The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-02-21
per sANDUsKY, ONO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 121 1856.

/ That night Annie said to Mr.. B., like
his appearance father sis 10 Il lraV{
"Forward--march!P said old Paul,
and he looked at his daughter with vast
satisfaction.
.The ould mans as swate tonight as
a new potato said James to the cook. n
The next day Charles Copeland came
very near writing sevs raj time, ''To Miss
Peyton, J r..'' as he was making out some
bills OF merchandise sold. ais,a., arta... f.,
j Delivered the paper last EVENING",
Copeland bowed. ,s .-sa hfe .s,.l. "
"Mrs Richards is an old friend hum
BILE in clrcumstances-the young lady.
Peyton- worth her weight in gold any
day-have her myself. if | could 's.gass
."How much you remind me Of Mr..
Bremen;' said Charles one evening to
Annie; / think you said you Wee ,rela
lion of his?' a 4gf.fa oaisrj,.sr
Il am related to him through my mo-
tber?" was the grave reply. 5G s.sf1
Mrs. Richards turned away to conceal
smile. ..~o f 4 III s,ss
Spmewhat later than usual on that d. y
Aunie reached her fathers house. There
was no mistaking the expression Of her
countehance, Happiness was plainly writ
ten there. ,..:*.,f. -,......~- ~
81 see, see," said the old man, ''the
account is closed-books balanced--have
it all now in short order. You are a SEN
sible girl-no foolish puss--j ust what l
want--bless you child. bless YOU
The next day Paul came, for almost
the first time in his life, rather late to his
counting room. Casks and boxes seemed
to be starting with wonder.
i copeland; you are a fine fellow
heard from Mrs. Richards--proposals to
my relative, Peyton--ail right--done up
we'll Come to my house this evening
never been there yet. eh?-eight O'Clock
precisel WANT to see you-got some
thing to say"
Yes, Mr.. Charles Copeland, even kind
er ,han you think for.
At eight O'Clock precisely the door bel
. Of Mr.. Bremen's mansion rung. Mr.
Charles Copeland was ushered in by
, f.:o,J J,r.oe Oll D,,,l tooI L;n, h1, tl,t
t hand, and turning round abruptly intro
, duced him TO my daughter, Miss Annie
Peyton B.emen," and Immediately with
? drew.
= "Charles, will you forgive me for this?'
! He was too much astcni he'd to make any
reply. 'Ifyou knew all my motives and
feelings. am sure you would
+, That the motives and feelings were
j soon explained to his entire satisfaction,
# no one will doubt.
I "Copeland, my dear fellow shoutec
e old Paul, as he entered The room, ''n,
e use in a long engagement
80, father!'' aaa
'.No USE, say; marry now; get ready
aft rwards; next Monday evening; who
e cares? want it over; feel settled; shan
part with Annie, though; must bring you
e wife here; house rather lonesome; be still!
r no words; must have it so; partner in bus
'f mess; Bremen Il Copeland; got the pa
: pers all drawn up to day; can't alter il
be quiet, will YOU? won't stay in tn
j roomi" Z ia -aissits I5-.T i5-eltf.
r l have now finished my story reader
Of L have given you the facts. Icannot sa
a however, that l approve of the deceptio
to practiced upon our friend Charles. A.
W however, our Lord cemmen led the Hur
K just steward because he had acted wise
" ly," SO suppose the good sense show
or by the young lady, in choosing a hu:
VI band tor the sake OF what he might hay
as possessed, merits our approbation. 1t
OF not every one who has moral courage
IS step out of the circle which surrounds til
le wealthy, and seek for those qualities
m mind and heart. which the heart can ne
or ther give nor take away.