The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1871-08-05
who was remarkably fond Of Ellen resided

cnarins OF DeauLy, nor any circle, however
confined, prevent The fame of accomplish
ments from spreading beyond its limit, Mr.
Newton, widOwer Of Independent fortune
not much past the prime of life, having
been told Of Ellen, resolved TO visit the
Arnndels. An opportunity soon presented
itself The house which the ladies inhab-
tied was advertised for sale and, under
p'etCn nee Of an intention TO purchase, he
wrote Mrs. Arundel, desiring to know when
It would be convenient for him to call to
which Mrs. Arundel returned polite an
sWer, naming an ear y day.
Mr.. Newton went; and, after be had
viewed the house and gardens with the air
OF an intending purchaser, Mrs. Arundel,
deSlrous Of cultivating the acquaintance Of
so distinguished nNighbor, asked him to
stay tea; which being unhesitatlngly ac-
pied, be was introduced to the far, the
amiable, the still mourning Ellen. Pre-
pared by the universal voice to admire, love
was the immediate consequence of a visit,
which ne requested leave to repeat, in terms
with which civility could not refuse to com
ply and few weeks confirmed Mr. New
ton the ardent and professed lover Of Ellen.
But her heart was still engaged ; nor could
sbe abandon even hopeless passion. The
character, the fortune, the unobjectionable
person of Mr.. Newton, were urged to her
by her on y friends, with such energy, but
mlldness, of persuasion, that, enforced by
the declarations Of her admirer, she was
prevailed upon to promise him her hand
though not her heart; and day was named
for the celebration of their nuptials
The necessary preparations now engaged
the attention of Mr.. Newton and the two
matrOn ladies' whilst Ellen passiveIy yield
ell to the assiduities Of her friends, and suf
tered the adornments of her person, and the
intended provisions of settlement to be ad-
justed, without once interfering.
A few mornings before the appointed
day, as Ellen was seated at breakfast With
her mother and aunt, note was put into
her hands She saw at glance that it
was from Mr.. Newton and she immediate
ly handed it across the table to Mrs. Arun-
del, who read:
"MADAM,-Tbat your heart is not at
all interested in the Intended event. you
have, with candor, frequently scknowledg-
ed to me. You Will not, therefore, even
wish to receive an apology for my releas-
ing you from an unsuitable engagement.
My long lost sonny son whom |
had for years resigned to Heavens re-
stored to me; and Providence, which has
hes'0 on me this consummate happiness,
will not perIsit nIv 10 ada 10 IL a wish which
concerns myself He is young be is ami
able and more worthy of your regard than
| am. 1t is my sincere wish that be should
become your husband. | shall, therefore,
take an early opportunity Of intrnGnnicg him
to yng.
My real name Is not what you have
hitherto considered it to be- / changed it
when, on the supposed death Of nv son, ]
retired from my usual place of residence to
distant part Of the kingdom. to avoid the
opportunities of some worthless relations
but, until have the honor of disclosing to
you in person nv real name, | beg to sub
scribe myself, Madam, yours very truly,
81. b. NEWTON.
+" TO Mss Ellen arundel"
When this most extraordinary epistle
was read, Ellen turned deadly pale, and
would certainly have fallen to lbe ground,
bad not young man entered through the
window which opened out on the lawn, and
caught her in bis arms. He was followed
by Mr.. Newton.
ELLEN" exclaimed the latter, behold
my son r
The sorrowing girl cast her eyes upon the
form of HIM who held her.
+" Meredith ~ she cried, and threw her
self, weeping, upon bis shoulders. Her
tears we're tears Of joy. Little more remains
to tell. Ellen Arundel gave her band to
the son on the very day whch had been
appointed for her nuptiaIs with the father.