Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1859-03-24

TEARS at tins unwonted harShnesS in he1
lndulgent father.
"My dear child" said the Judge kind.
ly, touched by the evident grief of his
daughter, though unable to understand
the cause, 81 shall insist on no such
thing. | really supposed you had a
partlahty for the young man, and | was
glad OF it, for | entertain very HIGH
opinion of him. But lift is not SO, wen
say no more about it. Only remember
that | desire you to see him this even
ing, and tell him so yourself"
But 1T 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
chagrln, who was quite mystitied at his
daughters conduct
"Only to think, Mary" said Fannie,
as she drew chair up to the table
where her sister was sewing, "that
Charles Ray has asked papa's permits
sion to visit me p
"Well, it's just what I expected" re-
piled Mary, quietly.
"What! without word to me about
| it 20 -
Il suppose he was pretty well inform
ed OF your sentiments in regard to him, -
said her sister smiling.
'Well, he will find himself mistaken
if he thinks he is going to marry me, y
said the little lady with great dignity.
Il have no idea Of being bargained for
like piece of merchandise p
"Why, Fannie [ really thought you
liked Charlie. ] am sure it was very
proper and honorable in him to ask pa
pas permission before speaking to
you"
Every proper, dare say" returned
Fannie, scornfully. "But ! can't abide
these proper people that always do ev-
cry thing by rule. | suppose if papa
had refused, he would have walked
away as meek as a whipped spaniel, and
never come near me -
Chow ridiculous, Fannie Papa thinks
a great deal of Mr.. Ray. I heard him
say only the other day, that he would
rather have him for his son-in-law than
any enc he knew
'lie thinks great deal more Of him
than do, then" was Fannie's scorn.
full reioinder. Il have no idea of hay
ing a husband picked out for me. | can
make my own selection. And I wo'd
rather never marry than to have for my
husband such tame, spiritless man as
Charles Ray p
Fannie was as good as her word. She
took every oportunity of avoiding her
sutton, for whom she had hitherto exhibi-
ted preference which would no
doubt, in time, have ripened into a
warmer feeling-never giving him q
chance Of seeing or speaking with her
alone. This obvious change in her de-
pertinent quite disheartened poor
Charles, who was sincerely attached to
her, and was source of much annoy
arce to Judge Clifton, who had set his
heaf5 on the match.
"My child" said the Judge to Fannie
one morning, a few days after, II quite
agree with you in your opinion of Mr..
Ray; he is an insufferable puppy -
"Who? Charles Ray 2" said Fannie in
astonishment.
eyes, Charles Ray; repeat it, he is
an insnfferable puppy!" said the old
gentlemanin astill more excited tone and
manner, bringing his cane down on the
floor with emphasis. "To keep hang,
ing round here, when he knows he IS
not wanted | shall take the first oppor-
tunity [ have, of requesting him to dis
continue his yisits.''
"Why, how you talk, papa" exclaim
ed Fannie, her color rising. 81 see
nothing at all out Of the way in the
young man he has always behaved re-
markably well, am sure"
perhaps you may not, replied the
Judge, sternly, "but l do; which is Of
some consequence, whatever YOU NAV
think to the contrary. And shall make
apoint with you that you abstain from
all intercourse with him."
And so the old gentleman went out of
the room, banging the door after him in
a manner that quite frightened Fannie.
who had never known her father so ex-
cited before.
1t SO happened that Charles called
that very afternoon.
81 can't imagine what papa can see
out OF the way in him." thought Fannie,
as she locked upon his handsome, amin
ated countenance. 'IIe'has beautiful
smile, and is so very gentlemanlv in his
manner, beside"
Perhaps something Of this was visible
IN fannie's countenance. AT any rate.
tnere was som ething in its expression
winch embroidered him to take a seat by
her side which he had not ventured to
do tor some time.
lie had hardly done so, however,
when the door opened, and Judge Cliff
ton walked in.
How is this, Fannie" he said sternly;
i thought that had previously instruc-
ted you In regard to your intercourse
with this gentleman. And as for you"
ne added, turning to Charles, Il beg
leave to inform you that you are coming
here for what you won't get with my
consent. l have other views for my
daughter, and desire that you will, for
the future, keep away from the house"
This TRADE SO shocked and astonished
Fannie 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 long, hearty cry
Fannie wiped her eyes, and went over
to her sisters, to pour all her grievances
INTO her sympathizing bosom.
Mary consoled her as well as she
could, but ended in advising her to soft
ten her fathers feelings by avoiding Mr..
Ray as much as possible, To which
the young lady very Indignantly respon-
ded that she would die first. That she
would show papa that she was not a
child to be controlled in that way-not
| she.