The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1853-10-20
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Kate YaIe'S Marriage.

10 say, Hall III jest, nail IN earnest. = Inc
happy manor the unhappy one, il
you please, ha, ha!-shall be person
possessed of these three qualifications
First, a fortune;
"Second, good looks;
"Third. common sense.
"1mention the fortune first, because
think it the most needful and desira-
bic qualification ofthe three. Although
I never could think of marrying a fool
or a man whose ugliness l should be
ashamed Of, still think to talk sense
for one, and shine for the other, with
plenty of money, would be preferable
20 living obscure with handsome, in
tellectual man-to whom economy
might be necessary"
do not know how much of this sem
iiment came from Kate's heart. She
undoubtedly indulged lofty ideas of STA
ton and styIe-for her education in the
duties and aims of life had been def
cient, or rather erroneous; but that she
was capable of deeper, better feelings,
none ever doubted who have obtained
even partial glimspe of her true wo-
mans nature.
And the time arrived when Kate was
TO take that all-important step of which
she had often spoken so lightly-when
she was to demonstrate TO her friends
how much of her heart was in the
words We have just quoted
At the enchanting age of eighteen
she had many suitors; but as she never
gave serious thought to more than two
we will follow her example, and dis
carding all others except those favored
ones, consider their relative claims
Ii this were any one than true story,
should certainly use an artists privi-
lege, and aim to produce an effect by
making a strong contrast between the
two favored individuals. If | could
have my own way. one should be poor
genius, and something Of a hero: the
other wealthy fool, and somewhat of
knave.
But the truth is
Our poor genius was not much of a
genius-nor very poor, either. He was
by profession teacher of music. and
he could live very comfortably BY the
exercise thereof-without the most dis
tant hope, however, Of ever attaining
10 wealth. Moreover, Francis Minot
possessed excellent qualities. which en-
titled him 10 be called by elderly peo-
pie fine character" by his compan-
'ons noble good fellow" and by the
ladies generally, a darlinga
Kate could not help loving Mr. Frank, |
and he knew it. He was certain she
preferred his society even 10 that Of Mr.. |
Wellington, whom alone he saw fit TO
honor with the application of rival
This Mr.. Wellington This companions
called him !" "Duke,'') was no idiot or
humpback, as could have wished him
10 be, in order TO make 4 good story
On the contrary he was man of sense.
good looks, and fine manners, and there
was nothing of the knave about him,
as could ever ascertain.
Besides this, his income was sniff
cient 10 enable him TO live superbly.-
Also. he was considered two or three
degrees handsomer than Mr.. F. Minot.
Therefore, the only thing on which
Frank had to depend was the power
he possessed over kate's sympathies and
affections. The Duke "-aIthouah
just the man for her in every sense, be-
ing blessed with fortune, good looks,
aud common sense-had never been
able 10 draw these out, and the amiable,
couceited Mr.. Frank, was not willing
to believe that she would suffer mere
worldly considerations to control the
aspirations of the heart
However, one day when he pressed
ber to decide his fate, she said to him
with sigh
"0h, Frank | am sorry we have ever
netm
"Sorry?"
eYes, for we must part now"
"Partm repeated Frank turning pale
t was evident he had not expected this.
"Yes-yes," said Kate, casting down
ler head with another piteous sigh.
Frank sat by her side he placed his
rm around her waist, without needing
Ter feeble resistance; he lowered his
'oice and talked to her, until She
'Eoud Kate-wept, wept bitterly.
Katie" said he, then, with a burst n
( passion, 81 know you love me; but =
ou are proud, ambitions, selfish! Now Il
you would have me leave you, say II
he word, and go.n \
q Go ~ murmured Kate, feebly-" gop n
Have you decided :" whispered .
rank. L
81 have" "
.Then, love, farewellw te
He took her hand, gazed moment II
'nderly and sorrowful into her beauti- :,
Il, fearful face, and then clasped her Of
] his bosom q
She permitted the embrace She
zen gave way TO the impulse, and o.
eined her arms around his neck; but al
moment, her resolution came 10
sF aid, and she pushed him from her n
iih . sigh. oI
q Shall 2" he articulated.
A feeble eyes" fell from her lips W
Id an instant later she was lying on 81
Q sofa, sobbing and weeping-alone .br
To tear the tenacious root of love CT
1 of her heart, had cost her more than .on