Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-04-02
vol. XL.
THE FCRTUN,tTE Ruin.


ty, tall and slim of frame, with a face of ex-
ceeding intelligent beauty, and dressed in
costly garments, though his toilet was indif-
ferently performed. He was an orphan and
for some years had boarded at the hotel Il
required but a single glance into his pale
features to tell that he was an invalid. L.
He sat with his head resting upon his hands,
and his whole frame would ever and anon
trembis as though with some powerful emo
ton.
AS the youth sat thus, his door was open
ed and an elderly gentleman entered.
"Ah, doctor, you are moving early this
morning." said Ballerton, as he leisarely
rose from his seat and extended his hand.
"Oh. not early for me, George" returned
Allyne, with bright smile. 81 em an early
bird.''
"Well, you've caught worm this time"
81 hope twill prove a valuable one"
81 don't know" sighed the youth. 81
fear thousand worms will inherit this poor
body ere long,"
Nonsense. You are worth half ceatu-
ry yet" cried the doctor, giving him gentle
slap on the shoulder. "But just tell me,
George, how is it with Rowland!"
''Just as l told you. All is gone"
81 don'i understand it.'
"Neither do IT, said the young man sor-
rowfully. eThat Charles Rowland could
have done that thing, would not, and could
not have believed it. Why, had an angel
appeared to me two weeks ago. and told me
that Rowland was shaky, would not have
paid moments attention to it. But only
think, when my father died he selected for
my guardian his best friend, and such even
now believe Charles Rowland was, and in
his hands ne placed all his wealth, for him
to keep until should become of age. And
when | did arrive nt that period of life, / left
my money where il was, had no use for it.
Several times within three or four years has
Rowland asked me to take my money and
invest it, but would not. / only asked that
when / wanted money he would honor my
demand. | felt more safe, in fact, than
should have felt had my money been in a
bank on deposit.
"How much had he when he leh!"
| "How much OF mine!''
| -ssYes."
''He should have had hundred thousand
/ dailars''
| Nv nat DO You mean to DOL!
'Ah. you have me on the hip there"
| "And yet you must do sometng, George.
Heaven knows would keep you if l could
] shall claim the privilege of paying youi
debts however,
"No. no, doctor-pone OF that"
''But l tell you l shall pay your debts
but beyond that | can only assist you te
help yourself. What do you say to going t(
sea-"
A faint smile swept over the youths pale
features at this remark.
al should make smart hand at sea, doctor
can hardly keep my legs on shore. No
mol must-''
.sGIust what!''
'fNonsense, George. say, go to sea-
You could mt 90 into shop, and you woul
not if you could. You do not wish to re
main here amid the scenes of your happie
days. Think of it.
George Bailerton started to his feet an
paced the floor foe some minutes. When h
stopped new life seemed already at wor
with him.
"lf | went to sea what should get!"
"You understand all the laws of foreigi
trade1''
"Yes. You know l had a ,horoug
schooling at that in my fathers countin
house."
s.Then you can have the berth Of super
CARGO
'.Are you sure can get one!''
E eyes"
''And the salafy!"
1.-TWO thousand dollars"
doctor, l will go!'
George BaAerton walked one evening
the house of the wealthy merchant, Andre
Wilton. 1t was a palatial dwelling, ar
> many a hopeful happy hour had he spel
beneath its roof. He rang the bell, and WI
admitted TO the parlor. In few moment
d Mary Wilton entered. She was just twel
i ty. She had been waiting until that age
| be George Baller,on's wife.
VI Some words were spoken-many momen
: of profound silence ensued.
"Mary you know all; am going upon IL
sea. l am going to work for my living.
am going forth from nv native land be
H gar. cannot stay long now. Mary, did
10 know you less than door, knowing VI
s. we'll. did I know you as know many
l should give you back your vows and fir,
d, you from all bondage. But believe
u should tramPle upon your heart did do tn
Ct thing now. | know your love is too pu
d and deep to be torn from your bosom at wi
IS Sol say --wait--wai;l"
q "But why wait! Have not cnough!"
|; "-sh! You know not what you say :.
m There are other feelings in the human hea
ID besides love. That love is poor profile
=;
ID erations. We must love for eternity, a
IS SO our love must be free. Wait, / am g
IS ing to work. Ay, upon the sea to work!'
Id "But why upon the sea! Why aw
IL where my poor heart must ever beat in an
y ious hope and doubt as it follows you!''
stBecause | cannot remain here. Hu
dreds of poor fools have imagined that shu
ne ned them because ! was too proud. Tn
US knew not that it was the tainted atmosphe
d. of their moral life that / Stunned. TIL
gloat over my misfortune. Men may C
sh me foolish, but it would kill me to st
ne here.''
he "Alas! must it bef''
Us ssIt must. You will wait?''
IS 81 will wait even to the gates of t
n tomb"
u' linen neHVen VIII oIesS anu presei
ck you!"
ng
The ruined youth was upon the ocear
SO his voyage commenced--his duty as
iai borer for his own daily bread fairly assum
s- All! it was strange life for him to enter
'o' on.
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