Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-26


self, Miss Patty got up and opened it for him;
The Colonel seemed perfectly satisfied and
was composing himself for another nap when
the loud and cheerful barking OF the dog an
nounced the approach of some one, ana ARGUS
ed him from bis lethargy. Presently the door
opened, and young mau gaily entered 'ne
room. :,
why William Henry, is that your said
Aunt Patty.
Henry, my boy, 1 am heartily glad to see
you said the Colonel, getting entirely out OF
his chair, and giving his nephew hearty
shake of the hand. Pray what has brought
you home so suddenly? -,
Oh do not know, said Henry-it is rath-
er dull in town, so / thought would just
step up and see how you all come on. -.
Well, I am glad to see you--sit down, said
the Colonel
SO do said his sister.
There, Aunt, il bottle Of first rats snuff,
for you; and here, Uucle, is one of capital
Maraschiuo.'
Thank you, my boy said the Colonel,
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 1rQ the
bottle Of cordial lie
We'll my Boy, So sCio1ei! whose
good humor increased every mpment, what's
the news in B. Any thinghappenedF
'No-yes,' said Henry I have got one Of
the best stories toetell you that you ever heard
in your life W. :
Come let's have it said he filling his glass.
well, you must know, said Henry, that
while was in town, l met with an old and
particular friend of mind, about my own age.
About two months ago he fell desperately in
love with young girl, and wants to marry
her, but dares not without the consent of his
uncle, a very fine old gentleman as rich as
Croesus--do take little more cordial.
why, don't his uncle wish him to marry 2
inquired the Colonel.
20 yes resumed Henry. But there's the
rub He is very anxious that Bill should get
a wife, but he is terribly afraid that he'd be
taken in for it is generally understood that
he is to be the old gentleman's heir. And as
for his uncle, though very liberal in every
thing else, he suspects every lady who pays
his nephew the least attention, of being for
tune hunter.>
The old scamp said the Colonel, why
can't he let the boy have his own wayF
Il think as much, said Patty.
well how did he manage ? said the Colo
mel. Why said Henry, he was in a con-
founded pickle. He was afraid to ask his
uncle's consent right out he could not man
age to let him see the girl, for she lives at
some distance. But he knew that his uncle
enjoyed good joke. and was an enthusiastic
admrer of beauty, so what does he do, but 60
and get her miniature taken, for she was ex-
tremely beautiful besides being intelligent
and accomplished.
Beautiful intelligent accomplished !
exclaimed the Colonel pray what objection
could the fool have to her 2
Why she is not worth a cent sale! Hen.
ry. FUDGE said the Colonel wish I had
been in the old chaps place; how did he get
along?
why, as I said, he had picture taken
and as it was about the time of collecting
rents, he thought it would make the old man
good natu ed il he went home and offered to
assist him; and so, answering all inquiries hs
took the nlincrature out of his pocket, handed
it to his uncle, and asked him how he liked il
telling him that a particular friend lent it
to him. The old gentleman was in an ecstacJ
of delight, and declared he would give TIT
world to see woman as handsome as tina
and that Bill might have her. Ha " shout
ed the Colonel, the old chap was we'll come
up with. The best joke | ever heard; but
was she really beautiful I?
The most angelic creature l ever saw
said Henry but you can judge for yourself
He lent me the picture, and knowing you
taste that way, brought it for you to lool
at Here Henry took it out of his pocket
and handed it to his uncle, at the same tim
reflling his glass. Aunt Patty got out of he
chair to look at the picture. Well, now, sal
she that is beauty
You may well say that sister, said tn,
Colonel; shoot me if don't wish had bee
in Bills place, Duece take it why didn
you get the girl yourself, Harrys The NOS
beautiful creature ever laid my eyes on /!
would give a thousand dollars for such
niece
Would you? g inquired Henry patting tn
dog
Yes that 1 would, replied the Colone
and nine thousand more upon the top of i
and that makes ten thousand shoot me if
would not!'
Then I'll introduce her to you to morrow
: said Henry, -.
. AS thore was a wedding at the house of ii
worthy Colonel the ensueing week, and as Il
and gentleman was highly pleased with Il
beautiful and, accomplished bride, tits re
sonable to suppose that Henry did uosforg
his promise.