The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-04-01

dressed ber, presenting Stevens, and il
formed her that it vas bis wish that sl
should accept him as her future husbap,
a- Maria informed her father that she ha
rejected Mr.. Stevens once, and that eve
did she love him, which she was very Gel
tain she did not, her own judgmer
taught her better than to risk her hsppi
ness 10 bis hands. 20 a7aes Iafiz 5dr
What do you know Of love = said MI
Grafton, and Why are you unwilling t
risk Jour happiness with himl His wealt
is sufficient to procure every comfort, an
his character sa7el eacs sEe# .la
j.a Infamous . Interrupted Maria, lookiD
bin full in the face. tsHv Tot .a
Stevens turned pale, bis lips quivere'
with rage, aud the anger OF her fatbel
scarcely knew bounds. At length poin
ting bis finger at Stevens, be inquired,
And what do you know of his char
terri ..- r'a~ sre5raa sred 5ai
Enough to convince me that my word.
are true, answered Maria. sa.u g5
My daughter said Mr.. Grafton, as.
suming milder tone, though you may
have heard reports uDfasorable to Mr.
Stevens, believe me they are without foun.
datiou. He is one OF the wealthiest men
in the city, Ho- -' s-7ra la.
He may be all that you think be is,
said Maria, bat cannot marry him.
a You may 60 to your chamber, said
the father, Il am determined that Henr y
Stevens shall be my son-in-lsw, and you
mus, marry him or quit my house will
neither own nor support an ungrateful
and disobedient daughter. Tomorrow |
shall expect sn answer. 9aesa, ao-al
q Maria knew too we'll the character of
her father to make any reply. She knew
that her refusal of Stevens would bring
down his wrath on her head, and had
written to both of her sisters stating the
and requesting, in case her
father should drive her from the house,
the privilege of remaing a short time with
them. Their husbands having married
them more on account of their fathers
weslth than for any affection they had
felt for them, feared that if they case
Maria home, their father would disin.
herit them. Such is the effect which
wealth has on the affections. -a5'
Maria retired to ber chamber, and
after giving vent to food of tears, de-
liberated what course to pursue. One
thing was certain, she was determined
not to marry Stevens. The next thing
was how could she obtain living !! Af-
ter thinking over the matter some time
she said to herself: -r-a1ra i
well, | have good constitution and
eau labor; bot how would it appear for
the daughter of the rich Mr.. Grafton to
60 about the city seeking employment
At last she concluded that rather than
remsin in the city, she would 60 to some
village, and, if possible obtain employ
nent. At this moment she recollect bay-
ing heard one Of the housemaids speak
,f being employed in factory, and she
to the kitchen.
H apnah,' said she addressing the girl,
l beard you few days since speak OF
in factory; how did you like it !
there y ..a# rf.E EeEE. .ctat
20: liked it very much, Miss Maria,
and should have remained there, had my
health been good @ -.asse
WAS the work harder than your work
here 2 enquired Maria. -a
NO ma'sm, don't think it was, but
{ was more confniDg. -a -
viii you tell me where it is ? eDquir-
d Maria. @aaF g@s.E 45-a saa
The girl gave the required inform alton
md the name of the overseer of the room
rhere she had worked, and the name of
be lady with whom she had boarded,
ldding, she is the kindest woman | ever
aw' a.ta
The mind of Maria was now made up.
'bs decided upon entering factory. -
Another difficulty now presented itself
Would her father allow her to take her
lothing and what money she had; she
determined that if he should still adhere
o his resolution, to ask him the question.
n the morning she met her father at the
table. At length her father
uquired:
well, Maria, have you concluded to
marry Mr.. Stevens
Maria hesitated moment, but said
irmly, L have not
'You beard my determination last
light said he; Il now repeat it-you
must marry Stevens, or quit my house
Il cannot marry him. father said she;
sooner would quit not only this house,
'ut the world 7
Then gor said he, angrily raising
rom the chair.
Shall take my clothes = asked Maria.
YES, and never let me see or bear
rom you again. said be, slamming the
DOR violently, and Leaving her alone. |
Maria sank back in her chair, and
Tept bitterly. For moment she seemed
lmost to comply with his wish; but the
lea that she must forever be linked to a
illaiu, and suffer reproach il his vileness
,ere discovered, was more than she could
,ear, and she preferred the anguish OF
separating from her friends, free with