The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-11-10
4 Grlctt Gtorp.
MINNIES RISIL;
OR PROVING \ Low i r {.
BY LIZZIE EI.MWOOD.


wish knew" and as she said this she CLAM
ccd thoughtfully at the rctreating form of
tall, gcntlenanly looking young man, at
that moment passing out of the gate in front
Of her fathers mansion.
Minnie was not beauty, as heroincs us
ually are, but she possessed Il sunny. Slccful
temper, a warm heart and well cultivated
mind, which amply compensated for all de-
iiricncics Of form and face, so that among the
truly discerning she found many and warm
friends.
As her father was very wealthy, many suit
ors knelt at the feet of Minnie, who would
otherwise have sought lovlcr bride. But
to all she had given a kind but decided mega
tive. until she met with Walker Rohy, the
viSiltr who had Just bid her aduc. lie was
young lawyer, who had recently come into
the village of Belmont, and who possessing
handsome person, fascinating convcrsat toll
al powers, and bland and agreeable manners,
very soon won the confidence and coed will
of the people, and particularly of the ladies.
lie did not at first, however, notice Min
ME with much attentions but in the course
of few weeks he became suddenly enamor-
cd. and soon became very attentive.
Though Minnie was very much flattcrcd by
the apparent devotion of the handsome
lawyer" yet she had a large share Of that
rare but important article. common sense:
and as she suSpcctcctcd that this nssiduity
did not arise wholly from love Of her own
rather plain self, she determine, to prove her
lover. lie had, this very day. made her the
offer of his heart and hand, and begged hers
in return: but Minnie had given him this Ic-
ply, Mr. Roby, am not prepared to an
swcr you immediately shall require at
least two weeks to rcilct upon it," He was
somewhat dauntcd by this cool reply to his
rather eloquent aud ardent proposal for lie
deemed his handsome person irresistible
lie urged her for a shorter plobaton but
she would not rclent, only telling him that if
she decided before the time expired, she
would Inform him.
Minnie sat long in her room that night de-
viSng some means to ascertain his real ScEti.
inrnts. She thought if she were only hand
some she might rest assured that he loved
her: and then She could fclurn that love-
She rryolved many schemes, but none seemed
plausible; and finally when the bell chilncd
Twelve, she retired. resolving in the morning
To inpart her trouble to her father, and im-
],lorc his aid, for she was ,no,hcilcss.
Morning dawncd and Minnie arose unrc-
frcshcd and pale. AS the breakfast bclrang
she greeted her father at the foot of the stair
way. "Wha acS my bi,dic this morning z"
Ire said as he gave her his accustomed kiss
I'm tcll YOU after breakfast, papa" replied
Minnie. Accordingly, when Tao meal was
finished she twined her arms within his, and
accomoanicd him to the pallor where she I'M
folded to him her suspicious, plans and hopes.
Minnie fathcr was not surprised. Mr.. Ro-
hy had applied to him TO sanction his con-
templatcd proposal to Minnie: and as Mr..
.trlin thought him worthy talented young
man, he told him that if Minnie consented,
he should When she had concluded, Mr.
-Arlm said,
Don't be troubled, my daughter. 1t
would be strange if we could not devise some
means by which to ascertain whal this young
lawyer is in love with" lie then ,nlfol,,d
his PLAN, and when they parted Minnie's face
had resumed something of its oil look Of
tar less gaycty.
The lilSt week Of Waller Roi,v'S {" baniyh-
mcnt A" las he told her h, should call it) had
not passed. whcu it was iumoicd that Min
lie A.in lad entcrh the shop of Mrs. Rand.
tfty' lnlincr, as an apprentice, and that when
questioned she had replied, She did not
wish to he a burden upon her father III his
flying reports Of loss of property. which seem
cd in accordance with Minnie's conduct, and
snahy people began to believe that Esq. Arlin
would he obliged to dispose Of his handsome
mansion and fine farm Minnie continued
her daily tasks at the mlincr's shop until the
Two weeks had nearly expired when she DIES
patched To her lover the following note:
MIR. Rnby-if YOU still entertain the SEN
timcntS y.au expressed at our last interview.
! will give you my reply this evening.
MINNIE .ARLlS.
Walter had heard the rrnnorS, and had en-
tlcavorcd to ascertain their truth. lie tlrm-
hl,d lest they were true, for he felt that lie
could not make Minnie Arlin. if poor, his
bride. He was quite undecided what to do
when he received Mlnnic's note: but immcdi-
atclv sailed forth determined to satisfy him
self as to the truth of the rlnor, if possible.
Stepping into the tiiirc of a physician. with
whom he was on terms Of intimacy, he said,
after few moments conversation, What is
il, doctor, about this affair of Esq. Ailin =! Is
lc really SO reduced that Mimic is obliged tc
become a shop girl g.
well" replied his friend Il thought at
first there must be some mistake, but heard
the old gentleman say this morning. when
stlnc one spoke Of Minnie being so industli.
GAS, that Minnie Arlin would not see her
father reduced to poverty. and not make some
effort to assist him. So Ipres,lne there is
foundation for the reports. But my dear
fellow, Minnie is a noble girl without the
propcrty--if she has not SO pretty face as
some
oh" replied Roby, carclcs>ly, Il hope
YOU don't think I'm committed there. | have
been somewhat friendly with Minnie, hut
nothing serious, assure you. No trouble
about the heart" and he laughed Though"
added he, Il Should regret exceedingly to
have thtm meet with rcvcrScs." ...
He soon took his leave, and returned to his
Office, seated himself at his Writing desk, and
wrote, sealed and despatched the following
note:
my Dean Miss ARLiN.-During the time
that has elapsed since saw you last my
feelings have lccomc somewhat changcd-or
rather have anal yzcd them more closely
and fear we can never be happy together
! see now that was somewhat premature in
my propt sal; though I still entertain the
warlncst feelings of friendship for you. Your
cool reply to my proposal led me to suppose
that Your feelings Were not very much inter
cstcd in mysclf--and pcrhars'it wore hest for
both that the affair should terminate here
remain most respectfully your ob,dient ser
want AFTER RoBY."
Minnie shed some tears when she received