The weekly union record., 1864-03-12
The Mistake; or, The Emigrant to
Canada.

walks and trees, glisteaug cold ard white II
the moOnbeams-EiIhint the warm. coy 7ar.0r
the blazing fire throwing q ruddy glare over
the fGrUitura and the pictures Oh the wall, and
another object lairer by far than any picture
formed a scene well worthy The pencil Of 4
master. At least so thought John Saunders
as be took casual glance through the window
ere lie knocked al the door. Could he have
seen the rosy flsb which crept into Fanny
Wharton's cheek as she heard his step in the
hall he might have felt haiiered. From his
diliident manner. one would have argued that
their acquaintance had been short.
Miss Wharton" said tie gentleman, i an
happy to see that You have recovered from
your accident
1T was uothiDg. l am afraid l was more
frightened than hurt. Still, l cannot forget
that TO your eoolness and courage in stopping
my horse 7 owe my lie"
Ard shall never forget the day that ena
bled NE to become acquainted with so charming
a friend"
Fanny blushed. and then dexterousy changed
the conversation.
Il wish that you had arrived little earlier
Uncle has just gone ont to his whist club. and
be particularly wished 10 see and thank you.
Saunders inwardly rejoiced that he had missed
the old gentleman, but he did not say so.
An abrupt question OF the gentleman gave a
dangerous turn to the conversation.
DO yon believe in love at first sight, Miss
Wharton?' Fanny blashed.
DO you. Mr.. Saunders?"
Until yesterday did not Then became
converted
She Immediately attempted to turn the
\ N
"Have you read tie rev ta!ein the magazine.
Mr. Saunders - r-.
10 vain the stratagem. He imprisoned ore
of the little hands in bis own strong grasp. as
he continued Miss Wharton, my abrupt
manner may be ofieusve, but cannot help it.
From the moment l beheli you. felt that our
destiuies were linked together | love yog.
dear girl, dearly; can |, may hope that l am
not entirely iudi1erent-that you may learn to
love me-"
Eagerly he stopped Tor the answer, and il
would have taken sharp ears to have heard the
scarcely breathed word But he heard it, and
in a moment she was clasped in an impassioned
embrace.
oh, how wish my uncle were here.' said
Fanny, after a time.
Il should very much like to see him. replied
tut NOuu5 HUN ; but iCdi uc VIII ot uu"l!tlHS
to give his niece to enc of whom be knows
nothing"
"Oh, au sare he will Ike you!'
Il am not So sure OF that" said he, smiling
al her earncstness. "Old gentlemen are apt to
be suspicious. But, allowing that he be pre-
possessed in my favor, am afraid that he will
not allow his niece to wed stranger. OF " hose
means be knows nothing. For, although l am
amply able to provide for a wife, yet could
not give him immediate proof Of il, as | have
Just arrived from England in search OF a sufa-
bic habi'ation for our family, vino have decided
to settle in Canada. They were principally
induced TO this step by the letters OF a former
friend and neighbor, who emgrated years ago.
l was Instructed to procure homestead near
the home of the latter; but unfortunately
have lost bis name and address, and have
forgotten both
4" hat is dlSagreeabe.'
However have selected beautiful house
some miles from hence. which | think may an
swcr. But, since chance has produced our
meeting Fanny, 1 90 not regret my misfortune;
still, l am afraid that your uncle Will not
consent TO cur union
Il hope he will If he do not, it shall make
10 difference.
DO you mean that yoa viii wed without his
conscntY'
Il de. Bat we must endelvor to obtain his
consent, for lie las beea kind uncle to ne -
Mos, assuFediy Shai said the young man.
1T wou.d be as djsagreeab.e to NE as TO YOU
to cross the ed gentleman. only intended
AZ elopoment as last alternative"
\ long coareFsation eusged, which is needless
to record.
1t was yergiug on the wee sma' hours ere
John Saunders emerged into the frosty air.
Next evening lie called again, and found the
uncle at home Mr. y Wharton received him
very cordially. An aumated conversaliou
eusued, until temporary absence Of Fanny
gave Saunders tie opportunity 10 breach the
subject nearest his heart, Mr.. " barton heard
him calmly TO the end but, while his reply was
entirely devoid Of passion it fell like death
blow on be hopes OF the ardent Young man.
Mr.. Saunders, l will not deny that | am
pleased with your appearance Should you be
able to prove your Fespeclability. and also your
ability 10 support my niece in the style tC
which she has been accustomed, | shall be glaC
to see YOU united; bEi she IS too valuable 1
treasure to be relinquished to a stranger Dc
net take my remarks unkiudly, for | do not
mean them so. \ on are probably aware that
love is very poor uourishment. unless in novels
When you can give me the required proofs,
shall be delighted to welcome You. Until then
must request your visits TO cease"
/, 1t was in vain that John Saunders entreatel
/ him to alter his words Mr.. " harton was firm
and with heavy heart the young man arose
Ia the hall be niet Fanny, AID impaired bel
uncle's conversation to her.
Il fear we shah have to resort to al elope
meut, sad he.
i hope not, said Fanny yet, john an
ever wiling 10 become yours"
Bless YOU he exclaimed, pressing a has,y
kiss on her forehead ere he departed.
The sequel Of such 4 history may easily b
imagined. When love enters the heart. prudence
IS very apt to take wings, and passion usurp
I the place Of lis staid rival.
/ 1twas calm summer night, a few weeks aftel
/ the above occurrences, when the moon wa.
weaving sIlveFy network between the gloomy
shadows of the giant trees Of Wharton Villa
/ ihat-not exactly Z solitary horsemau, but .
solitary gentlemen in a modern carriage-drov,
upto the confines of the garden, and, having tie,