Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-08-06

lad fead hlm lar deeper than he imagined
And, now, aunt Mary tell me what YOU
think Of Edward, said Fanny, as soon as
the young man had departed, and she was
alone with Mrs Waring.
Il must see him two or three times more,
ere | can make up my mind in regard to
him; said Mrs. Waring with something
evaslve in her manner First impressions
are not to be relied upon, she added smi-
lingly.
And | understand you'-Fanny spoke
with a sudden gaiety of manner you on
ly wish to tease me little. Now, confess
at once dear aunt Mary that you are charm
ed with Edward
. am not much given to quick prepos-
sessions, answered Mrs. Waring. 1T may
be defect in my character; bnt so it is
Mr.. Allen no doubt is a most excellent
Young man. You are sure that you love
him, Fanny?'
ooh, amt Mary, how can you ask such
question? Are we not soon to be mar
ried ?
True And this being so, you certain
ly should love him
w ny aunt
Ny question seems, no doubt strange
one, Fanny, Yet, strange as It may appear
to you, it is far from being lightly made.
Calm your mind into reflection and ask
yourself firmly and seriously why Won love
Edward Allen. True love ever has an ap-
preciating regard for excellencc--and know
ledge must precede appreciation What
do you know Of the moral wisdom of this
young man, into whose hands YOU are pIa-
clng the destinies of your being for time
it may be for eternity? Again let me
ask the question-why doyou love Edward
Allen"
Fanny looked bewildered. Nosearchng
interrogations like those had ever been ad-
dressed to her by her parents, and their
effect was TO throw her whole mind into
painful confusion
love him for his excellent qualities,
and because he loves me- she at length
said, yet with kind Of uncertain manner.
as if the reply did not spring from clear
mental perception.
What do you mean by excellent quail
ties " further inquired Mrs Waring.
Tears came into Fanny's sweet blue eyes
as she answered:
\ young girl like me, dear aunt Mary,
cannot penetrate deeply into mans char
acter. We have neither the opportunity
nor the experience upon which coldly to
base an accurate judgment. The heart is
our guide. In ny own case, It's instincts,
[ am sure, have not BETRAYED into false es-
innate of my lover | know him to be
good and noble; and / am sure his tender
regard for the maiden he has asked to be-
come his bride will ever lead him to seek
her happiness, as she will seek his. Do
not doubt him, aunt
Yet, Mrs. Waring could not help doubt
ing him. The young man had not impress
sed her favorably. No words had fallen
from his lips during the evening unmarked
by her; nor had a single act escaped her
observation. ln vain had she looked. in
his declaration Of sentiments, for high
moral purposes-for something elevated
and manly in tone. In their place she
found only exceeding wildness, or the flip
pant commonplace.
No basis there, | fear on which to
build, said Mrs. Waring, thoughtfully,
after parting with her niece for the night.
Pear, loving, confiding child The heart
of a maiden is not always her best guide
like the conscience, it needs Be ntrusted
--must be furnished with tests of quality
On the following day Mrs Warng went
out alone. Without seeming to have any
purpose in her mind, she asked the number
of Mr.. Aliens store, whittier she went for
the purpose of making few purchases
As she hoped it would be, the young man
did not recognize her as the aunt of his
bctrothcd Among the articles she wanted
to obtain, was a silk dress Several pieces
of goods were shown to her, one of which
suited exactly, both as to color and quality
What is the price of this ?
The answer was not prompt. First the
ticket mark was consulted then the young
store-kceper said:
I cannot afford to sell this piece of goods
for less than dollar thirteen
a dollar thirty, did You say asked
Mrs. Waring examining the silk more
closely.
'Ye-yes, ma'am,' quickly replied Allen
"a dollar thirty And it's bargain that,
| do assure you.
Mrs. Waring raised her eyes, and looked
for a moment or two in the young mans
face.
"A dollar and thirty cents, she replied
Yes, ma'am, dollar thirty was now
the assured answer. How many yards
shall I measure off for you?'
( / want about twelve.
There isn't cheaper piece of goods in
market said the young man, as he put his
scissors into the silk-'not cheaper piece,
[ do assure you. l had large stock of
these silks at the opening of the season,
and sold two-thirds of them at dollar and
a half; but as they are nearly closed out, |
Il j a a. IL