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

Mr.. Saunders i5-' ON
Il 'Look here" replied the young maj
suddenly, lis your master generally COT
t sidered lunatic" G53l io3A' ~ 10 O'
"Not generally" replied the servan
!, Smiling; but in your case must confess h
e acts considerably like one" . :,
$50 think" said the gentleman as b
!, turned to 60. s- a,'-
A few hours after, there was anothe
visitant at Wharton Villa. 1t was mid
dle-aged gentleman, who requested to se
Mr.. Wharton. -.-----
"What name?" asked the servant.
"Never mind the name," replied the gen.
tleman, testify; 'syou may tell him that an
old friend wishes to see him." eU
! The servant returned in a few moment:
and conducted him to parlor, where Mr..
warton was seated.
! stSir' said the latter, to what do owe
the pleasure2n They catching view OF
the others features, he continued: "Why,
Saunders my dear old friend, am both as
tonished and delighted
But Mr.. Saunders displayed not the same
| afectlonate warmth.
'Mr. Wharton" he replied, calmly II am
sorry to say that our friendship must cease
unless you can explain your conduct"
Explain my conduct What DO you
meanw - ~ .~..ee-
"You should know as we'll as |. [ refer
to your outrageous conduct to my son."
$50 that young man was your son. Well
| am sorry to hear it, he is entirely unwor'
tbv of YOU. So far from my conduct being
outrageous, consider it perfectly justified
by the circumstances"
circumstances What circumstances Z
"Is it possible that you did not learn OF
you. sons elopement with my niece, and
that, too, under very aggravatlng clrcum-
stances?"
"My son elope with your niece! lmpos-
sible the man is certainly crazy"
mo am not crazy. If your son has
concealed that from you, he must be an
artful son."
"No, sir, my son is the very soul of honor
and truth He would never have done such
a thing without letting me know"
"Well, you 60 home and ask him, and see
if he dare deny it." ---.g.
81 have better idea. Suppose you come
with me, and be convinced of my sons in
nocence."
"I am willing"
In few moments more the two gentle
men entered MIR. Saunders carriage, and
drove away at rapid rate. In about two
hours they arrived at the house of Mr..
Saunders.
"Send nv son to me-" said the latter as
soon as they reached the drawing room; and
in another moment the young gentleman
entered.
"This is Mr.. Wharton" said the father.
The young man bowed distantly and
calmly, and did not appear in the least dis
composed
sHis conduct enraged Mr.. Wharton, who
cried, "Young man what have you done
with my niece?"
Really sir, must say you ask queer
questions Why, never saw your nice or
heard of her till this moment
The old gentleman sat in speechless
amazement; it would have been comlcal
sight to an uninterested spectator. AT
length he managed to gasp out, Have you
really the face to say that you did not court
my niece that you did not ask my per
mission to wed her, and when | refused,
that you did not elope with her Nay,
more, this very morning you were at my
house to entreat my forgiveness, and L re-
fused you admittance? Dare you deny this?"
81 do not deny that was at your house
this morning"
81 knew you would have the impudence
to do it."
"But, sir, you were entirely mistaken in
the purport of my visit. | have no cause
to ask you pardon for deeds that never
committed"
Mr.. Saunders, the elder, now said, "You
perceive, Mr.. Wharton, that there is some
mistake"
"Mistakel Yes, believe l have made an
immense mistake in that young man, who
| once thought possessed some honor
John Saunders, | could not have thought
this possible My poor Fanny! fear SHE
has ruined herself by this step"
The Young man looked up with smile.
II begin to fathom this mystery. Father,
be takes me for brother John. Sir, my name
is not John Saunders, but James. John is
nv twin brother. Father sent him over
here in advance of us, with letter of intro
duction to you, with instructions to secure
o house Ss near yours as possible Just be
fore we sailed we received letter from him
stating that he had lost his letter to you
and that he had forgotten your name and
address, but remembering the county, had
purchased this place We did not stop tC
answer his letter, as we embarked the next
day. We have not yet heard from John
but will soon probably. Your mistake arose
from the fact that we are twins aud nearl.
counterparts of each other and from tn
fact that my card had merely y. Saunders
on it, instead ofmy full name "
At this moment servant entered with {
letter.
{, at is from john" said the Old gentle
man. sand | will read it aloud"
"DEAR FATHER:-As / will be with yo'
, tomorrow shall merely have few word
70 say. am married to the sweetest littl