The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-04-23
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,be 6oe Of ho elder grew yid with anger as he listened
s'RCy, DO you forget yourseff This 10 msto mo- wheI
Rhsve been more than a father 10 your have --p
srThere need TO recaptuLaie all you, sir, re
pked the younger proudly. ''My memory
sch and my heart is not ungrstefu,; but shall consider
se benefits conferred upon my helpless Childhood dear
bought II they 10 be repaid by tho sacrifice OF m,
Freedom CT hear and choice in matter Of such vital IN
nvest 20 my future happiness --.
The eye the speaker did not shrink from the eag
R5Dce bent him. though he well knew the fiery tenn
ami impetuous will OF his relative The two at thai
nasnept might have made study for painter who wish
ed 10 mperous pride nsuted 10 lis very depths
snd firm yet respectful resistance 10 authority which
bad never before been disputed.
&sDeral Clayton surveyed bis nephew in mute surprise
~ never had be doubted for moment that the propo
had made would be received the fuhlncnt
nestle happiness He put powerful restraint on bis own
hemgs, and after pause inquired, ID tone OF forced
ssimDess,
"what obstacle stands in the Of your union with
ny only child Arthur Clayton, when l. her father, far
descend from my true position as to offer her hand TO your
"Sir-uncle--you place in very embarrassing po-
srson. What can say that will not wound and offend
ysR Nv cousin Oela is the darling your heart aud
NY apparent slight TO her must wound you deeply yet
cAe truth must be spoken. do not cannot love her
nan worthy OF the name should love the partner Of his
Stuff! romantic nonseuse Is this the only objection
yen can bring to the woman who can give you -" He
paused abruptly, and then slowly continued Who
has beauty, grace and clegancc-and more than all 4
heart 10 appreciate your
1.-THE last give me leave 20 doubt, never agreed in
eM childhood, and during college vacations, when we
were both older and more sclfcontroed there little
DctWeen IN TACT II VIC nad EcltN agreed
- ather We should have been Forever in open DO
you cons der this species Of armed neutrality good pre-
rrauon for peace or unity ~ marriage? My dear uncle,
give this whim Of provide for by uniting
With your heress believe you do better
her. and would much prefer gong forth in the world and
Working my Own way 10 Independence, to the marriage
ysu propose"
ne Lsnghiy face Of coscrs Clayton underwent, many
changes as be listened. He boarsely said
81 might bid you 90 and disgrace the blood OF
Sent by labor. would be if
sfsoad cast you on without revealing tha, which is my
NO rurf Rtlt avn rppn sF
hsncr-I conceal nothing that should be known you,
ann when known appeal to The feeling which exist
N the descendant Of that Hugo Clay who took the
lotto 81 has family crest, Honor before life.'"
Again The speaker paused, and shade Of plenes swept
dong that which Is worthy OF that first of your
ssssP' be crushed down the momenIary calm and went
ST
swhs, II should te yor tina, my daugiter-rry che
rsheo child my bc.rcsT nlst N ou Is vested the
rehi 10 my lands, ny slaves sll-B, and can aLcn''e
ncib ne from You"
Be nephew started, and then surveyed him as If he
w~nid read his very soul BE slowly asked How can
be- ARE you tho OF Clayton Park and
syyGI4naucesf The property is yours by Inheritance,
sn therefore TO be disposed Of as seems best 10 YOU; with
OR Intervention viii descend naturally Your only
sias Uncle, do not seek TO work upon nay generosity,
~ make ne the husband Of Otsia.'
General Clayton arose opened a cabinet, ard from
secret drawer produced bundle OF papers He said
might conceal this from YOU until nay DEATH and The
hres Of e law put YOU on the scent 70 regain that OF
vbh the Old man had dcfraudcd yon but dissn such
vf,l..ny. These deeds show that Wanar Clayton, my
grandfather ented lis estate for three generations after
he oeceaSe the heirs male You are the ist ~ Tue
entail and of course your claims supersede those OF my
daughter SeeI do not orer you the well lowered heir
ess, but tho child who must be left 10 poverty should be
TeI~eyed from her, unless your ~iie she resAns hor
we p.rthriglLn
Artur Clayton listened TO bis unexpected revolution in
ecwildercd surprise. lie Ikbced over the papers. saw
'ha they really sustained BIZ uDcos statement, and then
,sSd-
u consider his truly honorable indeed uncle Fow
have absolute power TO act rs please in this affair YOn
Aye trssyd TO my eehero~ ~ and YOU shan no' oc o.a-
Twill Il II, ,a NJ. Will my
beT portion IN such a manner that shall be entirely ii
haT dspc.al"
sEyton ard hc stcrnly said, ~ an-cpaod such reply
su nat viii Dot answer my purpose. O.la must be
nns-raho nan THIS union has been the fond dream
D, nv fe, and warn YOU not ~ thvar u, " you have
srk e gratitude q affection n your sop toward the
sA man who has chettod you his son, Vho Ia. .-A
- you al that The fundcst father could be.
