True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-05-14

ness; but one 81 nee at his sweet, new-
married wife settled that point.
The carriage stopped at the door of q
house of an elegant exterior, in one of the
most fashionable streets in the city. He
alighted first and handed out his wife in ST.
lence. They ascended the steps and she
rung the bell. The door was opened by
servant in handsome livery. Is my uncle
at home yeti"
mo miss, he is OUT replied the man res
pectfully bowing
Mr.. Barton cast furtve glance about
him. Everything was arranged in the
most recherche style, and with the most
lavish expense. She led him into a parlor
sumptuously furnished.
"All that you behold" said Mrs. Barton,
as the door closed, are mine, sir, They
are now your own. Believe me, sir,
speak the truth. Remember that you are
the master of this house and all in it; and
whatever may occur, do not forget your
own rights. Trust me, sir--try me-be-
lieve me. | will tell you now all can
all ! have the time to tell -Four years ago
my father, one Of the wealthest merchants
in this city died and left me his property.
My uncle, who will soon be here, was
made my guardian until | should marry,
and he had charge of the estate left by my
father until that should occur. Us he had
nothing of his own to support himself he
has kept me secluded from the world, and
in confinement closely, since my poor faith
er's death, well knowing that on my mar
riage the properly would pass from his
hands. His conduct at times has been
harsh, cruel, and particularly of late. To
} day, found means to escape from the
house unseen. The rest you know. a,4
: She then arose and rang the bell. A SER
want came to the door. ''John," said
she, "send every servant in the house up
!, here"
Mr. Barton sat perfectly still and said
nothing, but he was mentally resolving
how to act, and was half inclined to
consider his wife lunatic. The servants
came up and stood in the parlor awiting Or
ders. s.-.s ..,. 4
"Mr. Barton" said his wife, "these are
your servants. Everything you see around
you was mine-all is yours. You hear me-"
addressing the servants, "this gentleman
is my husband and your master. Obey him
as such. And now, sir, all have to re-
quest is, that you will assume and main
tain your rights"
Further she could nol say, for the parlor
door was suddenly and violently thrown
open, and an,elderly, hard featured, coarse
looking man entered the room and stood
for a moment, gazing alternately at the
lady and at Mr.. Barton. ..-
What is your business here! deman,
ded he austerely of Mr.. Barton, who as
he entered had seated himself and return
ed look fol look. Mr.. Barton made no
reply. a..
Miss Moran, said he, turning to Mrs.
Barton, can you explain why this man
is here!'
She need not take that trouble, sir
replied Barton, rising. This lady is my
wife, and am master of The house,
And allow me now to ask, sir, what is
your bus mess here?' FiTS
Your wife! your house! Upon my
word--ha! ha! hal and Mr.. Moran seat
ed himself and laughed heartily and
scornfuly. rs]v .-ratac ,;!as,
Come, sir, 'said Barton, Htour pres
ence is disagreeable. you have any
business 10 transact, finish il quickly.
We wish to be alone
Why, you impertinent scouudrel-'
The word was not fully uttered. Mr..
Barton caught him by the collar and shook
hun till he was black in the face
'Scoundrel you would have said, you
lying, cheating old villain. If you were
not so old and so contemplate would not
leave whole bone in your carcass. Il
know you, and if you are here one hour
from this time, and see you, will have
yon sent to the police Office, where you
may be forced to make some disagreeable
confessions; SO now be OFF and pack up,
and Mr.. Barton loosed hold Of The terri.
fled old man. "fa '
Mr.. Moran, for he il was, seated him
self 20 gain breath DO you mean to
say that you are married to that man, Ell.
LENT! said he coniemptuously. ''sA
She did not deign him reply, but sat
in silence, awaiting the issue, and he turn
ed to Barton for further explanation.
Don't look at me, sir. That lady,
God bless her, is my wife She has told
me all your vilIainous conduct ands,hs