New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-06-16

AT the first words of the Quaker Weresford
sprung up and closely examined his visitor.
Without doubt, he recognized him, for he turned
"wen," asked he, stammering, what is, if you
please, the-the-subteet which brings you
hither ?"
ii ask pardon for having shown so much haste, .
replied Toby' but among friends it is unusual to
stand upon ceremony, and | am come, without
form, to ask for my watch, which you borrowed
yesterday
e. 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 q
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
a reply, Toby continued;
You will much oblige me by returning those
twelve guneas 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 a
receipt
The GOODNESS of the Quaker SO much disconcer-
ted the merchant, that he dared not deny the
possession of the stolen articles but, not wishing
to acknowledge it, he hesitated to reply, and Toby
added.
al have told you of the projected marriage of
my daughter Mary. had reserved sum of two
hundred pounds sterling for the BRIDES portion,
bat have met with an accident; last evening
on the London road, was completely robbed
so completely, that | am come to pray you to
SlN6 your SUI d udfEldSe pOAtlOuy hhlSEt Hau II
not been for that, should never have asked of
you.n
"M My son!''
"EH! yes don't you know that it is him that
is in love with Mary, and is to marry her?n
"Edwardl' cried the merchant, throwing him
self at the foot of the bed.
Edward Weresford y calmly replied the Qua
ker, taking pinch of snuff, let US see; do some
thing 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 /
should tell him how lost it.1
Weresford ran to a secretary, took out a box
with triple lock, opened it, and placed in the
hands of the Quaker his watch his purse and his
sack of money.
q Good p said the Quaker, on receiving them
see was right in depending upon you.'i
6 Is this all you wish ~ said the merchant in a
No; | require something further of your
friendship
"Speak ~
You must disinherit your son.
How ?i
You must disnherit him; l do not wish it said
that have specuated upon your fortune.n And
finishing these words, the Quaker left the chamber
No." mourned he, when alone, "children are
not bound by the faults of their parents. Mary
shall marry the son of this man, but touch his
stolen money, never.o
When in the yard /" Ho, my friend - cried he to
Nerestord, who was looking out of the window,
" order my horse to be brought out"
few moments after, Toby, we'll mounted, car
rrying behind his bag of money, and provided with
his watch and purse, at moderate pace regained
bis house,
have just made my marriage visit to your
father said he to Edward, whom he found there
tsI.belieVe that we shall be able to agree.''
Two hours after, Weresford arrived at Toby's
house, and taking him aside:
4 Honest Quaker, p said he, g your proceeding
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
nlm unhappy in refusing him your daughter; you
nave acted like wise man, and man of heart
wish no longer to blush in your presence. Take
newspapers; good bye! you will never see me
again.
He then left, and the Quaker opened the papers ::
first, there were checks Of large amounts on the
best houses in London; then came long list of
names, and by the side of each name was placed
the amount of larger or smaller sums note was
prehxed to it, upon which the Quaker read as
follows:
g These are the names of those who have been
robbed; the figures are the amounts which ought
to be returned Draw the money from my bankers,
as though for the purpose Of foreign exchange
and then make the restitution secretly. All that
remains will be my legitimate fortune, and your
nheritance.H
The next morning Weresford had left London.
md all believed that he was gone to live on his il.
come in France.
On the marriage day Of Edward and Mary. the
quaker assembled a large company of Joyous
friends, among whom might be noticed number |
y persons rejoicing themselves with the proceeds
y the London thieves, who, by the interference Of
toby, had been induced to return to them their9
ost property with interest.