The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05


Fanny said Judge Clifton to bis daugh.
ter. one moriDg laying down the paper. over
the top of which he had been for some time
regarding her, come hither, my child
Fanny very dutifully did as she was bidden.
And as she stood by his side. the Judge took
both of her small hands in one of his, and
smoothing caressingly with the other her soft
shining hair, looked tenderly into her face.
/ You are woman now, Fanny he said.
Eighteen last Christmas, papa returned
ty and gravity which belong to that mature
age. Though to tell the truth. they looked
strangely out Of keeping with her slight form,
and girlish face and in spite of all her efforts,
her rosy mouth would dimple with smiles. and
her eyes wear the arch, saucy expression, that
was natural to them. a45.n =s=s
Can it be possible p exclaimed the old
gentleman, heaving deep sigh. How time
does go, to be sure You are year older
than mother was, when married her. Well,
well,' be resumed, after pause. taking off his
spectacles, and 1iping them carefully, he re-
adjusted them upon his nose, Il suppose I
" must come to it some time, and it may as well
be first as last. All fathers have TO lose their
daughters, and suppose shall have to make
up my mind to lose you.'
Lose me- papa l. exclaimed Fanny opening
her eyes in astonishment. = Why. what do
you mean 2 hope am going to die yet
J. awhile e .a ~ @
$ You know we'll enough what I mean YOU
jade I mean, that like all the rest of the silly
y young girls. who never know when they are
' well of. you will be getting married. ~ rF
> For shame, papa said Fanny, blushing
and laughing. 4 shall do no such thing
of course not,' returned the Judge dryly.
u Never had such an idea during tie whole
1t course of your life, i dare say. Couldn't be
t persuaded to do anything so highly improper
y But what put that idea into your head this
m morning 2 persisted Fanny, whose curiosity
was aroused. >H .eas.f aa
4. The visit of a certain young gentleman
u. who has requested permission to pay bis ad.
as dresses to you.' r. aa5'. .rl . -5i-t
- :, THAT homely and disagreeable Major Sin.
! clair, suppose, said Fanny scornfully.
!. No, my dear ii is not 1t was that hand
:. some and very agreeable Mr.. Charles Ray
.. - What do you think of that 7
%. To her fathers surprise, Fanny'a counter
ID ance fell !; her rose bud lips showed q very
g. perceptible pout, and frown actually gather
II. ed on her smooth open brow. -.. "a.
Il sbo rana,tod r,;tb Il t..
Ie. Of the head, 4 think he came on fools er
IN. rand that is what / think ~ ~s.
on Hoity. toity = exclaimed the old gentle
. man, with puzzled air. = What has com,
he over you now? 1t seems that You have chang
ces ed your opinion very suddenly s=l =
de v sAs Mr.. Ray never. took the trouble t., asl
co, my opinion, it can matter but very little t,
1t him if have retorted Fanny.
&C. 20, no /! there is where the shoe pinche
ors isit 2 said Judge Clifton. laughing. tWel
Tho never mind. my dear, he is coming here som
for time o-day to talk with you about it. Ihay
hat given him my full permission Il ar s
BIT : Without which he would have stave
this away. suppose said Fanny. in an underton
ouS " nut Is tHo1s 'hI uoo' luIuIOu VI
low Judge, who was a little deaf. ,.-..- :.
at y said that it will not be convenient fl
heir me to see Mr.. Ray" said Fanny in aloud,
voice. He may come if be chooses but
,ply cannot be at home' III 5.t5s sf 'e,,
,s Fanny said Judge Clifton sternly, VIII
-ai- is the meaning of this folly /? Of course yc
will receive him. Mr.. Ray is worthy al
will honorable man. and shall insist that he shs
/. be treated civilly.' -4 .s
fore i suppose that the next thing you will
fs' insisting oil my having him for husband s
' in returned. her eyes filling with this uuwout
Iharshness in her indalgent father saz aa
son. my dear child said the Judge kind
touched by the evident grief of his daught,
fear though unable to understand the cause,
shall insist upon no such thing. really st
9 no posed you had a partiality for the young nj
5a5 and was glad of it, for / entertain VI
k of high opinion of him. Only remember tha
e af desire you TO see him this evening, and tell
was so yourself M 5E ai r
oach But it so happened that business of a v,
pressing nature called Fanny over to her
purse ter's that evening much to her lovers dis
lpointment and her fathers chagrin, who ,