Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-03-22
YOU CAN'T MARRY YOUR GRAND.
MOTHER.


The next day Frederick Fairleigh was
off to some races which were held in the
neighborhood, and as if to show laudable
spirit, and to prove that he was master Of
his own actions, he avoided Maria Denman
as much as possible, and flirted with new
acquaintance-th beautiful widow of an
officer.
Sir Peter was in despair; Maria, who was
an orphan, and had been entrusted to his
guardianship, was on visit to Oakley Park
and in her pensive countenance anfabstrac-
ted mannerhe plainly saw that his ward was
really attached to Frederick, and was hurt
and distressed by his extraordinary con-
duct.
d wish our Frederick would come home,'
said Sir Peter; who had been watching
his ward, while she diligently finished
cats left whisker, in worsted work.
stool which was fixed in her embroidery
frame.
"Our Frederick !" said Maria starting.
ayes, my dear, our Frederick; did you
not know that he was in love with youl"
q hope am not apt to fancy young men
are in love with me, Sir Peter, and certain
ly Mr. Fairlcigh has never given me any
reason to-
Stop, stop, no fbs," said the Baronet.
HE has never told me that, "a Maria
hestated.
'Hehas never formally proposed for you ;
is that what you mean to say
Decidedly
sand never will, if we don't make him
but do you mean to say that he has never CIV
en- you reason to suppose that he loved
your
pray, my dear guardian said Maria e.
vading direct reply, look at your grand.
son, you must be aware that his attentions
are lavished Unfortunately on every
young lady he gets acquainted with
Words and looks, that might be serious
ly interpreted with others, evidently NEAR
nothing with him. He-he gives it out tha
he is not marrying man.
"Not a marrying mani how | hate
that phrase No man is marrying mar
till he meets with the woman he wishes tc
marry. And ifmen are not marrying mer
I'd be glad to know what they are Ia pack
of reprobate rogues! AS to Frederick I'm
determined
Pray make no rash resolves respecting
your grandson, Sir Peter, especially in any
matter in which you may think am con
cerned.'
Il tell you what Maria, know you low
him. said Sir Peter. Il see his atten
tons have won your heart. You hav'
been, and are, quite right to endeavor t.
hide your feelings, but it is all in vain; | Sc
as plain as possible you are dying 70
the ungratefui, foolish, abominable fellow.
Oh, sir! cried Maria, rising in confusion
but she again sank into her chair, and GOV
ering her face with her hands, burst int
tears.
do not think me cruel and unkind, Ma
ria,' said the old gentleman, seating him
self by her side and taking her hand; 'yo
are very dear to me, you and my grandso
J are the two beings on earth who engros
my affections, and, believe me, Frederic
devotedly loves YOU
Maria shook her head, and continue
weeping.
Many weeks had elapsed, and youn
J Fairleigh was still absent from Oakley Park
v Maria had, however, resumed her cheer
!, fulness, and Sir Peter seemed less annoy
i ed than might have been expected at HI
. grandson's evident determination not to 70
I low his advice. To account for this chang
we must state, that Sir Peter, having acc
: dontally been obliged to search for som
!, book in Frederick's apartment, had disco'
= cred several matters that convinced him {
his attachment to his ward, and those pre-
sumptive proofs having been made know
to Maria, she had made full confession