The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-03-02

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there dweIt IN the town of P, pc
culiarly ccmely maiden, who had pecu-
liarly cross grained but wealthy father.
Minnie was Danforth's only child, and
report said truly that she would be his
sole legatee. The old man was sturdy
farmer and estimated to be worth full ten
thousand dollars. Her sutors were num-
erous; but her father was particular, and
none succeeded in making Roadway with
him or her.
Minnie had true and loyal lover in
secret His name was Walker. or as he
was generally called, 'Joe'-Joe Walker;
and he was simply farmer, employed
BY old Danforth, who had trusted Joe
with the management of his place for two
or three years; buta very excellent farm
er and right good manager. He was
young too, only twenty three; and he
actual Y fell in love with the beautiful
Minnie Danforth, his employers only
daughter. Minnie returned his love earn
estly and frankly.
Things went on ne 'rly for q time,
but old Danforth discovered certain
chances between them which awakened
his suspicious. Soon afterwards, Joe
learned, indirectly, the old mans mind
in regard to the disposal of Minn:e's hand
and at once saw that his case was hope
less unless he resorted to stratagem to
obtain it; and he set his wits at once to
work. BY agreement. An apparent cold
ness sprang up between them and cont'n-
| ued for some months. and the fatEe. saw
| les he belevcd,) with satisfaction that
his previous fears and suspicious were all
prematurely formed.
Then, by agreement between them, Joe
absented himself from the house ut eve
ing: and night after night, for full three
months longer, did Joe disappear as soon
rs his work was done, to return home
envy at late bedtime. This was unusual
| aud old Danforth determined to know
the cause of it. Joe frankly concesse
that he was in love with mans
daughter who resided less than three
miles distant; bnt after faithful attach
! ment between them for several months.
the old man had utterly refused to en-
terrain his application for the young girls
| hand.
This as capital! Just the thing old
| Danforth most desired. This satisfied
him that he had made mistake in regard
to his own child; and he would Eep Joe
to get married and thus stop all further
suspicious or trouble at home. So he
said:
Well, Joe, she is buxom lass?
'Yes-y es,' said Joe. That is, other
folks say so. l am not much of a judge
myself
And you ike heri'
yes. sir--yes.' IS 81
We'll then marry her, said old Dan
forth.
But eant- the father objects.
Pooh continued Danforth, let him do
so; what need you care? Run away
with her.
'Elopel
YES off with you at once! If the
| girl will join-all right. Marry her, bring
her here; you will have the little cottage
at the foot of the lane; III furnish it for
you; your wages shall be increased; and
the old man may like it, or not, as he
will!
But
sBdtme no butts, Joe, do as bid you,
and 90 about it at once and
You will stand by me
Yes to the last. l know you, Joe.
You're good fellow, and good work
man. and viii make anybody good son
or husband.
But the old fellow, would be so mad
though.
who cares, I sayl Go on quickly
but quietly.
.on tomorrow night, then, said
Joe.
| yes, said Danforth. Take my horse
the best one, young Morgan; he'll take
you off in fine style in the new phae-
ton.
Exactly.
And as soon as you are married come
right hack here, and jolly time we will