Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-03-28

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So much for George Lenox.
Some distance from Messrs. Moore 4
Recsc's away down the street-a quarter c
mile perhaps-and nearly opposit
Georges boarding place, was a milliner'
shop-a real fancy shop, with Handsome
windows, with splendid curtains on the in
side, displaying a rich and beautiful ARA,
of those dear treasurers that so delight tn
fair, viz: dear little beauties of bonnets, O
all styles and trimmed in every imag nabl
way, with bright ribbons and delicate flow
crs, formed with exquisite taste by the fai
hands of blooming maidens.
Were rot these attractions? Yes, Georg'
never passed the door of Madame Josephine
LavelIe, from Paris. withoutca ting glance
into the windows or through those beauti
ful glass doors.
George did so often, for he often passed
on his way to and from his boarding house
but it was not for the sake of catching {
sight of the bonnetS or ribbons of Madame
Josephine, for he could see them equally a
fine at other milliner shops in that neigh
borhood, but it was to steal glance and
get look as often as possible at Madame,
little Jenny Irving, or "Queen of Beauty
as she was called.
Yes Jenny Irving, the orphan, or apoor
orphan" as some termed her, was Madame
Lavelle's favorite apprent;cn, and possessed
the first love of George Lenox. She had
caught a prize without angling for it.
In our heroes estimation she was the
most bewitehing of lnaidenS. Her tiny,
but fauItless form. golden hair, bright blue
ewes, dimplpd cheeks and dainty mouth,
offered attractions which h. could not resist ;
and then her voice, so sweet AMI musical,
was melody in itself, and her almost baby
hands, so fair and soft, and her fairy feet
that seemed scarcely to touch the ground on
which she trod, actually charmed him and
the conquest which Cupid-httle
knave-had so artfully planned and SO sue
carried forward After having
secretly admired Jenny for months, George,
one day, became acquainted with her-no
matter how-though, of course, in the same
way that all youngpeople getaequainted who
are struck with each others appearance !;
first an introduction at some party or social
with an am happy to make
your acquaintance" on the lady's part, and
'tallow me to see you home" on the gentle
mans; then a moonlight walk, with great
many silly, foolish remarks made on both
sides, concludes the first days ceremonies.
Of courre this mode of proceeding soon
makes fast friends.
George continued to attend to his buSi-
ness closely, but his evenings were generally
his own, and then, when Jenny was not
busy, of course they had delightful times,
Jenny was not by any means without
other admirers. Many young man in the
would discommode himself
much to accomodate her, and considered
himself well paid if he could thus win a
smile or a ''thank you" from her sweet lips.
But George was the favorite lover, and
ne sedulously improved his opportunities,
Until, finally, it was whi'pcrcd around, and
pretty freely, too, that he and Jenny were
Such reports ulways spread like
and this one was not long in reach
NO the ears of Mr.. Moore, one of his en-
,loyerS.
Now Mr.. Moore had daughter who
ook quite fancy to our young friend, and
lie was aware of it, but could not appreci-
tie the compliment. Her father also knew
t and knew that George was a smart fellow
md would as he had ofted said, "nake a
tar in the world" He thought that
George and his daughter would make a
-ood match, and that the former would feel
tightly complimented by the proposal
soon after Mr.. Moore first heard
he foregoing report, he called George one
ide and "opened the case" to him, conclu-
ing by hinting at a partnership in case
matters turned out favorably.
The old mans proposal took George some
that bv surprise; but, as young man of
rinciple, he felt duty bound to give an i'm
Mediate and decided answes.
81 feel flattered by your preference, Mr..
Ioore," said he, in reply, "a'd it is very
ratifying to me to know that you hold me
4 such high esteem; but l cannot accedo
} your proposal-1 am engaged to another"
"Well, sir as you please" said Mr.. Moore,
,ith a suddenly assumed sternness of de-
leanor, "but you will lose much by your
ision. Allow me to ask who your inten-
ed isl"
"Miss Jenny Irving" i
"Nliss Irving" said Mr.. Moore, with