Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-01

u Iueu duoIhci auu Soon INV eou'eisA
ton; then another; and soon the couversa'
ton grew so interesting that Mrs. Richards
was nearly forgotten. Her absence was
strangely protracted, but at length she made
her appearance. The document was pre-.
sented; glance at the outside.
"Mr. Copeland" ?" Charles bowed.
"Miss Peyton." The young lady bowed,
and thus they were introduced. There was
no particular reason for remaining any long.
er, and our friend took his departure.
That night Annie said to Mr.. B., 81 like
his appearance, father"
"Forward; march," said old Paul, and
he looked at his daughter with vast satisfac,
ton.
"The ould mans as swate tonight as a
new poratee," said James to the cook.
The next day Charles Copeland came
very near writing several times, "Miss Pey-
ton Dr. as he was making out some bills OF
merchandise sold.
delivered the paper last evening?
Copeland bowed.
sMrs. Richards is an old friend-humble
in circumstances the young lady, Peyton--
worth her weight in gold any day-have her
myself if l could
How much you remind me of Mr.. B.,
said Charles one evening to Annie; Il think
you said you were relation of his?
i am a relative of his through my moth
er,' 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 mistakiug the expression of her
couuteuauce. Happiness was written there.
Il see, see, said the old man; 'the ac-
count is closed, books balanced, have it all
through now in short time. You are sem
sible girl-uo foolish puss-just what l
want-bless you, child, bless you
The next day Paul came, for almost the
first time in his life, rather late to his count
ing room. Casks and boxes seemed to be
starting with wonder.
copeland, you are fine fellow-heard
from Mrs. Richards-proposal to my relation,
Peyton-all right-done up well. Come
to my house this evening-never been there
yet before, eh?-eight o'clock precisel y
want to see you-got something to say
sHow much interest he seems to take in
this matter said Charles. 'He's kind
old fellow in his way; little rough, but
good at heart
Yes, Mr.. Copeland, even kinder than you
think for.
At eight o'clock precisely the door bell of
Mr.. Bremen's mansion rung Mr.. Charles
Copeland was ushereG in by friend James.
Old Paul took him kindly by the hand, and
turning round abruptly, introduced him to
'My daughter, Miss Annie Peyton Bremen,
and Immediately withdrew
Charles, will you forgive me this?' He
was too much astonished to make any reply.
If you only knew all my feelings and mo-
tives, | am sure you would
That the motives and feelings we're soon
explained to his entire satisfaction, no one
will doubt.
copeland, my dear fellow shouted old
Paul, as he entered the room, 'no use of a
long engagement
'Oh, father!
mo use, 1 say; married now-get ready
afterwards, next Monday evening, who cares?
Want it over, feel settled. Shan'tpart with
Annie, though-must bring your wife here
40 words-partner in busiuess-Bremen
and Copelaud-papers all drawn up-can't t
alter it--be quiet, will you?-won't stay in
the room
have now finished my story, reader. l
have given you the facts. I cannot say,
however, that I approve of the deception
practiced upon our friend Charles. As,
however, our Lord commended the unjust
steward because he acted wisely so sup
pose the good sense shown by the young lady
in choosing husband for the sake of what
he was, and not for the sake Of what he
might have possessed, merits our approba-
ton 1t is not every one who has moral
courage enough to step out of the circle,
which surround the wealthy, and seek for
those qualities of mind and heart which
wealth neither gives nor takes away.