The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-07-14
all for lost, and never intruded upon

had clung to her, and then it was whis
pered that he had proposed and been
accepted. Roses brothers were in
ecstacies. They had been fearful
that she would throw herself away
upon ii poor fellow like Carpenter
and both OF them declared that it was
the most sensible thing they had ever
known her to do, inasmuch as they did
not expect much Of her in the way of
matrmony.
! had heard about these things as
matters Of gossip. lpiticd Carpenter,
with whom | was well acquainted
but the wealth, position, prospects and
magnificent expectations Of Mr., Samp'
son Deele could not be gainsayed.
"How is Mr.. Deee :" asked,
when she was seated
"He is a knave," replied she smart
ly.
Twas utterly astonished at this eb-
ullition of feeling.
"Read that letter, Mr.. Docket,
and let it explain my business in a
lawyers Office
took the document. 1t was from
Mr.. Sampson DceIe. From it |
learned for the first time, that the en-
Sagement between the parties had
been broken up. 1t appeared that
she had formally dismissed him. The
letter was a strictly business docu.
mcnt. If he had written anything
more delicate; if he had demonstrated
as lover against his Punishment, he
had done so before this was penned
In this he laid aside the character oI
a lover, and assumed that of business
looking out sharply for his material
interests. The substance of it was
that the writer would prosecute her
for a breach Of promise, if she refused
to marry him.
What shall do, Mr.. Docket Y
she asked, trying to laugh, but could
easily perceive the tcpidation that
filled her mind
"Really, Rose, this is a bad busi-
ness. Why did you Danish him! !
conceive what IA terrible misfortune
it must be to be exlled from youl
presence"
THAT will not be sufficient"
Il banished him because he is a
knave. lean prove that he is gam
bier, professional gamester."
Have you committed Yourself"
81 have"
Has there been any letters?'
"Yes, he has everything in black
and white
Bad, bad, Rose"
Il knew that, or should not have
come to you with such an affair"
questioned her closely as to the
particulars Of the affair, MIR. Samp.
son Dcele could have no better case as
far as appearances went then. 1t look,
ed just as Everything had becn done
by design and before the interview
was finished was satisfied that he
was scoundrel, and all he wanted
was my fair clients fortune. But
Rose was completed y in his power.
For several days | frettcd over the
case, and then decided to 60 to Balti
more myself. Enjoining upon Rose
the strictest secrecy in regard to my
movements, departed. ltwould take
too much space to relate the incidents
OF my search in Baltimore, besides il
would spoil the story;--therelorc
Withhold them.
On my return | hastcncd to Rose
and desired her to send for Mr.. Dcelc
lie came and impudently stated the
grounds Of his claim to the hanC
Of the heiress.
GLOW much will buy you off, Mr.
DeeIe!' asked, with an appearance
of deep anxiety.
"Well, sir, do not wish to prose.
cute the lady. If she has ceased tc
love me, it is not my fault; but it i:
not right that ! should be a sufferer by
her change of sentiments She j.
worth, | am told, some three hundred
thousand dollars. | will not be hare
with her. Give Inc one-sixth of he
fortune, and | will return the letters.
mo, sir; we will not do that"
VERY well, them" said he, ant
coolly rose to depart.
"One word more; do you think you
claim upon the lady is good"
"UndoubtedIy."
"Wat moment, then, and I'll con
vince you to the contrary"
lopened the door of an adjoining
room, and Rose conducted lad.
who had come from Baltimore will
me into the apartment.
uTh;u lad IA, will ha an excellent VIII.