Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-13
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was then boarding, and to escape th
the noise and confusion of the stree
! Charles proposed to the lady the Pre-
: priety of adjourning to one of th
nearest saloons, where the subjee
could be discussed more quietly an
satisfactorily with the aid of a cup G
nice coffee and some refreshments
A moment later and we find the pal
in an elegantly furnished and well
appointed establishment general.
known in Boston as 'Vinton's.'
A thousand ill-defined thought
passed through the young lawyer
mind. AS we have already remarked
he was highly romantic, yet be tel
that a lovely woman, apparently Il
distress, was before him.
There was something so singularly
romantic in the whole affair that be
almost determined, at one moment te
comply with the lady's request. In
another, the idea of what the termi-
nation of SO romantic marriage
might be-he thought of his rela.
tives, the jeers of acquaintance, and
the cold laughter of a matter-of'fact
yorld world restrain him.
Are you in want of money, lady?'
asked he.
No, sir, nothing of the kind
Cannot / be of service in some
other way than that which you pro-
pose?'
1ndeed, sir, you cannot.
Were | to comply with your re-
quest, might it not possibly hereafter
cause you some regret? o
Regret! nay, sir, donot mock me.
Pardon my seeming rudeness,
madam; and once more tell me how |
can serve your
Marry mel
Marry one whom / have only known
for single half hour?'
AYE marry me-trust me, | am
not deceiving you. Hereafter you
shall know all. But, if you still have
faith in humanity, if you have any
pity for me, marry me, and do 1t at
once!'
.By heaven! / will,' exclaimed the
lawyer, almost before he himself was
aware of it. saA5
However, he had pledged his word,
and he was determined to abide the
issue.
Are you ready, now?' quietly OBJ
served the lady.
Excuse me, madam, | will be in a
few moments. You know
Certainly sir, you will find it there.
Let that suffice for the present,
and the lady politely offered him a
card, upon which was neatly engraved
the name Henrietta Howard and
lust below the address, Beacon street
Stepping into carriage, summoned
for the occasion, the young lawyer,
accompanied by the lady, drove to
the office of the City Register.
Everything in this department. be-
ing satisfactorily arranged, the hand
some couple forthwith presented
themselves before the Mayor, who
was not long in performing the Ger
emony, that should bind two willing
hearts in one,' for veal or woe, until
death should part them
A few moments later, and the
Young Southefner accompanied his
blushing bride to the carriage. The
steps were put up, the door closed,
and the hackman stood awaiting or
ders:
sTo the fremont House, said the
Bridegroom.
Excuse me; Charles; why not to
our own house?' :.
TO our own house?
Certainly, my love-
The poor lawyer looked upon the
the face of his wife with wonder and
astopishment. He certainly could
see nothing aniiss in those beautiful,
bright eyes of hers, though to tell the
truth, he did feel little uncomfort-
able, as he ventured to enquire, mild
ly: and where is that, Henrietta!
.Why, Beacon street, to be sure,
Charles: Beacon street Mo-.
The lawyers wits were certainly a
wandering, and no wonder. Indeed
had be remembered, at that moment,
the address upon the card, it was
certainly the place he should have