The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-05-09

So was old Gal ford!
He had come home two hours before
his time from his office down town, where
he was supposed to make money some
how. Not that he ever made any. His
wife had a small income Of her own and
that supported the family. Mr.. Gar!ord.
at least SD il appeared to me. was allowed
10 play at business just 10 keep himself
out OF mischief.
'IIoIlo, Dung peopls!'ihe cried. jovially
taking walk. hey! Where are you of
tol aud what does my pretty aurelia ear.
~ in that conioundedly bulky basket
there?'
Oh. papa!' cried Aurelia, whose SELF.
possession was upset by the sudden ren.
contre. and the dear girl burst into a pas
sion ate flood OF tears; tears OF disappoint.
nent and vexation. conscienliously be-
lieve. e..f,s.-
.Hollo! what's This. what's this, young
gentleman2' said old Garford sternly,
smelling rat for the first time. s
Why. Sir, said |, perhaps stupidly.
impelled by an irresistible impulse. i. you
had not me, US SO unluckily. we should
have run away and got married.
Ilun!' said old Gar.ord, looking at me
fixediy. is there any pariiculs reason for
your Ceiling married in such hurry!'
Yes. SIR said |.
And pray what is i,?' said old Garlord.
severely. -s,...-
I'VE love one ano,her!' said /, looking
him boldly in the face.
Oh. is that all? Very well. Yos need
not run away; have not The least ohjec-
ton 10 your being married.
| oh. SIR
Stop moment haze a great objec-
ton TO your. marrying wlthou, any thing
4 10 live Oh. Much. as was attached to
Mes. Garford. Sir. should never have
dreamed Of marrying her unless we had
had between US sufficient To support re.
Specialize establishment, Sir Is
bot, Sir -
But. SIR resumed Mr.. Gsrford. who
evidently took pleasure in playing his
part OF heavy father in the drama; but.
Sir. you perhaps imagine that can give
mv daughter a fortune. You anticipate
Not at all, Sir interrupted. eager to
disclaim all interested motives. Il know
very well ,ha, you cannot give your daugh,
! ter any thing
Indeed. Sir. indeed? Andsprsy hosc do
you know that cannot give my daughter
a fortune? Are you aware. Sir. tha, the
| business | am engaged in is one by which
some of the largest fortunes in this city
have been realized. SIR
To use a some what worn but expressive
phrase. l had hii my intended iather.i in,
law in the raw and all attempts to con.
ciisie proved fruiiless. Nor did u hin,
from Aurelia. that papa knew very well
| he had not made the rent OF his office ior
the last two years. at all mend matters
Finally. Mr.. Gariord positively forbade
my farther visits or correspondence with
lis daughter. until could show him ,ha,
WAS worth five thousand dollars clear.
aud making an income OF at least two
thousand dollars year.
Thus we parted. made several at
tempis TO see Aurelia. but failed. In The
end resolved TO set to work TO make the
| required sum and income with the least
possible delay.
Luckily made friends with YER.
clever painter, who undertook 10 put me
in III. r'ph, way. had to begin again
! The fact was, had atoierable dexierity
in the blending OF colors. bu, | drew like
a Chinese, or a Yankee as was. NJ.
master was Frenchman: he had studied
at Paris under Delaroche lie opened my
eyes. | was quick. In few months,
with considerable labor. could produce
a portrait al any rate ,olersbly correct in
outline and perspective. This at once
raised me above the mi ajoriiy of my rivals.
and soon procured considerable custom.
| | had just laid the first stei.e of my for
tune in the shape ots.a hundred dollars
deposited in hank. when an overwhelm
ing blow destroyed the whole edifice o!
my hopes.
| received a letter announcing the death
ot Aureiia from her father She had been
dead three weeks when the news reached
me. My friend the painter was present
He saw ME turn pale and cover my face
with my hands. .sa
.What 10 it2' he asked. kindly.
She Is dead!' | replied in shaken
i lie knew my history, and needed nc
farther explanation.
/ l thfew myself Oh sofa ana wrpt con
vulsiv-ly. When had exhausted the
first violence Of my griet, my friend ap
preached me. and in a tone Of grave sym
pathy asked me Of what | was thinking
:Of dsath!' replied.
or snicide?' said he.
| made no answer.
DO you not possess her porirait?' sale
lhe. "a t
Yes. a daub es my own, but which re
minds me at least vividly OF the original
have also a dAgnerreo,ype. but dsguer
lreoty pes have always cold, ghasily look
i You should paint her.
.Paint hera'
4 Yes. paint her as an angel Of heaven
realize your memory Of her beauty on III.
|caBvss Leave a amonumant OF your loy,
and tafent behind you. Then die, if 20,
3plesse.'
Il The artists suggestion pleased me. NJ
Iyouth Of eighteen il in violent hurry e
Idle. even for love. | resolved to adop
1my friends idea. and gloomy sor, o
arnbit,on seized me 10 make this work