East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-11-25
THE MISTAKE;
Or, The Emigrent to Canada.

III II MID a AN H
Or, The Emigrent to Canada.
The red, rosy light, half yelled by
the gauze curtains, yet illuminating
the window panes, and the vivid con-
trast of tho snow covered walks and
trees glistening cold and white in the
moonbeams within the warm, cozy
parlor, the blazing fire throwing a
ruddy glare over the furniture and the
pictures on the wall, and another OBJ
ject fairer by far than any picture
formed scene well worthy the pencil
of a master. At least so thought
John Saunders, as he took a causual
glance through the window ere he
knocked at the door. Could he have
seen the rosy flush which crept into
Fanny Wharton's cheek as she heard
his stop in the hall, he might have felt
hattered From his diflident manner
one would have argued that their ac-
quaintance had been short.
rriiss s''ilaI tOn,''- -'yusia ,iIVH s5e..ti0
man, Il am happy to sec that you
have recovered from your accident"
"It was nothing. i am afraid |
was more frightened than hurt. Still
/ cannot forget that TO your GOODNESS
and courage in stopping my horse /
owe my life"
"And.I shall never forget the day
that enabled me to become acquainted
with so charming a friend"
Fanny blushed, and then dcxterous-
ly changed the conversation.
81 wish that you had arrived lit
tie earlier Uncle has just gone out
to his whist club, and he particularly
wished to see and thank YOU"
Saunders inwardly reioiced That he
had missed the old gentleman, but he
did not say so.
An abrupt question of the gentle
man gave dangerous turn TO the con-
versation.
"Do YOU believe in love otfirst sight
Miss Wharton ?" Fanny blushed
"Do you, Mr. Saunders 2"
"Until yesterday ! did not. Then
/ became converted"
She Immediately attempted to turn
the conversation.
"Have you read the new tale in the
magazine, Mr.. Saunders?"
In vain the stratagom. lie impris-
oned one Of the little hands IN his own
strong grasp as he continucd "Miss
Wharton, my abrupt manner may be
offensive, but | can not help it. From
the moment l beheld you, / felt that
our destinies were linked together. l
love you, dear girl, dearly can I, may
l hope that am not entirely indifier-
cnt-that you may learn to love me-"
Eagerly he stopped for the answer,
and it would have taken sharp ears to
have heard the scarcely broathed word.
But he heard it, and in a momcnt she
sclaspcdin in an impassioned embrace.
ooh how | wish my uncle were
here ~ said Fanny, after n time.
Il should very much like to sec
him." replied the young man; but /
fear he will be unwilling to give his
niece to one whom he knows nothing"
"Oh, ] am sure he will like you !"
81 am not so sure of that" said he,
smiling ather earnestness. cold gen
tlcmen are apt to be suspicious. But,
allowing that he be prepossesscd in my
favor, ] am afraid that he will not al
low his niece to we'd stranger, of
whose means he knows nothing. For,
although l am amply ablo to provide
for a wife, yet could not give him
immediate proof Of it, rs | have Just
arrived from England in search of a
suitable habitation for our family, who
have decided to settle in Canada
They were principally induced to this
step by the letters of q former friend
and neighbor, who cmigrated years
ago. I was instructed to procure a
homestead near tho homo of the lat
ter; but unfortunately l havc lost his
namc and address, and have forgotten
both"
"That is disagrecable."
"Irowover, | have selected bcau-
tiful house some miles from here,
which think may answer. But since
chance has produced our meeting,
Fanny, l do not regret my misfortune;
still l am afraid that your uncle will
not consent TO our union"
al hopc he will If he does not, it
shall make 40 difference.
ado you mean that you will wed
without his consent Y's
81 do. But we must endcavor "a
obtain his consent, for he has been q
kind uncle to me"
"Most assuredly SHALL" said the
young man. 'It would bc as dis
agreeable to me as to you to cross the
old gentleman. Il only intended an
olopement as last alternative"
A long conversation ensucd, which
is needless to record.
1t was verging on the "weo sma'
hours" ere John Saunders emerged in.
to the frosty air. Next evening Ii,
called again, and found the uncle al
home. Mr.. Wharton received hin
very cordially. An animated conver
sation ensued, until temporary alb
sonce of Fanny gave Saunders the op
portunity to broach the subject near
ost his hoart ! Mr. Wharton heard him
calmly to the end but while his re
ply was entirely devoid of passion, !
foil like denthblow on tho hopes o
| the nrdent vounn man ..-l-