Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1853-10-13

est part of the occurrence was, that MIN
ME returned his love earnestly. truly, and
frankly; and promised to wed him at the
favora Bile moment,
Things went on merily for time. but
old Danforth discovered certain 6 lances
and attentions between them, which ex-
cited his envy and suspicious. Very
soon afterwards, Joe learned the old man 5
mind. indirectly. in regard to his future
disposal of Mnnie's hand, and he quick
Iy saw that his case was hopeless one,
unes he resorted to stratagem and so he
set his wits at once to work.
B; agreement. an apparently settled
coldness and distance was observed by
the lovers towards each other Tor five or
six months, and the father saw (as he ne
lieved,) with satisfaction, that his pre-
vious suspicious and fears had been all
premature. Then. by agreement also be-
tween them, Joe absentel himself from
the house at evening, and, night after
night for full three months longer, did
Joe disappear as soon as his work was
finished. to return home only at late bed
time. This was unusual, and old Dau-
forth determined TO know the cause of it.
Joe frankly confessed that he was in
love with a mans daughter. who resided
less than three miles distant; bot. after a
faithful attachment between them Tor sew
eral months, the old man had utterly re-
fused to entertain his application for the
young girls hand.
This was capital. Just what old Dan
forth most desired. This satisfied him
that he had made mistake in regard to
his own child and he would help Joe TO
get married and thus stop all further
suspicious or trouble dt home. So he
said.
Well. Joe. is she buxom lass?"
"Yes,-yes," said Joe, That is other
folks say SO. I'm not much of a judge
myself
And you like herr
YES. sir-yes.'
Then marry her, said old Danforth.
but can't-;he father objects"
Pooh continued Ddnforth, ''let him
do SO; what need you care. Run away
with her,
"Elope?"
..Yes! OF with you at once! IF the
gal will join--all right. Marry her,
bring her here; you shall have the little
cottage at the foot of the lane; I'll furnish
it for you; your wages shall be increased;
and the old man may like it or not, as he
will"
But"
But me no butts. Joe. Do as bid
you; 90 about ii a; once; and"
You will stand by me?"
"Yes. to the last. | know you, Joe.
You're good fellow. good workman.
and will make any body good son or
husband" F"
The old fellow will he so mad though"
"Who cares, say? Go on quickly.
but quietly"
"To morrow night. ther," s1id Joe.
Yes" said Danforth.
'.ill hire Clover's horse"
"No you shan't."
.Noa''
81 say no. Take my horse--the best
fine, young Morgan; he'll take you eff in
fine style in the new phaeton.
Exactly"
And as soon as you're sp!iced, come
right back here. aud a jolly time we'll
have OF it at the old house.
''Her father will kill mel
Bah He's all old fool. whoever he
is, he don't know your good qualities. Joe.
so well as do. Don't ne afraid, faint
heart. you know, never won a fair wo-
man."
1.-The old man will be astounded."
Never mind, 90 on. We'Il turn the
laugh on him. I'll take care of you and
your wife, at any rate"
"Ill do it," said Joe.
''You shall,' said Danforth; and they
parted in the best of spirits.
An hour after dark on the following
evening. Joe made his appearance, decked
in a nice new black suit, and really look
ing very comely. The old man hustled
out TO the barn with hin. helped to har-
ness youg Morgan" TO his new phaeion;
and leading the spunky animal himself
into the road, away went happy Joe Walk
ker in search of his bride.
A few rods distant from the house, he
louhd ner. as per previous arrangement,
and repairing to the next village. the par
son very quickly made them one in holy
wedlock. Joe took his bride, and soon
dashed back to the town of p, and
halted at old Danforth's house, who was
already looking for him. and who receiv-
ed him with open arms.
lis i: done?" cried the old man.
Yes-yes" answered Joe.
"Bring her in. bring her in." continued
he old fellow. in high glee; never mind
compliments; no matter about the dark
entry; here, here, Joe, to the right in the |!
best parlor; we'll have a time now. surer'
md the anxious farmer rushed away for !
lights. returning almost Immediately.
Here's the certificate. sir" said Joe