The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-11-02

r." thiok that can guess what it is about
said she, smiling archIy. lasa, 'o. '''H -
on encourage me- replied, glad to fnd
that my attentions had not been thrown away;
andarguing the best results from this cordial
reception. You think you know my errand,
then FssTqsh gs8d SD 'sszg 4 si-tl EST
- Yes indeed. your attentions are too point
ed to be mistaken" !" ID II ~ -esa -S2-.A7 = So
i''I am gratifed to find you 60 discerning :
and took her hand and now, dear Charlotte
i-alIow me to call you so-since you have
penetrated my secret, I only want your con
sent TO make me a happy man. s'0'' Il
has Let set your mind at rest then, sir-I
have 40 objection whatever SOLE T'ia sa'@- 81
| was rather surprised that she consented
60 readily. fhi6k That should have taken
it better if she had been littly coy in the
Enafter.545t s75di hsiJinHgg f51zgg So ~
'You consent then,' 1 exclaimed, thar /
should be your protector through life r ''
salFYoa are very kind, sir returned the fair
girl. as I said before, have no objection
thought she vas very cold in her language,
but. put it down, TO maideniy modesty.s
sa. Charlotte, your consent has made me the
happiest of, n.en i, when shall the ceremony
take place ? -,-. ,,t --...er -.a l.a.,
Is Don't you think mamma had better answer
the question You had better consult her
upon that matter
50 True. my dear child I admire your deli
cacy-I run to her on the wings of love. o
what happy man you have made me r
.si.I am sure sir, L am rer7 glad it was in my
power to give you pleasure. 1 do not think
you had any reason to doubt my concurrence
in your, wishes , ''-.-- - ~
There is no more reading the human heart
you know-I thought perhaps the difference
What do two or three years signify 2 re-
piled the darling, smiling. Hu'-E {. S s+e,si
y Dear girl J; how kind of you to say that
l returned, charmed with her delicacy in con.
sidering twenty-five years. But will go to
your mamma at once adieu, darling, for a
few minutes -'''-'- - 1#,,t T.. 20
= So saying, hurried from the room. sent
a message, up to Mrs. Glarkson. that wished
to see her on important business. and would
wait for her in the dining room. In abort a
quarter of an hour she came down stairs,
dressed in a. most gorgeous manner but in
spite of her toilet, / could not help remarking
that she looked thinner and scraggier than
ever - 80 r g .,-i,
Il.Mrs. Clarksen : commenced making a
most profound bow. a' l wish to talk with you
on a very important matter-one which con-
Germs my happipess.'so TIHkassA
Il shall be pleased to hear what yon have
to say, SIR replied the widow taking seat on
the sofa BY my side. .ae-
Dear Mrs. Clarkson, Il began, for thought
it best to smooth her down, Il have now been
an inmate of your house for two months
need not dwell on the happiness 1 have en-
joyed in your charming society Your charm
ing daughter and you have conspired to make
me the happiest of mortals. Your own natu
raj acutepess must have long ago detected
that my heart was involved. Yes, my dear
madam, 1 could not gaze on that lovely form
without being sensible that this house con
tains prize of most peerless worth. I have
even dared to hope that I may claim that
prize as my own, and now only await your
consent 81 ~ ~ r. -.7..s -ssl.
| Really, SIR stammered the widow. glancing
at the carpet, this confession has taken me
unawares l do not know If my daughter
! would like -
Make your mind easy on that score, my
dear Mrs. Clarkson !; nave seen your daugh
! ter, and have gained her consent to our mar
riage.' .5,,....,! -. ...l- -. --..', 81 =.
'Thoughtful man 7 exclaimed the widow.
1 thought this was strange reply to make
but knew the mother was little eccentric
and put it down on that score. ,,,..s IN, e.,,
Nov, my dear madam. I exclaimed,
only wait for your answer. Will you consent
to make the happiest man in the United
States p ,l7-
Really, sir. this is SO unexpected. You
take me so much1by surprise, / scarcely know
what reply to make. 7 I am poor lone wild
low, Mr.. Smith. My dear, departed husband
was kind husband to me. Respect for his
lmemory- .-a-- & = -st
f MY dear madam interrupted, 4 am sure
if the late Mr.. Clarkson is looking down from
heaven this moment, he would give his con
sent. am rich. madam you shall have
house worthy of your kind heart 'a1 s
/ did not expect this demonstration, ant
gently removed her head. Nor did I at frs
understand her calling me John-but then
Thought as was soon to become her son-in-
law she was addressing me iIially. 3. H..f5 %
John she exclaimed dear John, l vii
confess the truth, I do love you.'lI ~. z. -
you love me = .z7.a.est.4 AZ ..4t.,g
II Yes, dear John, your entreaties have pre-
vailed. l consent to be your wife, and fell
. her scraggy arm pass about my neck. Will
she hugged my face against her hard 'cheel
bones. susa'a III sa s. >.
Il Madam exclaimed, release mel hea
a step .7 e.,i-', s.l;-- y ,.'5,. ..,,. X
I NO, dear John, 1 cannot release you. Ar
you not soon to become my own dear hus
band p 49,. = -...!af2 + 81,
i And she hugged me again harder than ever
u AT the moment the door opened, and cousir
and Miss Giarkson entered the room. Whel
:. they saw onr loving attitude they retire,
laughing. s..i ~ - e. ''i..7.'o i.'.., 5,. =;
Madam, there's mistake exclaimed
II I do not want 10 marry you, but your daugh
J ter. - 3 gTs7-T u
what, sir exclaimed the ogress, releas
log her bold. what do you Tell me me YOU bol,