Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-01-10

was coming2 At last the volcano burst
forth
Copeland, my good fellow, why don't
you get wife p
Had thunderbolt fallen at his feet he
could not have been more astounded. Did
Mr. Bremen say that, and in the counting
room, too? The very leger seemed to blush
at the introduction of such subject. . He
actually, for the first time, made blot on
the fair page before him.
Il say-why don't you get a wife p
know just the thing for you--prime arti-
cle-poor enough, to be sure-what of
that Ia fortune in a wife, you know--a
kind of relation of mine-den't want to-
NEEDLE in other people affairs know your
own business best-cana help thinking
sos II eiap lsast sen her,
Now the fact is, that Charles had for
some time past thought so himself; but
how the old man should have completely
OWNED his feelings was quite a puzzle to
him. In the course of the day note was
put into Mr.. Bremen's hands, by James,
his Irish servant, the contents of which
produced another grim sort of smile
When the moment for his return home
arrived, Mr.. B. handed sealed document,
of a rather imposing form, to Charles,
saying:
copeland, you'll obige me by leaving
that at 81, Fl. Street Place it only in
the hards of the person to whom it is di-
rected; don't want to trust it to any one
else
The clerk saw on the outside, Mrs.
. Richards, 81, H. street. The door bell
was rung. The servant ushered Copeland
: into small, neat parlor, where sat lady
apparently twenty five or thirty years of
age, plainly dressed, engaged in knitting a
;, stocking. Our friend bowed and inquired
for Mrs. Richards.
!, 'She is not in, but is expected presently
Z will you be seated?' There was an ease
~ - and quietness, and an air of self-command
= i about this person, which seemed peculiar
: = to Copeland He felt at ease at once; (you
y. ~ always do with such people) made some
e e commonplace remark, which was immedi
- ately responded to; then another; anc
- soon the conversation grew so interesting
= that Mrs. Richards was nearly forgotten
no Her absence was strangely protracted, bu
at length she made her appearance. Th
!" document was presented-a glance at tn
80 out side.
ILL Mr.. Copeland Charles bowed.
&c Miss Peyton. The young lady bowed
y and thus they were introduced. There W;
~ no particular reason for remaining an
lse longer, and our friend took his departur
~, ~. That night Anna said to Mr.. B., I lii
1cv Forward-march,' said old Paul, al
; ore he looked at his daughter with vast sat
:. faction
md The old mans as sWate tonight as
- new potatoe, said James to the cook.
70 The next day Charles Copeland car
An very near writing, several times, tTo MI
ose Peyton, Dr. as he was making out SOL
bills for merchandise sold
him :" Delivered the paper last evening?'
bo Copeland bowed
hot Mrs. Richards an old friend-huml
circumstances-the young lady-Peyton.
,rtb worth her weight in gold any day-haveE
civ myself if could"
roal "How mucE you remind me of Mr.. Bl
: as men,, said Charles one evening to Ami
b;s (" think he said you were relation
w his"
ak =" I am related to him through my mo-
er, was the grave reply. Mrs. Richar
ONT turned away to conceal smile.
,od, Somewhat later than usual on that d
Annie reached her fathers house. Tht
,ow was no mistaking the expression of
ork countenance. Happiness was plainly W
ten there
ortb 81 see, Isee," said the old man '
Ia17 accounts closed-books ballanced-hs
vhat it all through now in short order
non. You're sensible girl-no foolish puss
ut a just what l want-bless you child, bl
care you"
The next day old Paul came, for aim
the first time in his life, rather late 10
+ors. counting-room Casks and boxes, and boz
v he seemed to be starting with wonder
treat Copeland, you're fine fellow--he
bera from Mrs. Richards-proposal to my r.
-on,d tion-Peyton-all right-done it up W
Come to my house this evening-ne
been there yet, eb eight o'clock precis
:, want to see you-got something to sa
+. " How much interest he seems to takt
idea this matter, said Charles. "Hes
old fellow in his way a little rough,
THE good at heart" Yes, Mr.. Chas Copels
! 'ae9 ao even kinder than you think for.
md At eight o'clock precisely, the door
love y, WI. Dlelnen ihahsion rung. MT. Una
it Gopeianu was ushefeu 10 Dy our III
james. Old Paul took him kindly by
Good hand, and turning round abruptly, in
duced him to "my daughter, Miss A
,r NV Peyton Bremen and Immediately "
No.. drew.
Rich & Charles will you forgive me this 2"
whole was too much astonished to make any re
,;ddle "If you knew all my motives and fselin,
~ of am sure you would"
= NJ That the motive and feelings were
90 for explained to his entire satisfaction, no
s oara ara will doubt.
copeland, my dear fellow" sho
rare old Paul, as he entered the room, nc
4 ac. in long engagement"
tben, %, father
b but No use, say-married now-get +
esting afterwards--next Monday evening
count cares7 Want it over, feel settled. s.
lie was part with Annie, though-must bring
we'll wife here-house rather lonesomc-no '
good be still-must have it so-partne
or old business-Bremen & Copeland-gct
lan.- papers all drawn up to-day.-can't alt
looks Be quiet will you won't stay in
esl sol room
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