American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-04-12
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Her absence was strangely pro,rac,sd,
but at length she made her appearance.
Tho document was presented; a glance
at the outside.
'Mr. Copeland Charles bowed.
| Miss Peyten.' There was no par
ticular resson for remaining any longer
and our friend took his departure.
That night Annie said to Mr.. B.:T
like his appearance, father 's ..s
sForward-march !'said old Paul, and
he looked at his daughter with vast sat-
istaction. ... ... ....... a. ..- .
The next day CharlesCopeland came
worry near writing several times 10
Miss Peyton, Dr., as he was makiug
out some bills Of merchandise sold
Delivered the paper last eYening2'
Copeland bowed. r..-....... s..-
Mrs. Richards is au old lriend-hurR.
BILE in circumstances-thc young lady,.
Peyton-worth her weight IN gold nUy
day-have her myself if could
How much you remind me of Mr..
Bremen said Charles one evening, 10
Annie, think you said you wero re-
lation Of hist
Il am related to him through my moth
er, was the grave reply. l .4
Mrs. Richards turned away 10 con-
ceal a smile. ...E .....
Somewhat later than usual on that
day Anuie reached her fathers house.
There was no mistaking the expression
of her countenance. Happiness was
plainly written there. '......- .
i see--l see;' said the old man, the
account is cloSed-books balanced
have il al through in short order. You
are sensible girl-no foolish puss--jpst
what waht-bless you child, bless you.
The next day Paul came. for almost
the first time in his ife.n rather. late To-
his counting-room. Casks and boxes
seemed starting with wonder.
copeland, you are fine fellow IS
hoard from. Mrs. Richards-proposal
to my relative Peyton.-.all iight-duue
up well. Come 10 my house this even
ing-never been there yet eh?-- eight
ciock,precisely ly--want to see you--got
something TO say .......... ..sr. ..
'He is very kind though, Charles
kinder than you think for. a..'
At eight o'clock precisely, the door
bell of Mr.. Bremau's mansion. Iuug.--
MIR. Charles Copeland was ushered ia
by friend James. Old Paul took him
kindly by the hand and turning around
abruptly introduced him to My daueh.
ter Miss Annie Peyton Bremen" and
Immediately withdrew.
Charles will you forgive mo rhial'--
He was too much astonishcd 10 mako
any reply. Hfyou knew my motives a,.d
feelings J am sure you would
'That the motives and feelings were
no'one will doubt.
Copeland, my dear fellow, shouted
old Paul, as he entered the roora, ~
use in long engagement
%, farhcrp
NO use, | say; marry row--gel read
fterwards-ncx, Monday evening
who careS} Want it over-ieeI settled
Shan't part with Annie rhough-must
bring you wife hcre-honse rather louc.
some-be still--no words-rnust have
it so-partEcr in business Bremen and
COpelamd-got tho papers ali drawn up
day-caD't alter it. Be quiet, viii
you2 won't stay in the room i
have now finished my story roalcr.
have given you tho fncts. caunot
say however that approve Of tho de-
ception practised uponour rfriondCharios
As however our Lord commcuded Tho
unjust steward because hc acted wisely
so suppose the good sense shown by
the young lady, in choosing a husband
for the soke Of what he was and not for
the sake Of what she might have posses.
Scd, merits our appreciation. It is urc
every ono who has the moral courage to
step out Of the circle which surrouuA7
the wealthy, ard seek for those quail, 80
Of mind and heart, which wealth cau
neither give nor take away