Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-12-04

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through those beautiful .plate>glass doors.
George did 50 often, for he often passed
4 on his way to and from bis boarding
house; butlit was notafor the hsakel of
Ieatehing, acsight of the bonnetsioraibbons
i Of, Madame Josephine, for he gould see
them equally as fine at other, millenery
shops in the neighborhood, but it was 70
steal q glance and get good look as of
ten as possible at HMadame's little Jenny
Irving, or" Queen Of Beauty, "as she was
called .n49d sed Il 81 81 ~ 81 hc3
:Ea Yes, Jenny Irving. 1.-THE, ,dorphan,i or
"poor orphan. z as some termed her, was
Madame Layelle's favorite apprentice, and
possessed the first love of George Lenox.
She had caught prize without angling
for it.
Insour hero's estimation she was the
Notwithstanding Of maidens. Her tiny but
faultless forms golden hair, bright blue
eyes, dimpled cheeks and dainty mouth.
offered attractions which he could not rec
sist; and then her voice, so sweet and mu.
sical, was melody itself, and her almost
baby hands, so fair and soft, and her fai-
ry feet that seemed scarcely 10 touch the
ground dBon> which she atrod,! actually
charmed him and completed the conquest
which, ,Cupid=-little knave-had SO artu
fully planned and soa successfully, carried
forward. After having secretly admired
Jenny}for months, George, one day, be-
came acquainted with 2her-no matter
how-though, of course. in the same way
that all young people get acquainted who
are struck with each others appearance /;
first, an introduction at some party or So,
cial gathering, with an I" I'm happy to
make your acquaintance" on the lady's
part, and "allow me to see you home,"
on the gentleman's, then moonlight
walk. with great many silly, foolish re-
marks made on both sides. concludes the
FIRST days ceremonies. OF course this
mode of proceeding soon makes fast
friends. Z .Iu,.lv io ~ .Y.ss..l j.. .gj{
George continued, to, attend to his bust
ness closely, but his evenings were genes
rally his own, and then, when Jenny was
not busy, of course they had delightful
times. ~ ay:sa f.tt
Jenny was not by any means without
other admirers. Many a young man in
che neighborhood:wou discommode him
seIi.much TO accommodate her, and con-
siden,himself we'll paid if he could thus
win a smile or a +" thank you"L from her
sweet lips.,a. eh.Yad es3-lrinioa el
Egr But George was the favori:e lover, and
he seduously improved his opportunities,
until, finally, it was whispered around,
and pretty freely ,ltoo. that he and Jenny
were engaged.3T Such! reportsis always
spread like wildfre, and this one was, not
long in reaching theacears' off Mr. Moore,
one Sof his employers. ledf ,Sss'sssA
| .NowzMr, Moore had "a daughter who
Etook quitesa fancy to our friend, andahe,
was aware of it., but couldi,not recipro>
cate the compliment. Her father knew
it also, and knew that atGeorge was smart
fellow, and would, as he often said, make
ga star in the world" He Thought that
George and his daughter would make a
| good match, and that the former would
feel highly complimented by the propo-
SAL Therefore, soon after Mr.. Moore
heard the foregoing report, he called
George one side and "opened the case.'
to him, concluding by limiting at part
nership in case matters turned out favo.
rably .a 3ha l7,.asst.
The old gentleman's proposal took
George somewhat by surprise; but, as
young man OF principle, he felt in duty
bound to give an immediate and decided
answer. - - Er
"I feel fattered by your preference.
MIR. Moore said he in reply, !" and it is
very gratifying to me to know that you
hold me in such esteem; but cannot ac-
cede to your proposal am engaged to
another" I. HasH la
"Well. sir, as you please" said Mr..
Moore, with a suddenly assumed stern.
ness of demeanor. but you will lose
much by your decision. Allow me to
ask who your intended is %
" Miss Jenny Irving
Miss Irving ]" said Mr.. Moore, with
feigned astonishment, Miss Irving a
penniess girl?"
"Yes, sir, and an orphan" was Geor-
ge's quick reply.
Indeed an orphan ?" said Mr.. Moore.
"well, pity her then as do all Or
phaus; but really. George. you're throw
ing yourself away-you'll not get cent
by her"
~ know it, sir. and donot wish it,"
replied our hero, with spirit. '' marry
her for herself, not for her money"
Very well. sir. said Mr.. Moore and
turning away he soon left the room.
#'Ah. hai ! my lad; in love with Mad
anne Lavelle's queen. the little Milliner;'
said young Tom Moore, addressing
George as the former came rushing into
his fathers, store one. afternoon soon after
Georges conversation with Mr.. Moore.
'Ah. ha in love, eh p
well yes. i suppose, I might as well
own up first as last said George, with a
smile. 'Sa '- ~
of course you might said the former