The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-03-09

who had never known her father to be so
excited before.
1t so happened that Charles called that
very afternoon.
L can't imagine what papa can see
out of the way in him. thought Fannie,
as she looked upon his handsome, anima-
ted countenance. HE has beautiful
smile, and is SO very gentlemanly in his
manner, BESIDES -i
Perhaps something of this was visible
in Fannie's countenanee. At any rate
there was something in its expression
which emboldened him to take seat by
her side, which he had not ventared to do
for some time. ID
He had hardly done so, however, when
the door opened, and Judge Clifton
walked In. ~F f- r.
His brow grew dark, as his eye fell on
Mr. Ray. i. a.l--.a ,a--+.. -
How is this, Fannie?' he said, sternly;
| I thought that 1 had previously instruct
ed you in regard to your intercourse
with this gentleman. And as for you,'
he added, turning to Charles 1 beg
leave to inform you, that you are COM,
ing here for what you won't get with my
consent have other views for my
daughter, and desire that you will for the
future keep away from the house, a7
70 This TRADE so shocked and astonished
Fannie that she burst into tears. Up
on which her father desired her in no very
gentle tone, to leave the room, which she
lost no time in obeying. -- ga't een
After indulging in a long, hearty cry,
Fannie wiped her eyes, and went over to
her sisters, to pour all her grievances. in.
to her sympathizing bosom. rs '3 vs.L
Mary consoled her as we'll as she could,
bnt ended by advising her to soften her
fathers feelings by avoiding Mr.. Ray as
much as possible q To which the young
lady very Indignantly responded, that she
would die first That she would show
papa that she was not a child to be con-
trolled in that way, not she. ,isa s6t
Fannie staid to tea; and in the even.
ing who should come in but Mr. Ray. csd
The meeting was rather embarrassing
to both; but Fannie, anxious to atone
for her fathers rudeness to him in the
morning, was more than usually gracious
and conciliating, and this soon wore a.
way. sa asat, s ta &iia.2,5 -a-.,
Charles remained all the evening, and
at its close accompanied Fannie to her
fathers door, though he did not consid.
er it advisable to go further. Il,. llau
How well Mr.. Ray looked tonight,
said Fannie to herself as she entered her
room. L Inever saw him so agreeable
After this Fannie met him frequently
at her sisters and every succeeding in.
terview deepened the favorable impres.
!, sion she received that evening. Until
at last the lady's heart was fairly caugh,
was brought to terms and obliged to sur.
render and to that tame spiritlsss man
: Charles Ray pa gel lgait $50 70.
> When Fannie began to realize the state
of her feelings, the strong aversion tha
. her father had so suddenly conceived fo
3 her lover began to trouble her. But in
spite of all she could say, she was unable
S to persuade him to renew his forme
r proposition to the Judge, or make tn
least attempt to conciliate him.
8 Weeks passed, and there appeared t
n be no hope of obtaining Judge Clifton
{ consent, Charles at last proposed clan
o destine marriage and after severe strug
gle in Fannie's heart between her affec
n tion for her father, and her love for him
il the latter triumphed. -l,e',
a It was nearly eleven o'clock at nigh
n and Fannie Clifton sat at the open win
d dow of her room, anxiously awaiting th
! approach of; her lover. An elopemen
s does not appear to be such funny affai
=, after all; her cheeks were pale, and tear
9 filled her eyes, as she thought of the in
i dulgent father that she was about t
) leave forever. - - -
It Suddenly q low whistle fell upon he
/ ear. Fannie seized her bonnet and shaw
6 and gliding noiselessly down the stairs
she was soon in her lovers arms. t.'g'r
It Dear Charles she sobbed, Pm afrai
o | am doing wrong. 1t seems ungrateft
9 to leave poor papa, who has been 50 kin
e to me- n
e DO you love him more than you do m
Fannie!' inquired Charles q little IT
e proachfully. s go sa,15
= oh, no, Charles, I did not mean ths
:. but do you really think that he wi
forgive me?' ..e.-..- ' s.1'-s = 9ai7i
q Il have not the least doubt of it, dal
ling he replied, quiet smile playing
is round his lips. mod7
J. .LSoothed by this assurance, she alov
d ed him to lift her into his carriage. -su9s
le II hope you are not going to stopIher
g Charles said Fannie, in alarm, shrinkin
IT back into the carriage, as after ridin
, nearly mile, they drew up in front Of
% large white house. why, this is eld,
% Kingsley'si I know him very WE'LL 9v
l. oh; that will make no difference r
seJ piled Charles, ygaily jumping out, an
le then holding out his hands for her to
J. light. 1--we told him all about it. He
Il expecting u.s. ri ses +es5d as HI
lel It seemed so; for the venerable ms
If had not yet retired. and manifested 4
" surprise at their appea rance, on the 9