The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-06-01

When can you beginT'
Nov"
A real smile shone upon the old mans
face. 1t fingered there like the rays of
the setting sun among the clouds Of eve
ming, upon those seemingly hard dark
features.
A stool was pushed to the new conner
books were opened, matters explained, di-
rections given, the pen was dipped in the
l ink, and, in short, before an hour had
passed away, you would have thought that
he and the old man had known each other
for years.
In reference to our new friend. it will
| be sufficient to remark that he had been
literally educated, as the phrase goes, and
although he had entered early into busi-
ness, he had not neglected the cultivation
of his mind and heart He had found
time to cherish general acquaintance
with the most noteworthy authors of the
day, both literary and religious, and many
of past times. After few years of suc-
cess in the pursuits to which he had de-
voted himself, misfortnnes came thick and
fast upon him. He found himself left
with scarcely any property, and alone in
the world, save his two lovely daughters.
As years after years passed away he
grew steadily in the confidence Of his em.
ployer, who felt, although he said it not,
that in him he possessed treasure.
Very little, indeed. was said by either
of them not connected with the routine of
business, and there had been no inter-
course whatever between them, save in the
counting.room. Thus six years went by,
towards the close of which period old Mr..
Bremen was found looking with much fire.
quency and earnestness at the young man
before him. Something was evidently
brewing in that old head What could it
be? And then, too, at times he looked
so curiously. The Irish servant was puz-
zled. "Sure," said James, " something's
coming" Annie too, was somewhat
perplexed, for those looks dwelt much on
her.
"What is it father" she said to him
one morning at the breakfast table, as he
sat gazing steadfastly in her face, "what
is it? Do tell me-"
I wish you'd have him." burst forth
like an avalanche. "Know him for six
years-true as led ger-a gentleman
real sensible man-don't talk much-reg-
ular as clock-prime for bnsiness-
worth his weight in gold"
Have you tather2 What are you
talking about"
my head clerk, Copeland-you don't
know him-I do-havent seen anybody
else worth an old quill.
Annie was puzzled She laughed how
ever and said p
Marry my fathers clerk What
would people say ?"
Humbug, child, all humbug--Wo Worth
forty of your whiskered, laughing, lazy
gentry: say what they please, what do
care? What's money, after all? Got
enough of it-want a sensible man-want
somebody to take care Ct it; all humbug."
whats all humbug, father"
"Wby peoples notions on these matters
-Copeland's poor-so was l once--may
be again worlds full Of changes-seen a
great many of them in my day-can't
stay here long-got to leave you, Annie
wish you'd like him."
Father, are you serious ?"
,'Serious, child" And he looked So
Annie was a chip of the old block q
strong minded, resolute girl. A new idea
seemed to strike her.
Father if you are really serious in
this matter, I'll see this Copeland, I'll gel
acquainted with him. But he must love
me for myself alone; l must know 1t
Will you leave the matter to me 2"
go ahead my child, and do as yor
like. Good morning"
"Stop moment, father. l shall altel
my name little, l shall appear to be ,
poor girl, companion of our friend, Mrs
Richards, in H-street she shall know
the whole affair you shall call me b,
my middle name, Peyton shall be ,
relative of yours you shall suggest tn,
business to Mr.. Copeland. as you call hin
and arrange for the first interview. Th
rest will take care of ITSELF"
: 81 see, see," and one Of these rar
smiles illuminated his face. 1t actuall,
: got between his lids, parted them assun
! deru glanced upon set of teeth but littl
worse for wear, and was resting ther
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