Squatter sovereign., 1856-04-08

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The clerk saw On the outside, Mrs
Richards, No. 81 II = --.st street.-the door
bell was rung. Tiie servant ushered Cope.
land into small. neat parlor, where sat
lady apparently twenty 1--WE or thirty years
of age, plainly dressed. engaged in knit |
ting a stocking. Our friend bowed, and
inqulredGor Mrs. Richards. Z s
She Is not inss. Outs expected pres
emily; viii you be seated a'' There was
an ease and quietness and an air of self
command about this person, which seemed
peculiar to Copeland. He felt at ease at
once, (you always do with such peopl e. )
made some commonplace remark, which
was Immediately responded to; then ane-
ther, and soon the conversation grew so
interesting that Mrs. Richards was nearly
forgotten. Her absence was strangely
protracted, but at length she made her ap-
pearance. The document was presented
"a glacce at the outside. -1l :. -
Mr.. Copeland 2" Charles bowed. 5%
Miss Peyton.p The young lady bow
ed !; and thus they were introduced There
was no particular reason for remaining
any longer, and our friend took his de-
parture. - 'st ss.~
That night Annie said to Mr.. b., I
like his appearance, father 4 g -
-" Forward, march, said old Paul, and
he looked at his daughter with vast salts
faction. e9 e
ar.s The old mans as swate tonight as
new poratee," said James to the cook.
| The next day Charles Copeland came
very near writing several times, Miss
Peyton, Dr. as he was making out some
bills of merchandise said. t
Delivered the paper last evening"
Copeland bowed. 80
Mrs. Richards is an old friend-hum-
bic in circumstances-the young lady,
Peyton-worth her weight in gold any
day-would have her myself, if l could -
y aazst 49, s.sssts$
| s. How much you remind me of Mr.. b.
said Charles one evening to Annie 6
think you said you were relation of his ?''
| :" am relative of his through my
mother,'' was the grave reply. G--1 -sIa
| Mrs. Richards turned away to conceal
a smile. sx 1sz
/ Somewhat later than usual, On that day,
/ nielreaehed her fathers house, There
was 10 mistaking the expression of hen
countenanee. Happiness was written
there. s4 {s asF
:. see,I see,' said the old man; " the
account is closed, books balanced, have ii
1 all through now in short order. You are
a sensible girl-ne foolish puss-bless
you, child, bless YOU
The next day Paul came, for almost the
first time in his life, rather late to hi,
tcounting-room. Casks and boxes seemed
to be starting with wonder. st
4 copeland. you are fine fellow
heard from Mrs. Richards-proposal tc
my relation, Peyton-alI right-done ur
well. Come TO my house this evening"
never been there yet before, e!,-eigh
o'clock, precisely-want to see you-go
something to say" a
How much interest he seems to take
in this matter" said Charles. Hes a
kind old fellow in his way little rough
but good at heart"
Yes, Mr. Copeland, even kinder thar
you think for.
| AT eight o'clock precisely. the door-bel
of Mr.. Bremen's mansion rung. Mr.
Charles Copeland was ushered in by
friend James. Old Paul took him kindly
| by the hand, and turning round abruptly
introduced. him to MY daughter. Miss
Annie Peyton Bremen" and immediately
! withdrew. gs
| " Charles, will you forgive me this e
He was too much astonished TO make any
|reply. If you only knew all my feel
ings and motives, I am sure you would.'
/ That the motives and feelings were
soon explained to his entire satisfaction
no one viii doubt.
copeland. my dear fellow shouted
old Paul, as he entered the room, /" no use
of a long engagement. t. ss
:. Oh, fatherr" .sas1iss y!las
mo use, / say; married now-get
ready afterwards next Monday evening
/ who cares Want it over, feeled settled
shan's part with Annie. tlaough-nus
bring your wife here-no words-partnel
In business Bremen s Copeland
I3all drawn Aup-can't alter it--be quiet
Twill yeu ?-won't stay IN the room"
| have now finished my story, reader
1 I have given you the facts. cannot say
however, tia. approved of the deception
i praciieed upon our friend Charles. AS
however, our Lord commended the 6 IN.