Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-04-08
Sd MORNING, APRIL 8. 1858.
make his name known in the orld, I'll
warrant you" remarked FRANCHISES dc.

make his name known in the orld, II
warrant you" remarked FRANCHISES do
fender.
Leaving them 30 discourse . o tn,
merits of FRANCHISE, let us tura to him.
he was now seated beside Alice in til,
parlor of a well furnished house in CLAY
street, apparently in a serious manner
Alice Brunnell was at the tins Of which
we are writing, the belle Of San Francis
co. Her father being possessed of a great
amount of money; she Of gosdly stock
OF this worlds goods, and having q pref
ty face, an intelligent mind and q lively
disposition, she had as q matter Of course
many admirers. But the fckleness Of her
disposition had discouraged as we'll a.
disguised many of the truest of her lovers
and those who now crowded around her
were, with the exception Of our hero, q
set of fortune hunters, who too lazy to
work, and too cewsrdly to steal, sought
to gain a livelihood by marrying any
good-looking wealthy young woman who
came in their way.
There were no others in the room be-
sides FRANCHISE and Alice, and both were
regarding the coal FIRE in the CRATE, as if
~conjuring up faneies therefrom in their
ewn minds. The silence was becoming
painful in the extreme to beth, and Fran.
coise sought to begin q conversation, bat
words failed him. At length, nerying
himself up to the task, he took the hand
of Alice in his own, and in q broken
voice said:
"Alics, one year since, | left my home
in Pennsylvania. thinking thnA in this
State | would soon maize sufficient money
to support a dear sister and myself for
the remainder of our days in ease and
comfort. | came to California as many
lave done before nae, and am now doing
with the hope that a years prohatiop,
Y Ea llad ha hs sfa th II E gFsga neg b. gea liz i r afma-
What profession a mar has, he must labor
to secure a competence: l have done so.
Six months since your father tesk me in
to his employ, and gave me a large sala-
ry. Half of this has gone towards the
support Of my sister and my myself, the
other half I have saved. A moRth since
| made your acquaintance" The young
man paused and looked towards Alice.
"Well, sir" said she, what's oil that?
| have known it long. You have known
it long. You have yourself told me of
it"
"Since that time" continued the young
man. not noticing the interruption, "a
new star has shone upon my existence,
new hopes have filled my breast, new
thoughts are constantly before my mind,
| wander as if with some purpose have
now something to lead me on. Need I
tell you, Alice, or have you already imag.
med it'll have loved you since the time
we first met"
Loved me.m exclaimed Alice, with
drawing her hand from his. Loved mel
and to what purpose, pray?"
ITO claim you for my bride" answer
ed FRANCHISE, falling gracefully upon his
knee, " Oh! Alice, do moi scorn the first
love Of my heart; de not turn from noe
with disdain; | will make for you as kind
and true a husband as any in the world"
And the young mar gazed fondly on
the object of his alteration.
"And what support al you offer ms2"
asked Alice.
"The support Of a true, fond heart-a
strong hand and a good purpose"
All very pretty; your salary is
-Four hundred a month";
Zone half is required to support YOU
aud your sister; two hundred would re
main for me. Why FRANCHISE, that would
| not bean me in hon bousu
Do not treat me SO coldly, dearestl-
Wealth is no attribute to happiness, be
lieve mel"
FRANCHISE" said Alice, rising, with
more serious face than she had yet assum
ed, 81 will be plain with you. / hav'
liked you since the moment we FRS
met"
"oh, say those words again" sale
Francoise.
but at the same tims,' continued AL
ice, your apparent poverty has been al
obstacle which my love fer you could no
and cannot surmount. / know You
proud nature wo uld not allow you to liv|
on nv father, and when you take a wifi
you woald desire to carry her to you
own home. Now what home have you Il
offer me? | have been reared in luxury
think you that I a easily descend t
poverty? Nay, let me finish" said she
perceiving that he was about to speak
q Let me finish what | was going to say
I am aware that your industrious habit
would soon overcome the difficulties tina
lie in your path, but it will be man,
years vet, before you obtain q competen
cy. Were you in a condition to supper
me comfortably, I should not hesitate on
moment 10 accepting the offer you Aav
made me of your heart and hand. AS
J is, / must decline them. Now gol Their
is some one coming, Good byel ! sha
} always be happy to see you as a frien'
but, until-never mind, it cannot be-
FAREWELL and she extended her hand
FRANCHISE, who took it as il in a drear
and brushing past a finely dressed fc
who was about entering on the same 9
rand that FRANCHISE had just conclude
he rushed from the house int the OPP