Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-10-09
An upset 10 an enterprising Widow
with pretty Daughter Attentions
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An upset 10 an enterprlslng WIDOW
with a pretty Daughter Attention,
misunderstood.
The New Orleans Crescent relates a good
story Of widow in that city who had fixed
her heart upon thriving merchant who
kept family grocerystore on the corner
She Unanswered 10 have him attend her
daughter 10 all the balls and soirees Of the
season to which she had access, and man.
aged to take him TO the theatre in their par.
ty on several occasions: at church on sun.
day our friend was found occupying a place
in her pew as regularly as one of the family
and more than this, she opened an account
at his store, and two or three times daily in
fine weather Miss F. was sent TO purchase
some indispensable nothing that "nobody
could select but herself" But all this must
have an end, and an unfortunate one it was
Her plans worked admirably for about
three months. Toms attention had been
generally remarked, and the gossips of his
acquaintance had long settled it among
themselves that he was Sin for it" and the
good mother was daily expecting and con-
s,anily on the q1si vire Tor proposal. This
was the posture of affairs when Tom called
one morning about eleven. He was show
ed into the parlOr and was soon joined by
the young lady. After a few moments o!
small talk, he requested her TO be 50 good
rs TO send her mother TO him, as he wished
10 have a minutes conversation with her on
business. We acknowledge that there was
slight trembling Of the hands visible as
Mrs. smoothed her hair TO obey the sum
mons. She had been successful! Yes,
notwithstanding the sarcasm Of the widow
NJ. and the inuendoes Of the whole street
she had triumphed! These, and other
thoughts Of like complexion, caused her
cheeks 10 assume an unusual glow, and
there was considerable citation in her step as
she entered the room and aifectionately greet
ed her future sOn-in-law.
We have intimated that Tom is honest
and straightforward, and SO without the
preached the delicate matter.
GAS intended" opened our friend,
''leaving for the North the latter part of
this week, thought I had better have a
word with, Mrs. l., and come 10 an under
standing about matters"
"You are perfectly right" replied the
lady; sit is always best TO settle such matters
a. soon as possible. But have you spoken
to my daughter"
"Really, madam" answered Tom, II have
not. True, Miss L. is principally con-
cerned in the matter, but then she is so very
young that thought it would rest wholly
with you"
"Far from it." exclaimed the cunning
mother. 1.-THE matter is left entirely 10 her,
and whatever she says | will agree to-"
SIN that case" said Tom, and putting his
hand to his pocket, 81 have only 10 leave
the bill"
"Bill bill sir?" screached the widow.
ayes Ma'am, just $50 5o-lor articles
purchased by miss E. But why are you
surprised"
"Because, sir--because thought YOU
! thought it had-been paid SIR" making
an effort, but choking with rage And ri
sing she made dgnifed inclination, after
telling him she would send servant will
the money in the evening, and swept GU
of the room.
81 wonder" soliloquised Tom, on his re
turn from New York, "what can be III,
matter with the Is? Miss E. was as cole
as an icicle when called on her the othe
evening, and to-day the old lady gave M
the cut direct. Somebody must have beel
telling lies about me while | was gone.
am glad though, she pad her Ill.," and h
resumed his pen and scratched away at hi
books.