Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-07-28

to his custom, his burden weighing heav-
i,y on his mind, INDUCED in so much wine
with Cir Gilman that he became impru-
dent enough to explain to him his ACTIONS
and Els motives, and his desire to witi-
draw. J.. ..-r... ..#. ...-.
eff you wish to be partner, take my
place. [ I have benefited the fsrn, b. the
fir s. pcculation. I think they would not
blame you when they heard all. And as
you say you have n perfect knowledge of
the business, with plenty of capital, they
would be likely to receive you as a part
ner at the end of the three months. My
!absepce car be explained to the clerks.
for Tie present BY saying.that J am rusti-
eating" ,l v.aa.a -a.
Such was the substance of Darehint's S
proposal, under the influence of wire !;
and, strange to say, Clinchman agreed to
it. On the following day he examined
the books, conversing with the head clerk
and seeming satisfied that all was right.
Not word of Mortimcr's completely
had been mentioned; and Clinchman,
still at a loss to make out the character
of Darehint, having accepted his invita-
zion to pass TIC night at the house, con-
cealed himself within hearing, of the con-
versati9n which occurred in tie evening
between Darcfiut and Sally-Darefint
having told him that he should leave the
city early in the morning.
Having informed Sally that circum-
stances lad occurred to break off all his
relations with the firm, and that he should
leave the country on the morrow, he told
her thaS his successor, Mr.. Clinchman,
would doubtless continue her in her cit
uatioq as housekcepor. ar .|-
"My anxiety is not not about myself,
Sir" said she, "but abdit yourself Ex-
cusc me if am too free, but I must in
form you that / have known al along
you were not Richard Darenint, tor a
real member of the firm. | have had q
good reason, however, to feel an interest
in your welfare, and if you can convince
me that you have Fad any pardonable
cause for acting as you have done, you
may find me friend in need"
Darcnint burst into tears. Her look
convinced him that Eis confidence would
not be betrayed, and he frankly told hei
all, incidentally mentioning the name ol
Mortimer. '.-
Mortimer his friend ?" was the sur:
prised reflection of Clinchman, who wal
listening to all. .... ....
Then he must be all right, and thi-
is one Of that cid fellows old tricks -
Nobody but Sam Mortimer would have
thought of such a PLAN r
'..Now that, ] have told you all upor
thai subject. L might as well add, thai
my desperation at my poverty would new.
or have driven me into such an action
had I not felt that it had already deprived
me of the hand of one whom 1 loved
and still love, and who refused me hci
hand" '.t ~
And having revealed so much to al
evidently sJnipathiaing heart he disclosed
all in relation to Julia. , .
"And do you think your love for he
entirely hopeless p inquired Sally.
Wholly" replied ttoracei ,'etSe
should never leave the country, but re
main and run all risks" fle .'#i p
"Then you will, I hope, take my ad
vice and remain = at this moment ex
claimed Miss Bucklewell, entering from
an adjoining room advancing with smil,
and extending her hand warmly, to hi:
unaffected astonishmcnt.
Il have heard all, know all, and viii
explain hereafter. The hand that l re-
fused ! now give you, for I feel that nov
| know and appreciate you"
"And ! add my solicitation to hers,
now added Clincllman, himself cnterin.
and taking the other hand of the nov
dothly astonished Horace.
Permit me to Introduce mysclfas JOIN
Broadcast, Jr. n We had heard in Londol
of partner by proxy who had so boldl,
undertaken our affairs; but / find tha
all is right; ard from this moment di
vest yourself of all alarm, and rank m
among your friends."J .,. a..-.
The spiritual sunshine which so sud
denly difinsed itself over the heart an
mind of Horace was SO Unexpected, tba
| for. a moment he doubted its reality. ii
gazed at his friends for few moments i
silence, and then replied: y... .t4
my example, in undergoing 1 grea
hazard, has proved infectious. Do yo
Ia
feel sure that it will end as joyfully wit
mel" .,.-.r,..f' ~. ......g
| II have no doubt of it," said Broad
cast, cheerfuit}. .rre
Nor l." as readily said JuliS.
:. hnd the result fulfilled their hopes
lfEeir love and fr'andsLip were not mis-
placed and the partner by proxy bccan
a partner in reality in time; while tn
1hcart-capital, intrustcd TO Horace by Ju
liza, t4sYed to be a richIy-prolifc inves,
ment. rao Ia r.; .sf;lf.a-; .-I..,t, .
I "How good is Providence" lisped
tdamsel as gusty March breeze swer
over the street, ''for the same wind whic
raises the tips Of our skirts, blows til
!, dust in the eyes Of the spectators on til
corners. - ei'''t' .+-.Yt49tlS1