The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1858-11-25

uHTu, WneH sue HeaTu lTOu neT sun ups
that night the result Of his expedition, was
in no degree less than his own, and she
commended him highly for his sagacity
and assiduity in pressing his suit forward
to such quick and successful tormina-
lion.
On The afternoon of the second day
from that on which Seth Spikenard's love
episode had occurred, Mary Tripley was
seated alone in the snug little square
room oithe old farm house when she heard
The gate Of the front yard open, and,
| okng through the window, saw the form
Of Seth advancing up the walk. The next
moment loud knock was given upon the
door, and the young lady arose and ad.
United her yisiter She greeted him quite
cordially, gave hlm her hand, and made
inquiry egarding his mother.
She's pretty WE'LL! replied Seth, smil-
ing with his whole face, aud seating him.
sell as near as he conveniently could TO
the object of his afIections-'and she
sends her love to you, and says she will
come up and see you tomorrow. She
thinks all the world Of you, and know
you'll get along together frst-rale'
Tell her am much obliged to her for
her good opniou! said Mary, in no very
hearty tone, and it struck Seth with lit
lie surprise at what he heard.
She's dreadful tickled al the choice
I've made; there's nobody she'd like to
have as we'll for duughter!'
Then I'm to understand, Mr.. Spike
nard, that you contemplate marryingP
Seth looked into her face with stare
Of astonishment Then broad grin
oyerspread his countnance, as If an ex'
celent joke had been Prepetrated, and
he was just beginning 10 appreciate it.
y es.' said he, Il rather think | do. |
suppose you have no obJectionsl'
lie winked very meaningly as he utter.
ed this, and followed it up with hearty
laugh, as if the joke in question had now
received its finishing touch.
None whateverP replied Mary, smil-
ing.
'Well, how is it about your folksP in
CURED Seth; will there be any trouble
there--are they willing, do you thinkP
The young lady now looked absolutely
perplexed. That there was something
mysterious, something she did not clear
Ily understand under the surface of Seth
Spikenard's words, was quite apparent.
Il can see noyeason why they should
not bs!' she remarked; 'in fact, cannot
see what there is 10 interest them al all
in the matter!'
'Then you have not spoken to them
about ii yet?'
Are you stIl speaking Of your mar.
riagsf
Why. to be.sureP
why shoyld speak to them about it?
knew nothing Of it myself i'll you mem
toned II Jussnow!'
knew ndhing of i'll echoed Seth.
Come no you know you are jokingl'
Il was nser more serioosl replied the
young gladytI do not even know the name
OF the woman you have chosen?
This wis spoken with such an air Of
sincerity that Seth no longer doubted she
was in earnest, and the blood forsook his
face. which assumed most rueiul ex.
preston, as the thought that she regret
led her Vromise and wished 10 avoid The
marriagd entered his mind,
You lin't going TO back out, be you?
he exclaimed Indignantly. You amt
going ID pretend that you amt the one
meant YOU know you promised me on
ly nigh before last to- be my wife and to
marry mel.
What! cried Mary. starting to her feet
and removing to great distance from
the other: Il promised 10 marry you!
You are crazyP M ~, |
Then you deny itls
'Most certainly deny it! What can
have induced you to make such an asSer-
ton to my facet what conspiracy have
you started against me nowl
You're the one that's conspirin' your
self. You know you did make me such
a promise the other night, down to Mr.