Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-05-21

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Then followed the air Tom had referred
TO, which he sung in the most exquisite
taste, with the richest of manly voices
Miss Northwood greatly admired it. an ex.
pressed what she felt
"Coquette" sneered Harvey. in an ac.
cent of concentrated rage.
But, all unconscious of these muttered
comments. the musicians fingered over
their music. One favOrile air suggestud
another, and there were scores 10 be looked
over. and duets to be sung. And Tom had
SO many anecdotes to tell Of such and such
musicians, and such delightful lilile histo-
ries of how such and such pieces of music
came to be written. that time few on swift
and noiseless pinions.
Miss Nor.hwood's eyes occasionally went
in search Of Harvey, but whenever she ad
dressed a remark to him with view OF
drawing him INTO the conversation, he re-
piled wi b such unoour;eous breviy ,ha;
she was repellcd from anv further advan.
ces,
"WelI!" cried Tom, as they emerged
from the house late in the evening. pretty
good for beginning, Harvey. So far, 81
good. l consider the affair in a most hope
full train. Miss Northwood satisfies my ex-
pectaiions. and flatter myself l made All
impression--hey, Harvey"
An unintelligible grunt from Harvey was
the only reply,
Il say. Harvey" continued Tom in the
highest spirits. II don't see those unmisla
kable signs of being in love in Your fair la
dy which l expected. May you not have
decciveived yourself ON that point?"
Another growl--ominous this time -
from Harvey.
You did well tonight, Harvey" pro
ceeded Tom. commend you. Keep ou,
dis anee, that's right no poacl.ing on my
/ S'cuh 10 you hHoW
Your grounds!--you rascal" burst forl
Harvey. in fit of ungosernable rage
"'ve great mind to knock you down fol
your insutferable assurance. you--you pup
py! And there, sir is my card if you wan
the satisfaction Of gentleman"
Tom raised the card Harvey flung at hin
as he left him, bursting with laughter as ht
did so.
Tom. my good fellow" cried Harvey
as he hurried into Toms room the mex
day. with the most beaming of smiles or
his face, tom. I've got something pleas
ant to say to yor, Wish M Joy. my fine
fellow! Is all settled. We're to be mar
ried this day three mon hs. It's all arran
ged, and I'm the luckHst dog alive!--
Why don't you congratulate me, ole
boy?"
Because you take my breath away
said Tom. 81 can't believe You. Why
yon told me yesterday, you wanted me tc
take her off your hands-''
"Nonsrnse!" said Harvey.
land that You considered yourself il
quie fix" continued Tom. from which
| good-humoredly consented TO help
You"
"FuIge--nonsense" criud Harvey. a
blush of shame coming into lis face.
And that Miss Nor!hwooJ. poor hing
was like 10 die Of broken heart
Come, come. Tom! no more If that an
thou lowest mel! sail Harvey. "The fact
is, Tom. and may as well own it. man
does not know whether he is in love or not,
sometimes. till jealousy or something else
opens his eyes for him. But is all riyh,
now"
"Oh-ay!" said Tom. with affected
gravity, "you may think it's all right; but
there is something yet to be settled which
may sand in the way of your true love
running SO very smooth"
As he spoke he gravely drew forth Har-
vey's card from his pocket, saying:
IL have ordered coffee and pistols FIR TO-
morrow morning. and who knows?) l may
stand chance of win ing Miss North.
woods hand yet"
Harvey snatched the card and sent il
spinning into lhe air, as he burst into a
merry fit Of laughter. Tom joined him
heartily. Their hands met in cordial grip
as they exclaimed--the one
"You may thank me, Harvey, for
teaching you your own mind" Aud the
other
Il understand you. Tom. ou're the best
friend ever had. See if don't prove
my gratitude. some Of these days. by flirt-
ing with the lady you're in love with"
"You're welcomed cried Tom--"by the
time Pmin love you'll be like The lion. sans
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