The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-12-22
CADIz OHIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER %, 1858

ued with some. vehemence. 4 have long de-
signed that they should be joined; and | will
not now have my wishes in this respect disre-
garied.' ....-...,...
Tregret, sir, that such is your determination,
l have performed a task which you yourselves
set me, and now you refuse me my recompense.
But will not 50 easily resign the prize have
won'
Mr. Granburn walked nervously up and down
the room fora few moments. Then he stopped
directly in front of his visitor.
There is one way he said. that we can com
promise this matter, and only one, that l can
see 1t remains with you to decide whether or
not it shall be adopted
Edward Brant bowed, and the old gentlaman
continued .. ..
in regard to your marrying with Emily that,
to my mind, is out of the question. But your
presence here cannot but be productive OF trou-
BILE. Is there anything that will induce you to
leave the city again, and remain away? Can
make it worth your while. to do SOP ."
A flush ofanger overspread the features ofthe
young man, and he was on the point of indig-
nantly rejecting any such offer, but he checked
himself by an effort, and thought suddenly
entered his mind, and he waited to hear what
was to follow. .-.r.....
you do not answer continued Mr.. Gran
burn; nevertheless, will make you acquant-
ed with my proposal. Give me your word o.
honor to leave New York again tomorrow
morning. as much sooner as you please; and
from that time neither write to Emily or re
turn hither until you have my consent to do So
and will pay you, previous to your departure
four thousand dollars a"l lo -t-
The young man appeared to mediate for a
few moments.
4 'The requirements are,' said he, in deliber
ate tone, that l leave this city by tomorrow
morning, and from that time neither correspond
lyith Emily or return here?'
'Those are the terms, precisely, upon which
+will pay you the sum mentioned 1t is liber-
al one you must allow
1T is liberal enough, and will do as you de
sire' .a g.. ..a l..t.. III.
you are wise to do So Come again at two
O'Clock, and the money will be ready for you.
Edward Brant left, the place, and the mer-
chant, as soon as he was alone rubbed his hands
with peculiar sort Of satisfaction, while his
face was wreathed with smiles.
1T is happily settled at last he muttered tc
himself The money brought him to his senses
I There is now nothing in the way of the prose
cution ofmy plans, for Emily, I doubt not, vii
soon cease to think of her former lover
Edward Brant fastened to return to the pres
ence Of Emily with whom he remained in clos'
conversation for some time. AT the appointed
hour he called at the office ofthe merchant, ant
received bank check for the amount that hat
been promised him.
The following morning Emily Granburn die
not make her appearance at the breakfast table
and not little alarm was manifested when i
was discovered that she was not in her room
and could not be found. Not till Mr.. Granburr
visited his place Of business somewhat late ii
the forenoon, was the mystery cleared up. II,
then found note awaiting him, which read al
follows:
My DEAR SR:--In accordance with our q
greement am about to leave New York; anC
as may not be able to visitit again very sool
; and it is not permitted me to correspond will
Emily until do, have prevailed upon her tt
accompany me. AS our arrangements were al
perfected yesterday, you will admit that do no
: violate our agreement We were to proceed
directly to Philadelphia, and ere you read this
in all probability we shall be Joined in the bond
of matrmony. We are sorry to give you pain
but we cannot foii felt the happiness of life
time to crafty a mere prejud ice in you. Yol
strove to de feat me- and did not scruple to us
stratagem to accomplish your purpose--yor
cannot surely blame me for turning upon yo,
with your weapon. The endowment which
you were so kind as to pay me, will be judicious
; ly invested, and will serve us well. For tn
present, shall remain in the Quaker city
Should you desire to congratulate us upon ou
union, you will know where to address letter
am, sir, with very great respect, yours truly,
EDWARD BRANT.
$ Mr.. Granburn laid down the note when h
had finished its perusa, leaned back in his chair
and ixcd his eyes with look of unutterabl
l fierceness upon gigantic inkstand which wa
: sitting upon the desk before him. 1t was plai
!. to see that ne was, in good truth slightly en-
ragged, but, as the object of his wrath was out {
his reach, the consequences were not so seriou
as they might otherwise have been. r
t Mr.. Granburn in that hour determined with
| in himself that he would never forgive tn
| young couple for the trick they had served hir
never. But after refecting upon the matte
S for couple of days, he found that it was utter
!, Ily impossible for him to live deprived Of tn
e company of his daughter, and a letter to tha
effect soon after recalled the newly marie
pair. ra t
i Edward Brant once more occupies his oil
place in the counting room of Mr.. Granburl
# with this difference, however--he is partne
, now! s
AMALGAMATIoN. We clip from the Cincr
: natl Enqirer the following relative to colore
Lothario hailing from Pittsburgh: 70
a