The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-08-21

, exclsimed the young man :. have never
seen a more fortunate one. What you call
. your misfortune is sheer nonsense. and can
be cured ., once. Tomorrow | will make
3 nv will, and you shall be the heir of ali my
; DOS sessions, and TO morrow night | will take
the leap from the Main Brucke alone. But
before / leave this world. / must see your
Bertha. for I am anxious to look upon one
who is worthy the name OF human be-
ing"
But. sir. what can have made you so
unhappy at this early age e. said the old
man. moved with compassion.
believe it was my fathers wealth.
am the only son OF one OF he richest bank
ers OF frankfort when mention my name.
you will be at once convinced Of the truth
of my assertion. Ny father died eve years
ago. and left me the heir to an imne nse for
tune. From that moment, every one that
has come with me has endeavored to deceive
: and defraud me. was child in limo
Z cence, trusting and con6diog my educa
tion had not been neglected. and po ssessei
my mothers loving heart. endeavorsd 10
associate myself in a union Of love aud
I friendship with good and generous people.
but found only ny pocrites and impostors,
who pretended friendship for no other pur-
pose than to psItake OF my wealth. and
enjoy themselves At my expense Ny
friends, or rather the villains whom I mis-
took tor friends. and to whom opened my
heart. betrayed me, and theo laug he'd at
my simpliciay but in time gathered ex-
pesence. and my heart was filed with
distrust. l was betrothed to a rich heress.
possessed Of al fashionable accomplish.
meuts adored her with enthusiasm; her
love. thought, would repay me for every
disappointment. But soon found that she
was nothing than proud fool. who wished
to make me her slave, and yoke all other
men besides to her triumphal chariot. 1
broke of the engagement, and selected q
poor but charming girl-a sweet innocent
being. as ! thought, who would DO my lifs's
own angel. Alas! I found her one day
bidding sdieu with tears and kisses to q
youth whom she loved she had accepted
me for my wealth only. Ny peace Of mind
cry here found the same hoIlowness. the
same treschrry, the same misery. In short.
became Disguised with life. aud resolved
to put An end this night to the pi,iable
farce"
Unfortunate young man." said the 9th
or. with tears Of sympathy. how deeply l
pity you. I confess have been more Tor
tunate than you. possessed a wife and .
daughter. who came forth pure aud immac-
alats from the hand OF the Creator. The
one has retained to Him in the Wilderness Of
her soul and 80 will the other.''
"Wil you give me your address. old
man, and permit me to visit pour daughter
o-morrow Bat you must also give me
your word Of honor that you will not in
form her or insinuate to her in any manner
whatever, that sm a rich man" The old
man held out his hand
al give you my word am anxious to
convince you that have spoken the truth.
My name is Wilhelm Schmidt. and here is
my address - giving him, at the same time
"a bit of paper which he drew from his
pocket.
And my name is Karl T.. I am
the son OF Anton =. Take these bank
notes. but only on condition that you do not
leave this house until fetch you from it
Waiter bedroom tor this gentleman
! You require rest. Herr Schmidt. Good
night. To morrow you will see me again
but under whatever circumstances this may
happen, do not forget the word you have
given me-
The name the young man had mentioned.
ss we'll as the large sum, struck the old man
with sstonishment but before he could
recover himself, his companion had left the
house. and the waiter came to light him to
his bedroom, where, wearied and worn out
he sauk into profound sleep.
In nns Of the narrow and illlighted streets
Of Sachssnhauseu. in an attic of . lofty
and upsghtly house, sat pretty A0Sdtse.
about twenty years of age. busily employed
With her needle. The furniture of the room
was poor. bu, clean aud tasteful the girls
whole dress would not have ferched many
kreutxers but every article was rs neat,
and fitted her rs well. as if it had cost hum
drsds. Her iair locks shaded . face bright
ened by pair of eyes Of heavenly blue.
which bespoke . peaceful mind and = pure
soul The spirit Of order. modesty. and
cleanliness reigned in every hing around her.
Her features were delicate. like those of one
nobly born her eyes betrayed sleeplessness
aud anxiety. and ever aud anon deep sigh
rose from the msidsn's breast Suddenly
steps we're heard on the staircase, and her
face lightei up with joy; she listened. and
douos seemed 10 overshadow her brow
Then came . knock at the door. which made
her tremble so much that she almost wanted
the courage to say Come iu." A young
man. shabbily dressed, entered the room
and made low bu, awk kwa.d bow.
! 81 bag FOUR pardon. Aiss." said he,
f"does Herr SchmidI live here 90
i Eyes sir. What is your pleasure l'
a. Are you bis daughter Bertha 90
i IL am"
"Then it is you that seek. 1 come
{ from your father y
i" For heavens sake, where is he | Wha,
has happened? Something must have hap
pened-this is the first time be has STAYED
away all night" aaa
"rhe misfortune is not very great"
20. my poor. poor father. what shall |
hear r.
4 The young man seemed TO observe the
visible marks OF anxiety with grea, interest
then lookioy round the room. he laid.
. /" Do NOT be frightened. my dear girl /; it is
nothing Of greas Importance four iather
met las, nigh, An old acquaintance. who iu-
D vited him 10 . tavern. They had some
. vine :oget her but when th- landlord came
: tor his bill. your fathers friend had de
z elcamped. and LET, him II pay the score. He
e had not sufficient money for this I; and nov
= 1.-THE srau III not fst him on until he il pald