American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-03-26

'How is Mr.. Deole p | asked, when
she was seated.
He is knavc!' replied she smartly.
Twas utterly astonished at this ebul-
ition of feeling. ga4-;
Read this letter, Mr.. Docket, and
let it explain my business in lawyers
Office. Sra, ..ia44 e.
took the document. 1t was from
MIR. .Deele. From it learned for the
first time that the engagement between
the parties had been broken up. 1t APP.
ipcared that she had formally dismissed
him. The letter was strictly bust
ness document. oj 1a I'D .r
If he had demonstrated as lover
against his punishment he had done it
before this was penned. In this he had
laid aside the lover, and assumed to be
the cool man of business, looking out
simply for his material interests. The
substance of it was that the writer wo'd
prosecute her for breach of promise, if
she refused to marry him.
What shall I do, Mr.. Docket?' she
asked trying to laugh, but | observed
the trepidation that filled her mind.
Really, Rose, this is bad business,
Why did you Danish him? | can con
ccive what terrible misfortune it
must be to be exiled from your pres
ence.'
Il banished him because he was
knave, and because 1oyea another.
Oh, Mr.. Docket, be my friend, as you
have ever BEEN
4 will strive, but such testimony
will not be sufficient to release you,
Rose, though would to God it might.
Have you committed YOURSELF
Unfortunately l fear ! have. lie
has several letters that / would give
worlds to secure. Oh, why did l tri-
he with the love of Charlesi' .a ....
dgIquestioned her closely as to all the
particulars of the affair.". "a. 800 aa
Mr.. Sampson Deele could have no
better case, SO far as appearances went
then. 1T looked as though everything
he had done then had been done by
design; and before the interview was
finished was satisfied that he was
scoundrel, that all he wanted was my
fair clients fortune. But Rose was
completely in his power as.
For two or three days / fretted over
the case, and then decidedto go to Bal
timore myself. Enjoining upon Rose
the strictcst secresy in regard to my
movements, departed. 1t would take
too much spaceto narrate the incidents
of my search in Baltimore; besides it
would spoil the story; therefore / will
withhold them.
On my return I fastened to Rose
and desired her to send for Mr.. Deele.
He came and impudently stated the
grounds of his claim to the hand of the
heiress. Hie,f Hrn
'lIow much will buy you of, Mr..
Deele?' | asked, with the appearance
of deep anxiety.
! well, sir, lido not wish to prosecute
The lady. If she has ceased to love
me, it is not right that | should be the
sufferer by her change of sentiments.
She is worth, / am told, three hun
dred thousand dollars. l will not be
hard with her. Give me one sixth of
her fortune, and 1 will return the let
ters.'
No sir; we will not do that
very well, said he, and he cody
rose to depart.
'One word more: do you think your
claim upon the lady is good?' 5
'Undoubtedly.' 1'a .I..
Wait amoment then, and will con-
vince you to the contrary.
! opened the door to an adjoining
room, and Rose conducted lady who
had come from Baltimore with me, into
the apartment.
'This lady will be an excellent Sit-
ness for the Defense i remarked.
IL-lg shouted he, as he seized his hat
and rushed from the house. lit F9a.
Rose threw herself on the sofa and
laughed until | thought she would 90
into hysterics--thc crazy girl.
In word, the lady was Mrs. Samp.
son Dcelc, wife Of the aspirant for
Roses hand and fortune whom the
wretch had deserted several years be.
fore. So much for my visit to Balsi-
more. .s#a
Rose handsomely rewarded me for
my trouble, and it was profitable
journey to her. About a year after,
Charles Carpenter was made happy by