Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-07-29

would throw hersen away upon q poor leilo"
like CARPENTER; and both of them declared it
was the most sensible thing they had ever
known her to do; inasmuch as they did not
expect much of her in the matter of matri-
mony.
had heard all about these things as mat
ters of gossip. pitied poor Carpenter, with
whom was we'll acquainted but the wealth,
position, prospects, and magnificent cxpecta-
tions of Mr.. Sampson Deele could not be
gainsaid.
ssHow is Mr.. Deele ?'' asked when she was
seated.
ssHe is knave 20 replied she smartly.
was utterly astonished at this ebulition of
feeling.
ssRead that letter, Mr.. Docket, and let it ex-
plain my business in a lawyers office.''
took the document. 1t was from MI. Samp-
son Deele. From it learned, for the first
time, that the engagement between the parties
had been broken up. 1t appeared that she had
formally dismissed him. The letter was a
strictly business document. If he had writ
ten anything more delicate if he had remon-
strated as a lover against his Punishment he
had done it before this was penned. In this
he laid aside the character of the lover, and
assume that of the cool man Of business of
looking out sharply for his material interests.
The substance of it was that the writer would
prosecute her for breach of promise, if she
refused to marry him.
ssWhat shall 1 do, Mr.. Docket % she ask
ed, trying to laugh, but L could observe the
trepidation that filled her mind.
s.Really, Rose, this is bad business. Why
did you Danish him 1 can conceive what a
terrible misfortune it must be, to be exiled
from your. presence"
81 banished him because he is knave.
can prove that he is a gambler-a professional
gamester."
ssThat will not be sufficient
81 feared not, but one thing is certain, will
never speak to him again, let the consequent
ces be what they may"
ssHave you committed yourself 70
.sI have.'
ssIIave there been any letters 2"
ssYes,h he has everything in black and white
ssBad, bad, Rose.''
81 know that, or 1 should not have come to
you with such an affair"
questioned her closely as to all the partic-
ulars of the affair. Mr.. Sampson Deele could
have no better case, so far as appearances went
then. 1t looked just as though every thing he
had done had been done by design and be-
fore the interview finished, was satisfied
that he was a scoundrel; that all he wanted
completely in his power.
For two or three days fretted over the case
and then decided to go to Baltimore myself.
Enjoining upon Rose tho strictest secrecy in
regard to my movements, 1 departed. 1t would
take much space to narrate the incidents of
my search in Baltimore; besides it would
spoil the story ; therefore withhold them
On my return, hastened to Rose and de-
sired her to send for Mr.. Deele. He came and
impudently stated the grounds of his claim to
the hand of the heiress.
SHOW much will buy you Off, Mr.. Deele ?''
asked, with all appearance OF deep anxiety.
ssWcll, sir, do not wish to prosecute the
lady If she has ceased to love me, it is not
my fault; but it is not right that should be
a sufferer by her change of sentiments. She
is worth, am told, some three hundred thou
sand will not be hard with her. Give me
one-sixth of her fortune, and will return the
letters.''
"No, sir; we will not do that"
sVery well - and he coolly rose to depart.
ssOne word more; do you think your claim
upon the lady is good ~
"Undoubtedly.''
"Wait moment, then, and will convince
you to the contrary
1 opened the door of an adjoining room ,and
Rose conducted lady who had come from
Baltimore with me, into the apartment.
"This lady will be excellent witness for
the Defence" remarked.
sH-ll!'' shouted he, as he seized his hat,
and rushed from the house.
Rose threw herself on the sofa and laughed
till thought she would go into Mysteries.
In word, the strange lady was Mrs. Samp-
son Deele, wife of the aspirant for Roses hand
and fortune, whom the wretch had deserted
several years before. So much for my visit to
Baltimore. Rose hands .nely rewarded her
trouble, and it was profitable journey to her.
About a year after, Charles Carpenter. was
made happy by receiving the hand of Rose,
and, am p leased to add, she has made ve-
ry steady wife.
~.You've destroyed my peace of mind, !"
said a adesponding lover to a truant lass. ssIt
can't do you much harm, John, for twas an a.
mazing small piece you had any way = was