Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-04-21

heart was very susceptible, until tha
gentleman had fallen profoundly in low
with her, and had gone 90 far - to ofFe
her his hand. She had graciously accept
ed it upon the condition that he shoul,
refuse Floatfast as . son.in.law, and al.
low her to dispose Of the hand Of Eunice
intending to give il to her nephew. Johr
Jerks; in fact she had stipulated that botl
weddings should come of upon the same
day.
| There was, in the eyes Of Eunice, moth.
ing more contemplate in the wide worlc
than that fellow John Jerk, and no.hin 9
so magnificent a. Robert Flostfas.; and
the latser gentleman vas vssy maeh Of the
-=srn nP;.-ion.
Mr.. Floatfast was avery agreeable young
man, Of about twenty five years, and no
as rich as Crnsus. Mr.. Jerks was a very
disagreeab!e young man, Of the same age
and reputed heir to bis aunts reputed
wealth. The rich seek the rich, and there
fore, Jonas Myway sought Miss Gauzy.--
He had not yet informed Euniee of his
matrimonial intentions, but the time
had come when the ice should be broken
After finishing his breakfast, he ssunt
cred into the parlor to find his daughter.
lie found her seated at the piano.
That's the gridiron, suppose said
he, as he entered, and l suppose that
sheet Of music is tha fish YOU are fryin, {?
1t puts me in mind Of sea of tadpoles.'
sit down, Father see that you have
something very important upon your mind :
said Eunce revolving her chair.
| 'Yes, always had an expressive coun-
tenance. Your mother said she married
me more for that than anything else, said
he.
Most ladies marry for something Of
that kind, remarked Eunice, thinking OF
the handsome and very expressive face of
r. F. Esq. attorney.at law, No. IL Ex-
change alley.
i am very glad we are upon the same
subject said Jonas, twirling his thumb,
uneasiy. In fact, I-yes-I mean-that
is
'You seem agitated, father said Eu-
nice.
But I am not am icy cool, said
Jonas, wiping his forehead neryously. Il
mean. that intend to marry somebody
shortly
Reallyv
Most unsqsivosaiiy ana emphnticaiiy.
| have been accepted-conditiona said
Jonas, with a grimaee, for he abominat
ed Jerks.
And who is the victim p
Victim there is no victim, unless it be
you. Miss Gauzy is the lady
Father, you are crazyv
Il know it, have been aware Of it for
some time, and have determined to put on
a matrimonial straight.jacket. Miss Gau
zy is the jacket!'
She is undoubtedly yellow jacket, and
has stung you .orely,' said Eunice; but
let as hear the conditions upon which the
lady accepts you
That's the tough part said Jonas
Now. have been a most excellent and
indulgent father to you. You know it,
You have had your own way-I let you
have it. In short wish you to do as
wish you to do, once. The conditions are
such as must prove very agreeable to you
First, you must marry
SO far / have no objection, said Eu
nice whom Jonas thought remarkable
cool.
u am glad TO hear it. Well, what think
you Of John Jerks 2 said Jonas, slappine
his legs.
i think him fool, and that is the fail
ing ofall his family snapped Miss Eu.
nice.
Sorry to hear that for, unless you mar
ry Mr.. John Jerks, can never marry Mis-:
Gauzy--and that thought is terrifying
| so Is she, and her goggle.eyed nephew
is horrifc. remarked Miss Eunice, tartly.
! very well, very well; but you must mar
ry him. .
That is wholly and forever impossible.
'Eh? Impossible is word that Napo
leon .expunged from his dictionary.
haA been thought to resemble him much
mVe especially in my--in my-my mod,
OF expression--lirm and laconic. Blu
why do YOU think that il is impossible !?
keca0se l. father, shall never commi
%amy$
ykakl' Grid Jonas, springing up, big
/.Tkt means more than ons husband
doykft~ And as ] was married last nigh
Mr.. Robert Floatiast j cannot unfortu
na'ely, marry John Jerks said Eunic
!'bluslins.
y, This is delight tful I cried Mr.. Nywa
rapidly pacing the floor. SO you hay
Smarried that foolhead. deiest you,
scen you, cast you OF forever.
hd will gladly take charge fso PR
ions a jewell said a deep manly voice, a
tall and noble looking young man siepI
ed from the heavy curtains Of IN alcova
and placed his arms around the slende
waist OF Eunice, who reciprocaled the ca
ress.
/ 'Io, hol see iha. is the fish you wer