Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1859-07-15
"You consent then," I exclaimed shat ]
should be your protector through life r


"You are very kind, SIR returned the
fair girl "as l said before, have no objcc-
ton"
thought she was very cool in her Ian
guage, but put il down to maidenly mod
esty.
charlotte. your consent has made me
the happiest of men ; when shall the ccre-
mony take placer"
: "Dont you think mamma had better
answer the question? You had better
consult her upon the matter"
"True my dear child; admire your
delcacy--I run TO her on wings OF love.
Oh, what a happy man you have made
mel
II am sure, sir, am very glad it was in
my power to give you pleasure. do not
; think you have any reason to doubt my
concurrence in you wishes
"There is no reading the human heart
you know-I thought prehaps the differ
ence in our ages"
"What do two or three years signify 2
replied my darling, smiling. :
aDear girl how kind of you to say that
. returned charmed with her deiicacy in
considering twenty-five years only two or
three years. shut will 20 to your MANI
ma at once adieu, darling, for few min
utes."
So saying. I hurried from the room
: sent up a message to Mrs. Clarkson, that
wished to see her on important business,
and would wait for her in the dining room.
; In about quarter of an hour she came
down stairs, dressed in most gorgeous
manner, but in spite of her toilet, ! could
, not help remarking tha. she looked thinner
and scraggier than ever
Mrs Clarkson,' commenced, making
r most profound bow. II wish to talk
I. with you on a very important matter-one
r which nearly concerns my happiness.
IL shall be pleased to hear what you
! have to say. sir" replied the widow, taking
: seat on the sofa by my side.
+ "Dear Mrs. Clarkson," began, for /
G thought it best to smooth her down, 81 have
{ been an inmate Of your house for two
5 months. need not dwell on the happiness
a / have enjoyed in your charming society.
Your charming daughter and yourself have
d conspired to make me the happiest OF NOR
tails. Your own natural acuteness must
10 have long ago detected that my heart IS in
voved.
Yes. dear madam, could not gaze on
that lovely form without being sensible that
A. this house contained prize of the mos'
D. peerless worth. have even dared to hope
that may claim that prize as my own, ane
NOW only wait your consent.
Really, sir" stammered the widow
h elancing on the carpet" ''this confession
as has taken me unaware ; do not know
be my daughter would like---.
'e "Make your mind easy on that score, my
at dear Mrs Clarkson; | have seen you
he daughter, and have gained her consent tt
IL our marriage. :,
n Thoughtful man T. exclaimed the wild
ay ow.
ID / thought this was strange reply I
make. but knew the mother was littl
ed eccentric, and put it down to that score.
lie. Now, my dear madam" exclaimed, "
he only wait your answer. Win you couser
20 to make me the happiest man in the Uui
lgs ted States p
he "Realiy, sir" this is so unexpected
we You take me so much by surprise, scared
us " know what reply to make: am a poe
ng lone widow. Mr.. Smith. My DEAR depar
bly, ed husband was kind husband to mi
Respect for his memory-
uit aMy dear madam" interrupted, | al
ax. sure If the late Mr.. Clarkson is look'n
the down from heaven this moment, he woul
,ay rive his consent. am rich, madam; 20
ike Shall have house worthy OF your KIN
., L heart"
rk- NY dear John, can resist no longer
led and the widow deposited her head of fal.
TO hair on my heart.
bon did not expect this demonstration, al
Ir,t NDf fsttl
lect first understand her calling me john
ly +; then | thought ! was soon 10 becone ~
'or- son-in-law she was addressing PIE hiiai'y'
on aJohn," she exclaimed, dear John'
!. will confess the truth, do lore you.
ore You love me-.
Ugh Yes dear John, your entreaties nay
isis. prevailed. / consent 10 be your wife
ON, And I felt her scraggy arm pass arouu
The nv neck. while she hugged my face again
low her bard cheek bones.
was Madan,rI exclaimed, release me
hear step.
inT :. No dear John, / cannot release 20
ion Are YOU not soon to become my own de-
husbaadl'
~ And she hugged me again, harder th'
before.
TO At that moment the door opened, ar
,wn the cousin and Miss Clarkson entered II
this room. When they saw our loving attitud
low they retired laughing.
aMalan, there's mistake ! exclaime
too do not want to marry you, but yo
daughter"
ng" "What, siri- exclaimed the osress,
ear leasing her hold. g What do you tell m
nee Won hold man? Is this the way You trii
,nly with lone widows feeiingss ioa Sno
ppy my daughter is to be married to her cous
next week. And you dare to insult me
sir this manncr-If there's justice 10 toe Ian
sir, will have it,
tied So saying, she bounded out OF the roo
/, !, Ireceived notice 10 quit that day. q
in three days afterwards an action Tor orea
Of promise of marriage was commenc
,;,- against nc. II was in vain ny ooan'