Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-10

Hiahh iOOhcu up anu sIuueu In contempt
tho subterfuge of the merchant who meant
crush him, and still preserve an appearance
! fairness. He knew 1t would be impossible f
the young man with his stock encumbered,
, procure the security.
"Will you take Smith," asked Frank hurrie
y.
"Ot course not replied Mr.. Allen, with
bland smile
~ will see what can be done, but think Il
case is hopeless.'
The merchant withdrew, assured in his ow
mind that his revenge was sure and his reput,
tlon was safe at the same time.
Frank and nyseK canvassed the matter, bu
we could think of no person whose milk of hu
man kindness was sufficient TO prompt him t
do such an insane act.
While we were debating the natter Fran
Howard was struck by the entrance of Mis-
Allen.
"How gloomy you look here to-day, Frank,
SAID she, laughing, and showing in the acl
saw.
"We are gloomy, indeed,' replied FranI
son.''
"Why, what reason?" asked she, her merr,
expression relapsing into serious one.
! on see that man?"
| "Yes."
"He Is keeper replied Frank with trayi,
| effect.
"a Akeeper of what? are YOU iusaneYn repljed
The lady plasfully, for it must be confessed she
was not acquainted with the technicalities OF
business. ~
Frank laughed and explained the disaster
that had oveitaken him.
"poh" exclaimed she, with an ppearance
OF relief, and | really believe if the keeper and
myself had not been in the way, she would
nave thrown her arms around his neck, and
Kissed away his modification.
l nad before been introduced to the lady, and
al THIS moment advanced to Join In the conyer-
sation.
And my uncle is the wietch.' continued she
menily. But what can you do now, can you
get ont of lt"'
Frank explained the proposition to procure
an endorser for the note.
ne iislit-heaitrd maiden appeared TO have
put little sympathy for the misfortunes of her
ioNer' AMI asked all sorts OF questions about en-
business.
"Where is the note You are to have endorsed
said she
"Mr. Allen has it,
"iiow can you have ii endorsed tlIen?'
a. can write anether," lie replied smiling az
the innocence of his belrethed.
"Ihen write one" said she promptly.
FRANK looked at her moment to ascertain what
was lurking IN her mind. She
smiled apparently without the power to prevent
The lover impelled by curiosity as much
IS Is any other motive, wrote the note and signed
NOW, how do you endorse il?" said she.
by writing the name across the backn
Ihe lady approached the desk, and turning
he note, wrote with two dashes of The pen,
isabella ALLEN"
~ Is endorsed" said SHE, witt! a smile that
old Frank IL she meant.
"But lsabel--"
"Good morning Frank" Interrupted she. and
she fastened out OF the store.
bravo, Frank" exclaimed 1.
ro was 'i''''
"Would you use its" said he. atter long
pause. "''~i 'o"s
use II! to be sule;' and he did use IL.
In the afternoon Mr.. Allen called. satisfied in
ms own mind that he should witness the COM
'ic,e nuihillty OF the young man who had the
1uuacity 10 iall in love with an heress. Know
ng al what hour he would call, / was careful
o be present
"Well, MIR. Howard low have YOU succeed
'u' have really been in hopes YOU will be able
, ~ aoeuie the paper and could plainly dis
'ern the malicious chucke OH his face as be
spoke 10 nv
81 have succeeded, Mr.. Allen, and l am
hiinltely obliged to you for your good WILL"
lhc merchant was completely staggered al
he reply. 1t was wholly unexpected, and
wholly unwelcome.
81 hope you have procured a good one - said
he, painfully.
"A wealthy one but a name unknown on
state street."
Cant take ii them" answered the merchant
promptly, and with renewed hope.
"Bui name well known to you, " and Frank |
landed him the note.
ar Allen started back with surprise and |
niger as he read the name of the beautiful en- |
lorscr. VI"
"Neiy, well, sir, when man of any delica- |
y can resort to such trick | have nothing i
more To say to him." and the crestfallen mer.
'iailt' after throwing the old note on the coup-
er, fastened Indignantly from the store.
Inc Keeper was withdrawn, and Frank heard |
10 more from Mr.. Allen.
=, Aweek after, Mr.. Smith paid tho money. and |
frank took up his note.
Before another otthe notes c,me due. Isabel |
Allen had become Mrs. Frank Howard. The
'toek and stand were sold out, and the debts
'aii' and my handsome friend Is as happy as a |
wife, with heart full of love can
make him. '