Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-03-05

Ilways behaved remarkably well, 1 am

always behaved remarkably well, I am
sure"
sPerhaps YOU may moi" replied the Judge,
sternly, ''but do; which is Of some conse-
quence, whatever you may think to the con-
trary. And shall make it point with you
that you abstain from all intercourse with with
him." 80. III e. ,'y'.--y .-.'5--h 81.
And so the old gentleman went out of the
room banging the door after him in 2 manner
that quite frightened Annie, who had never
known her father so excited before. .r,-
1t SO happened that Charles called that
very afternoon. .54.
g can't imagine what papa can see out OF
the. way in him." thought Fannie, as she
looked upon his handsome, animated counte-
nance. "He has a beautiful smile, and is
very so gentlemanly in his manner, be-
Sides" ....
Perhaps something of this was visible In
Fannie countenance. At any rate there was
something in its expression which embolden-
ed him to take seat by her side, which he
had not ventured to do for some time. -
He had hardly done So, however, when
the door opened, and Judge Clifton walked
in. '"..
His brow grew dark as his eye fell on Mr..
Ray. .4
-" How is this, Fannie, he said sternly; -
" I thought that had previously instructed
you in regard to your intercourse with this
gentleman And as for you," he added turn
ing to Charles II beg leaye,to, inform you,
that you are coming here for what you won
get with my consent. I have other views for
my daughter, and desire that you will for
the future, keep away from the house." 80
This TRADE SO shocked and astonished Fan
ME that she burst into tears. Upon which,
her father desired her in no very gentle tone,
to leave the room, which she lost NO time in
obeying.
After indulging In a long, hearty cry, Fannie
wiped her eyes, and went over to her sister S
to pour all her grievances into her sympa-
thizing bosom.
Mary consoled her as well as she could, but
ended in advising her to soften her father S
feelings by avoiding Mr.. Ray as much as pos
sible. To which the young lady very indig-
That she would show papa that she was not
she.
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who should come in but Charles Ray.
The meeting was rather embarrassing to
both but Fannie, anxious to atone for her
fathers rudeness to him in the morning, was
more than usually gracious and conciliating,
and this soon wore away.
Charles remained all the evening, and at
its close accompanied Fannie to her father S
door though he did not consider it advisable
to 60 further.
" How we'll Mr. Ray looked tonight" said
Fannie to herself, as shs entered her ROOM
81 never saw him so agreeable"
After this Fannie met him frequently at
her sisters and every succeeding interview
deepened the favorable impression she receiv-
ed that evening. Until at last the lady
heart was fairly caught, was brought to terms
and obliged to surrender to that 'tame, spirit
less man, Charles Ray"
When Fannie began to realize the state of
her feelings, the strong aversion that her fa-
ther had so suddenly conceived for her lover
began to trouble her, but in spite of all she
could say, she was unable to persuade him to
renew his former proposition to the Judge, or
make the least attempt to conciliate him.
Weeks passed as there appeared to be no
hope of obtaining Judge Clfton's consent,
Charles at last proposed clandestine mar
riage, and after severe struggle in Fannie S
heart between her affection for her father
and her love for him, the latter triumphed.
It was nearly eleven o'clock at night, and
Fannie Clifton sat at the open window of her
room, anxiously awaiting the approach of her
lover. An cloment does not appear to be
such funny affair after all; her cheeks were
H11od how oc cha thnurbt
of the indulgent father that she was to leave
forever.
Suddenly low whistle fell upon her ear
Fannie seized her bonnet and shawl, and Gid
ed noiselessly down the stairs, she was soon
in her lovers arms.
I" Dear Charles" she sobbed, "T'm afraid
am doing wrong. 1t seems uDgrateful to
leave poor papa, who has been so very kind
to me-" -. .r
"Do you love him more than you do me,
Fannie ?" inquired Charles little reproach-
fully. ::.. :.
"Oh, no, Charles, did not mean that
But, do you really think that he will forgive
me ?''
ii. "I.have not the least doubt oft, darling, -
he replied, quiet smile playing around his
lips. s-o,r sy,.... .....,a o..,. ~ =.
Soothed by this assurance, she allowed him
to lift her into the carriage.
81 hope you are not going to stop here,
Charles. said Fannie in alarm, shrinking
back into the carriage, as, after. riding nearly
a mile, they drew up in front of a large
white house. "Why this is Elder Kingsleys !
l know him very WELL" 80 '-.. '.
60 !! that will make no difference" replied
Charles, gaily, jumping out, and then holding
out his hands for her to alight. I've told
him all about it. He is expecting u.s."
1t seemed so for the venerable man had
not yet retired, and manifested no surprise at
their appearance, OF the errand on which they
came.
They stood up, and Elder Kingsley in a
few solemn words, united them for life"
The ceremony was so brief, that Fannie
could hardly realize that she was wife, and
looked up bewildered into her husbands face,
who was looking down upon her with a proud
and happy smile.
They were too much absorbed in their own
happiness to observe the approach of a
gentleman who had entered the room unper-
ceived until he stood directly opposite to them
Fannie turned, and uttered cry of terror and
surprise, for it was Judge Clifton, whose eyes
were fixed upon her with an expression Of Sc
we're displeas,lre though an attentive observ-
er would have noticed slight twitching a.
round the mouth, evidently prompted by q
strong inclination to laugh.
Forgive me, papa," exclaimed the new
made bride, bursting into tears.
Ha, ha, ha! p laughed ..the judge, unable
longer to contain himself "Forgive you OF
course won't I'll cut you off without a
shilling-banish you from my house forever,
you deceitfll baggage you! Do you know
what you have done, you ungrateful mink p
You have married the very man selected for
you-done the very thing you declared over
and over again, that you never would do: Ha,
ha it is the most capital joke ever read
of"
When Fannie comprehended the successful
rusc that had been practised against her, she
made strong effort to assume diSpleased and