The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-01-04
Originol GaIG.
Written expressly for the '8edlord Gazette.
IDLE HOURS.
BY A PLOwMAN.

iCagcIUdei from last nee IS PaPeF')
a letter containing the information, he ha'
far some time dreaded, was that day handed 10 |
him from the Colonel, intrmatins ais determl- |
nation Of Withholding frorp him further suPPhes' |
since the money already advanced, amounted
n more than the value OF the property beqneath-
ID him by his father. As an interview wou'c
ba onavaihng, while 1t could be only painful to
the feelings OF both, he hoped enc would moi 0e
:ns;stod on. With whatever certainty an eTiI
NAV Be anticipated, previous preparation scarce
J.. r,,tars lhe sbocl less violent when It actual
" occurs. Young BALDWIN rushed from his
LODGINGS in state bordering upon insanity
r,deavormr in vain to find temporary re-
sDite from his .agonIzing feelings and oNco"-
srions Of what he was doirg, towards eve
ni3g from the influence OF habit, he repaired 10
the house OF Colonel PrussIng. All were as
usual. engaged in play when be entered an"
he took bis customary seat as 1t he had Tue
means of joining..them.
The Colonel apparently surprised at his pres
ence, asked him fhe had not received his letter.
and # 50. and he wished an interview, ne
must see that the present place and time were
not the best adapted Tor it. Robert bowed &C
a.,i4scence aad withdrew TO distant corner OF
the aDarlmen', where ne intrmated his intention
o. fawaiting Colonel prussing's leisure, by "hom
ba was. in few moments, led into an adjoin-
inc room. His receipts for the sums advanced
10 him, together with an authenticated Yaiua-
ton of his property, were laid before him' and
the balance was against him 10 toIeraoiy con-
siderable amount. Utter ruin stared ann ~
The lace. and he vehemenily, IN the name OF
the friendship he bore his departed ia'her' ana
or,be many favors he had confessed hlmssit to
have received from him, suPPlicatrd Pfass'og
to Give him but the means Of once agaIn Trying
his fortune.
at is far, very far indeed, from my wish
ranl,ed the Colonel, s'to debar you from all pos
si5ility Of retrieving yourself bat my own los
SOS Of late have been so considerable that how
ever willing, / have net the means Of assisting
you"
s.Tbere is only one chance I see for you !;
INT am convinced it would be Of such 4 na-
tnrs. as to be scornfuI'y rejected by you"
uyame it, name il" cried Baldwin, eagerly
.,.srrpotinr him, slfny condition IS 50 desperate
=. pTsctnaliy to drown all quaIms OF conscience.
In the name OF God, keep me no longer III this
dreadful suspense"
GAS YOU insist upon #, shall, however re-
Irctan,lv, comply, but remember 1.-THE proposal
ofenGs you, YOU have only yourself to blame
You have plighted your iroth 20 Constance
,srro whom have long wished to see united
10 dear friend Of ny own. Now, what 'h'n@
van Of letting the dice decide, whether you or
he shall be the fortunate man. Should you
win. Constance remains your own and ""h hsi
e5oo do,Iars. 4 sum amply sufficient TO turn
tbe wheel Of fortune. Should I, on the contra
r, he successful, why then you must renouncf
her."
.sDespicable scouudrel! to judge OF the ieei'
;r.,s of others by those which actuate your owr
.,-,ra bosom It was for this, then that yo'
drew me on, day by day, until you have plum
d.-4J me Of all that l was worth IN money an'
now rou would take all that makes lie "oFti
-. ,6rov of dice heavens what punish
nent does not your intamy deserve"
uDont ALLOW yourself to be thus carried
wav BY your incorporate feelings, my dear SIT
,yh,t proposed felt convinced would bav
bpsn rejected your indignation does your hea
and heart honor but you should be lnst to m
and remember that did not dfa" you on an
never advanced you dollar but at your o."
urgent request, or to relieve you from yer
ore sing difficulties" and with these words ID
colonel withdrew, and resumed hlS place at IN
hazard table.
He in whose breast the tardy lessons OF vi
tpe have been carefully implanted IS never
william BY impulse. It was 50 with Robe
Baldwin IN the first ebullition Of paSs'oo' II
man Of honor broke out, but it required hit