True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09

grew so interesting that Mrs.
Richards was nearly forgotten. Her alb
sence was strangely proracted, but at
length she made her appearance. The
document was presented; ; a glance at the
outside. ''t
. "Mr. Copeland 2" Charles bowed.
"Miss Peyton!" The young lady
bowed, and thus they were introduced
There was no particular reason for re-
naming any longer, and our friend took
lis departure.
Tha, night Annie said 10 Mr., B. "l
like his appearance father"
Forward march! p said old Paul,
and he looked at his daughter with vast
satisfaction. aa a'
1.-The ould mans as swate tonight as
a new polaty,'' said James 10 the cook.
The next day, Charles Copeland came
very near writing several times F" Miss
peyton, DR." as he was making out some
bills of merchandise sold.
Delivered the paper last evening Z"
Copeland bowed ',. .-
Mrs, Richards is an old lriend-hum
BILE in circumstances young lady,
Peyton, worth her weight in gold any
day have her myself ii | could"
II A.
"How much you remind me of Mr..
B." said Charles one evening To Annie :,
II think you said you were relation OF
his =
"I am relation Of his through my
mother" was the grave reply.
Mrs, Richards turned away to conceal
a smile.
Somewhat later than usual on that day
Annie reached her fathers house. There
was no mislaking the expression of her
countenance. Happiness was written
there.
II see, see," said The old man; the
account is closed, books balanced, have
it all through now, in short order. You
are sensible gir!!--no foolish puss-l!ust
vha, | want--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 SEEM
ed TO be staring with wonder.
| Copeland, you are fine fellow -
. heard from Mrs. RiChards--proposed to
, my relation Peyton-all right-done up
well. Come to my house this evening"
| never been there yet before ell ?--eight
. o'clock precisely-want to see you-soi
something to say"
, How much interest he seems 10 take
I in this matter" said Charles. He's I
, kind old fellow in his way little rough
t but good at heart"
!. "Yes, Mr.. Copeland, even kinder thar
S you think for"
t At eight o'clock precisely, the doo'
d hell of Mr.. Bremen's mansion rung. Mr
d Charles Copeland was ushered in BY
IS our friend James. Old Paul shook hin
= kindly by the hand. and turning roun'
If abruptly, introduced him to my" daugh
r ter, Miss Annie Peyton Bremen" ant
70 Immediately withdrew.
k 4" Charles will you forgive me for this?'
}, He was too much astonished to max
= any reply. 4" If you only knew all m,
feelings and motives, I am sure yo'
y would"
That the motives and feelings wer
le soon explained to his entire satisfaction
- no one will doubt.
le "Copeland, my dear fellow" shoute
or old Paul. as he entered the room, " 4
of use of a long engagement"
le "Oh father !"
n. "No use, say; married now-g'
- ready aferward, next Monday evening
Ii. who cares ? Want it over; feel settle'
Of Shan't part with Annie though--mu
- bring your wife here-no words--par
10 ner in business--Bremen and Copelan
w --papers all drawn up--can't alter it
k. quiet will you - went stay in Il
:. ROOM"
'or have now finished my story, reade
ut have given you the facts. cannc
its say, however that | approve of the d
.se ception practised on our friend Charles.
re- As, however, our Lord commended Il
nj. unjust stewart because he acted wisel
Ter so suppose the good sense shown
MS the young lady in the choice OF hu
band, for the sake Of what he was, n
rm for the sake OF what he possessed, mer
our appreciation. 1t is not everyone W
nv. has moral courage enough to step out
: the circles which surround the wealth
10 and seek for those qualities Of mind a
nc, heart which wealth neither givesnor tai
away. ..-