The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1869-09-21

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raise so much money in two days, wher
you laid your diaboical plans.
Then you know the consequences"
" And what is to become of my young
sisters ?"
"a neither know nor care. That il
your lookout"
Il The young man strovc to repress his
passion esquire Johns, by the 2Sth
can pay this debt, expect"
"That will do you no good. 1t must
be ready by day after tomorrow, or
take possession. | might have shown
you mercy but for your insinuations
Now, none !"
That is false liar villain and you
know it. You never showed mercy in
your life. You have won your i'll got
ten wealth by robbing the widow and the
fatherless. If you take this property
may it bring you curse with it, you das-
tardly scoundrel ~
The Sqire was small man as well as
coward, and while he was being igno-
miniously elected from the house by the
angry and excited young man, Hetty was
crouched down close to Millie, pale and
frightened. Eva was sobbing in her lap,
and Millie-it would be difficult to describe
her feelings.
Ben did not come into the room for
some time afterwards. When he did, he
looked haggard and aged, and was pass
ing through hastily, as if to escape no.
tice, when Mile, business like and
straightforward little girl that she was
began:
/" Mr. llazeweil, | want to talk with
you few minutes. There would be no
use in pretending that haven't heard
what you and Squire Johns have been
saying, for have heard every word |
think | know of some one who can help
you; but first may ask you a few qucs-
tions ?"
Ben at first looked displeased and
naughty but her kind, straightforward
manner disarmcd him. He bowed as
sent.
"What is the amount of this mort
gage? ~
d" Two thousand dollars and interest" "
was the brief reply.
What is the total value of the larm?'
"My father valued it at ten thousand
dollars"
" Are they any other mortgages ?"
None"
Very well ; am quite positive !
know some one who can loan you the
money. am Mile Warner. Call on
me to morrow, at my cousins Mrs. Sam
ford's."
Ben's dreams were strangely mixed up
that night with mortgages and hazel eyes.
The next day was a long time of suspense
and anxiety, and early in the evening
found him at the Sanfords where he was
received by Mllie herself
The next morning accompanied by a
ncighbor, he called on Squire Johns.
/" He was at breakfast" the servant
said
An angry light shone in Squire Johns
cold grey eye, when he heard who was
the. YlTtPtta, ,v,", """o",,,noug",
the chap isn't quite so high and mighty
as he was the last time | saw him. Hum
Bile enough this morning, | will hold out
hopes of mercy until he grovels and begs
my pardon-grovcls low as he laid me,
and then ri be revengcd. Tomorrow
this splendid farm, added to my other
property, and the possession of Millie
Warmers hand and fortune will make me
rich and happy man, indeed, | will
tantalize him to his hearts content
"You are early this mornig, young
man, conclude you have come topay
the money" he said ironically.
"That is my errand," replied Ben
coolly.
Squire Johns started back aghast anc
thunderstruck.
Do you mean to say You have RAISED
the money ?"
q do, and have brought Mr. Fostel
to prove that it is all right There il
two thousand dollars. We have eacl
counted it. There is the interest. Nov
| will take up the mortgage, Squire
Johns"
Livid and trembling with passion
Squire Johns was compelled to yield tn,
mortgage, and execute the usual release
. There was no trace to the violent pas
sion to which the Squire gave free license
when the next evening, he drove up t.
Sanford's. He looked happy and smiling
t There was a queer little smile on Milli
Warmers face as she saw him throug
/, the closed blinds. 1t was a little omin
ous that he was compelled to wait in tn
> parlor alone, five, ten, fifteen minute,
Still more OminOus that she came in a
: last, distant and unsmiling. Still h
{, could not believe he heard Alright when t
t his suit, she gave prompt, uncomprisin
"no." He urged; she was firm. II
| threatened; she flashed out, brave an
Q indignant, something of what she kne'
Y and felt, and spurned him and his su
with scorn and loathing.
r "Such a threat to a girl is worthy {
: YOU of a piece with your conduct to til
s Hazewell's !"
ITO the Hazewell's What do yo
know about them? Perhaps you are II
e one who loaned them the money!
d a. Yes, it was me- went in there (;
V shelter from the storm. heard it al
every word"
>, The Squire muttered curses low al
deep, but Mile did not stay to he
"a them. She only saw him ride ava
!, with that same queer little smile on h
j face.
e. Squire Jones rode long distance o
n of his way, six months after, to avoid
e. wedding party Just returning from chur
- Ben Hazwcl and Millie, his wife
/. which he came very near blundering on
p The returns received from Califorr
no indicates the success of the Democra
lv Party. In Sacramento and Neva
= Counties, hitherto Republican, the 1