Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-12
THE DOUBLE MARRIAGE.
BY MRS. NJ. E. ROBINSON.


A rAsHIoNABLY dressed young man,
who rejoiced in the title of Napoleon
Bonaparte Fitzroy, was seated in one of
our first class hotels. Upon small table
beside him, lay curious medley of articles,
among which were newspapers, cigars,
write kids, toilet apparatus, opera glasses,
and what appeared to be the most out of
place, an elegant bracelet. Raising the
last mentioned article, the young man
surveyed its skillful workmanship for
moment, and then replaced it with a self
satisfied air. s.....
Fitzroy was supposed to be possessor of
a large fortune, and many scheming
mother with manageable daughters, poin-
ted him out as "bait" worth securing
But their smiles, honeyed words, and fat
tering speeches were entirely lost upon the
object of their attention. Had not the
obtuseness of his intellect prevented their
motives from being undertood, certain
young lady, whose fortune and person he
was desirous of possessing, would have
made these efforts vain. We would not
have it understood that he was attractive
enough to win the heart of sensible
young lady, who considered money of less
consequence than mind and manners; but
he had succeeded in convincing Mr.. Rich
mond that by a marriage with his daughter
Grace, the "family consequence would be
increased, the fortune nearly trebled, and
the young lady aforesaid secure husband
with good principles and correct habits, al
the same time" 30
Such inducements could not be with.
stood by man so worldly and ayarciou:
as Mr. Richmond and he accordingly
gave Fitzroy to understand that he need
fear no opposition on his part, and further
more added that he would do all in his
power to hasten his suit The young mar
had an uncommonly large share of self
esteem, and doubted not of his success
He had not, however, the advantage o
good looks. His head was large, will
beautiful auburn hair, as he termed it
but we fear the generality of people woulC
call it red--eyes of dull leaden color
prominent and staring, a nose that wa
inclined "to look up in the world, - moutl
of huge dimensions, and an expression o
ioppishness, self-conceit and ignorance tina
was somewhat repulsive.
Fitzroy leaned his head upon his han,
for time. He then approached writ
ing desk, placed note paper, pens, an
other writing material near him, and com
menced puzzling his brains for words t
express his thoughts. While he was thu
engaged, young man entered the apart
ment uupcrceived.
"Fitzroy, my dear fellow, what are 20
about2" exclaimed the latter, after he ha
surveyed the room and its contents
"What start you gave me-" replie
FitzrOy, pushing a chair towards the ne
conner. "Don't you know, Barker tha
it's decidedly questionable to talk 5
loud. 1t makes us too much like commo
people"
"Who cares for fashion l don't, fC
one" resumed Barker, with laugh
"But say, Fitroy, what were you porin
over as came IMP A sermon, eh2"
"Not sermon exactly, but somethir
about us difficult. "Im trying to write
polite note to young lady-a proceedir
quite out of my line.
"You trying to write polite note to
young LADY, laughed Barker, col
temptuously "I would as soon think
seeing an elephant write. How long wou
it take you to get down on your knees
lady ?"
"Barker, protest that I'll cut your a
quaintance if you are not more select
your language My nerves are excee
iugly delicate, and my feelings oasi
shocked. But I'll overlook it this tin
on condition that you fix up this note {
me, You've got more Of the gas than
have, resumed Fitzroy, condescending
"What a splendid bracelet" cried
other rudely seizing the elegant triHe,
"What favorite sweetheart is this intend
for, and who enlarged your bump of
y' nevoleucs9"
oTbot hrorrlrt- .yhi,l, will surclv