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the case as Russsell's relationship 10 the
! lady would admit. expressed himself wiling
could she prevailed on 10 accept hims 10
undergo the ceremonies Of introduction
and marriage At the same moment.
/ But Tell me. dear Russell. do you
know any thing Objectionable in her tenn
pero or disposition 2
Nothing. upon my word. Fred. No
woman is perfect Ellen has her fsilings
bit despite certain eccentricities and Pc
culiarisies, Go believe you would live
very happily together
But. my dear Russell, have Away.
vowed never would marry even an an
gel. il she exhibited superabundaoce 81
foot and ANGLE. Tell me-bas ny fair
incognita pretty foot?
On my word she has-fheys is mol a
fsiiow 10 il lean assure you But / tell
you what although il Is almost unfair TO
Ellen-yet will let youTin,o secret; she
will be at the opera tomorrow night
yon may get peep at her there : =
Full particulars of what box she was
10 occupy, together with other means oil
identifying her. were asked and given.
The following night saw Fred at the ope-
"a before Spagnoletii's magic tap bad
given the signal for the commencement
Of The overture. His eyes were Instant
ly turned upon the box that was. destined
70 contain. the objectof bis search-bul
that, OF course, was empty. During The
whole OF the 6rst actefthe opera, bis atten-
lion was riyited to that spoil, but not a
soul broke 10 upon his solitude.
During The advertisement which follow-
ed, and exhibited attractions so powerful
as 10 seduee the eyes Of our hero from the
object on which they had long been fixed
the box was filled and when Fred Turn
ed his eyes again in that direction, be
felr convinced that the most prominent
parsonage which itcontained was the &c.
centric Ellen.
His glass was now directed for som
motnentous minutes to the box, and when
he removed it 10 return the salu,aiion Of
bis friend, Russell, who now approached
him, be was muttering to- HIMSELF BY
heavens! she is certainly a fine girl p
Nor did he exhibit any sel6shness with
regard to his 3feelings-he never attempt.
ed 10 keep il to himself, but Instantly con.
fessed as much to Russell.
She is certainly very fine girl. Cant
You Introduce me to your cousin, my
dear friendi said be.
Then the twenty two hundred year
have no charms for you ?
al AZ 4 n
you say good word for me The better
Whether or no, Charles, who adjourn.
ed TO his cousins box. introduced The sub.
feet Of his friends admiration Of her that
evening we cannot take upon ourselves
TO assert; but certain it is. that Ellen's
opera glass was, for the remainder Of the
night, much more frequently directed to
the part of the pit which was occupied
by her aspirant. than any other. IL
The subject was introduced, however,
at some period, and alter sundry flush.
ings and hesitaiions. Russell's wooing in
bis friends name, sped tayorably aud six
weeks sfter the eventful dinner at
Richmond, saw q travelling chariot. with
four of Newman's quickest, draw up
at st. Georges, Hanover square. and
deposit at the snug and sly vestry door,
the bridegroom expectant Of Ellen Came.
ron. and her twenty-five hundred per
annum.
Here be was met by his friend Russell,
whose obvious confusion and anxiety
could not escape the notice Of Fred Somer-
vile. He was about TO enquire into the
cause which produced this effect, when
he was prevented by the arrival Of the
bride. t.E
He would have flown 10 assist het ffom
her carriage, but Russell seized him. and
aud mptioaed him to withdraw, succeed
ed inNeading him into the body OF the
charea. not. however, before he bad dis
covered his intended bad very pretty
loot, which was certainly wi;houtiils fel-
low for he sdc she had but one He was
al FIRST bitterly enrsged at this deception
which had been practised upon him. blu.
Russell soon Gained his irritation by a
very satisfactory explanation Of bis con-
duct.
Well assured 0! Fred's worth and bis
cousins suitability. he bad felt convinced
10 bis own mind lhatlheif m arrisge would
prove happy one but the Circumstance
OF Ellen having unfortunately been de-.
privsd Of one Of her legs, be feared.
would prejudice Fred against her., His
anxiety for the happiness of both parties,
had tempted him. therefore, 10 conceal
this fact; for knowing as he did, Freds
devotion to pretty foot, he feared lest this
enthusiastic admiration Of the ertfesle of
feminine beauty should lose him aa ami
able and wealthy woman, bad be been
told al once, that although she had sin.
gularly pretty foot. she bad but one
That this explanation was satisfactory.
We have ascertained already. andIit was
made eviden. BY the worthy clergyman
being called upon Immediately 10 per-
form the matrimonial service 10 say moth.
ing OF the worthy clerk receiving triple
fees upon the occasion.
The marriage created good deal Of
attention at the tine. and many iIl-natur-
ed-Iokes were cut upon the parties; but
they heeded them not. aud have been re-
warded for il by succession Of many
happy years. One only Of these mali
cious wiitieism will We record.
SoFfed Snmefville has married a wo-
mae o. property ! hear-old, OF course.
said young gnstdsman al Brooks.
moi exactly old, was the answer. from
I quondam rival Of Fred's moi exactly
old. out ssiih one foot - Ike gra5e.
GOOD ADsIcEs-Hsve We Ia my man
ner done wrong 10 another Bet Us mol
oe backward 10 nsking repafaiion Cor III
mol hssliaiins an instant bui nphiy break.