Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-05-05

curiosity was aroused. rfT o.
The visit OF a certain young gentleman,
who has requested permission to pay 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 Charley Ray.
What do you think of that?'
To her fathers surprise, Fannie's coun-
tenance fell; her rosebud lips showed a
very perceptible pout, and frown actual
ly gathered on her smooth open brow.
'ThiDkl' she repeated, with a disdainful
toss of the head. Il think he came on a
FOOLS errand; that is what think
'Hoity, toity!' exclaimed the old gentle
man, with puzzled air. What change
has come over you now? 1t seems that
you have changed your opinion very sud-
denly
'As Mr. Ray never took the trouble to
ask my opinion, it can matter very little to
him if have retorted Fannie, indignant
ly.
'Oh, oh! there is where the shoe pinch
es. is il?' said Judge Clifton, laughing
We'll, never mind. my dear, he is comm G
here to talk with you about it some time
to-day. l have given him my full permits.
sion'
Without which he would have staid
away, suppose, said Fannie in an under
tone.
What is it. my dear?' inquired the old
Judge, who was a little deaf.
Il said that it would not be convenient
for me to see Mr. Ray said Fannie in a
louder voice. He may come if he choose,
but cannot be at home
Fannie said Judge Clifton, sternly,
what is tue meaning Of this folly? Oh
course you will receive him. Mr. Ray is
a worthy and honorable man. and insist
that he shall be treated civilly.'
Il suppose the next thing you will insist
on my having him for a husband she re
piled, her eyes filling with tears at this un.
wonted harshness in her indulgent faith
er. E,f' z ~
My dear child said the the Judge,
kindly, touched by the evident grief of his
daughter, though unable to understand the
cause, Il shall insist on no such thing. /
really supposed you had a partIality for
the young man, and 1 was glad of it. for
entertain very high opinion Of him
But if 1t is not so, we'll say no more about
it. Only remember that | desire you to
see him this evening, and tell him so
yourself.
But it SO happened that business of a
very pressing nature called Fannie over to
her sisters that evening, much TO her low
er's disappointment, and her fathers cha
grin, who was quite mystifed at his daugh-
ter's coaduct.
only to think, Mary said Fannie, as
she drew her chair up to the table where
her sister was sewing, that Charles Ray
has asked papa's permission to visit mel
We'll, tits just what l expected, replied
Mary quietly. dH
What! without asking me about it, ex,
claimed Fannie.
Il suppose he was pretty we'll informed
of your sentiments in regard to him. said
her sister, smiling.
We'll, he will find himself mistaken il
he thinks to marry me- said the little la
dy, with great dignity. Il have no idea of
being bargalned for like piece Of mer-
chandisel' ar ~ 2e
why, Fannie! 1 really thought that
you liked Charley l am sure it was very
proper and honorable in him to ask papa S
permission before speaking to you.'
Very proper. l dare say said Fannie,
scornfnlly. But can't abide these prop
er people that always do everything by
rule. suppose, if papa had refused, he
would have walked away as meek as a
whipped spaniel, and never have come
near mel bsaal iefsi sat
How ridiculous, Fannie! Papa thinks
a great deal of Mr.. Ray. heard him say
the other day, that he would rather have
him for son-in-law than any other one he
knew a
'He thinks great deal moro ofhim than
l dc, then, was Fannie's scornful rejoin-
der. L have no idea of having husband
picked out for me. / can make my own
selection. And would rather never mar
ry than to have as my husband such a
tame spiritless man as Charles Ray' q
8 Fannie was good as her word. She
took every oppol tunity OF avoiding her
suitor, for whom she had hitherto exhibit
ed preference. which would no doubt,
in time, have ripened into warmer feel
ing--never giving him chance of seeing
or speaking with her alone. This obvious
change in her department quite disheart-
ened poor Charles. who was sincerely at
tached to her, and was source of much
annoyance to Judge Clifton, who had set
his heart on the match.
NV child said the Judge to Fannie
one morning, few days. after, L quite
agree with you in your opinion of Mr..
Bay. he is an insufferabe puppy
sWho? Charles Ray?' asked Fannie, in
astonishmeht. 20 olA
Yes. Charles Ray; repeat it, he is an
insu fferable pupyy!' said the old gentleman
in a still more excited tone and manner,
bringing his cane down on the floor with
emphasis. TO keep hanging around here
when he knows he is not wanted / shall
take the first opportunity have OF request
ing him to discontinue his visits 80
why, how you talk, papa said Fannie,
Il l. y IT Ill