The Trinity times., 1855-06-30
Trick of u Lover.


cum gnitate,' without any interruption, for
at least an hour; and that, considering the
sex of Miss Patty, was very remarkable The
Colonel was sitting cross legged in great
arm chair, with his specacles on, and his pipe
in one hand and newspaper in the other
fast asleep. Miss Patty was moving herself
gently forward and backward in a low rocking
chair. Close by her feet was the cat, while
Carlo was stretched ont at full length on the
rug in front of the fire. and, like his master,
fast asleep.
At length the Colonel reused from his nap,
took off his speclaces, and rubbed his eyes
then, glancing at a very large pile of papers
that lay on the table near him, said
" wish Henry was here, to help me about
my tents"
Well, really wish lie was" answered his
sister.
81 can't expect him this month yet,"
yawned the Colonel.
" Hadn't you better send for him." said his
sister.
Upon this the dog got up and walked to-
ward the door.
where are you going, Carlo ~ said the
old gentleman.
The dog looked into his masters face,
wagged his tail, but never said a word and
pursued his way toward the door; and MS he
could not well open it himself, Miss Patty got
up and opened it for him. The Colonel
see;Hed perfectly satisfied and was composing
himself for another nap, when the loud and
cheerful barking uf the dog announced the
approach OF some one and reused him from
his lethargy. Presently he door opened and
young man oayly entered t,e room.
"Why, William Henry, is that you !" said
Aunt Patty.
Henry. my boy, am heartily glad to see
you,' said the Colonel, getting entirely out of
the chair, and giving his nephew a hearty
shake of Tia" hand. Pray, what has brought
you home SO suddenly ~
"Oh, don't know" said Henry, " it is
rather huh IN town, so thought would Just
step up and see how YOU all come on
We'll, am glad to see you-sit down :"
said the Colonel.
SO Do sad his sister.
There, aunt is bottle Of hrst-rate snuff
for you; and here, uncle, is one of capital
Ma aschnon
"Thauk you, my boy aaid the Colonel
" Positively it does my heart good TO sec you
in such fnc 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 moment, " what
is the news in B? Anything hap
pened ?"
"No-yes," sand Henry 81 have got one
Of the lst stories 20 tell yop that YOU ever
heard in your he."
Come, let's have it," said he filing his
glass.
"Well, you must know" said Henry,
that while was in town met with an old
and particular friend Of mine about my own
age, About two months ago he fell despe.
rately IN love with young girl and wants to
marry her but dares not without the consent
Of his uncle, very fine old gentleman. as
rich rs Crpsus-do take little more cor
dial"
"Wh5, don't his unce wish him to mar
ry?' inquired the Colonel.
90, yes" resumed Henry. "But there's
the rub. lie is very anxious that Bin should
get wife, but he's terribly afraid that he'd
be taken in for /, is generally understood
y
rs for la uncle, though very liberal in ever,
thing else, h. suspects every lady who pays
his nephew the least attention Of being for
tune hunter"
"1he old scamp" said tile Colonel, "why
can't he let the boy have his own way ?"
Il think a. much, " said Patty.
Well, how did he manage ?" said the
Colonel
"Why,' said Henry, "he was in CON
founded pickle. lie was afraid 10 ask his
uncle's consent right out lie could not man
age to let him see the Girl, for she hives at
some distance. But he knew that his uncle
enjoyed a good Joke, and was an enthusiastic
admirer Of beauty. So what does he do but
go and get ber miniature taken, for she was
extremely beautiful, besides being intelligent
and accomplished.
Beautiful intelligent accomplished !"
exclaimed the Colonel " pray what objection
could the fool have to her ~
"Why, she 10 not worth cent" said
Henry.
Fudge" said the Colonel. 81 wish
had been in the old chaps place. How did
he get along ~
''Why, as ! said he had picture taken,
and as Il was about the time of collecting
rents, he thought he would make the old man
good haitred if he went home aud offered 70
assist him; aud 50, answering all inquiries,
he took the miniature out of he pocket
banded lt 90 lis uncle, and asked hIm how he
lik,d u--;c.'ne hnn that . particular tf.eud
lent +. to L.n Tie oI gentleman WIS in an
ec3acy Of delight, and declared he would
give the world 10 see woman 10 handsome
as that and Bid might have her"
llaf" shouted tue Colonel " iht Old chap
was w,il come 0p wItli 1hr best Joke ever
heard but was She really be;'uuHlf'
The moot angelic creature ever saw, :"
sad Henry, but sou can iadge lor yourself
lie lent me ihe picture, and knowing your
taste that way, brougt II fr you to look
at"
Here Henry took Il out of lis pocket and
banded it 10 bis uncle, n the same time re-
filing hls ela-s Aunt Patty got out of her
chair 10 look at the picture
"Wtll now " sand She, g that is beauty g.
You may wei say that. sister," said he
Colonel shoot me if do not wish ! bad
been in BN's pIane. Deuce take il why
did you not pet the 5.rl yourself Ilarr, 2
! The most beautiful creature J ever d. q ay my
eycs on lweu.3 gtie fao7sand dollars Tor