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

sooner you quit this house the better il
may be for you FH
'And who the devil are you, sir!' de-
manded Moran, arising and coming close
up to Charles.
'Mr. Charles Barton, at your service,
sir. The son of better man than your
self, and one who will love, honor and
protect this lady, my wife. Sobe warn
ed in time. have said my say, and
now be off at once
Mr.. Moran arose and moved towards
the bell rope. No one attempted to stop
him. He rang it, and the servants, who
had expected scene, came in.
Turn this fellow out ofdoors at once
said he, half choked with rage, pointing
to Mr.. Barton, who stood unmoved. No
one slirred to exec ute his mandate.
John, said Mr.. Barton to one of them,
go into Mr.. Moran's room and pack up
everything there and have it sent accord.
ing 10 his directions. Be quick, too
Yes, sir said John, and he made his
exit.
You see, sir said he, turning to the
aslonished uncle, who had seated himself
in stupor, i am master here-or do
you wish further proof that my words
are true? If you do, will have your.
SELF turned out of the house in one mo-
ment. Shall | show you! Will you
then be convinced?' '."@ . ..
Mr.. Moran cast look of mingled ha-
tired and revenge upon Ellen, who had
stood silent but firm spectator Of the
whole scene. 'And you, you huzzy-
you-'
Dare to call that lady such names, and
| shall forget you are an old man. said
Mr.. Barton again seizlng Moran. 'Do
not tempt NE too far, you infnfeal old
scoundrel | am not blessed with much
patience. You are trying what have
very severely
'Unhand me, sir, and tell me by what
right you dare use Inc thus said Moran,
scarcely able to utter one word, plainly,
so enraged was he.
Easy done, / have told you once. |
will tell you once more. have mar
ried This young lady. Size was mistress
Of this house, and am now master -
Does that explain! You had better be
off quick. | may call for accounts you
know which may be bad to settle. The
less said on that subject the better, | ex-
pect.' Gaa
Mr.. Moran said no more, but, darting
look of fendisll malignily on his niece,
retired.
Ellen had hitherto said not a word
She had In silence watched ihe conduct
of her husband, and was proud indeed to
think and feel as she now did, that he now
confded in and believed her, and would
maintain herju rights. As Moran re-
tired she arose, and placing her hand in
her husbands and looking in his face
with an imploring, confdng look, said,
May | prove worthy your love, and may
you never repent your marrage, hasty as
il was.'
Mr.. Barton pressed his lovely wife to
his bosom, and before he could utter a
word in reply, the report of q pistol was
heard. Ellen turned pale as marble,
Charles seated her on the, sofa, and, say
ing therascal had been doing mischief
rushed out OF the room, and Ellen arose
and followed. They wenttothe room of
Mr.. Moran. whence the sound issued,
and on entering he was found lying on the
floor, dead, one side of his head blown
entirely off, and the room strewed with
his brains and blood. In one hand was
The fatal pistol, and in the other piece
Of paper. Charles took il and read, |
die cursing you, and may my curse blight
you.' 70 s sl HtisWl
Charestook his wife from the scene,
and sent at once for the coroner. He
came. An inquest was held over the
body, ofetho mise rable suicide, which was
removed to its final resting place. lw
Charles soon made his wife acquainted
with himself and his affairs, and she was
not at altdispIeased to 6pdg that chance
hadsthrownainher way husband fully
her equal in every respects His fortune
wa quite as large as her own, and his
family connections of the first standing.
As there was no particular attraction for
Ellen here, her husband easily induced
her togo wahe Soalhlwith him. They