The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1855-02-15

Ter in his absencel 1t was certainly
very ilI-imed and impNrtinpnt in the lat.
Ter 10 inquire whatthey knew Of The. char.
acter Of the gentleman with ahom they
were so intimately connected, after he
had tod them 50 infinitely his personal
history. Truly, Mrs. BIithe, you are a,
easily satisfied and as credulous as your
daughter. 'a ''
Mr. Fry, howeyer,stook itupon himself
TO ascertain automatically whether the
statements made by Mr.. Rodolpbus were
strictly true. He addressed letter 10 a
mercantile house in New York upon
whom he professed to dtsw for money,
and found they we're ignorant of the
existence of such man. He addressed
another TO Court Zolyani. whom he said
he knew intimately, and was answered
that he never heard of the gentleman in
question So that when convinced oi
the ialsity OF two asseverations, be began
10 distTust all others. which sorely puz.
zled and yexed Mrs. Blithe and her
daughter. . a .a
While in the heyday of apparent tri-
umph, having secured the affections of an
ariless girl, having 1irted and danced in
the sunbeams of fashionable life, sudden
Mr.. Rodolphus McGilvery disappeared,
Ieavingthe landlord with bis unpaid board
bill. and at the livery stable large un-
discharged account for sundry divers
about the suburbs. in which Mrs. 3. and
Edith had participated; and, worse than
all, leaving young and guiltlesS heart tc
feel the chagrin which always attends an
unsuccessful llnaion.
Butthe present modification wore away
when they feltthe escape which the con
tinued attentions of the Scotch gentleman
would ere long have made very doubtful
and our young friend now was convinced
that a sterling character generally can
Afurnish testimonials TO establish its own
Assertions. So the Notifying lesson
proved sautary one. ....
Mrs. Blithe and her daughter now will
lingly accepted the protection of that es-
Unable gentleman Mr.. Fry) whose in
quiries undoubtedly gave the walking.
ticket TO the Scotch gentleman; and feel,
ing as they did that his professions Of re
gard were sincere, Edith was never ques
toned by her mother how far nor how
fast Mr.. Fry had proceeded. Still, after
their return in the autumn, she one day
inquired concerning the age Of Mr.. Fry
Your father says, Edith, that Mr. Fry
cannot be more than thirty three"
Edith reckoned Twice seventeen i
thirty four; that is not SO very great {
disparity after ALL said she, thoughtful
| ly .,
Remember. daughter, the old adage
Better be an old mans darling than {
young FOOLS pet
'OH mani Indignantly replied Edith
/ m sure Mr.. Fry is anything but an ole
man. Here is letter he has addressed
to both you and father
New York
To my particular friends, M. and Mrs
Bythe:-A very delicate subject will bt
presented for your consideration in thi
letter. 1t respects your approval of al
intimate connection between myself anc
your daughter Edith. You have had ;
perfect knowledge of my character iron
boyhood l know there is disparity ii
our years, but only enough, | apprehend
to add the test of experience which nat
uralzes the folly of youth. Should you
therefore, accept my proposal to wee
Miss Edith, may hope the event will no
long be delayed? l trust my pecuniar.
resources are adequate to common emer
gencies so that we can commence, an'
with ordinary success continue in ra
tional style of living, in keeping wit
your daughters former style. Pleas
answer by return Of mail.
Yours, truly, ]. Fry.
'Who is the reigning married belle
the season at the Ocean House?' | inquir
ed upon my arrival the next season.
A Mrs Fry from New York, was th
reply. 'Sheis truly lovely, and her coun
tenance and manners are faulueSs. Be
sides, she has a most fascinating man 70
a husband. ..-.. sr
gazed at the belle as she entered tn
dining hall It was she who one year ag
hung upon the arm of that disgraced Nc
Givery, and | thanked heaven that 81
bright and beauteouS being had ESCAPED
the snares which attended her first ant
last Irritation. ..,.u..rr- .