The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1857-11-12


nected, after ho had told them so minute
ly his personal history. Truly Mrs. Blithe
you are as easily satisfied as your daugh
ter.
Mr.. Fry, however, took it upon him
self TO ascertain automatically whether tn
statements. made by Rudolphus were true
lie addressed a letter to a mercantil
house in New York, upon whom he pro
fessed to draw money, and found the,
were ignorant of the existence Of sucI
a man. He addressed another to Coun
ZoIvani, whom he said he knew intimate
ly, and was answered that we never heart
of the gentleman in question So tina
when convinced of the falsity of two as
sertions, he began to distrust all others
which sorely puzzled and vexed Mrs
Blith and her daughter.
While in this heyday of apparent tri
umph, having secured the affections Of al
artless girl, having dirted and danced il
the sunbeams of fashionable life sudden
ly Mr.. Rudolphus McGlvery disappear
ed, leaving the landlord with his unpaiC
bill, and at the Livery Stable large un
discharged account for 'sundry drives
about the suburbs, in which Mrs. Blthe
and Edith had participatedj and worse
than all, leaving young and guileless
heart to feel the chagrin which always at.
tends an unsuccessful filtration.
But the present modification wore away
when they felt the escape which the con-
tinued attentions of the Scotch gentleman
would ere long have made very doubtful,
and our young friend now was convinced
that sterling character generally can
furnish testimonials to establish its own
assertions. So the Notifying lessons
proved salutary one.
Mrs. Blithe and her daughter now will
lingly accepted the protection of that es-
Unable gentleman, (Mr. Fry) whose in
quiries undoubtedly gave the walking
ticket to the Scotch gentleman: and feel
ing as they did that his professions of re-.
gard were sincere, Edith was never ques-
toned by her mother how far nor how
fast Mr.. Fry HAD PROCEEDED. Still, after
their return in Autumn, she one day in
quired concerning the age Of Mr.. FRY.
"Your father says, Edith that Mr.. Fry
cannot be more than thirty-three years.
Edith reckoned.
Twice seventeen is thirty four; that is
not 50 great a disparity after all,' said
she thoughtfully.
Remember, daughter, the old adage.
Better be an old mans darling than a
young FOOLS pet.
"Old man." Indignantly replied Edith,
Il am sure Mr.. Fry is any thing but an
old man. Here is letter he has address
ed to both you and father"
New York, -, -.
70 my particular friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Bithe;
A very delicate subject will be present.
ed for your consideration in this letter.
1t respects your approval of an intimate
connection between myself& your daugh-
ter Edith. You have perfect knowledge
of my character from boyhood. l know
there is a disparity in our years, but only
enough; aPprehend, to add the test of
experience which neutralizes the folly Of
youth. Should you therefore, accept my
proposal to wed Miss Edith, may hope
the event will not long be delayedl |
trust my pecuniary resources are ade-
quate to common emergencies; so that we
can commence, and with ordinary sue
cess continue in rational style of living,
in keeping with your daughters former
style. Please answer by return of mail.
Yours Truly, j. Fry.
"Who is the reigning married belle Of
the season at the Ocean House?" | inqui-
red upon my arrival the next season.
"A Mrs. Fry, from New York." was
the reply. "She is truly lovely, aud her
countenance and manners are faultless.-
Besides she has a most fascinating man
for husband. .E
gazed at the belle as she entered the
dining hall. 1t was she, who one year
ago hung upon the am of that disgraced
McGilyery, and | thanked HeaYen that
so bright and beauteous being had es'
capped the snares which attended her first
and last Irritation.