Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-09-01

IHouSul III possible you might DG
going only short distance"
Il scarcely know where | am going
said the lady.
.'Then you have formed no plans -
s.None [ have not had time, and
know so little of the world. All | care
for is not to fall into the hands Of my
uncle, until - until | can return with
a husband, when | shall be empow-
cred to take my fortune from his
hands, and need no longer apprehend
anything from his cupidity.a
Meanwhile a variety of thoughts
chased each other through the mind
of William Wilmington. lie was poor;
at least, he had nothing to depend up
on but his income, and it would be u
long course Of years before he could
acquire a competence.
Now, here at his side was a lady,
young, beautiful and attractive in her
manners, who, for an imperative rea-
son, was anxious to bestow herself
and one hundred and fifty thousand
dollars on some one. The unsolicited
revelation which she had made bim
respecting her personal history, was
a sufficient proof that he had found
favor in her eyes. He had only to
offer himself, probably, to secure a
wife and a fortune He would at once
be able to resign his paltry post as
clerk, and establish a business for
himself Should he throw away this
chance!
1sIhs5e is At, tide 5 in the a,irs Of men, which,
The tide had come in his affairs,
and he was resolved to take it at the
flood.
Meanwhile the lady in silence,
awaiting his advice or comment
'Madam," said he, Il may perhaps,
surprise you by my precipitancy,
but but since your affairs render
an early marriage imperative, | feel
emboldened to say what otherwise |
might not dare. Your hand in mar
riage would make me the happiest Of
men,"
''Then it is yours" she said frankly.
Il scarcely dared to hope that | should
receive a proposal from one in every
way so acceptable. [ have seen but
little Of you, but there are some Of
whom we can gain a better know
ledge in one hour, than Of others for
years"
Il viii do everything to deserve
this generous confidence,". said VIII
liam, elated. HBut - but - it is
rather awkward. | know, but | be-
lieve, we neither of us know to whom
we have plighted our faith. My name
is William Wilmington, and | am in
business in Buffalo"
"And my name is Lizzie Graham;
my uncle's is James"
"Then, Lizzie, let me recommend,
on the score of prudence, that our
marriage take place as speedily as
possible. Should your uncle follow
you, as undoubtedly he will, as soon
as your absence is discovered, it will
be necessary for me to have the right
Of husband to project you"
"You are quite right, William, l
feel that there is good sense in what
you recommend. VIII be guided by
you"
Then suppose we stop at the next
station, seek a clergyman, and after
the ceremony has been performed,
take the next train, which will be due
in less than two hours"
Nothing could be better, William.
But there is one thing l am asham-
ed to speak oft; you remember that
| was compelled to run away without
money sufficient to pay my fare"
Il shall esteem it my privilege to
pay it for you, Lizzie"
Il should be ashamed to speak OF
it, but that | hope ere long to bestow
a fortune upon the man Of my love.
She directed a bewitching glance
at our hero, and he became more and
more in love with her - and her
fortune.
They stopped at the next station,
and asked TO be directed to the house
of a clergyman. THIS was easily given.
not without a knowing look on the
part of the station-agent who readily
guessed what business our couple
were likely to have with clergyman
The Rev Mr. B was at home,
and very willing to perform the cere-
mony. In the course Of a few min
utes the twain became one, and the
delighted William, after bestowing a
liberal fee upon the worthy minister
as betitted the wealth which he eX-
pected to obtain with his new made
bride, they came back to the depot
and waited for the next train.
Itsoon arrived, and they once more
got on board as Mr.. and Mrs. Will
am Wilmington.
A few seats in front Of them there
sat small man, plainly dressed = OF
course, with his back towards them
/ No sooner did the bride set her eyes
upon him she began to show signs o1
agitation.
docs anything alarm youm in,