Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-10-29

learn il she still remained unchanged il
her attschmenrt TO him. During his ab.
sence not word had reached him regard
ing her, and, as he assembled the step
and rang the door bell. his heart bea
wildly with the anxiety he felt to lesrr
how his constancy was TO be re .sarded.
He was ushered into the parlor, and
soop after was joined by Emily. whose ar
dent greeting at once set his mind a
rest. SO far as the question Of her faith
fulness was concerned. phe rapture ol
the first meeting over, the young mar
proceeded to, speak of their engagement
And you have, remained true 10 me
dear Emily he exclaimed, halt enqui.
ringly. through all the long time oha
has elapsed since the night We parted?'
You have not doubted it,, l am sure,
was the reply. You know l could no
love another
But your father-haa he used any
endeavors to turn you from your purpose?
He has. indeed said emily. while a
shadow crossed her features. And
fear it is his design to part US yet"
But he has pledged his word. He
will not. certainly. prove false to his owr
honorl sH5
i know not what to think. He has
urged me necessarily to forget you. and
consent to union with another. And
for the past few days be has been more
than ever pressing in his demands. fear.
ing that you would return at the appoint.
ed time. and render his efforts fruilIess.'
And who is it that desires the honor
Of obtaining your hand +
He is; a distant relative-the son OF
my fathers cousln-who has large for,
tune. and who processes the most ardent
love for me. 1t is my fathers creates,
desire that a union should take place be-
tween US. OF course. l have refused tc
accede to their wishes. but have said We
ry little upon the subject Of late. knowing
how my fathers heart is set upon bis
scheme. He. am aware. has strong
hopes still that can be Brought to yield
to his wishes
. will see him at once. The morning
is not far advanced, and shall probably
find him at his counting room. Adieu
tor lew hours. and trust that when we
meet again all doubts and fears will be
cleared away
1t cannot be said that Mr.. Granburn
was greatly pleased when he saw the
young man. but he received him as cor.
daily as was his nature TO do under the
circumstances.
You are extremely punctual.' he said
with shade Of bitterness in his tone. af-
ter they had converted awhile on differ
ent topics.
Yes replied Edward, punctuality is
one of my rules of life. One year ago
this morning. lett New York. 10 return
at tie expiration Of twelve months the
time has expired. and am here. Your
word was given that your daughter
should be mine if We remained constant
TO one another during that interval.
nov claiai fal6Imeut Of that promise
True. replied the merchant in trou
bled tone. | did make rash promise To
that effect. which | regret. inasmuch az
the Welfare Of my daughter demands that
it should not be carried OUT
Ho. tho welfare Of your daugh-
ter ? Pardon me. my dear sir, if L think
otherwise. She still loves me, and your
consent i. al that is needed TO make US
both happy "
l have resolved. after mature reasons
upon the matter. that causot even give
that consent. Emily is intended for an
0ther-s young gentleman in every way
fitted 10 be her husbsnd. aud who is at
presen. here tor he purpose OF claiming
her hand: and there is every prospect that
il not carried away by ON erra'ic passion
for you, she viii become his uilel, be
continued. With some rsbemenee. |
have long designed that they should be
joined. and l will not now haye my wish
es iu this respect disrsgardsd.'
regret. sir. that such is your deter
mination. l have performed task which
you yourself set me. and aoE you rsfus,
nae my recompenss. But will not 90
easily resign the prize have uon.'
Mr.. Grsnburn walked neryously up asd
down the room for few moments TLeu
he stopped directly in front Of his visitor.
There is one way he said. that We
can compromise this matter. and only one
that can see. Il remains With you to
decide whether or uotit shall be adopt
ed roo
Edward Brapt bowed, and the old gen
tleman continued i'd
In regard to your marrying with EN-
lily. that. TO my mind. is o1t OF the ques
tion. But your presence here cannot but
be productive Of troubls. Is there any
thing that will induce you 70 leave the ei.
~ again. and remain away? Can make
it worth your while to do so 2
A fush Of anger ovsrsPread the fss-
luFea of the VounD man and he WAS nm
the point Of indignantly rejecting any
such offer: bat he checked himssI by an
effort. and thought suddenly entered
bis mind. Aad he waited to hear What vas
TO follow.
You do no. answer continued Mr..
Granbura: nevertheless 1 will make y on