Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-19
THE HOUSEHOLD.
MONEY

yOu HCC6pt WltOn boyuhouh OheAf NtN~AN
he is man to marry powers of money"
'Why7 pass over the implied slight to my at
fractions but tell me why you think Mr. Sey-
mour marries me for my money!
''I don't know that / mean that exactly.
know that you are young, beautiful and talented,
but think II yoI had been poor you would not
have had this offer"
Again ask, why do you think so2"
''Witon seymour is one OF that unfortunate
class-a young man who has lived upon expec-
tations. He has been educated and supported
by an eccentric uncle, who was supposed to be
enormously wealthy Wilton has been raised IN
uomplete idleness. Six months ago his uncle
died, leaving his money-much less than was
supposed-toa hospital. Wilton accepted the
situation gracefully enough, applied for situ-
alton as clerk in the wholesale hoAse OIL myers
Il Co., and-courted an heiress.
''You are bitter. believe Wilton Seymour 70
be an honorable upright man, who loves me and
who is trying to earn support for himself, ana
who does not look upon my money either as
stimulus to his affection, or an impeachment III
i II see YOU are determined to marry him. Well
will see that your money is. settled upon your
self"
Il love my future husband toojwel to offer
him an insult. My mother will purchase him
junior partnership with Myers Co.
"He has told you that 2"
sNo. Mr.. Myers informed me that he
could be admitted into the firm il he mad the
capital Of ten Thousand pounds-only small
portion of my money The remainder may stlil
remain where it is, subject to Wiltons CHECK
and control"
"This is sheer insanity. 1 never heard of
such folly !"
Mirianl's face grew very sweet as look came
into her soft brown eyes OF devotion ana Trust.
''If am willing to trust mysolf my whole fu-
ture happiness in Wilton's hands, my money ID
of little consequence II he cannot win my con-
tdence sufficiently to control nv fortune,do you
think he can win my love-nyseli
- Mr. Palmer moved uneasily In his CHAIR.
81 wish you would listen to reason, he re-
piled. II am truly speaking for your own
good" ,.,-
as my own father would have given me had he
lived do you think that do not appreciate your
motivesi thank you from my heart ior your
advice but my whole future happiness is IN
volved in this decision, and believe am decid-
ing to secure it."
g sincerely hope So II in the future you
find / was right, remember l claim fathers
right to comfort you, and this fathers nome 10
receive you"
Too much moved by the old mans solemn
tone to reply in words, Miriam pressed her lips
upon the kind eyes that looked into her own.
;" There my dear" he said gently, II have
spoken as l felt it my duty to speak. Get your
fnery ready, and we will have happy wedding
God bless you, Miraml"
Two hours later Wilton Seymour came. Look
ing at this man. as he held the hand 30 soon to
De his own, no one could doubt his love for tine
lair woman who stood before him.
They had spoken Of many subjects, when he
said suddenly
Mr. Palmer has told me your generous
wishes Miriam, with regard to money L can
not consent to this. 1t is true we must have
waited long before / could offer you home, but
will win my way to fortune yet.
He lifted his young, noble, head as he spoke,
tossing the dark curls from such frank manly
face, 30 full of brave bright resolution, that
Miriam wondered in her heart how any one
could lock into his eyes and suspect him OF one
mercenary desire.
ste aoid n,thing in anaver tn his impetuous
speech, only smiled and nestled her hand in
his. She was not q carressing woman-rather
coy in her sweet maiden dignity but where she
gave love and confidence, she gave them t''liy
and freely.
The days Of betrothal sped rapidly.
Agay wedding, happy tour, and the young
people came home to settle in the handsome
new house as quiet AZ married folks.
Two years of happiness followed. Wilton was
rapidly rising in the esteem OF business men
having purchased his position as junior part
ner in the firm of Myers & Co., at Miriam
earnest request. But, although attentive to
bis business, he was no mere drudge, seeking
money as the only end and aim OF life.
Miriam found him ever a willing escort to par
ty, ball. or opera and the home evenings were
given to music, or reading, or such bright, inI
tellectual intercourse as hadits power OF mutual
attraction before their marriage.
There were sage people who shook their heads
over the young wfes e1travagancei out Mn!oli ,l!1
seemed most happy when she was gratifying
some new whim or desire; and she had never
known the need of economy.
II was during the third year OF her married
life Miriam began to find cloud upon the Tor
mer bright happiness of her life. Wilton was
changed. In these three words the loving heart
of the young wife summed up all her foreood
ings. He had been the sunlight OF her Life low
ing, tender, and thoughtful; but it became
evident to her that some absorbing interest
was gradually winning him more anu more
from her side.
Evening after evening he left her, on one pre-
,ffo ~ auin
her till long after midnight. His sleep became
restless and broken, and some absorbing care
kept his face pale his eyes clouded, his mahne
grave, There was no unkindness TO complain
Of Miriam met ever tender caress, a loVlnl
word Wilton was becoming mlserly.
He denied her nothing, but would sometime
sigh heavily il she challenged his admiration
some new dress or ornament, and it was evlden
that he was curtailing his personal expenses t
the merest necessities. At first she endeayore'
to win his confidence, but he kindly evaded he
inquiries and she made no further enort.
Her home grew distasteful, and she sough
for excitement as she had never done in the hrs
happy years of her married life.
Aud while Mrs. Seymour was thus seeking 10
happiness abroad that could not be found
home, her husbands face grew paler and thn
ner and he became more absorbed in buslnet
cares One year more passed, and the hear
that had been 30 firmly bound together SCENE
to be drifting entirely apart
Miriam sitting sadly in her drawlng-rool
one evening, waiting for the carriage which WI
to convey her to large social gathering at
fashionable friends. She was dressed in cost
lace, over rich silks, and every detail of her co
tune was fautless in finish, and Of choice
quality. Her face was pale, and her eyes vel
sad.
She looked up as the door opened, hoping
see Wilton, though it was long since he had spe
an evening in her society. Instead OF his ia
graceful hgure, the portly form of her ste
father entered the room.
Miriam sprang forward with glad smile
Z" l am glad to see you" she exclaimed, war;
ly.
" But you are going out
"Only to be rid of my loneliness and myse
shall be happier here with you"
"rruly, Miriam, will you treat me as 20
father to-night2 have come mere on a pal
full and delicate errand and want your con
dence."
She was silent moment and then said, "Y
shall have it."
You love your husband Miriama"
Great tears answered him.
''Do you love society, dress and excitemt
better than you do Wilton"
mo, no A Thousand times, mo-
"Could you give all these up for his sake Z.
"You have some motive for asking this
al have indeed. / love your husband ali
Miriam. have learned to respect him, to tn
him, and was wrong when you decided to tr
your happiness in his hands,"
AgRuf at ROma great change has CO