The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-08-04

dcd assent, and he whispered, "Sce |
Capt. Villiers, at once, aud let him know
what has happened Get me bailed out
as soon as you can. This is not pleas.
ant-but, thank goodness, have stop.
ped the fellow"
The assault case was quietly disposed
of the next morning. The magistrate,
after saying that gentlemen could not
be allowed to settle their private differ
cnces in such manner, or no order
could be obtained, inflicted n moderate
lne upon both Of them. Then far
orescrious accusation was made against
PlOwden. II he had contented hlnself
with tampering with the partnership
funds, he might still have had loop.
hole for escape; but Banting who had
made the most Of his limited time, had
detected his misappropriation of a small
sum belonging to third party. Quite
enough evidence was produced to justify
the magistrate in rcmanding him ou a
charge Of fraud; but what was the most
satisfactory was, that the whole plumber
was contained in the travelling bag,
which had fallen iuto their hands. 1t
contained money and securities to the
extent Of many thousands, besides doc.
uments of vital importance to the firm;
it was, in fact, then impossible to esti
mate what the loss would have been.
"Mr. BIigh, you have done me a
great service in a most quick witted
and spirited manner" said Captain
VlIliers, as they left the court You
have not ouly saved me large sum Of
money, but you have kept ne from be.
iug made general laughing stock |
have just got rid Of one partner aud |
must take another. You are no fool,
and you shall join me if you like"
Thanks. fear should make n
poor man Of business, though | datter
myself | am aood sheep farmer" said
Bligh, perfectly astonished at such a
proposal, "Dont think | underrate
your offer, but believe in the old pro.
verb, "a cobbler should stick to his
last"
Well, perhaps you arc right, Mr..
BliSh," replied the OH man. But |
owe you heavy debt; think how | can
best be of service to you, and let me
know. They say old Jack Villicrs cares
for nothing but his money bags. but
you never will fud me tugrateful."
"There is one way that you could
repay me to my hearts content" said
BIigh. Give me permission to pay my
addresses to your daughter"
"Oh, oh so the winds in that quar-.
ter" exclaimed Captain Villicrs. 81
suppose you think she will be my heir.
css, and so you will get all What do
you expect with her 7"
My property is worth bctwcen thirty
and forty thousand, and | would settle
the whole on her." replied Bligh. 81
think you might let her have a similar
sum, which would carry cut the works
We were discussing the other night, and
there would be Il large return for the
outlay. But, after all, it is her | want,
not your money; aud | would gladly
take her without penny"
:" More fool you, then" retorted the
old man. And what does Rose say to
this plan Of yours p
Il have never spoken to her on the
subject replied Bligh; "but, with your
consent should hope to succeed"
"Well, well, if you two want to make
fools Of yourselves, | will not hinder
you" said the old man, who always dis.
paragcd matrimony. CAS- to funds for
the works, she will bring you enough
for that; but mind, you will get no more
from me, at least in my lifetime"
lie would not stay to listen to any
thanks, but turned into the counting
house, where, he said, he had business
to transact
When Herbert Bligh arrived at the
Gastons' he found Rose VilIiers alone
in the drawing room.
They tell me you have done my
father the greatest SERVICE" she ex.
claimed, springing toward him, and
holding out both her hands. "How
can | thank you p
by giving me yourself" said Bligh.
81 have come to ask you to be my wife"
Your wife! Oh, | am too young to
be married, she cried, seeming to shrink
from the idea; "besides, my father
what would he say?
He has given his consent, and now.
Rose, darling Rosy, L only want yours"
he pleaded.
Oh, | cannot give up my freedom,
Herbert. am SO happy. dread
having master-beiug bound for lire!"
she said imploringly. She was like a
beautiful animal, partly tanned, but
shunnlng the very appearance of con.
troll
But you must give up your liberty
some day, Rose" he said; "and | love
you too much to be an exacting hus.
band. | hope you love me, too; tell me
| was right; tell me you love me. Do
you not, Rose"
" Yes, little, when you are very
good and kline" she answered playfully.
"oh, do not squeeze me so; you ogre,
do you want to kill me first, or to de.
your me alive2 Do let me GO"
" Not till you leave off tantalizing me
in this way, and give me an answer"
he replied.
:" Oh, you are obstinate. What do
you want me to say 7" she said, petu.
lantly.
Say, Il love you dear Herbert, and
will be your wife," he replied.
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