The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-19
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81 trust you have had pleasant visit,
madam" said Uncle Joseph, coldly.
PLEASANT nay, far from it, You do us
injustice; we were perfectly miserable on
account of your dangerous Illness"
"Humph!" said Uncle Joseph, with a
sneer.
The love between Charles and Grace,
strengthened by the scenes of suffering
through which they had passed, was now
an uualterable sentiment. OF course, I'm
Gle Joseph had not witnessed their mutual
devotion to him in his illness, without sus-
pecting the existence of some strong bond
of union between them. And the young
mans untiring attention to her in her own
sickness had confirmed the opinion.
Seeking favorable opportunity, he con.
versed with Charles upon the subject, who
readily admitted his affection. The bach
elor recommended an immediate marriage.
The step was not, of course, ungrateful
to the feelings of the lover. And the desire
to redeem Grace from the life of drudgery
to which she was reduced by the heartess-
ness of his mother, seemed to demand their
immediate union.
The young mans intentions were soon
noised through the family. Mrs. Mason
renewed the opposition she had before made,
anu cNtu Wtnl bO luT rs W tlItdttu ludty IL
she could not break up the match, she would
embitter the lives of the parties.
Uncle Joseph demonstrated.
"May ask, madam, what objection you
can possibly have to the marriage?" said he,
with considerable sternness in his manner.
"What objection why, the girl is beg
gar; have employed her in my family to
keep her out of the almshouse, which,
think, is objection enough" replied Mrs.
Mason, dsliking the interference of Uncle
Joseph.
"Your son, ! think, lie not wealthy, SO
that he need demand rich wife,"
HE need not marry beggar, though. y
"She is worthy prince, beggar though
she is"
go, very likely" sneered the lady.
81 owe my life to her, and l can never
cease to be grateful 10 her. When Others
forsook me, she was constant" replied I'm.
Gle Joseph, pontedly.
'She knew you were rich," said Mrs
Mason, sarcastically.
$50 did you and your amiable daughter.
You were like angels round my pillow till
the doctor said ship fever when you fled
like sheep"
The lady looked as black as thunder
cloud.
81 trust you will withdraw your objec-
tons to this marriage, Mrs. Mason.
You perceive that Charles is resolute, and
will have his own way about it," continued
Uncle Joseph in more pliable tone.
"Hls own way !! All this for bad advis.
ing l can not prevent it, perhaps but
will never consent to it. No ! a son OF
mine shall never have my consent to marry
Il beggsr girl
.sNaJar, ba ia mn lamar a heuuar
She is heiress of all my fortune said I'm
Gle Joseph, with sudden energy.
Mrs. Mason's brew contracted.
"And Henrietta ?" said she.
"Never touches penny She deserted
me when / most needed friend" replied
the bachelor, vehemently. eft l had ten
thousand fortunes, they would be but a
poor return for all that Grace has done for
me. l make over fifty thousand dollars
to the newly married couple as soon as
the knot is tied; the residue at my de-
dease."
The marriage took place soon after. The
ceremony was performed at the house OF
Mr.. Mason, in spite of the opposition OF
his wife, for when the merchant said il
should be 30, he had the firmness to carry
his point
The newlJ married couple took up their
residence i' q beautiful house, purchased
for them by Joce Joseph, who consented
to make his home with them.
Henrietta is now f1ve-and- thirty years Of
age, and an cold maid" Mrs. Mason still
continues to be termsgant, though heI
husband maintains his integrity with firm
ness and decision. She has never forgiven
Uncle Joseph for making Grace the heiress
and probably never will. But the worthy
bachelor never ceases to rejoice over the
disposition he has made of his property, ant
probable he never will.-"In Doors ana
out" by Oiver Optic.