Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-04-06

fdIuOH mt ParuOn me eXoIalmed MT.
Lavender, who was now as white as muffin
But you will forgive me ?''
Yes, will but only on one condition, -
she replied d---4--s-.z-.a-'s-
:. Name it-only name it, cried the anxious
suitOr. @- = a
" 1t is this: that you never speak to me about
marriage again. ,---..
Mr.. Lavender beat his breast, which was
his way Of expressing despair
" Listen to me-, said Miss Fathers, rising
at the same time from her chair. g L not only
do not like you, but am engaged-mentally, at
least-to another
"Cayal-'' commenced the unfortunate Law
ender, with burst of Indignation but mod
erately pretty hand was placed over his mouth
before he had finished the word
g Do not name him, or am lost said Juli-
ana.
= L was not aware of this, exclaimed Mr.
Lavender, now deeply affected but swear
never again to mention the name Of that-that
that Caval-''
Stop" cried Miss Fathers. my father
might hear you
Mr.. Lavender was silent; and it was evident
from his desponding look, that he had given up
all hope of marrying his Juliana
Then, appreciating the sincerity of her lover =
affection, the young lady extended her hand to
him. She would have allowed him to kiss it,
but, not knowing any better, he scarcely
touched it with his own. After that he went
away
The next morning Albert Gf we may be al.
lowed to call him by his Christian namej pre-
sented himself to the residence of Captain Fla
theirs, and informed that half-p officer that
Miss Juliana didn'tlike him, and that he Mr.
Lavender, should not press his suit any further
- Indeed W said the captain.
Mr.. Lavender exercised his talent for silence
., After engaging yourself to my daughter
and spreading the report all over London that
you nre to be married to her next week. Won
cry off in this manner! Very well. sir.I'
But my dear Captain Flathers,' interposed
Mr.. Lavender.
No, sir. l quite understand you But this
will not be settled so easily as you think To-
day Is Thursday. You must marry my daugh-
ter on Saturday"
But assure you. my dear Captain Flathers,
that she doesn't care for me in the least"
Nor do l, sir, not fig" rejoined the cap
tain, land you shall either act like an honor
able man or submit TO my just revenge,' And
the captain shook his stick
Mr.. Lavender went outside on to the land
ing, and, "wished he was a child again that
he might cry.
Come here sir" shouted the ineyorable
Flathers. The ceremony takes place on Sat
urday. DO you hear, sir; do you understand
Special license. ST Georges, Hanover SQUARE
eleven o'clock; and that there may be no mis-
take, should like you to be at this very house
at half-past ten. Good morning, Mr.. Laven-
der"
Mr.. Lavender disappeared.
William. my boots are too small. and nv
clothes too big" exclaimed our friend about
half an hour afterwards why the deuce do
you let them send me such things?"
All. said William to himself, he's gone
and quarreled with tho young gal he was keep
ing company with"
Tho pcxt dov Canfo;p PIatbo.s o,uol - af
Lavender, and gave him a cigar. You don't
understand, my boy, he said. % that the thing
is too far gone for you to think of getting out
Of it. Besides. you love her, and she is going
to marry you. What more do you waut?'
The young man tried to explain, but the cap
tain stopped him.
Well, you quite understand ," he said. be-
fore leaving Mr.. Layender's chambers "At
eleven o'clock; and should like to see YOU at
my house at half past ten
- But, captain, demonstrated Lavender, sat
the brides house! 1t really is not the thing
it not customary at all :"
No" said old Flsthers; 9 nor is it custom
AIRY for gentlemen to make engagements of the
greatest Importance, and then try to escape
from them. Good morning. sir"
On Saturday morning, Mr.. Lavender cut
himself while shaving, was unable, in spite of
all his endeayOrs, TO tic his crayat in a respect
able bow, and ended by bursting his braces
Il pay $40 year TO my servant; and spond
$50 on my clothes, he mentally exclaimed a.
he looked at himself in the glass, " to appear a
guy like this after all ~
A twenty eight minutes past ten Mr. Law
ender arrived ut the bridal mansion The
captain was waiting outside, with affability on
his cOuntenance. but with a thick walking
stick in his hand.
Thank you, my boy; it's very kind of you
to be so punctual, y said the captain. ''ShelI
be ready Directly
No one hiss been invited to the wedding ex-
cept one middle-aged young lady, Miss Smith
ers,) who WAS to act as bridesmaid
Miss Slnthers was in the drawing room, and
she received Mr.. Lavender rs cats are in the
habit of receiving dogs. He had scarcely taken
his seat, and said it was a fine day. lit hap
pened, by-the-by, to be rsining.) when the
bridesmaid advanced towards him, and pre-
sented him with a note.
''YOu may read it, said Miss Smithers. per-
ceiving that Mr. Lavender had apparently no
intention Of opening the communication; s.you
may read it, and-and," she added, Il will
look another way"
The note was concise enough. You know
what poUer my father has over me-" wrote
Julann; - but, if am forcsd to marry YOU. |
shall look upon you a he baseyt pe5sOu alire.
At moment like this, do not mind telling
you that l lore another. had formed a better
opinion of you
Il will speak to Captain Fathers instant
ly,' said Mr.. Lavender. bursting with indigna-
ton. He went to the door. The captain was
coming up stairs touching the banisters every
now and then with his walking stick as he as
cended.
ITo BE CONTINUED.