Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-07-08

Il think | can guess wha, j, is about" /"
said she, smiling arehly.
@fou encourage me- | replied, glad
to find that my attentions had not been
thrown away, and aaguring the best re-
suits Of this cordial reception. You
think you know my errand then 2
Yes, indeed your attentions are TOO
pointed to be mistaken
am gratiGed to find you so discern
ing"-and l took her hand" and now.
dear Charlotte, allow me to call You so.
.sis.e~ you nave penesa1eu my secret.
only want your consent to make me a
happy man?'
Let me set your mind at rest, then,
sir-I have no objection whatever
| was rather surprised that she consen-
ted SO readily. think should have tax
en- il better if she had been liutle more
coy in the matter.
Dear grill" ! exclaimed, and claiming
a lovers privilege, kissed her cheek
She did moi make the slightest opposition
You consent then, exclaimed 8 that
should be your protector through life ?"
You are very kind, sir" returned the
fair girl; "as | said before, have no
objection"
| thought she was very cold in her Ian
guage, bat put it down to maidenly
modesty.
Charlotte, your consent has made me
the happiest of men; when shall the cere-
mony take placer"
Don't you think mamma had better
answer the question? You had better
consult her upon that matter"
True my dear child | admire your
delicacy-Irun to her on wings Of love.
Oh, what happy man you have made
me !"
Il 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 your wishes"
"There is no reading the human heart
{ you know--I thought perhaps the differ
ence in our ages"
"What do two or three years signify ?''
replied my darling, smiling.
Dear girl how kind Of you 10 say
that" l returned. charmed with her
dehcacy in considering twenty-five years
only two or three years. But / viii 60
to your mamma at once; adieu, darling,
for few minutes"
So saying, hurried from the ROOM
0 ! sent up message to Mrs. Clarkson,
that l 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 a
most gorgeous manner, but 10 spite OF
her toilet, could not help remarking that
she looked thinner and scraggier than
+. ever.
"Mrs. Clarkson," commenced, max
ing most profound bow "I wish to
talk with you on very important matter
> One which nearly concerns my happi-
D ness"
shall be pleased to hear what you
have to say, sir" replied the widow, TAX
ing a seat on the sofa by my side.
81 Dear Mrs. Clarkson," began, for |
y thought it best to smooth her down,
have been an inmate of your house for
: two months. ! need not dwell on the
happiness have enjoyed in your charm
+ ing society. Your charming daughter
and yourself have eonspired to make me
r the happiest of mortals. Your own nat
: ural acuteness must have long ago dctec-
y ted that my heart is involved Yes, my
c dear madam, could not gaze on that
: lovely form without being sensible that
this honse contained prize Of the most
peerless worth. ] have even dared q
1 hope that may claim that prize a. ny
n own, and now only wait your consent"
b " Really, sir" stammered the widow
4 glaneing on the carpet" " this confession
; has taken me unaware; do not know I
= my daughter would like---."
e Make your mind easy on that score
: my dear Mrs Clarkson / have seen you
d daughter, and have gained her consent 4
y our marriage"
J "Though,fal man I" exclaimed tht
Q widow.
= Thought this was a strange reply q
. make, bot knew the mother was = lttl
d eccentric, and pat !, down to that score.
ie Nos, my dear madam, exclaimed
Il only wait for your answer WIN yo'
re consent 70 make me the happiess mar d
Is tie United States r
a Really, sir, ghis d % unexpected
You take ne % much BY surprise, scarce
q, y know whai reply % make. ! am
Z poor lore widow. Mr. Smith. BY deal