Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1870-10-13

Emile wrote also to Herr Brunfels
thanking him for his kindness and the in
terest he had evinced in his welfare, anc
expressing his regrets that, owing TO hi
sudden departure, he was unable to dc
hineeR the pleasure of calling before
leaving. He addressed both letters, and
to make assurance doubly sure, carried
them to the post Office himself.
After sleepless night, Emile set about
making the necessary preparations fol
his flight. While he was busy packing
his effects, there came q vigorous rap Al
the door, and q moment after, in response
to his Come in" the millionaire Braun.
fels stood before him. aeif -
Pardon me-" said he, with q smile
for interrupting your packing, but
could not deny myself the pleasure oi
SEEING you once more before YOU quit the
city, although we are half-inclined to be
angry with you for running of in this
manner" -..---.'--. ,.+ ...t
aYou are, indeed, very induleent,r >
stammered Emile. "But the circum.
stances the peculiar circumstances under
You need not take the trouble to ex.
me Of the real cause OF your sudden de-
parture." ila fgd DaiikinE
"HowP what ?" cried Emile, blushing
II can assure you that" a9hi1 F.
"Do not try to deceive me-" interrupt
ed Herr Braunfels. 81 know all, know
that you love my daughter, that it is on
that account you leave the city, refuse the
profered position, and renounce the most
brilliant prospects." Hii
chow Is that possible? how can you know
what thought was known only to my
self ?" e. s' ''
ain the simplest manner in the world.
In your haste, you addressed letter in.
tended for your mother to me, and note,
intended for me, to your mother, no
doubt" .f.t.as Fe4 yf4n0sl
"And you have read itf alone could
be guilty of such awkwardness. was,
indeed, born to in-luck. What win you
think of me ?"
sCertainly nothing bad. Your letter
confirms the good opinion had already
formed of you. The sentiments express
ed in it do,your heart and your character
all honor" go
o'T do not see that my course merits
commendation. You must certainly agree
with me that, under the circumstances, l
C. gould Ss not do otheEwises sven at the risk
efT am far from eensurfng your conduct /;
so are my wife and daughter"
sHowI You have not apprised the
ladies of my fcllyf That, at least, I did
"Be calm, my young friend a Thought
it my duty to inform Agnes of your SEN
timents, and leave to her the decision"
STo what could that lead, as Miss
BraunfeIs is on the eve Of her betrotha1
with another2"
That was, It Is true, my wish, but z am
not Of those parents who use comPuis1on
in such matters. have left my yqaughter
full liberty to consult her own tnclina-
tions." ~Ji - 'ot-
" And she naturally chose the rich and
influential merchant" .....rs.ft
q No, the foolish girl refused him. -
&c Is it possiblesU- cried Emile.
Agnes has confessed that she loves
another, because she thinks him the best
and noblest Of men because she Is con-
Vinced that he loves her for herself, and
not for the considerable fortune that one
day will be hers; because she believes
that, with him, and him alone, she can be
happy" iIs r gg ~
"Oh, sir, can believe your woEdsi Do
1 hear Alright, or am the victim Of q
al speak truly. Mydaughterlovesy you,
and declares that she will never belong to
another"
"And your" Z = msai ia
at am far too indulgent father to
thwart the wishes of my child, especially
as fully approve her choice. So good q
son cannot 1ail TO make good husband. /"
The two men embraced heartily, and
Immediately drove to the Braunfels villa,
where the lovely Agnes received our hero
with q modest blush and q cordial pres
sure of the hand nor did she deny him
her lips i--AppLetO7's Journal rss.fg