Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-04-18

The old mans as swete tonight as q
new potato, said James to the cook.
The next day Charles Copeland came
very near writing. several times" To
Miss Peyton, Dr." as he was making out
some bills of merchandise sold.
fDelivered-the paper last evening 2"
| Copeland bowed.
! "Mrs. Richards is an old friend-hum-
BILE in circumstances; the young lady
Peyton worth her weight in gold any
day-haye her myself if l could"
Chow much you remind me Of Mr..
Brennan" said Charles one evening to
Annie; {" think you said you we're g
relation Of his -
I" 1 am related to him through my mo-
ther. wasith grave reply.
] Mrs. Richards tnrned away to conceal
smile.
Somewhat later than usual on that day
Annie reached her fathers house. There
was no installing the expression OF her
countenance. Happiness was very plain
ly written there" L..
"I see, see" said the old man the
account is closed-books balanced-have
it all through now in short order. You
are sensible girl-no foolish puss-just
what wish-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.
Copeland, you are a fine fellow
heard from Mrs. Richards-proposal to
my Peyton-all right-done up
well. Come to. my house this evening
never been there yet, eh ?-eight o'clock
precisely, want TO see you, got something
to say"
+" Now much interest he seems to take
in this matter" said Charles. +" He's q
kind old fellow in his way slittls rough,
but good at heart"
! Yes, Mr.. Charles Copeland, even kind
er than you think for.
Al O'Clock precisely the door bell of
Mr.. Breman's mansion rung. Mr..
Charles Copeland was ushered in by
friend James. Old Paul took him kindly
by the hand, aud turning around abrupt
| ly, introduced him to "My daughter,
Miss Annie Peyton Brennan, and imme-
diately withdrew.
/" Charles, you will forgive me this 2"
He was too much astonished to make any
reply. IL you knew all my motives aud
feelings am sure yon would"
That the motives aud feelings we're soon
explained 70 his entire satisfaction no one
will doubt.
Copeland, my dear fellow" shouted
old Paul, as he entered the room. "no
use in long engagements t.
" Oh. father /"
No use. say married now-get
ready afterwards next Monday evening!
Want it over feel settled. Shan't part
with Annie. though, must bring your
wife here; house rather lonesome be
still, no words must have it SO partner
in business BREAAN & COPELAND got
tho paper all drawn to-day can't alIer
it. Be quiet will you won't stay in the
room
have now finished my story, reader ;
have given you the facts. cannot say,
thai approve of the deception practiced
upon our friend Charles. AS however,
our Lord commended the "uniust stew
ard because he acted wisely" so sup
pose the good sense shown by the young
lady in choosing husband for the sake
Of what he was, and not for the sake OF
what he might have proposed. merits our
appreciation. 1t is not every one who has
moral courage enough to step out of the
circle which surrounds the wealthy and
seeks for those qualities Of mind and heart
which the purse can neither give nor take
away.