The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1873-08-05
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Miriam Leslie was listening to "a word
of advice" from her step.father Mr..
Palmer. She was very beautiful wo-
man, Of twenty-five, with face that was
q rare combination of sweetness and
strength. Just now the resolutc mouth
and expression Of the brown eyes showed
that frmness in her character predomin-
ated, though no look of temper marred
her amiability.
Il have no power over your movements
Miriam said the gentlemen kindly
You are of age, and the wealth you in.
herited from your father is entirely under
your own control but am afraid you
are committing a grave error if you ac'
cept Wilton's offer. am afraid he is \
man to marry powers of money
Why? l pass over the implied slight
to my attractions but tell me why you
think Mr.. Seymour marries me for my
money"
Il don't know that | mean that exact
ly | know that you are young, beauti
fui, and talented but | thiuk if you haC
heen poor you would no: have had thi!
offer.
Again | ask why do you think SO ?
Wilton Seymour is ore of that unfor
tunate class--a young man who has lived
upon expectations. He has been educat
ed and supported by an eccentric uncle
who was supposed to be enormously
wealthy. Wilton has been raised in com
plete idlcness, passing through college
with moderate credit, and since that
moving in society, received everywhere
as the heir to his uncle's money. Six
mcnths ago his uncle died, leaving hi.
money-much less than was supposed
to hospital Wilton accepted the stu
alton gracefully enough, applied for {
situation as clerk in the wholesale house
Of Myers & Co, and-cour;cd an heir.
ess.'
You are bitter | believe Wiltor
Seymour to be an honorable, upright man
who loves me, who is trylnt to earn :
support for himself, and who does no
look upon my money either as a stimuli:
to his affection, or an impediment in th'
way of it..
Il see you are determined to marry
him. Well, | will see that your money
is settled upon YOURSELF
Il love my future husband too well t'
offer him an insult. My money will pur
chase him junior partnership witt
Myers X Co.
lie has told you that?'
No Mr.. Myers informed me that h
could be admitted into the firm if he ha,
capital Of ten thousand pounds-only ;
small portoa OF my money. The remain
der may still remain where it is, subjec
to Wilton's check and control
This is sheer insanity. never hear,
of such folly
Miriam's face grew very sweet, as
look came into her brown soft eyes Of de
votion and trust.
IF l am willing to trust myself, m
whole future happiness in Wilton's hand
my money is Of little consequence. If h
cannot win my confidence sufficiently t
control my fortune do you think he ca
win my love-myself'
Mr. Palmer moved uncasily in bi
chair.
Il wish you would listen to reason, h
replied. Il am truly speaking for YOU
own good
i know that After nine years {
such love as my own father would hav
given me had he lived ; after seeing you
severe griet for my mothers death, you
affection for my little step.sisters-Jou
own children-never surprising tina
showed to me, do you think that do nj
appreciate your motives ? thank 20
from my heart for your advice but IN
whole future happiness is involved in tn
decision, and believe | am deciding
secure it,
Il sincerely hope SO. If in the futu
you find | was right, remember | claim
fathers right to comfort you, ami tn
| iutucT uOiilC " rtCClNS Obu'
Too much moved By the old mans 50
emn tone to reply in words, Miriam pres
ed her lips upon tho kind eyes that look'
into ber own.
There, my dear he said geutly,
have spoken as felt it my duty
speak. Now we will write to Mr.. Sc
mour, who will become my sou when
becomes your husbanl. Get yolr GncI
ready, and we will have happy wedlin
God bless you Miriam =
r Two hours later Wilton Seymour can
to put the engagement ring on Miriam
finger, to thank her for his promised ha
piness. Looking at this man, as he he
the hand so soon TO be his own, no o
could doubt his love for the fair WON
who stood before him.
They had spoken Of many subjects, ~h
he said, suddenly;
Mr.. Palmer has told me your gen
ous wishes, Miriam,with regard to mon'
! | cannot consent to this 1t is true
must have waited long before | could
fer you home, bat | will win my W
- to fortune yet
He lifted his young, noble head, as
|! spoke, tossing the dark curls from suel
frank, manly face, so full Of brave, ,bri
resolution, that Miriam wondered in
heart how any one could look into
eyes apd suspect him of onc merccu
desire.
. She said nothing in answer to his
, petuous speech, only smiled and nest
her hand in his. She was not caress
woman-rather coy in ber sweet mai
dignity; but where she gave love
confidence, she gave them fully and Ii
ly,
The days of betrothal sped rapi'
During the day Wilton stood at his de
lingering over massive ledgers, and dre
ing of future happiness, aud Miriam
lected her house, furnished it, aud i
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