Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-11-14
rally his own, and then when Jenny was
not busy, Of course they had the delightful

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II Jenny was not by any means without
other admirers. Many young man in
the neighborhood would discommode him
self much to accommodate her, and cons-
der himself well paid if he could thus win
a smile, or thank you" from her sweet
lips. Eli Il. -.'. .e.' f5is'59
But George was the favorite lover, and
he sedulously improved his opportunities
until finally, it was whispered around, and
pretty freely, too, that he and Jenny were
engaged. Such reports always spread like
wild fire aud this one was not long in
reaching the ears Of Mr.. Moore, one of his
employers. e 'b =
q Now Mr.. Moore had a daughter who
took quite a fancy to our young friend and
he was aware Of it but could not appreciate
tn, compliment. Her father also knew it
that George was a smart fellow, and would,
az he had often said, SNAKE star in the
world."u he thought that George and his
daughter would make good match, and
the former would feel highly complimented
by the proposal. Therefore soon after
Mr.. Moore first heard the foregoing reporb,
he called George to one side and opened
the case to him concluding by limiting at
partnership, in case matters turned out
favorably. ,. ,,8a.-- qe.....- 5.i- a.' ..
The old mans proposals took George
somewhat by surprise; but as a young man
of principle, he felt duty bound to give 40
immediate and decided answer.
81 feel Aattered by your preference,
Mr.. Moore" said he in reply, and it is
] very gratifying to me to know that you
hold me in such high esteem but cannot
accede to your proposal-I am engaged to
another" . -...... MA. ....
"Well, sir, as you please" said Mr..
Moore, with sudden assumed sternness
of demeanor; but you will lose much by
your decision. Allow me to ask who your
intended is 2" .t ,.5 60 .5..- ..-..
Miss Jenny Irving" ....... ..
"Miss lrvingl" said Mr.. Moore with
feigned astonishment, !" Miss Irving-a
penniless gill; mol -.os21 'l.'' o.
eyes, sir, and ap orphan" was Georges
quick reply.
Indeed,' said Mr.. Moore; "well I
pity her then as all orphans. But really,
George, you're throwing yourself away
you will not get cent by her" "
"i know it. sir, and I do not wish it,"
replied our hero, with spirit. 81 marry
her for herself, not for money" l..l
"Very well, sir" said Mr.. Moore, and
turning left The room.
1 "Ah, ha, my lad, in love with Madame
Lavelle's queen, the little milliney," said
young Tom Moore, addressing George, as
the former came running into his fathers
store one afternoon, after Georges CONVEX
satiop with Mr.. Moore; cha, ha, in love,
eh :" t sd
Swell, yes, I suppose might as well
own up first as last" said George with a
smile. 10 as-a.s n .nt,
"Of course you might. Well, man,
what's her dowry."
d" Youh, beauty. and a youthful, con
tented mind, is her doEry, and that is
enough for me-" l .su. D.a .... sa ,E-
Enough thatll support you, 7" said
young Moore, provokingly. 81 .- ..
"No, but it will make me happy" said
George. l.H
Happiness and poverty are two exact
opposites in my opinion" replied Tom,
"and such as you will find hard work to
reconcile to each other" e H. 10.
al will try it," said George.
"Well, do, if you please" replied Tom
sneeringly, "and by and by report pro-
gress. I fancy that girl myself, but am
sure I cant afford to marry beggar. A
wife without money is poor prize in my
, estimation"
"Jenny is no beggar," was on Georges
lips in reply; but ere he had time to speak
he was summoned to attend to customer
' "Jenny will show her value yet" sale
| low. musical voice behind him, and turn
, ing, he saw Jenny who glided in noiselcssly
, to bring him an invitation to party, whicl
she had just received for him, holding
another in her hand, on which her owl
name was written. ... .r. .. t.
! She had unntention ally beard Ton
: Moore's remark, and well understood it
. meaning; much better in fact than Georg
r understood her, when she said with unusua
. emphasis: sfl'a .i
Jenny will show her value yet"
But few days elapsed ere the story 60
around that George had been offered tn
0 hand of the rich Mr.. Moore's daughter, il
:, marriage, and had declined it for that o
Jenny Irving.
, Some wondered at his choice, Will
: others considered it one of true love, an,
! consequently of true wisdom.
T Time wore away, and one year brough
around the day fixed for George and Jcn
ny's wedding. H.. ..--. -.....
One evening, but few days previous t
t the time appointed, they were conversin
' altogether at Jenny's aunt, where sh
boarded. e
y" We shall be obliged to have plai
d wedding, suppose, dear" said George
e "and commence life in snug way, lc
d my income is not very large you know"
= GAS you please, George" was the repl.
0 +" any way that is the most agreeable t
y you, and in which we can live the happies
S But" said she, with ringing laugh, p" al
n you not going to take me to the church i
k your carriage!"