The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-12-22

one another. Your hearts, l dare say, will re-
main as sound as ever, though you never meet
again. AT the most 'it can but cost you few
sleepless nights, and her few tears
Sir, you do not know Of what you speak
Though years pass away without my beholding
Emily still my effection for her can but deepen
and'grow stronger day by day"
The merchant sat few moments in silence.
9Iy daughter he thought within himself
could be induced to give up this wild passion,
il he were away. And if he remains in the
city, what security can feel that they will not
meet? He must leave me, and at once. My
purpose in regard to her must not--shall--not
fail y
At this moment Edward sBrant arose to take
his departure.
Then you re luse,' he said, ito consent to our
union?
L do. And hope youwl see the improprie-
ty of further intercourse with Emily, and prom
ise that you will see her no more.'
L will make no such promise love her too
sincerely to run the risk of wrecking her hap
piness as well as my own; and, until she as
sures me that I am no longer dear to her. Till
then will hope to make her mine for life!'
And crossing the room, he laid his hand up
on the door,
Hold one moment, said Mr. .Granbum; Il
have proposal to offer you. Leave New York
to morrow, and neither return nor hold COM
munication with Emily for one year, and if at
the expiration Of that term, you are both Of the
same mind as at present, why then you may
marry and make the most of it. Say, what do
you reply?'
4 reply that accept your offer with joy!' ex-
claimed the young man, once more recovering
his spirits you little know me if you think
SO short separation from the one love can
soften my affection for her, and l have no fear
that shewill soon forget me. Yes l will glad
ly undergo the test, but | must have an inter-
view with Emily before Ieave--short let it be,
and in your presence-that we may ensure our
future happiness?
The interview was granted, the most solemn
promises were exchanged between the lovers,
and the following day Edward Brant took his
departure for the distant west, there to remain
until the time designated should expire.
A twelve month had passed away since the
occurrence above mentioned and Edward Brant
was againin New York. On arriving in The
city, be at once made his way to the residence
of Mr.. Granburn, eager to see the object OF his
love, and learn if she still remained unchanged
in her attachment to him. During his absence,
not a word had reached him regarding her, and
as he assembled the steps and rang the door bell
his heart beat wildly with the anxiety he felt to
learn how his constancy was to be rewarded
lie was ushered into the parlor, and soon af-
ter was joined by Emily, whose ardent greeting
at once set his mind at rest so far as the ques
ton Of her faithfulness was concerned. The
rapture Of the first meeting over, the young
man proceeded to speak of the engagement.
And you have remained true to me, dear
Emily, he exclaimed, half inquiringly, 'thro
all the long time that has elapsed since the night
we parted?
| You have not doubted it. l am sure,' was the
reply. You know could not love another
But your father-has he used any endeavors
to turn you from your purpose?'y
'IIe has, indeed said Emily, while shadow
crossed his features. And fear it is his de.
sign to part us yet
But he has pledged his word. He will not
certainly, prove false to his own honor!
1 know not what to think. He has urged
me incessantly to forget you, and consent to a
union with another. And for the past few days
he has been more than ever pressing in his de
mands, fearing that you would return at the ap
pointed time, and render his efforts fruitless.
tanning your hand!
lie is a distant relative--the son of my faith
er's cousin, who has large fortune, and who
processes the most ardent love for me. 1t il
my father's greatest desire that union SHOULD
take place between US. Of course, I have re
fused to accede to their wishes, but have sale
very little upon the subject of late, KNOWN;
how my fathers heart is set upon his scheme
lie, am aware, has strong hopes still that
can be brought to yield to his wishes
4 will see him at once. The morning is MOI
far advanced, and l shall probably find him a
his counting room. Adieu for a few hours, anc
trust that when we meet again all doubts anc
fears viii be cleared away
1t cannot be said that Mr. Ganburn wa
greatly pleased when he saw the young man
but he received him cordially as was his natur
to do under the circumstances.
You are extremely punctual,' he said, will
ashade of bitterness in his tone, after they hat
conversed awhile on different topics.
yes replied Edward 'punctuality is one O
my rules Of life. One year ago, this morning
l left New York, to return at the expiration O
twelve months; the time has expired and an
here. Your word was given that your daughte
should be mine if we remained constant to ont
another during that interval l now claim
fulfllment ofthat promise
True replied the merchant in trouble,
tone. ! did make rash promise to that eff
feet, which I regret, inasmuch as the Welfare O
my daughter demands that it should not be car
ried out! 4a# s5fs.ssE
'How7--the welfare ofyour daughter? Far
don me, my dear sir, i'll think otherwise. Sh
+stll loves me, and your consent b all that i
needed to make ushappy.' aaaaa
IhaVe resolved, after mature reasoning upol
the matter, that cannot even give that consent
Emily is intended for another, young gentle