Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-24

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WE; sif;S'he replied, 'if you had been
poor maf i would have given you snug
little fortune-stFiat's all =
Il am none the less grateful to you, sir,
for such au assurance replied Eviustou.-
but how is it, Mr.. Marlton, that you have
taken so much interest in me?'
Because you have shown yourself to be
a sensib e man In the choice which you have
made of a Wife said George Marlton.
THANH goufsir r ropl;;od EO'astnp howi"e
How in the devil did you manage to OBJ
tain Underdonk's cousent?' asked George
NIarlton
by mere strategem, sir, replied Evinston,
smiling.
'strategem repeated George Marlton;
tell US the story!'
1t may not please you, sir
Tut out with it, my young friend!
Evinston then relatedan sunvarnished tale
of bis whole course in love- from the time
THAT he first seen Ida, to the obtaining of
Uuderdonks written consent tothe marriage
of Ida.
Mr., George Marlton burst ont into roar
Of fimmoderate laughter at the conclusion of
EviDston's story.
sPon-my word you deserve the girl ! he
exclaimed, as he laid himself back in che
arm chair and burst in another roar Of laugh
ter. 10 think-ha !'ha ha THAT that old
fool, Underdonk, ,-ho! ho! no should
have so farforgot thimself-haw! haw haw !
Il shall never get over it !-ho ha haw!
Edwin Marlton hearing his father laugh
so heartily, determined to take advantage of
his good humor, by entering the room, and
seeking his forgiveness at once.
/ Taking the arm of Eva, and requesting
the company to excuse him few moments,
the couple walked into the drawing. room,
and seated themselves beside Evinston.
Now is your time ! whispered Evinston,
pulling the sleeve of young Marlton.
My worthy father, began young Marlton,
'TKSse-'
sNStsa word !-ha ha ha that never
be.fofgotten fool, Underdonk baw haw
haw!
But, dear father
what do you want 'sr?' asked George
Marlton, checking his laughter for a mo-
ment, and looking sternly upon his son.
Your forgiveness said young Martton,
advancing.
forgiveness = replied his father, scorn-
fully, after marrying against my Known
riet,oo y
But father, Ida did not love me, but my
friend. Erinston.'
Showed how sensible a girl she was,
then,' replied Marlton, Sr.
Il could not have the heart to cross my
friend in his love affairs, said Marton, Jr
is that any reason why you should make
ME father-iu-law to poor good-fornoth-
ing
Eva Thornwell must not be insulted, sir,
in my presence said old Mr.. Thornwell,
who at that. moment entered the room.
by heavens ? exclaimed young Marltou,
as the warm blood rushed to his brow, sit is
we'll sir, that you can shelter yourself under
the name of father, Mr.. George Marlton?
sHumph II verify believe, that there is
some truth in the remark; for you do look
dangerous" replied old Marlton.
Let me introduce your daughter-in-law,'
said Evinston as he led forward Eva.
Never exclaimed young Marlton, taking
the hand of his young wife, and pushing
Evinston aside.
sWhere did you pick up such pretty girl ?
asked old Marlton, turning eagerly to his
angry son.
Il did not pick her up anywhere, sir ? re.
piled young Marlton, Indignantly.
He obtained her hand by pure strategem,
SIR said Evinston.
You don't say so !-ha! ha ha let us
hear the tale ! said old Marlton, turning to
his son.
Not word, sir = replied young Marlton.
.Thornwell shall tell it then-haw haw!
haw" said old Marlton, beckoning to Mr..
Thornwell.
Indeed, Ishal do no such thing, sir re-
piled old Mr.-Thornwell. "a man, that in
suits mycdaughter, must not address me in
tone of familiarity; for I am accustomed only
to converse with gentlemen, sir!
In good faith meant not to insult the
young ladyp replied old Marlton, taking
huge pinch ofsnuff.
Il will inform you then, how l came to
marry Eva ) said young Marltou.
Exactly !-proceed-haw! ! haw haw!
replied the old man, who seemed to antici-
pate something decidedly funny.
The reader, having already heard the sto-
ry of young Marlton's love and courtship,
and no doubt recollecting the adventures of
Mr.. Snobberhosser, must not expect the
writer to repeat the story here. Suffice it to
say, that young Marlton gave his father
beautiful report of all his love affairs.
Better than ever !-ha ha ha! roared
the old man. so the poor dutchman-ho!
no no actually married negro grill
haw haw haw capital 'pon my word'
'Aud what is your opinion of my marriage,
now p asked young Marlton.
sWell,-ha! ha ha II must confess
ho no ho II can't stand it!-haw! hew
HAw It'll speak to you after awhile
leave me alone just now, or-haw! hsw |!
hawp
Come, Marlton,' said Evinston ) we must