The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-22
LITERATURE.

the speaker, gazing on the body, "tha. Frank
Maydeld is true to the trust he placed in him."
my dear father never doubted it," observed
the youth; "he knew your honesty and kindly ma.
ture,, and wished me in any emergency to consult
YOU"
"Did hes' exclaimed the farmer, deenly moved
wicked like to talk O. worldly matters afo,e him"
he continued, "and yet they must be Thought on
Let go down into the parlor and speak together
amt much gifted that way, 80 brought Tom to
help me-
With deeper reverence than they wonld have
retired from the presence Of king, the speakers
Withdrew from the room, closing the door noise
lessly after them.
"Father hiss told you, Master Harold" said
young Nayaeld, as soon as. they were seated TO-
gether, "about the money"
He has replied his friend. "But why call NE
Master HaroldS like plain Harold best"
hesitatingly; lyon are head Of the family now
Besides, father and came to-
"Ay, that be it; come to the point, interrupted
10 propose that you and Harry should come
Squire Towards farms vacant. it adjq ns ours
dred pounds would stock it. Father will be
answerahle for the rent, and will come aad work
with yon, help you to manage it,"
"And shall be near 'ee,' added the Old man,
"to superintend bit in q quiet way"
"Don II leave u.s." exclaimed Tom, seeing that
Harold hestated. 81 could work, If you were with
me-do anything, If You set me the example. The
little good there is in me | owe TO You and your
wife wishes it, too" urged the old man. Tom
has been ten times more reasonable and steady.
like sin you and he made friends. She wocld har
come herself, but It be churning day. She do send
her duty, though"
"He, to whose memory am indebted for su
much Kindness, said Harold, "has spared me the
pain Of refusing your offers, by deciding for me.
am to enter the banking house of my uncle, Sir
Jasper Mansen''
Young Mayhcld looked terribly blank a. this in.
telligence.,
bought gges. Lord Iivefm0'e' estates thee nn'lsE'
Why, he be rich. they say, o. Millions"
And yet he left his brother poor curate at
Lowelstree. Don't go to him, Master Harold, don't
80 to him. stay VII the friends that love tEee; his
heart bean't i the right place"
81 fear not replied the youth, lard were / to
your generosity"
Don't 'ce talk of generosity" interrupted the
farmer.
"But dare not. am bound to accept my
uncle's offer-doubly bound by my duty to the liv-
ing, by my promise to the dead,'' he added So
lemnly.
At this express declaration, young Msyield
felt terribly disapp oaed; he had looked forward
to such happy life at the farm, working with
Harold.
1t bcan't my fault, Tom, said his father, az ha'
done Gil IN my power
More than can ever repay" observed the OBJ
ject Of their solicitude, taking hand Of each
"Our separation" he added may be only for a
time. My rich uncle may forget the promise made
either case, shall return to Lowelstree.'
At this hope, which, after ALL was bat vague
one, the countenance of Tom Frightened
~ hope he may" he exclaimed, 81 hope he
may
Two days before the funeral two strangers ar
rived at the rect0ry house-the elder a neat me-
thodical looking man. with that peculiar appear
ance which long confinement in the counting house
OF the constant habit Of following the same duh
routine generally gives. 1t would have been diff
cult to tell his sgehe might have beer only forty
five, or he might have been sixty. Passion had.
left no traces in his features, happiness no smAes
perfect blank, and his mind had taken its tone
from his pursuits. The name of this singular look
ing person was John Ledger, for many " 'rs con-.
fdentia clerk in the banking house os Xansell IL
Co.
His companion presented marked contrast.
On his countcnance nature had written, ia unms
taxable characters, the word 'rasca.' There
was sinister expression ia the cold, gray eyes,
and drawing Of the neither lip, that denoted, not
only determination. but cruelty.
mother would have hesitated ere she trusted
her child in the hands of sHch mon. Harold
thought so, and several times glanced a. him over
the letter which Mr.. Ledger presented Inn.
The communication, the first he HAD ever re-
ccived from his uncle, ran thus:
Ny DEAR NEPISWl received yours OF the st instant,
informing ne Of the death Of your excellent father.
need not say the intelligence has greatly sho,ked me;
for, although brothers only on the fsthers s'e had
great rcgard for him. The bearer Of this, Mr. ledger,
has received py Instructions and will to the funeral
&c. It lie my wish 1t shoul. be handsome AZ
convenient, you viii return with hun 70 London
where your aunt Lady Mapse and cousios viii be hap
pv to make your acquaintance shall according TO
promise TO at once make opening FOR in
my counting house. Your afectionate uncle,
JASPER NANsHLI.
r.s-taptain Riddle, who accompanies Mr.. Ledger,
will eln rko IF la
trouble yourself about his OUTFIT Captain R.dt@ viii
see TO that.
As lie concluded reading this business like, la
comic epistls the heart OF Harold swelled with in
dignation, but he quickly controlled his emotion
when lie detected the cold, gray eyes Of the cap
tain watching him.
Never" he mentally exclaimed, never will
trust Harry with that MANI
Something displeases you, youngster?" Oh
served the fellow, in q sneering tone.
mot so. am only surprised at the arrange
ment for Harry. don't think he will like the
"Umph few 10, at first; but they take to " in
time''
: ~ shall write to my uncle, and,
"Too late, interrupted the man, 'tbe bargains
Bargain ~ repeated Harold, Indignantly.
''5r Jasper has invoiced Your cousin 10 this
gentleman" meeklly observed the clerk; 'appren-
without consulting his inclinations p demand
ed the former, bitterly.
"Bah!" said Riddle, '.inclinations! He has
no RICH: to such things heard the land-sbark,
his lawful guardian, and could do with him as he
pleased
~ am in no position to dispute my uncle wll,'r
observed Harold.
al should think not, youngster-I should think
not ~ replied the fellow.
Mr.. John Ledger looked ~ there was something
nearly akin to bankrnptcy-bigh treason, forgery,
or some other dreadful crime--in surprising tie
q OnnOsQ w IF
Sir Jasper Mansell! He questioned if thu Bank Of
England and the Stock Exchange would venture
on sum step.
~ must be of to morrow " said the captain
Where is the youngstcr? should like to see
him. One Of my hard bargains, SUPPOSED
:. you can leave whenever you thi..k proper,
Mr.. Riddle" observed Haroli, firmly. but my
cousin does not quit Lowelsti 20 till after my "a
Tiers funeral 1t is bu. a short RESPITE" he
added, before separating from the friends who
love him and the home Of his childhood