Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-07-02
T2ICX OF A. LOVER.

maiden sister, Patty, were sitting on
each side of delightful hickory fire,
enjoying their otium cum digniiate, with
out interruption. for at least an hour:
and that, considering the sex of Miss
Patty, was very remarkable. The Col
Onel was sitting cross-legged in a great
arm chair, with his spectacles on; and
his pipe in one hand and newspaper in
the Other-fast asleep. Miss Patty was
moving herself gently forward and back
ward in low rocking-chair Close by
her feet was the cat, while Carlo was
stretched out at full length upon the rug
in front of the fire, like his master, fast
asleep.
At length the Colonel reused from his
nap, took off his spectacles, rubbed his
eyes. then, glancing at very large pile
of papers that lay on the table near him,
said
81 wish Henry was here to help me
about my rents"
well, l really wish he was," an
Swered his sister.
81 can't expect him this month yet,"
yawred The Colonel.
Hadn't you better send for him 2"
said his sister.
Upon this the dog got up and walked
towards the door.
Where are you going. Carlo 2" said
the old man.
Tie dog looked into his masters face,
wagged his tail, but never said a word
ana pursued his way towards the door:
and as ne could not we'll open it himself,
nllSS Patty got up and opened it for him.
The Colonel seemed perfectly satisfied
and was composing himself for another
nap, when the loud and joyful barking o:
the dog announced the approach of SONS
one, and reused him from his letbarrv
Presently the door opened, and a Young
man gaily entered the room.
Why. William Henry, is that you!''
said Aunt Patty.
"Henry, my boy, l am heartily glad
to see you" said the Colonel, getting
entirely out Of the chair, and giving his
nephew hearty shake of the hand.
" Pray, what has brought you home so
suddenly? 2"
"Oh, do not know" said Henry.
"lt'S rather dull in town, So thought
would just step up and see how you all
came on"
"Weil, am glad to see you; sit
down" said the Colonel.
so do" said his sister.
" There, aunt, is bottle of first rate
snuff for you: and here, uncle, is one of
those capital Marachlne."
Thank you, my boy" said the Colo
mel. Positively it does my heart good
to see you in such fine spirits.'
And mine, too,' said his sister.
Henry, either anxious to help his uncle
or himself, broke the seal from the top
of the bottle of cordial, and drew the
cork, while Aunt Patty got some glasses.
well, my boy, said the Colonel
whose good humor increased every mo-
ment, what is the news in B. {!
Anything happeneds"
"No-yes," said Henry, "I have got
one of the best stories to tell YOU that
you ever heard in your life."
''Come, let's have it." said he, filling
his glass
" Well, you must know" said Henry
" that while was in town [ met with
an old and parti :ular friend OF mine,
about my own age. About two months
ago he fell desperately in love with
young girl, and wants to marry her, but
dsres not without the consent of his
uncle, fine old gentleman, as rich as
rich as CrGSuS-do take little more cor
dial.
" Why, don't his uncle wish him to
marry Z" inquired the Colonel.
"O,yes, resumed Henry, " but there's
the rub He is very anxious that Bill
should get wife, but he's terribly afraid
that he'd be taken in; for it is generally
understood that he is to be the gentle
mans heir. And as for bis uncle, though
very liberal in every thing else, he sus.
poets every lady who pays his nephew
the least attention, of being a fortune
hunter"
The old scamp ~ said the Colonel,
"why can't he let the boy have bis own
way
9 l think as much" said Patty.
" We'll, how did he manage 2" said the
Colonel.
Why" said Henry, "he was in
confounded pickle. He was afraid to ask
his uncles consent right out he could
not manage to let him see the girl, for
she lives at some distance. But he knew
that his uncle enjoyed a good j)ke, and
was an enthusiastic admirer OF beauty.
SO what does he do, but 60 and get her
taken, for she was extremely
beautiful, besides being intelligent and
accomplished.
Reautiful.intellisent! accomplished"
exclaimed the Colonel" pray what OBJ |
lection could the fool have to her 2" In.
quired the Colonel.
Why, she is not worth cent" said |
Henry.
Fudge" said the Colonel wish |
l had been in the old chaps place; how
did he get alongs'
Why, as L said, he had q picture
taken, and it was about the time of COL
lecting rents, he thought it would make
the old man good natured il 10 went