The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-10-01

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One fine winter evening early in the present
century, Colone. ---, and his maiden sister
Patty, were sitting on each side of delight.
ful hickory fire, enjoying " otis.m cum digaito.
te," without any interruption, for at least an
hour; and that, consulting the sex of Miss
Patty, was very remarkable The Colonel
was sitting cross-legged in great armchair,
hi, speetacles on, his pipe in one hand, and a
newspaper in the other. fast asleep Miss
Patty was moving herself backward and for
ward in a low rocking-chair. Close by her
fee. was the cat; while Carlo was stretched
out at full length on the rug in front Of the
fire, and like his master, fast asleep. A. length
the Colonel aroused him from his nap, took off
hisspectaces, rubbed his eyes. and then CLAN
cling at avery large pile of papers that lay on
the table near, said,-- fk ye
g wish Henry was here to help me about
nv rents.n
Well, really wish he was," answered his
sister. @
Idon'texpect him for month yet,, yawn-
ed the Colonel.
/" Hadn't you better send for him 2, said the
sister. e-e9
Upon this the dog got up and walked to the
door. y&
Where are you going, Carlo ?" said the
cid gentleman. @ v
The dog looked into his masters face, wag-
ged his tail, but never said word, and pur-
sued his way towards the door, aud az he could
not open ii himself. Patty got up and opened
it for him. The Colonel seemed satisfied, and
was composing himself for another nap, when
the loud and cheerful barking of the dog an
nounced the approach If some one, and reused
him from his lethargy. Presently the door
opened, and young man gaily entered the
room. a @
"Why, William Henry! is that you?'' said
Patty.
e" Henry. my boy, am heartily glad to see
yoa,a said The Colonel, getting entirely out of
his chair, and giving him hearty shake of
the hand. spray .yhathas brought you home
so suddenly? ?' tzs
!" Oh, do not know" said Harry 1T is
rather dull in town, so thought would lust
step in and see how you all come on.o
Well, am glad TO see you. Sit down.
said the Colonel. e
:" So do" said his sister.
"There aunt, is bottle of first rate snuff
for you; and he:e uncle, is one of capital Mar
aschino.o
Thank you, my boy" said the Colonel
" Positively it does my heart good to see you
in such fine spirits"
';And mine, too" said his sister.
Henry, either anxious to help his uncle or
himself, broke the seal from the .op Of the
bottle of cordial, and drew The cork while aunt
Patty got some glasses.
Well, my boy," said the Colonel, whose
good humor increased every moment, 6 what's
the news in B.? Anything happened?"
Nc, yes" said Henry. g pve got one Of
the best stories to tell you that you have ever
heard in your life.n
"Come let's have it,o said he, filling his
glass. J,
" Well, you must know" said Henry, ssthat
while was in town, I met with an old aud
particular friend Of mine, about my own age.
About two months ago he fell desperately in
love with a young girl and wants to marry
her, but dares not without the consent of his
uncle, very fine old gentleman. as rich as
Cresus--do take a little more cordial"
s Why, don't his uncle wish him to marry?n
inquired the Colonel. sn s
g Oh, yes" resumed Harry /" there's the
rub. He is very anxious that Bill should get
wife, but he's terribly afraid that he'd te
taken in, for it is generally understood thai
he's to be the old gentleman's hem. And. as
for his uncle, though very liberal in everything
else, he suspects everybody who pays his
nephew the least attention. Of being fortunes
hunter.n
"The old scamp" said the Cololel why
can'the let the boy have his own way?"
81 should think as much,, said aunt Patty.
swell, how did be manage it ?" said the
Colonel.
"Why," said Henry, "he was IN con-
founded pickle. He was afraid to ask his un.
cle's consent right out; he could not manage
tolet him see the girl, for she lives al some
distance. But he knew that his uncle was
fond of a good joke, and an enthusiastic ad-
mirer of beauty. So what does he do but ge,
her miniature talsen-for she was extremely
beautiful, besides being intelligent and accom-,
plished."
6 Beautiful. intelligent and accomplishedp p
pray what objection could the fool have Il
her ?" - es
"Why, she's not worth cent" said Hen
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