The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1859-03-17

his daughter, though unable to under
stand the cause asI shall insist on no
such thing. Ireally thought you had
a partiality for the young man, and l
was glad of it, for I Ientertain a very
high opinion Of him. But if it 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"
T''But it so happened that business of
a very pressing nature, called Fannie
over to her sisters that evening, much
to her lovers disappointment, and her
fathers chagrin, who was quite mysti-
fed at his daughter 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 permis-
sion to visit mel"
'5"Well, it is just what I expected
replied Mary quietly. ialo es bai
."What! without saying word to me
about it?" tsa sst - o.le s55
81 suppose he was pretty well in
formed of your sentiments in regard to
him. said her sister smiling. eIsit
"Well he will find himself mistaken,
if he thinks he is going to marry me, -
said the little lady, with great dignity.
81 have no idea of being bargained for
like piece of merchandise" i
"Why, Fannie! Ireally thought you
liked Charley. i am sure it was very
proper and honorable in him to ask
papa's permission before speaking to
you" - '' :
every proper, l dare say" returned
Fannie scornfully. "But cannot abide
these proper 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 came near us!'
"Bow ridiculous, Fannie! papa thinks
a great deal of Mr.. Ray l heard him
say only the other day that he would
rather have him for a son-in-law than
any one he knew" d
ale thinks a great deal more of him
than | do, than," was Fannie's scornful
rejoinder, 81 have no idea of having
a husband picked out for me. / can
make my own selection. And | would
rather never marry than have for my
husband such a tame, spiritless man as
Charles Ray!' si io yillHl eGTt I'd. So
Fannie was as good as her word.
She took every opportunity of avoiding
her suitor, for whom she had exhibited
a preference, which would no doubt
in time, have ripened into a warmer
feeling; never giving him chance Of
seeing or speaking with her alone. b
This obvious change in her deport
ment quite disheartened poor Charles,
who was sincerely attached to her, and
was source of much annoyance to
4 Judge Clifton who had set his heart
upon the match. ladaf5
sMy child" said the Judge to Fannie
one morning few days after, 81 quite
agree with you in your opinion of Mr.
Ray; he is an insufferable puppy!'
"Who, Charles Ray?" said Fannie
in astonishment. T-.v
Yes, Charles Ray, | repeat it, he il
an insufferable puppy" said the ole
gentleman, in still more excited tone
and manner, bringing his cane dowr
on the floor with emphasis. "To keel
hanging around here. when he he T.: l,:.o ), -
he's not wanted! / shall take the very
mrst opportunity / have of requesting
} him to discontinue his visits"
"Why,. how you talk, papa" ex
} claimed Fannie, her color rising. 81 SCI
nothing at all out of the way in thu
young man, he has always behaved
remarkably well, am sure.''' r,ov p
perhaps you may not" replied tb'
Judge, sternly, "but | do; which is o
some Importance, whatever you ma,
: think to the contrary And i shall maxi
it point with you that you abstain
from all intercourse with him. % "r..u =
And SO saying, the old gentleman
went out of the room, banging the doc
after him in manner that quite fright
ened her, who had never known he
father to be so excited before.
1t SO happened that Charles calle'
that very afternoon. h.'Ioi 2#
81 can't imagine what papa can Sc
! out of the way in him." thought Fannie
as she looked upon his handsome, ami
, mated countcnance. Gle has a beau
{ tiful smile, and is so very gentleman
in his manner, beside sstc+s ..-t !.
| Perhaps something of this was .visi
BILE in Fannie's countenance. AT an
| rate, there was something in its expires
t sion which emboldenedo him to take
> seat by her side, which he had NO
n ventured to do for some time. ~, Z
He had hardly done so, however
e when the door opened, and Judg
' Clifton walked in. y2lst' s
4 3 His brow grew dark, as his eyes fe
. on Mr.. Ray. goa 9d5 lfai bsbiosb
; ~" How is this, Fannie ?" he sal
sternly; thought had previousl
E instructed you in regard to your inter
( course with this gentleman. And a
4 for you," he added, turning to Charles
isl beg leave to inform You, that yo
G are coming here for what you won
get with my consent. / have othe
views for my daughter, and desire ths
al you will, for the future, keep ava
from this house, ifiw bue I,eY
t This TRADE so shocked and astonishe
n Fannie that she burst into tears. Upo
e which her father. told her in no yer
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