White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-04-29

now old enough 10 seek mate for yourself. and
am free TO consult my wishes In the arrange
rnent Of nv. future life In short, / am about
that isl have thought Of marrying again
4" Yott certainly take most roundabout way
of telling the secret Thought Amelia, Who was
more amused than pidued. But she only looked
respectful and sympathetic, and asked
Pray, who Is the happy man, dear mother7''
y Again The widow eolureEi and grew nervous.
tstiYen are NOT %, understand, my dear, that
the matter is BY any means settled. have new.
er given the gentleman to understand that I
hive thought Of him so Seriously, .Hoo2
." An, know now who am to call papa.p'i
"Who, my, deArf" q. 10 -rifav ggorv.-
Mr.. Henderson. the gallant knight who has
been 50 attentive to you for three years.. Moth
er, why have you not rewarded bis devotion
before7" - $3.50" a1az
Mrs. Fitzsinmons bit Ter lip and tossed her
head angriiy. us r.! -a-e-- '-r=-s1
q" Don't be so foolish, Amelia, you are nothing
but child yet. Is it possible that you can for
one moment suppose that would marry Mr.
Henderson,
Why not, motheri He is rich, good.tem.
pered and good-lookihg. Idon't know that
should mind tsking him myselE,' ---
" But he is so old. Positively, saw gray hairs
on his TEMPLES the other day."
Only five years older than you, mother"
thought the girl; but again she. discreetly held
her peace, and the widow continued
mo. my dear, the gentleman to whom al
Jude is very much younger, very much hand
somer, and one that any woman might be proud
off, .-
al wonder who it can be7'' thought Amelia,
as her mothrr smiled in a satisfied kind of
wav. and walked toward the front windnw--
While she stood there, looking abstractedly ont
upon the shifting crowd that ihronced the side
walk. her daughter saw her ch, ok flush and her
eve brighten; the next moment the door-bell
rang. and the servs1 announced " DR.. Halle.
ton" tr.l - a.s rr.1-Fi iiir
The new conner was fine, frank. noble look
ing Young man. and so the fair widow seemed
tn think, as she placed hrr hand in his and look
ed up in his animated face. Amelia slightly
raised her eyebrows with qnizzical look Of
wonder and amusement, rs she watched that
cordial greeting, and returned the courteous bow
and smile he gave to her. -,.,.., ....-.-...-.7
The young physician seated himself upon the
sof, beside Mrs. Fitzsimmons. but his eyes often
wandered To the easy char where Amelia was
gIances, or the conversation they we're keeping
up. He rose a. last to go, and then, for the first
time, she raised her eyes 10 his face. They were
full of laughing light that puzzled him.
Il Called he said, 'to ask you two ladies TO
take pity on lonely bachelor and accompany
me to the opera Tonight. It's such bore to 60
alone-ean't enjoy the music or the. scene.-
Without the smiles of the ladies ] fear this
world would be dreary place, Mrs. Fitzsim-
MONS -o
SIN what school have Won been taught to fat
ter. Or. Hszieton7 said the lady, with an arch
smile. ..-4 aI li .r.- s-r l.s-
Ny dear madam, never Hatter,' he said,
more seriously. But you have not yet an
swered my question. win you honor me 50
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4 shall be very happy to accompany you, /
am sure,' replied the widow. -r. rstr-
Thanks, a thousand thanks, dear lady. And
Miss Amelia he added, turning to her, you
will not refuse me-
sHemv sid Mrs. Fitzsimmous, looking stea-
tiIy Mt her daughter My dear, do you think
your cold will permit your going out. She is
fragile thing, this daughter Of mine, dear Doc
tor &C..
II know she has less rugged constitution
than could wish, said the young man, looking
thoughtfulIy down into the pretty face that was
half-ayerted from him: hut l think there will
be no danger incurred. She can wrap up warm,
", and the close carriage-' "a,
give yourself no trouble, Doctor said Anne
liza, with sly glance from under her long eye
lashes think can bear the night air, and Z
shall be happy to make one Of the party "a
Il will call, then, this evening. Good morn
ing, madam; good morning, Miss Amelia
He raised hand of each to his lips, pressed
Amelia's slightly as he reIinquished il, and len
the room. Seeing them still standing near the
window, as he passed down the steps he raised
his hat. smiled, and was lost among the passersli
BY. ...-.,f,,-- ..-.-5s b, s.e,. so-sf
Tie young girl sauntered toward the piano,
sat down and bryan to play li>tlessly with one
hand. Her mother stood with one hand resting
on the eentre-table buried in thought, and wheel
ing round on the velvet stout, Amelia watched
her curiously for moment, and then said (
Mother, are you dreaming Of my future pa
pat I think you have made an excellent choice
what do you know about it, Amelia
'Pshaw! have mot etes7 Didn't see you
hush when DR.. Hazleton came in tn dayi Moth
er. tell me one thing, do you love him 1ssss
what question, child! 1--we went out Of
fashion long ago. like the gentleman-he is
Young, rich and handsome-but ] don't love
him 7 don't love any one but you and myself
Frank. But what on earth will you marry
without ioEe forl' div -tCrg .i-7 9
Bless me, child, don't know yet that ] shall
/ marry. But supposing ! did-supposing even
married the Doctor. can't you see, you foolish
girl, that though may admire his beauty, and
find it more pleasing than old Mr.. Henderson's
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mother, Mr.. Henderson, is fne looking
well, believe you are taking quite fancy
to him yourself As was saying, can't you see
in spite Of all this, that should marry only for
social position and wealth. Love. pshav-
don't get any such romantic notion in your bead,