Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-02-18

who are struck with each others appear
ance: frst,. an introduction at some party or
social gathering, with an Tim happy to
make your acquaintance" on the lady's
part, and ''allow me to see you home" on
the gentleman's then moonlight walk
with a great many silly, foolish remarks
made on both sides, concludes the frstday's
ceremonies. Of course, this mode of pro-
ceedings soon makes fast friends
George continued to attend to his busi-
ness closely, but his evenings were general
ly his own, and then, when Jenny was not
busy, of course they had delightful times.
Jenny was not by any means without 9TH
er admirers. Many a young man in the
neighborhood would discommoded himself
to accommodate her, and consider himself
well paid if he could thus win smile or a
thank YOU from her sweetips.
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
wildfre; and this one was not long In reach
ing the ears of Mr.. Moore, one of his EN-
ployers. " ..-. :.
Now Mr. Moore had daughter who took
quite fancy to our friend, and he was
aware Of it,. but could not reeiprocate the
compliment Her father also knew it, and
knew that George was smart fellow, and
would as he often said make stir in the
world" He thought that George and his
daughter would, make good match, and
that the former would feel highly compli-
mented at the proposal. Therefore soon af-
ter Mr.. Moore first heard the foregoing re-
port, he called George one side and open
ed the case'' to him, concluding by limiting
at partnership in case matters turned out
favorably. 81 :,
The old gentleman proposal took George
somewhat by surprise; but as young man
Of principle. he felt in duty bound to give
an immediate and decided answer /.
81 feel fiattered by your preference" 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 propo-
sal am engaged to another" 80 80, Z :
..'Well, sir, as you please said Mr.
Moore, with 4 suduru1y assumed sternness
| of denleanor, but you will lose much by
your decision Allow me to ask who your
intended is?'
| Miss Jenny Irving
..Miss Irving!" said Mr. Mooree with
feigned astonishmcnt, Miss Irving pen
niless girl" -.
Eyes, sir, and an orphan was the quick
reply. 9
Indeed! an orphan 2" said Mr.. NJ;
/ ''well I pity her then, as l do all orphans
but really George. you are throwing your
self awayLyou,ll not get a cent by her"
| II know it, sir, and do not wish it," re-
piled our hero, with spirit. ''I marry her
for herself, not for her money"
every we'll, SIR said Mr.. Moore; and
turning away he soon left the room.
| s'Ah, all my lad, in love with Madame
Lavelle's queen. the little milliner," said
young Tom Moore, addressing George as
the former came rushing into his fathers
store, one afternoon, soon after Georges
conversation with Mr.. Moore. 'sAh, ah
in love, eh p. ....e ~. ..
/ well, yes, suppose I might as vel
own up first as last" said George with a
. smile. sses-
/ 'sOf course you might" said the former
Jewell, man, what's her dowery
esYouth, beauty, and a contented mind il
her DOVER" replied George, '.and that's
enough for me-"
Enough !-that'll support you, eh?
said Moore provokingly,. II - .,
i a.:No, but will make me happy" sale
George. -:
Happiness and poverty are two exac
|opposites, in my opinion" replied Tom
'sand such as you will find hard work, Tn
thinking, to reconcile to each other"
@-''Pll try it,'' said George. -
i s.Well, do. if you please ., replied Ton
sneeringly,, 'and bye and bye report pro
gress.4 I fancied that girl myself, but Tn
sure cam afford to marry beggar. A
wife without money is poor prize in my
estimation" si lss 49,
] s'Jenny is no beggar," was on George
lips, in reply, but ere he had time to speai
/ he was summoned to customer. Es.. T.
stJenny will show them her value yet :
said low musical voice behind him, ano
turning, he saw Jenny, who had glided ii
anoiselessly to bring him an invitation, to &
party which she had, just received for him
holding another also in her hand, on which
her own name, was distinctly written. .
She Enthusiastically heard young Ton
Moore's last remark, and we'll understood
its meaning better, in fact, thar
George understood the hidden meaning O
hers when she said, with unusual emphasis
Jenny will show them her value yet" g
But a few days elapsed ere The story go1
around that George had been offered the
hand of the rich Mr.. Moore's daughter in
marriage, and had. declined it for that ol
Jenny Irving. 7tta :
Some wondered at his choice, while others