Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1859-03-24
KENOSHA, WIS, THURSDAY, MARCH a. 1852

Chow well Mr.. Ray looked tonight, >
said Fannie to herself, as she entered
her room. 81 never saw him so acreea-
ble." 0@''
After this Fannie met him frequently
at her sisters, and every succeeding in
teryiew deepened the favorable impress
sion she received that evening-until. at
last, the lady's heart was fairly CAUGHT
was brought to terms, and was cbli0ed
to surrender, and to that 'tame, spirit
less man, Charles Ray"
When Fannie began to realize the
state OF her feelings, the strong aversion
that her father had so suddenly eonceiy.
ed for her lover, began to trouble her,
but in spite Of all she could say, she was
unable to persuade him to renew his
former proposition to the Judge, or make
the least attempt to conciliate him.
w eeks passed, and as there appeared
to be no hope of obtaining Judge Cliff
tons consent, Charles at last proposed
clandestine marriage, and after a Sc
we're struggle in Fannie's heart. between
her affection for her father and her love
for him, the latter triumphed.
1t was nearly eleven O'clock at NIGHT.
and Fannie Clifton sat at the open win.
dow ofher room, anxiously awaiting the
approach of her lover. An elopement
does not appear to be such a funny af-
far after all her checks were pale, and
tears filled her eyes, as she thought of
the indulgent parent that she was abont
to leave forever.
suddenly low whistle fell upon her
ear. Fannie seized her bonnet and shawl
and glided noise(essly down the stairs.
She was soon in her lovers arms.
"Dear Charles" she sobbed, "I'm
afraid I'm doing wrong. 1t seems un-
grateful to leave poor papa, who has
been so kind to me"
"Do you love him more than YOU do
me, Fannie % inquired Charles little
reproachfully.
ooh, no, Charles, I did not mean that.
But do you really think that he will for
give me ?"
Il have not the least doubt of it, darl
ing" he replied, quiet smile playing
around his lips.
Soothed by this assurance, she allow
cd him to lift her into the Garage.
Il hope yon are not. going to stop
here, Charles" said Fannie in alarm,
shrinking back into the carriage, as, af.
ter riding nearly q mile, they drew up
IN front of large white house. "Whv,
this is Elder kingley's! know him very
WELL"
cob, that will make no difference
replied CHARLES, gayly jumping out, and
then holding out his hands for her tc
aii9ht "Iye told him all aboutit. He
is expecting u.s."
1t seemed so for the venerable man
had not yet retired, and manifested no
surprise at their appearance, or the en-
rand on which they came.
They stood up and Elder Kingsley, in
few solemn words, united them for
life.
The ceremoney was so brief that Fan
ny could hardly realize that she was a
wife, and looked up bewildered into her
husbands face who was looking down
upon her with proud and happy smile
They were too much absorbed in their
own happiness to oh serve the approach
OF a gentleman who had entered the
room unperceiyed, until he stood direct
ly opposite to them. Fannie turned and
uttered cry Of terror and surprise for
1t was judge Clifton, whose eyes were
fixed upon her with an expression Of
severe displeasure though an attentive
observer would have noticed SLIGHT
tWltching around the mouth, evidently
prompted by strong inclination to
laugh.
"Forgive me, papa!" exclaimed the
new made bride, bursting into tears.
''Ha, ha, ha y laughed the Judge, I'M
able longer to control himself ''For-
give you; of course I won't! I'll cut
you off without shilling-banish you
from my house forever, you deceitfuI
baggage you! Do You know what you
have done, You ungrateful mink? You
have married the very man / selected
for you-done the very thing you de-
clared over and over again, that you
would never do! Ha, ha, ha it is the
most capital joke I ever read of!''
When Fannie comprehended the sue
cesstul TuSe that had been practised
against her, she made strong effort to
assume displeased and indignant look,
but 1t was a complete failure.
She was in reality, too happy at the
unexpected turn that affairs had taken to
look otherwise than pleased; and re.
ceived the congratulations Of her num-
erous friends, who now poured in from
an adjoining room, with all the smiles
and bushes usual on such occasions.
care you offended, dearest ?" inquir,
ed Charles, as soon as they were free
from observation. Fannie might have
been, but there certainly was no trace
of anger in the soft blue eyes that were
raised to his, oyerhoging with love and
happiness.