The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-02-27
WHOLE NUMBER 199

might he permitted, 1 would gladly tako
halfthc hargain."
"On your luck and judgement, John" said
my employer.
We bought tic property, aided by a loan,
and in ninety days realized a thousand
pounds. was two and twenty the bloom
Of my check hal the freshness of youth
and hca!,h-a pit or two of the small pox
did not mar my good looks-lny hair twist
cd about my forehead in clusters of curls.
which, though | seemed careless about them,
were matters of little vanity, and 1 did
not like to part with them my skin, un.
! der my sleeves, was as white us SHOW, and
excepted that l was little bow-kneed,
Il had that from my grandfather, Sir Phc-
linn, )you would not find properer person
in u summers day.
! Did you ever know an Irishman that had
not warm heart to the ladies
"Not often" said !.
My good fortune, continued he, in several
bargains began to he rumored around, and
as went constantly to church with INV
master several damsels looked kindly on
me one more especially, the daughter ola
wealthy merchant over the way; her brow.
it seemed to me relaxed from the prua:sh
severity of an hciress when her eyes met
mine. "Push," said my good genius. sand
blessings on you, my sweet damsel," said I,
half whispering, as | took an opportunity to
pass by her side half square on her way
home from meeting one afternoon. "And
church is .doubly pleasant when You and
the like of you attend morning and evening.
No offence i'll saying SO, hope; charming
lady" Me, sir" replied she, but not unin.
vitingly or very angrily. "push," said nv
good genius, Cor my heart f.ltercd little.
Nv no else but your bonny self, miss" con-
tinucd |, "for that speaking eye aud tell
talelip say tlatitisyonr mothers daughter
who has kind heart and gentle affection
-and"- "l'ic, Mr.. Varnham," said sle
for it seems she knew my namc-"I'm
sorry if there's anything in my countcnance
so communicative as to warrant gentle
man, who is almost a stranger, to address
me ~ such manner and such place. No
young woman should listen to that sort OF
address, certainly without a mothers leave"
And metho't that she half fingered. instead
OF quickcning her pace, tohear if had any
thing to reply. "Push," sail my good pc
MUS. "1n Ireland, dearest" said ], "our
fathers often make love going home from
church, and if you would give me leave to
ask your mothers approbation"-here I
stammered, in spite of my motto. 40, as
to that" said the smiling girl, "youmay say
anything to mother you please,
HAT same evening, returning in the Del
aware-for the day had been sultry-a sud-
den hustle and cry of distress arrested my
q attention at that hour, in an unfrcouente,l
place. The place ofa feow-man in trouble
as always, you know, n command to a true
lrishman TO tPmSh." My cane was my shell
laIah onc.viIlain reeed in an instant with
a broken head, and the other, though twice
d my size; sunk beneath an arm that was rer-
fIved by humanity and duty. Assistance
soon gathered, and on placing my prisoners
nthchands Of an officer. who should lie
wounded and bleeding before me but the
honored father of A--!
"llah Your swectlcart-thc pretty dam
sci you had courtcd coming from meeting r.
The very same. l took him home, when
he introduced me as the savior of his life
from robbers and murderers. Unless time
than ship could sail to Cork and home
again | was junior partner in wholesale
store, and the lovelicst girl that has lived
for thousand years blessed me with her
heart and hand. Thank God, I have been
prosperous in my basket and my store. Our
children are a'blessing to lis, as hope they
will be an honor to their country, and We
have enough for them and ourselves and
somewhat for the poor. 8. :
The stars that guide the wandcrer right
Are virtue fair md honor bright ~
Betemperatc, steady, just and kind
Then Pusl and fortune you shall find.