The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-06-14


Colonel, as the breakfast bell sounded.
"wait until he asks, for perhaps he
thinks nothing Of her; but | know"
'fYou don't know anything about it,
INTERRUPTED Mrs. Hewitt, highly in
eensed At the idea Of her husband liking
Clarence; ''but know he does, for So
nora told me so," and opening the door.
remarked, II would not make myself. if
were you, appear in haste to marry
my daughter of, by speaking 10 him
upon the subject, until he says some
thing to you.r Which L will take good
care TO prevent, saiChshe, mentally.
''Never fear, dear Alice. hope my
little pet may never wish to leave her
fathers roof and depend upon it, 1
shall make no effort to have her do So"
and following her down stairs, they
were soon Joined by the rest of the fam
| lily.
Harry noticed traces of tears upon his
sisters face, but guessed too well their
cause TO make any comments upon
them. @
The meal was rather silent one, feel
ings of anger predominating in the
breast of one, and hopes and fears in
some of the Others.
At length, upon rising from the table,
the Colonel requesting the presence Of
his son in the library to arrange some
business matters, Mrs. Hewitt, Clarence
and sonora retired 10 the parlor. Short
7 ly after the latter, excusing herself, has
tened To- her room, leaving her mother
aud Clarence alone. ...... IA. 81. %
Mrs. Hewitt appeared busily engaged
with the contents of her delicate little
work basket, while Clarence, who sat
opposite, near the table, examining an
album, laid it down rs the door closed,
saying:
/ "Mrs. Hewitt, we are alone now. May
l have few moments conversation with
you upon a subject which deeply con-
Germs my welfare?" m
Certainly, sir" replied she, laying
aside her basket while very indignant
look already settled itself upon her fine
features. proceed, sir, if you please"
at is delicate subject which / am
about to breach, Mrs. Hewitt, and one
which not only concerns me, but also
your daughter"
I 'My daughter!' exclaimed she, feign-
ing surprise. r
''Yes, madam love yonr daughter,
and she reciprocates my love. would
ask your consent to union between US,
should all things prove favorable, at the
end OF two years. You already are, no
doubt, aware of my future prospects.
need not, therefore, repeat them. Not
only my entire happiness rests, dear
madam, in your acquiescense, but also
the future happiness Of your daughter
not only then plead for myself,
but also for her who is so dear TO my
heart. am poor, il is true, at present,
but have youth and health before me
and determination, with the help OF
Z God, TO win for myself not only fame,
! but also a position which i shall one
day be proud TO call my own. Do you
offer any objections, madam, or may
be so happy as to hope? lam willing
i to wait years; but spare me, Mrs. Hew-
lit, the pain which a denial would give
me- and he was silent, looking toward
her for an answer.
For a moment Mrs. Hewitt stirred
= not, but her countenance betrayed the
workings within. At last she arose as
she exclaimed:
How dare you, Clarence PierpOnt,
win the love of my daughter by your
artful devices? And then have the face
To ask her hand in marriage? No, never
shall you wed her. Sooner would see
her buried from my sight than to be-
come the bride Of a poor man. She is
yet a school girl, and knows not what
she is about. When the time arrives ]
will see that she makes suitable
choice I: and besides, we have already q
gentleman in view who adores her, and
who has birth and wealth to lay at hel
feet. Therefore, Mr.. Pierpont, it will
be Useless for You to say more upon thi,
subject and, moreover, | forbid YOU
from any further intercourse with Mis-,
Hewitt Her father is already dis
pleased with your close attentions to her
and only for me, would have long sine,
spoken to you. Harry | believe has NJ
more pride than 10 favor them, but Ii,
is but a youth, and will learn wisdom il
. a few years. l shall take good care I,
keep my daughter out of your way
while you remain guest beneath he
fathers roof. DO you understand me
! Mr. Pierpont? You can never aspire {,
r the hand of my daughter" and with
naughty step, advanced towards tn
: door. 4 .-
As she was about to open it, Clarenc
spoke: ..-.
1 'Will you not give your consent, pro
: viding / gain that of Mr.. Hewitt?n
Dare YOU further insult me beneatl
i my owp roof?r turning and giving hin
: an angry look.
Have l not already told you hi
opinion upon the subject? As com
! P"hloh to Harry. lac has no objections
= nor either, but anything further woul
oe useless-to meet with second re
iussl' and closing the door behind hel
win more force than was at all neces
s'"S hastened to her daughters room