Squatter sovereign. [volume] (Atchison, Kan. Terr.) 1855-1858, 1856-01-29
Mlistellalleoas.
THE GOLDEN CLASP;
Or, the PerSured Gold sIniiIa.
PART FIRST.
pY PROF. J. II. IseRAHAa.

the goldsmith's stores on ---- street,
and seeing that gentleman was engaged
with the proprietor, she tiinidly shrul.k
aside near the door until ne should be al
leisure. The assistants were also occupied
with customers, whose dress and appear
ance showed them TO belong 10 the class of
the rich, and SO she was suffered to remain
for some time, standing there, before she
who was a fine, noble looking person, with
remarkably polished address, seeing her
waiting. courteously stepped aside, and
suid TO the goldsmith
DO not occupy yourself with me now,
Mr.. Broochard; | can examine these
watches by myself, while you see what
this young person wants, who has been
waiting here SO long and patiently to get
an opportunity to speak TO you
What do you wish, Miss 2" asked the
goldsinilh, with look that conveyed re-
proof TO her for interrupting him while en-
gagged with customer Of more value 10
linn,
The girl hesitating!y approached the
counter, and taking from h bosom a
small gold clasp ben, over 10 him, and said
in low and trembling voice
Il wish, sir. you would be SO kind as to
keep this few days, and let NE have sew
en- dollars on IT,
This is no pawn-hroker's shop, girl
| and il it was, that thing is no, worth twp
dollars" ~ ....a.e-@-asa2-.zs4 s..sz.--s
1T is of inestiinatle value TO me. sir !;
indeed. it is the only thing valuable
have" answered she. earnestly. and her
checks slightly flushed a, the rude manner
Of his reply. s
II don't know what you may ralue it
ut" he answered with cold laugh, elanc-
ing u, Col. McHenry. when he saw Sc
vcrely eyeing him: but would DO; like,o
give you six shillings for it."
But, sir" plead the girl, unconscious
OF being overheard. ~ MUST have seven
dollars to-day. and have no other way OF
getting il, and was in hopes, sir, that you
might let me have ,ha, sum on it; for /
will certainly come back and take it.up
again
- tell yon." he said, angrily, al keep
no pawn brokers' shop. Go to the Jews"
a They won't give me lat two dollars,
and want seven"
And so you think to ge, out of me, do
youa"
The young girl was about speak again,
but asif no, knowing what further argu-
merits to urge, hesiated, and was turning
slowly away, when she checked herself.
and again spoke TO him
"Sir," she said, in low, thrilling tone
OF earnest enireaty, " my mother is lying
very Low, AMI oar rent is due at twelve o.
clock to-day, and the persons we sew for,
having disappointed us in o,u pay, have
no other resource but this, Oh! will you
take ,liis clasp onl:t FOR a few days. and i
will then rcrny you'll"
Mr.. Broocllnrd felt that Col. McFIcnry's
eyes were upon hin, waiting his answer.
and as he wished him 10 think him man
Of business, (Which meant IN his notion
man without heart. he answered prompt
ly and ster,ilv, No. Do you think ne
are simrictons lere, TO throw away money
IN this way. If you have nothing more
to say, please stand aside for customers.
Well, Colonel, what do you think OF thosc7
Latest importation, full-jeveied. and war
ranted in all points. will sell YOU tie
one Just laid down for one hundred aud
rinrtv-hre dollars"
TIE gentleman, however, was not heed
ing hin, but watching the young girl.
whom he saw leave the counter witt, a
heavy, dropping step, approached the door
Her face bad struck HIN for Its sweet, H.
tel!igent loveliness, and her modesiy had
Tor him an irresistible charm bu, her plea
of poverty interested bis feelings, and en-
listed his sympathy in her behalf. He had
silently observed The progress OF her in
terriew with the goldsmith, with emotions
of contempt for the latter, and pity Tor the
fair young lady
Her hand was on the kncb OF the door
when. advancing towards her. the Colonel
said ~.
=. You asked. ] believe. for seven dol
larsf" he said, with a gentle interest in
his tone, that a. once. awakened hope in
her heart. and again brought The light TO