The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-12-09

man who has requested the privilege of
paying his addresses to YOU
That homely and disagreeable Major
Sinclair, suppose, said Fannie, scorn-
fully.
No, my dear, it was not. 1t was that
handsome, and very agreeable, Mr.. Chas.
Ray. What do you think Of that 2
70 her fathers surprise, Fannie's
countenance fell; her rosebud lips showed
very perceptible pout, and frown ac-
tually gathered on her smooth, open brow.
Think 2 she repeated, with dis
dainful toss of the head, / think he
came on FOOLS errand, that's what /
think +
Hoity, toity 7 exclaimed the old gen.
tleman with puzzled air. What has
come over you now ? 1t seems to me
that you have changed your opinion very
suddenly.
AS Mr. Ray never took the trouble to
ask my opinion. it can matter very little
to him if have, retorted Fannie, indig-
nantly.
O, no !! there's where the shoe pinch
es, is it?' said Judge Clifton, laughing.
Well, never mind, my dear. he is COM
ing here sometime to-day to talk with
you about it. | have given him full per-
mission
Without which he would have staid
away. suppose said Fannie, in an un-
dertone.
What is that, my dear p inquired the
old Judge, who was little deaf.
Il said that it will not be convenient
for me to see Mr.. Ray said Fannie. in a
louder voice. He may come if he
chooses, but shall not be at home
Fannie said Judge Clifton, sternly,
what is the meaning of this folly !? OF
course you will receive him. Mr.. Ray
is worthy and honorable man, and / in
sist that he shall be treated civilly.'
/ suppose the next thing will be that
you insist on my having him for hus-
band,' she returned, her eyes filling with
tears at this unwonted harshness in her
indulgent father.
My dear child said the Judge, kind
ly, touched by the evident grief of his
daughter, though unable to understand
the cause, sfiaif insist on no sucn
thing. l really supposed you had par
tiality for the young man, and was glad
of it, for entertain very high opinion
of him. But if it is not SO we will say
no more about it. Only remember that
/ desire you 10 see him this evening, and
tell him SO yourself.
But it SO happened that business of a
very pressing nature called Fannie over
10 her sisters that evening, much to her
lovers disappointment, and her fathers
chagrin. who was quite mystifed at his
daughters conduct.
Only to think, Mary said Fannie, as
she drew chair up to the table where
her sister sat sewing, that Charles Ray
has asked papa's permission to visit me!
We'll, it is just what | expected, re-
piled Mary, quietly.
"What, without saying word to me
about ii 2
/ suppose he was pretty well inform
ed of your sentiments in regard to him. ;
said her sister, smiling.
Well, he will find himself mistaken,
if he thinks he is going to marry me.
said the little lady with great dignity
l have no idea Of being bought like a
piece of merchandise
Why, Fannie really thought you
liked Charley. l am sure it was very
proper and honorable in him to ask papa 8
permission before speaking to YOU
Very proper, | dare say returned
Fanny. scornfully. But can't abide
these proper people, who always do ev-
erything by rule. suppose if papa had
refused, he would have walked away as
meek as whipped spaniel, and never
come near me.''
How ridiculous, Fannie! Papa thinks
a great deal of Mr.. Ray. heard him
say only yesterday that he would rather
have him for son-in-law than any one
be knew
He thinks more of him than 1 do,
then, was Fannie's scornful rejoinder.-
/ have no idea of having a husband
picked out for me. l can make my own
selection. And would rather never
marry than have for my husband such7a a
tame. spiritless man rs Charles Ray 7
Fannie was as good as her word. She
took every opportunity Of avoiding her
suitor, for whom she had hitherto exhib
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