snew il, iccl i, my Kind uncle bot ask any other
tsturu than tbs. Can you 10, SEQ ha ysG pr The hap
ptDess q your daughter by giving her 70 ono WHO loves
her noU luu wrong her 10 The mot v,l pOiut Tor she
- equally indifferent TO mo-
.HaI how Know You thatf nlsro, msidcnly 10 show a
preference before one has been expressed Wy You obs
ne lnoSn no oiher man as young o. you, so nS'afay
Arthur hal smiled a. be replied, That may very wei
BE- ar. and yet that preference be Tar from love Ny
coSin " yet Young "a make rrcvo-.ihlc choice.
roc has been educated pryatoy has passed her short ne
IN Iie sec'uior 81 this nc bOrhoo ard knows nothing
81 tie; give her cnncC " 500 The world rum that bril-
Icut To which tic ghtcr " General Clayton !.
entitled. and permit her o. make rhoc' for herself soc
esIDN TAIL " make a happier obo uaD ull Shch l0u
Al ho fro OF tho old mans nature here burst futh from
NJ strong ooutrol be hat placed on : We walked vio
kply % aud fro. and gc.t lated ~ b. -lokc;--
"IoJ a fool Arthur CAP t0u' an idyt ~ talk ~ me
thu~l Don't YOU know meY Dunt you suos that
NY f' gave up viaf lay nearest ~ my heart
you dream for moment that IN tn. viii be
svarted' lu h.s, 10 which tue Interests Of my 1uy child
sre 80 yialy oonrerueGg Orea ms pride. M DARLING,
s,si .Bi1rt. llsu a. none Yol may h.-s1. no. hi
tbe shall never tAc mociy u her tight a. sit from
yea.
ne glazed on the ycurg man with AZ cXp-cssicn %
tsornful rage that terrible
Arthur bore the storm calmly. He hs 0Gcn witnessed
pych outburts 81 temper. and knew 1ai the only means
o. bringing H. uncle back 70 remaiu pr.
s,cLy cool himself Presently General Clayton rolaX"i
crop element which had gathered there He looked
pAv.ey his ncphcw n rcsouIe not W speak again,
u he BAD hoard vhat further Arthur lad 10 Jay o us
Af<r psrpexcd silence Tire young mar spoke. 'Ygu
&c very Unreasonable, uncle. Why do you 20 earnestly
wsf ne 70 marry my When many bst1er mach
90 car be found for herr
General Cayons Hgh, olac eyes gisred on him. ., uls
eSesuon, "a he expression or a tiger ready for bis
urns H. cleDched bis hands Until The nails pierced the
soh and h. hyid ll uroe uncoscd before be forced
" The query IN feeble and husky tone he Said
have not yet tod YOU al you owe b me-, Arthur 10
voc know ua-o your father Indebted for his res
zoe from ruin more than one. Rsclcs IN .xtndur. he
involved himself IN liabilities which relieved him from
oy assuming their payment; and since his death the
srrpus q my annual income has been devote, This dry
s, NJ mar shall ssy BE- suffered through The thought.
scssness q Clayton have been n.ggard b. you,
acquiring educsiOn and have enabled You ~ make
eJsh an appearano. ~ cur family credit required"
"Irue-rue, uncle, and ~ have already said, am
rvsafful"
"Tush' do not speak 10 me ~ gratitude when ask
p'iAsce 9Th The dearest wish Of my heart Arthur Claw
Boo tell you, " you tbwau me IN Ibis you will kin
1sannot survive such dsappo ntinent ~
Te leaned his bead uTOu bis hand booking ldlc and
exhausted that Arthurs resolution began ~ melt He de
p-rcAungy said
"BI uncle II my heart-if that " yosr dauglteT
sbosid be broken by this union, IN Which 700 oVsut ony
your wilY
Romantic nonseusei Men have died and worms have
them bot FOR love said The great master o. "
D. man heart. and hat be wrote in his day Is cqua
trLs ours Ocla must inherit pc fortune 81 her l'my
ard ouly a. sour wifc u become hers have sread,
saie your debts kef me from LAY iug up any
uu fof MY daughter and will 10, frrm her " a.o'p
u fun, portion ~ The estate from you as yin You
iai1 tc.tovs all uu her ~ bequcath her " r'VcrV
Jsofo bow vel .ho tbc chid u luxury bear such
- au1 hon dtcar
'n',s,' alton well Knew the generous md nohc "a
w T" Wh'i ~ aIpealot Arthur reluctantly said
~ 70 lay uo prCp 500 demand BOB return iuf aN th'