The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-07-05

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"Well," asked he, stammering, "what is,
if you please, the-the-subjoct which
brings you hither"
81 ask pardon for having shown so
much haste" replied Toby, "but among
friends it is unusual to stand upon cere-
mony, and I am come, without form, to
ask for my watch, which you borrowed
yesterday"
The-watch !"
"I value it much-it was my poor
wife's and [ cannot do without it. My
brother-in-law, the alderman, never would
pardon me for letting jewel which calls
to mind his sister, to pass from my hand
day"
The name of the alderman seemed to
make some impression upon Weresford.
Without waiting for reply, Toby con-
tinued:
"You will much oblige me by returning
those twelve guineas which lent you at
the same time; nevertheless if you are in
want of them, consent TO lend them to
you, on condition you give me receipt"
The GOODNESS of the Quaker so much
disconnected the merchant, that he dared
not deny the possession Of the stolen arti-
cles but, not wishing to acknowledge it,
he hesltated to reply, and Toby added:
"I have told you of the projected mar
riage of my daughter Mary. I had re-
served q sum of two hundred pounds ster-
ling for the brides portion, but have met
with an accident; last evening, on the
London road, was completely robbed
so completely, that am como to pray
you to give your son marriage portion,
which, had it not been for that [ should
never have asked of you"
"My son!"
"Eh yes; don't you know that it is
him that is in love with Mary: and is to
marry her ?"
aEdmard !" cried the merchant, throw
ing himself at the foot of the bed.
edward Weresford," calmly replied
the Quaker, taking pinch Of snuff, "lot
us see do something for him. I should
dislike to have him know what passed
last night, and if you do not furnish the
sum have promised it will be necessary
sbou1d fell him how 7 lost it,"
Werosford ran to secretary. took out
box with triple lock, opened it, and
placed in the hands eff the Quaker his
watch, his purse and his sack of money.
"Goodw said the Quaker, on receiving
them; "I see / was right in depending
upon you"
"Is this all you wish?" said the mcr-
chant in brisk tone.
"No; I require something fourthcr of
your friendship"
"Speak !"
"You must disinherit your son."
"How?"
"You must disinhcrit him; ] do not
wish it said that have speculatcd upon
your fortune" And finishing those words
the Quaker left the chamber. "No,"
mourned he, when alone, "children arc
not bound by the faults of their parents
Mary shall marry the son of this man, but
touch his stolen money, never"
When in the yard, clio, my friend!"
cried he to Weresford, who was looking
out the window, order my horse to be
brought out"
A few moments after, Toby, well
mounted, carrying behind his bag of mo-
noy, and provided with his watch and
purse, at moderate pace regained his
house.
"I have just made my marriage visit to
your father" said he to Edward, whom
he found there, {" believe that we shall
be able to agree"
Two hours after, Weresford arrived at
Toby's house, and taking him aside:
"Honest Quaker" said he, "your pro-
ceeding has touched me to the bottom of
my soul you might have dishonored me,
have dishonored my son, ruined me in his
estimation, and have made him unhappy
in refusing him your daughter; you have
acted like q wise man, and aman of heart.
1 wish no longer TO blush in your presence.
Take these papers goodbye! you will
never see mo again"
He then left, and the Quaker opened
the papers; first, there were checks for
large amounts on the best houses in Lon
DIM; then camo a long list of names, and
by the side of each name was placed the