Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-06-11

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cousin John. Il thought you would come
round said he. These girls are always
perverse when their lovers are out of sight,
but mighty warm-heart0d and agreeable
when they have once got together. How
belt, fancy there is slight vein Of dupli-
city in the best Of them, / do!'
'Oh no, papa, you should not be SO has
ty in your conclusions, for haven't told
you all along, that cousin Johns hair was
red, and that my principal objection was
based upon that fact. But you see there
is a slight mistake somewhere for his hair
(pointing to the counterfeit Cousins is
quite dark and glossy. l must really con-
fess, papa, that l like John very much; a
great deal better than expected. do in
deed'
Then said Mr.. NJ, exultingly. 'if 1
were in Johns place, would just take the
liberty to strike while the irons hot. There
is nothing gained by delays. and a week
hence you might be as far off the handle,
as you were week ago.
'Oh, no, am not so tickle; but | will
leave the whole matter with you and John
Whatever you and he think proper, ill
submt to-
TIere Bella. you talk like sensible
girl, cried Mr.. Meirs. i knew you would
like your resolution. There is nothing
SO rare in this world as sensible girl at
your time Of life. John is no fop or profit
gate. He will make yoU good husband;
will look after your interests, and, think,
will be worthy of you. As for the we'd
ding, John, it shall be l~ft entirely with
you to say. Bella is willing, and 1 can see
nothing oprevent its taking place right
away
To say that our hero was perfectly un-
affected by these remarks, would be pre-
suming too much.
i think whatever you think proper,
said John. Any arrangement agreeable
to you, will be equally so to me. have
great respect and affection for Miss Meirs,
and if | can be SO far forgiven for my pre-
sumption. 1 can safely say. that to be the
husband of your daughter this moment, or
at any future time. would be to me the
choicest gift Heaven to bestow.'
Very sensible remark said Mr.. Meirs,
/ joyfuly; and as you are obliging enough
to leave the matter to my direction. shall
say week from Friday, that being the
day on which l had first anticipated your
coming. This will give Bella ample time
for necessary preparations, and you, also,
to apprise your father, and such other
friends from Baltimore, as you propose 20
invite
If l might be allowed my preference in
this respect, answered our hero, glancing
at Bella for encouragement, I would much
rather not mention it to my father and
f.;ends till afterwards, and thus give them
an agreeable surprise. In fact before /
Saw you this morning, had not even
dreamed of such good fortune
And besides, interposed Bella, earn
es.ly, your father might not feel much like
Journeying so soon after an attack of gout.
AS for me | would rather prefer a quiet
wedding with only a few friends present.
Besides. would great deal rather give
the money away which would be spent on
such an occasion, to some of the poor
families who are starving in the city
'Nobly spoken' cried Mr.. Meirs with
enthusiasm. and glancing at Bella with a
world of pride and affection. 'Nobly spo-
ken, my daughter. With such prudenc.
and such charitable feelings. you will make
your cousin John pattern Of wife. /
heartily agree with you in this respect, and
you shall have it all your own way
Our hero. who in truth. independent Of
her charms of person. had looked upon
Bella as somewhat frivolous. was equally
charmed by her remark; and, had the oc-
casion warranted. would have pressed
kiss Of appreciation upon her lips.
During the time which had elapsed be-
tween this and the day set for the marriage
of his daughter. Mr.. Meirs seemed over
flowing with good humor and enjoyment.
He made several presents to tho poor of
his acquaintance. and even gave Bella. the
sum of five hundred dollars to be used, i'll
she choso. for the same purpose.
In the meantime, our hero was living
in the greatest possible intimacy with Bel
la. Every day they walked. rode or sung
together, while the merchant looked on and
entered into their plans with increasing sat
isfaclon
At length the long anticipated Friday
arrived, and few chosen guests were as
sembled at the residence, to celebrate the
nuptials.