Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1858-10-15

riend bowed and inquired for Mrs. Rich
ards.
She is moi in, but is expected present.
y; will you be seated?
There was an ease and quietness, and
an air of self command about this person
that seemed peculiar to Copeland. He
felt at ease at once (you always do with
such people, made some common place
remark, which was Immediately respond I
ed to, then another, and soon the conyer-
sation grew so interesting that Mrs. Rich
ards was nearly forgotten. Her absence
was strangely protraoted, bat at length
she made her appearance. The docu-
ment was presented. A glance at the
outside.
Mr.. Copeland. Charles bowed.
Miss Peyton.' The young lady bow
ed. And thus they were introduced.
There was no particular reason for re
manning any longer, and our friend took
his departure.
That night Annie said to Mr.. B., 1
like his appearance, father
Forward-march,' said old Paul, and
he looked at his daughter with vast salts
faction.
! The old man is as swate tonight as a
new potatoe, said James to the cook.
The next day Charles Copeland came
very near writing several times, To Miss
Peyton, Dr. as he was making out some
bills of merchandise sold
Delivered the paper last EVENING"
Copeland bowed.
Mrs. Richards Is an old friend; hum
bic in circumstances; the young lady
Peyton, worth her weight in gold an
day; have her my self if 1 could
How much you remind me of Mr.
Brennan said Charles one evening t
Annie; 1 think you said you we're a re
lation of his
1t am related to him through my moth
er,' was the grave reply.
Mrs. Richards turned away TO concea
a smile.
Somewhat later that day than usua
a Annie reached her fathers house. Their
4 was no mistaking the expression Of he
e countenance. Happiness was plainl
Il written there.
l I see, I see, said the old man; the a
Il count is closed books balanced have
IS all through now in short order. You al
l. a sensible girl; foolish fuss; just what
+ want; bless you, child, bless you
The next day Paul came for almo
the first time in his life, rather late to b
: counting-room. Casks and boxes SCENE
L to be staring with wonder.
IL Copeland you are a fine fellow; hea
A' from Mrs. Richards; proposed to my 7
d lation, Peyton; all right; done WELL
q, Come to my house this evening; nev,
- been there yet, eh 2-eight o'clock pr
IL cisely; want to see you; got somethil
L to say.
~ How much interest he seems to ia
Z" in this NATTER said Charles. He's
II kind old fellow in his way a little roug
- but good at heart
FA Yes, Mr.. Charles Copeland, even kin
%, er than you think for.
: At eight o'clock precisely the door
Mr.. Breman's mansion rang. Mr.. Coz
land was ushered in by his friend Jam
Old Paul took him kindly by the hal
ne and turned round abruptly, introduc
: him to My daughter, Miss Annie P,
.ne ton Brennan, and Immediately wi
led drew.
lO- Charles, you viii forgive me this ?
lo' He was too much astonished to make 9
reply. If you knew all my moti'
le' and feelings, am sure you would t
'9h the motives and feelings were soon
D planned to his entire satisfaction, no {
o viii doubt.
ner Copeland, my dear fellow shou
ess old Paul, as he entered the room, mo
aP- in a long engagement
30, father
ior No use, / say; married now;
ool ready afterwards; next Monday event
ely who cares ? want it over; feel settled
; TO Shan't part with Annie, though n
iote bring your wife here house rather i
by some; be still no words must hav
OF 50; partner in business; Brennan & q
# land; got the papers all drawn up tod
urn can't alter IT. Be quiet, viii you; "
,1aa stay in the room
have now finished my story, reaf
u have given you the facts. cannot
however, that approve Of the decep
ing practiced upon our friend Charles.
"a II however, our Lord commended the
Just steward because be acted wisely
' l suppose the good sense shown By
10 young lady in choosing husband for
sake of what be might have posses
Mrs. merits our appreciation. IL is not e'