The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1857-06-25

pleased at the adventure, because we can
both laugh over fathers mistake, and the
absent Peter red hair.
"But l must explain the matter imme
diatelys though dislike the idea Of Civ
ing you up TO the absent John Peters"
answered our hero, with tile same win
ming smile, especially as you have natu-
raj antipathy to red hair"
''I don't see the use of'explaining.-
Suppose we both keep quiet and let it go
for granted that we are cousins-what
harm can there be in it.
''And then supposing he. thinking me
cousin John Peters, should insist on our
being married before the genuine John
Peters comes from Baltimore" "
"oh, it would-be SO dgnghtfull Ido
so hate to marry my co1s John, besides
/ like you thousans mes better
There isn't the least romance in marry
ing one'scousia especially such cousin
as John Peters, of Baltimore
Here Bella laid her pretty white hand
on his arm and said:
"But you don't care for me; of course
you wouldn't like to be married Just to
please me. I don't blame you, either, for
/ wouldn't marry cousin if could help
/ it."
"on the contrary" cried John:s ssclasr-
ing the little hand warmly, 81 would
give the world for that happy privilege"
"Then you must promise tekeep still
. and let the matter rest as il is. You will
do it, won't you?"
.'Most certainly" answered John, ..if
4 it pleases you. y
On his retAp, and to his no little de-
light, Mr.. Meirs found Bella deeply in
terested in cousin John. 81 thought you
would come round" said he. "These
girls are always perverse when their low
ers are out Of sight, but mighty warm
hearted and agreeable when they have
got together Howbeit I fancy there is a
slight vein Of duphcity in the best OF
i them, l do
/ "Oh no. papa, you should not be SC
hasty in your conclusions, for haven't
! told you all along that cousin Johns kail
was red, and my principal objection was
q based upon that fact. But you see there
is Slight mistake somewhere, for his hail
pointing to the counterfeit cousins il
r quite dark and glossy: I must really
confess, papa,that I like John very much
: great deal more than I expected d
) indeed"
t "Then," said Mr.. Meirs, exultingly
' 'sif I were in Johns place, | would jus
take the liberty to strike while the iron i
: hot. There is snothipg gained by delays
and week hence you might be as far ol
: the handle as you were a week ago"
f stOh no, I am not so fckle; but vii
a leave the whole matter with you AM
John.''
q 'There, Bella, you talk like sensibl
e girl" cried Mr.. NJ Il knew you would
I like your resolution. There is nothin
o SO rare in the world as a sensible girl q
/ your time Of life John is no fop or pre-
u figate. He will make you a good hus
band; will look after your interests, an
!, think will be worthy of you. As fe
Y the wedding, John, it shall be left entire
ly to you. Bella is wiling, and can Sc
it nothing to prevent its taking place rlgf
% away"
l. Il think whatever you think proper,
u said John. 'Any arrangement agreeab
Is to you will be equally SO to me. has
great respect and affection for Miss Meir
d and if can be SO far forgiven for m
IN presumption, can safely say, that to
ze the husband of your daughter at this nj
y mept or any future time, would be Il
choicest gift of heaven"
i Every sensible remarks" said M
Meirs, joyfully. end as you are obl'glr
OF enough to leave the matter to my dire
tion, shall say a week from Friday, th
RS being the day on which I had first ant
n cipated your coming. This will gl'
a Bella ample time for all necessary pr
i'd parations, and you also to4apprise yo'
o. father and such other friends from Bal
re more as you may choose to invite"
e- IF | might be allowed my preferen
ur in this respect" answered our her
at glancing at Bella for encouragement,
would much rather not mention 1t TO
re father and friends till afterwards, al
lat thus give them an agreeable surprise
- In fact, before saw you this morning
ow had not even dreamed OF such sudd
id good forum e."
And BESIDES interposed Bel
Tas earnestly. your father might not f
7as much like journeying 50 soon after an
.he tack of the gout. AS for me, wot
] much prefer quiet wedding with onl.'
The few friends present. Besides | wo'
fo, ! - .,tb 81, ,iyp m 0npV that W OIL