Western Reserve chronicle and weekly transcript of the times. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1854-1855, 1855-02-14


suspended in systematic medium she
saw nothing, answered nObody-in word,
she instinctiyely assinilated herself to the
being whose influence gov
erned her. When Malihus leaned on his
cane in walking, Ellen seemed to say,
e" Ny arm would support him so WE'LL"
The Jew, however, did not limp disa-
greeably; the left leg was well formed,
and his symmetrical figure showed this
disturbance in its harmony 10 have been
the result of an accident. He had the ap-
pearance of having long become recon-
ciled TO his in6rmity, like soldier who
considers his wounds glorious evidence
of his devotionto his country. -EEHsi j.
| had more than once felt tempted TO
ask Malthus the history Of his lameness
but he eluded with SO much care every
approach to the subject, that | deemed
myself obliged to respect his secret. 5s.G.
Two months passed thus, and had an
opportunity of appreciating all the right
mindedness, generosity and enlightenment
that dwelt in the accessible part of that
extraordinary soul. In the presence oi
this dangerous rival, who triumphed with
out struggle, the baron became almost
tender. His self-loye suffered cruelty to
see preferred to him lame merchant,
with fine voice. He sometimes attempt
ed to quiz him but Malihus confounded
him so completely by the aPtness of the
retorts, thai the laughs were never on the
side Of the baron. 'r-.ari h1a y -"
One night that the family party were
assembled, Werter approached Mr.. Null
ler with suppliant air, and delivered to
him letter from his father. The poor
young mans agitation made me suspect
that the letter contained proposal. Mr..
Muller read it with attention and handed
it to his wife, who rapidly glanced over
it and cast scrutinizing glance at her
daughter, to make sure whether or no she
was forewarned Of this step. A mothers
pride is always fattered under such cir
eumstances, and the first impulse is gen.
erally fa' orable to the man who has sin.
gled out the object of her dearest affec.
tons; but the second thought is one ol
prudence; separation, the many risks
of the future, soon check the instructive
satisfaction of the maternal heart, AMI q
thousand motives concur to arrest the de.
sired consent --r-,- ; ri ...s- ,---t. ~,
''It were well, /" she said, sfrst to know
what Ellen thinks" RI .sal ,ugof .sslli
= The words we're like ray of light tt
the poor girl, whose cOuntenance express
ed the utmost surprise. a4. !.
"Besides. he is very young" addec
Mrs. Muller, loud enough for the baror
to hear. D--''''''' ez'o '-s -fo
Werter's position was painful; ht
stammered a few words, became embar
aassed, and abruptly left the room. asI
"a mere child" "quoth the baron, "wh'
should be sent back to his books
Malthus who had observed all that hac
passed, rested his two hands upon hi
stick, and warmly defended the student
at cannot be Denied" he said, in con
clusion, that the young mans choic'
pleads in his favor and his embarrassment
which, at that age, is not unbeeoming
proves, in my opinion, that, whilst aspi
ring to SO great happiness, he has suffi
cient modesty to admit himself unworth,
of it." s.is4 f.sfae ir s.sr 80.
-ss'If declaration were sufficient proof
of merit" interrupted the councillor, "
know one man who would not hesitate.
If And who is that? inquired Mrs
5 Muller, with i'll concealed curiosity.
"Myself madam" replied the council
lor-"Baron Won Noth," zoe ta
BY the way in which this was spoken
the dissylable "nyssJ," appeared length
ened by the importance of the personage
"At my age men do not change" con
tinued the baron; and the present is
guarantee for the future"
Ellen was really to be pitied. Whe
Malthus thus took Werter's part, sa,
that she was on the point Of fainting.-
Her countenance naturally 50 gentle, wa
oyershadowed by an expression Of vexa
ton and dispIeasure. She bad taken tn
Jews benevolent defence of the studen
for a mark of indifference. Whilst stil
under the influence of this painful i'm
preston, the Baron's declaration cam
to add 10 her agitation; she cast re
proachful glance at Malthus, sank bac
in her chair, and swooned away. Th
Jew sprang forward, took her in his arm
laid her on a sofa, and knelt down besid
her.. r..-. ..-f
aYou have not understood me, then2
he exclaimed. r---
Ellen opened her eyes and beheld
her feet the man whom her heart had Sc
lecled and absorbed in her passion, un
conscious of the presence of those wh
stood around, she murmured in feebl
voice:
"Yoprs! Yours alonei-ever yours!
: s"siE' said Malthus to Mr., halle'
my PROPOSAL comes rather la'e; bat
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