The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-16

bis consent?"
i "I do. But we must endeavor to obtai
his consent, for he has been kind unc
to me-" TT 81
"Most assuredly SHALL" said the youn
man. 1t would be as disagreeable to m
as to you to Cross the old gentleman.
only intended an elopement as last alter
native" -'- ..-rulE.7L
A long conversation ensued, which it
needless to record. 'r4
1t was Yerging on the "wee sma' hours
ere John Saunders emerged into the frost!
air. Next evening he called again, ant
found the uncle at home. Mr.. Wharton re
ceived him cordially. An animated conver
sation ensued, until a temporary absence
of Fanny gave Saunders the opportunity tt
broach the subject nearest his heart Mr
| Wharton heard him calmly to the end; but
while his reply was entirely devoid Of pas
sion, it fell like deathblow on the hopes
of the ardent young man.
"Mr. Saunders, / will not deny that
am pleased with your appearance. Should
YOU be able to prove your respectability,
and also your ability to support my niece
in the style to which she has been accus,
toned, shall be glad tv see you united ;
but she is too valuable treasure to be re
linouished to stranger Do not take my
remarks unkiadly, for do not mean them
SO. You are probably aware that love is
very poor nourishment, unless in novels
When you can give me the required proofs
1 shall be delighted to welcome you. Un
til then l must desire your visits to cease"
1t was in vain that John Saunders en-
treated him to alter his words. MIR. w har-
ton was firm, and with heavy heart the
young man arose. In the hall he met Fan
ny, and impaired her uncle's conversation
to her.
81 fear we shall have to resort to an
elopement," said he.
"I hope not" said Fanny: "yet John, |
am ever willing to become yours"
"Bless you" he exclaimed, pressing a
hasty kiss on her forehead as he departed.
The sequel of such history may easily
be imagined. When love enters the heart,
prudence is very apt to take wings, and
passion usurps the place of its staid rival.
1t was calm summer night a few weeks
after the above occurrences, when the moon
was weaving slvery net work between the
gloomy shadows of the giant trees of Whar-
t,sn Villa, that-not exactly solitary horse
man, but solitary gentleman in modern
carr iage-drove up to. the confines OF the
gsrde,7 and, having tied his horse, he leaped
the fence, and threaded one of the paths
until he reached sugar house, when he
halted, apparently in expectancy. Nor had
he long to- wait. The figure of a female
was seen approaching, though with slow
and hesitating step. The young man ad
yanced to meet her, and clasped her in a
passionate embrace.
"My own dear Fanny" said he.
But the young lady did not share his
rapture; she trembled violently.
@Oh, Johnl l am so frightened! l fear
l am doing wrong"
"Trust in me, dearest. | would never
have persuaded you to this step did think
that stain could rest upon your name"
But what will my uncle-what will the
world think of me?"
"You will be liked none the less. Have
confidence in me, dearest"
81 will, dear John. But-but-oh, dear?
am so frightened3
SIN an hour you will be my lawfully
welded wife. All the preliminaries have
been arranged; the carriage is in waiting
Come my dear, have courage, and trust in
my honor" -.
II will, John; will to the worlds end if
you wish"
1t is presumed that he did not wish this
much, as they went no further than the
.neighboring town.
The next day appeared id the morning
papers a notice of their marriage. The
Young couple took house in the town,
which was furnished very neatly. Mr..
Wharton, Fanny's uncle, was aman of has
ty temperament, though, as general rule,
generous and just. Inflamed by passion,
in answer to Fanny's appeal for forgiveness,
he wrote that he had cast her off, and never
wished to see or hear of her again.
For several months the uncle did not hear
directly from his niece or her husband. One
day young gentleman knocked at Whar-
ton Villa. A servant opened the door, who
upon seeing the visitor, started back in sur
prise.
"What is the matter with your" asked
the young gentleman, in astonishment.
| otis no use, sir. He won't see you,
,yaid the servant, shaking his head.
"I do not understand you. Does Mr.
Wharton reside here?'
81 should think you ought to know that
sir.7'
'Then take my card to him. He vii
not refuse to see me-"
"pll take the card sir. But it is no use
Mr.. Saunders; he won't see you, sir. Tha
you may be sure Of
SIS the young man crazy?" said the your'
gentleman, after the servants departure
''or is his employer? or am I?''
Il Before he could settle these interestln
questions, the servant returned.
|. at is just as l told you, sir, he refuses
see you, and says that he would thank yo
Q not to trouble him with your ill-timed vi:
it's