Squatter sovereign. [volume] (Atchison, Kan. Terr.) 1855-1858, 1856-07-15

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hearr beat fast, and the truant blood rush. i
ed to her cheek, but he was foo mich agi-
tated himself to notice her strange conlu-
sion.
MY dear, madam" he said ssrnidly.
:. have l erred In thinking that you have
always looked upon me kindly since our
first acquaintance!'
"Bless mel" thought the widow, Z" the
man thinks I'm going to tell him at once
tha, love him. But. then. he's young
and unused to courtship, and / must give
him strong encouragement"
s. You have no; been mistaken. have
always esteemed you highly; ranked you
indeed among my very dearest friends, if
may tell You So"
The young mans face flushed suddenly
-he looked eager and animated as he con-
tinued:
"You little know how happy your words
have made me. You would not, then.
fear 10 trust me-you would not refuse
what could make me happy. even If ask
something most precious and dear-some-
thing that have coveted since we first
met" s
..Wha. can j, beg" wondered the widow.
..My picture, lock of hair, or my own
dear self?"
"You are SILENT" said the young man,
quickly. "Can it be that you have no
faith in me? Believe me, madam, the
priceless treasure of q woman's love Is in
estimably sacred in my eyes. l never
could bctray the faith and confidence re-
posed in me; never wound the heart that
was all my-own?"
! al fear nosking. have perfect conf
dcnce in yo "a"
Thank God for that Then you will
= no: refuse the boon, you will not make me
plead in vain?"
, s.How can I DR.. Hazelton? YOU
[ cannot resis, you cloquence,' and the wid
5 ow drew little near. and looked confid-
ingly in his face.
k g / have another naine," he said gently
''call me by that, it will sound less forma
e and give me some assurance that you ars
r in earnest--that you are not sporting witt
the best hopes and dreams of heart tha
E. has never loved before"
II an, in earnest, John" was her 10"
It reply. "But are you when you say YOU
have never loved before?"
n Perfectly SO, Madam. have always
| been lonely ambitious man. My pro
O tession has been my mistress and my wife
y have never known more than ,he name
: of love till now"
Sc And now you are quite certain this i
d no idle fancy she said. co4uetishlY--
Quite certain that yon will regret moth
iug-tbe disparity of years -
,. There is none, my dear madam. W.
are suited to each other in every way
nj Never speak OF change again. l love s
is entirely, so devotedy. SO passicna,ely tha
e change Is IN impossible thing, till anoihe
= heart and soul are given to me. Can
(, not convince or satisfy you OF thiss"
N 81 am satisfied, JOHN. ask no more,
i. she mur.nured.
Is Then have your permission to Sc
Amelia, and tell her that it is all aFrang
e. eds" asked the young man. Dear CIR
$, YOU little know how long have loved 20,
s. yet feared to speak
s. "Ameliar' gasped the horroI.stEickc
m widow.
at .'Ameliar' replied the unsuspicious love
ut In giving her to me you will give a Iii
e. long happiness, for which shall alwa!
en- bless YOU. Can see her this morning
er dear-mother.
as That word capped the climax" VIII
IIv mortal could bear more after SO egregio'
ce a bluuder.
Wait moment, and / will tell h
ID YOU are here" stanmered the widow, al
on vanishing from the room, she sought b
sat chamber before her selfpossession shou
nd vanish, and any ungarded loak or NO
,ar reveal TO him the secret he had ney
i.h guessed.
his ats mercy have SO much presence
ow mind" she said, ten minutes later.
ere "How could have been such fool!
as it is, l don't think / shall break l
vn heart. Now to seal Amelia's lips. a
yer marching up to that young lady's REQ
the she entered, closed the door carefully, a
an said in an unconcerned sort of way:
her "Do you wish me TO give my consent
rbe your marriage with DIR. Hazel,ons
Ks you love hima''
ish. One glance at her mothers face, qua
ar ed as it WIS. showed the girl that
hen knew all, and she answered frankly
fall Yes. mother, I wish for your cons
and blessing" - :