demand her hand IS soon rs he should obtain
the means Of supporting her; an then beg
&ed tor the sake Of her mother that she might
be permitted to quit the maternal roof, and re-
side with distant relative in the country
After some hesitation, this reasonable re-
quest was Reluctantly complied with. and Mrs.
Mortimer Instantly replied 70 Mr. Osuald'z
note. stating incidentlly that Miss Mortimer
had left her on q visit for an inde6Ditc period,
ana fhas sue z7on,s 81. be most happy 70 see him
Three months however elapsed and Mrs.
Mortimer received no tidings of her lodger.
although in the meanwhile Mr.. Walmer's clerk
applied regularly for the rent, and also as the
accredited agent of Mr.. Oswald paid the week.
ly stipend for the apartments At length to
her great relief she received note stating
Mr.. Oswald's intention of being at his lodgings
at a certain hour in the evening.
Mr. Oswald came and poor Mrs. Mortimer
welcomed her most esteemed friend and bene-
factor He proposed himself to spend the
evening with her, and relate his travels and
adventures, and ratified away with his wonted
good humor, attempting 70 deceive himself.
but he did not deceive Mrs Mortimer; for
when she looked upon him she was shocked at
the rayages which few months had made in
his handsome countcnance nay, even In his
dress; there was not that punctiliousness which
he formerly affected, and which SO distinguish
ed him from the majority of the men Of his
age. There was an iil-convineed effort on the
part of both to sustain the conversation.
Later in the evening, however. his excitement
gradually abated, and he became as kind and
natural as usual.
g Ny dear Mrs. Mortimer, y said Mr. Oswald.
s. Let us cast aside our masks and be ourselves
again; for never did / enjoy such pleasure as
IN this house L assure you my selfish feelings
have long subsidized, and long for the society
of your daughter. Do not be startled at this
confession but sommon her from her retire
ment, To prove the sincerity of my senti-
ments towards her, to repair as far as possible
the pain | have inflicted, shall be my furure
study. have the power and viii to further
her views and ifthe man whom she has hon.
ored by her confidence and affection is really
worthy of her, ii shall be my pleasure to pro-
mote his interest. Nay, shall consider it my
duty to do so. as the only compensation can
offer for the trouble have caused both to you
and her, and [ trust it viii be the means of
restoring 10 me that esteem and friendship
which have so sadly abused. Recall her my
dear madam, and bid her fear nothing from
my opportunities; but rely confidently on my
good will TO promote beth her welfare and her
happiness"
Mr. Valentine Oswald was as sincere as he
was firm in his yirtuous resolve; and gener-
ously obtained lucrative situation under
Government for the gentleman who had fore
stalled him in the affection of the WIDOWS
beautiful daughter, and he thus made the OBJ
ject of his unfortunate attachment happy, be-
cause content but he was an altered man.
and seeking for changes in foreign climes,
found a grave IN Florencel F.