The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-11-23
and The General Weyars.
"A perfect puppy

al Scott -, 81 ,t-, e., --..- ,r
Is Perhaps not said Lucy. quietly I'D ira
! I dare say you'd be glad to marry this
whiskerando,' said Mr.. Peabody, sareastical
ly. .g7a,si7 as.-aa q $50 fsssr hl7asz -
I'D rather marry him than Ephraim Rob-
ertson, at any rate,' said the young lady. pout
ing sbut don't want to be married at ALL
A single life is much the happiest.a '4'a ffii
Welli' calculated Mr.. Peabody, after
Lucy had left the room, 'ifthere was ever an
obstinate. wrong-headed7 girl, that Lucy of
mine is one. Don't want to be married -
What did women come into the world for, I'd
like to know. POUNDS she shall be murried
in three months. And to take such prejr-
dice to Ephraim, why there isn't finer fel-
low in all the country round.'7s1i % gssFsi is7i
Here Mr.. Peabody. having quite finished
his breakfast, took his hat and made his way
to the counting room.F He had scarcely en-
tered, when young Robertson came up to him
with request for few minutes conversation.
"A few minutes Certainly. Any busi-
ness tangle, eh p said the old gentleman. ad
mo SIR s-aiaSaH SIS 5eH =5-Harsaa aaE
| .What is it, then Out with it, a'i els
| y.The fact is, sir i wished to consult you
- What makes the fellow stutter so p ex--
claimed MIR. Peabody. .sa-1 '.9d sd1 % RE
= In fact, sir. Thought of getting married.
1.-THE old Harry you do - i'a-7s77 -zif-s
| Ice H.
THAT depends a little on circumstances
who's the unlucky female you have fixed your
thoughts on s--sd < Gs'ts's.-I 'a4la 81
Louisa Loomis.' dis -rsr- Hfta -s-7
Louisa Loomis What in the name of
the seven wonders of the world made you think
of her q sai .'a.1aaG 5as dgiR Epa1'5 ."
: Her. beauty, SIR 81 s.eas sa .z.5 os
Beauty l-she's as homely as a hedge
fence asr1 ssIsqaA bEa aaisia25- ss 1iaia
-e. Not to me. Those radiant eyes + exclaim.
ed Ephraim, in feigued ecstasy as5 o 7.f
~i They are green. I'll stake my reputation
on it, .s,49 e. s1E--ida1aH as Ea .f1.ta
Her beautifully arched brow
'Low--villanously low YaW zRE
Her fresh and blooming complexion
Sallow-terribly sallow.'
'eAnd such sweet temper
'She's perfect vixen
Sir, said the young man, you are my EN-
ployer, and am bound to treat you with re
spect but cannot keep silence while you ST
malign the character of her who has captivat
ed my affections.
s'7Tush, Ephraim you're fool. and you'll
lown it sometimel But say, my lad, I'v
lgot better scheme for you than this of your:
III End you a bride superior to this Louis
Loomis you think you are in love with ''
Ephriarn Robertson shook his head very ir
credously and exclaimed: l'is''.A.I-,' '''s'
Il thank you for your kind intention, 81
but it is quite impossible to find one whom
shall consider So perior to the charming Lou
sa.' D4- ,=75i1-s''= .s-' '51'o4 7i. 81 5'5
sNot at ALL said Mr.. Peabody with an al
of confidence. - '-,' ''' s-+e -''l '',
~. May enquire, sir, asked the young mai
who it is that you design for me p VS. 2 a., q
my daughter 81 '7,' ~ '<'4 81 'g
. I hope stammered Epnraim, in apparer
confusion, I hope yon won't be offended sil
but-''o5 - A-o .' 81 - '''+sS -'''''~ 'l-3'-
80 l won't have any butts returned the oil
gentleman, hastily. what objections ca
you bring to my daughter, you young rascal
'3s Only that don't love her, and she don
love me.' "l's''' !, i-'l'.N a '+7A
= Yes she does. She adores, you, or will,
require It. .. '.-4 t'
But think of my poor Louisa. 1t wi
surely break her heart ''''" ''- -''
And serve her right for thinking of yo1
But; don't trouble yourself about that. qfi VIZ
mems hearts are tougher than you think fol
am confident that Miss Lucy would nc
accept me. s7s:5.-ss 81 b-a .-e7ag aa,f.sir..
'Catch her attempting to disobey me /
Pretty conduct it would be in daughte
truly. ...,-,,
But should not want her affections for
ed We should never live together happ
il that we're the case.' e.. .s....., ..,s..-,
Stuff and nonsense ! You'd come to
after while. Besides, as somebody says it
always better to begin with little dislike
sI1l take week to consider it, SIR
"A week! You may have till to-morro
morning-not an hour more. I'll see Luc
aud arrange about it, .- -- 3D.. r-.s..-
Yes SIR said the clerk, in subdued tom
: And you'll just bear one thing in mind
Iif You don't choose to accede to my wisht
YOU may find yourself another place-do 20
hear p .-.-.s- .,--.,,. ....-
Yes, SIR .....--..... ......
Thought I'd bring him round,' said NJ
Peabody complaceutly. There shan be an
mutiny in my camp. ...r .,--
Full of his new project Mr.. Peabody wer
home to his dinner early. impatient to al
nounce it to his daughter.
'What-marry Ephraim Robertson 7 g.
claimed Lucy. in we'll counterfeited dismay.
Certainly oe4 .a
But you know. papa, don't want to b
married at aH.' rs3a ar.a1 s.ll ~ -sf.'r-
'All folly. Do you think I'm going I
have any old maids in my family 2
Besides, i don t like Ephraim Robertson
You'll learn to- ,-. fo 17-.'''r
'And---and he doesn't like me-
Doesn't he See if he doesn't offer hin
self in three days. eos
.Couldn't you pick out somebody elst
father 2 asked Lucy. s5e .~a5rs-a
Who can you want better than Ephraim
Besides, I've passed my word to him. and
won't withdraw. .r0fE