Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-08-05
Trick Of a Lover.

One fine winter evening, early in the pres
ent century, Colonel--, and his maiden
sister, Patty, were sitting on each side of a
delightful hickory fire, enjoying Otium cum
! d;gRitate," without any interruption, for at
least on hour and that considering the sex
Of Miss Patty was very remarkable. The
Colonel was sitting crOSs-eggcd in great arm
chair with his s. yectacles on, and his pipe in
one hand, and a newspaper in the other, fast
asleep. Miss Patty was moving herself gently
forward and backward in low rocking chair
Close by her feet was the cat, while Carlo was
stretched out at full length on the rug in front
of the fire and like his master fast asleep
At length Colonel reused from his nap, took
off his speetaces, rubbed his eyes. Then,
gancing at a very large pile of papers that lay
on the table near him, said
81 wish Henry was here to help me about
my rents"
Well, l really wish he was" answered his
sister
1 can't expect him this month yet" yawn-
ed the Colonel
Hadn't you better send for him - said his
sister.
Upon this, the dog got up and walked to-
ward the door.
Where you going Carlo ?" said the old
gentleman
/ The dog looked in his masters face, wagged
/ his tail, but never said word, and pursued
his way towards the door ; and, rs he could
not well open it himself, Mss Patty got up
and opened it for him. The Colonel seemed
perfectly satisfied, aud was composing himself
for aEother. nap, when the loud and cheerful
barking of the dog announced the approach of
some one, and reused him from his lcthargy.-
Presently the door was opened, AID young
man gaiIy entered the room.
/ Why, William Henry, is that You ?" said
Aunt Patty.
Henry, my boy, am heartily glad to see
yOu," said the Colonel, getting entirely out Of
the chair, and giving his nephew hearty
shake of the hand. Pray what has brought
you home SO suddenly ?'
Oh | do not know" said Hencry Il is
rather dull in town, SO thought 1t would just
step up and see how you all come on"
Well, am glad to see yon. Sit down."
said the Colonel
SO DO" said his sister
! There, aunt is bottle of FIRST rate snuff
for You and here, uncle, is one of capital
/ Maraschino,"
! Thank you, my boy" said the Colonel
Positively it docs my heart good to see you
in such fine spirits.'
And mine too" said his sister
| Henry, either anxious to help his uncle or
| himself, broke the seal from the top Of the bot
| tie Of cordial, and drew the cork. while aunt
Patty got some glasses.
Well, my boy" said the Colonel, whose
/ good humor increased every moment, " what's
! the news in b? Anything happened p
| No-ye3," said Henry. " have got one
of the best stories to tell you that you have
ever heard in your life
Come, let's have it," said the filling his
glass
Well, you must know" said Henry that
while was in town. ] met with an old aud
! particular friend of mine, about my own age.
! About two months ago he fell desperately in
! love with young girl, and wants to marry
/ her, but darcs not without the consent of his
uncle, very fine old gentleman, as ricn as
/ Crocsus-do take a little more cordial"
Why, don't his uncle wish him to marry"
inquired the Colonel
90, yes" resumed Henry. " But there's
the rub. lie is very anxious that BIZ should
get wife, but he is terribly afraid that he'd
be taken in for it is generally understood FOR
/ MS uiCle, luOu-u very HntIdl lll GNCi ttliiiS
else, lie suspects every lady who pays his
nephew the least attention of being fortune
hunter
q The Old scamp" said the Colonel :; " why
can't he let the boy have his own way ~
Il think as much, said Patty.
! Well, how did he manage" said theColnei
el
! "Why," said Henry" he was in confound-
ed pickle lie was afraid to ask his uncie's
consent right out he could not manage to let
him see the girl for she lives at some distance.
But he knew that his uncle enjoyed good
joke and was an enthusiastic admirer OF beau
ty. SO, what does he do but 20 and get her
miniature taken, for she was extremely beau
tiful besides being intelligent and accomplished
Beautiful intelligent accomplished "
exclaimed the Colonel pray, what objec-
ton could the fool have to her 2"
Why, she is not a cent" said Henry
Fudte ?" said the Colonel =" wish had
been in the old chaps place how did he get
aloag %
why as said he had picture taken and
as it was about the time for collecting rents,
he thought it would make the old man good
natured if he went home aud offered to assist
him : and so answering all inquiries he took
the miniature out of his pocket, handed it to
his uncle, and asked him how he liked it
| telling him that particular friend lent il TO
| him The old man was il oil eAStasy of delight