Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-05-05
PLYMOUTH INDIANA, THURSDAY MAY 5, 1859

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1t so happened that Charles called that
very afternoon. .'a o. g.ue
Il can't imagine what papa can see out
of the way in him. thought Fannie. as
she looked upon his handsome, animated
countenance. He has beautiful smile,
and is so gentlemanly in his manner, be-
side.' = II ai'. sas a.
Perhaps something of this was visible
in Fannie's coantenance. At any rate there
was something in it's expression that en-
boldened him to take seat by her side,
which he had not ventured to do for some
| time.
He had hardly done SO, however, when
the door opened and Judge Clifton walked
in. 9l lueds T.ii
How is this, Fannie?' he said, sternlJ;
i thought that had positively instructed
you in regard to your intercourse with this
gentleman. And as for you,' he added,
turning to Charles, i beg leave to inform
you that you are coming 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.
This TRADE so shocked and and aston
lshed Fannie that she burst into tears
Upon which her father desired her, i'm no
very gentle tone, to leave the room, which
she lost no time in obeying. After indul-
ging in long, hearty cry, Fannie wiped
her eyes, and went over to her sisters, to
pour all her grievances into her sympathi-
ziDg bosom. 10 ,M
Mary consoled her as well as she could,
but ended in advising her to soften her
fathers feelings by avoiding Mr.. Ray as
much as possible. To which the young
lady very Indignantly responded that she
would die first: that she would show papa
that she was not child to be controlled in
that way--not she.
Fannie staid to tea; and who should
come in but Charles Ray?
The meeting was rather embarrassing
to both; but Fannie, anxious to atone for
her fathers rudeness in the morning, was
more than usually gracious and concilia-
ting, and this soon wore away.
Charles remained all the evening, and
at its close accompanied Fannie to her
father door, thodgh he did not consider
it advisable TO go farther. moon ei ~
How well Mr.. Ray looked, tonight,
said Fannie to herself, as she entered her
room. Il never saw him so agreeable.
After this Fannie met him frequently at
her sisters, and every succeeding inter-
view deepened the favorable impression
she received that evening--until, at last,
the ladys heart was fairly caught, was
brought to terms, and was obliged to sur
render, and TO that tame, spirtless man,
Charley Ray.
When Fannie began to realize the state
of her feelings, the strong aversion that her
father had so suddenly conceived for her
lover began to trouble her; but, in spite OF
all she could say, she was unable to per-
suade him to renew his former proposition
to the Judge, or make the least attempt to
conciliate him. oal & !
Weeks passed, and, as there appeared
to be no hope of obtaining Judge Clifton S
consent, Charles at last proposed a clan
destine marriage, aud after a severe strug-
gle in Fannie heart, between her affec-
ton for her father and her love for him, the
latter triumphed. s
1t was nearly eleven clock at night,
and Fannie Clifton sat at the open window
of her room, anxiously awaiting the ap-
proach of her lover. An elopement does
not appear to be such funny affair, after
all; her cheeks were pale. and tears filled
her eyes. as she thougA of the indulgent
parent she was about to leave forever.
Suddenly low whistle fell upon her
ear. Fannie seized her bonnet and shawl.
and glided noiselessly down stairs. She
was soon in her lovers arms 74 o
Dear Charles, she sobbed, I'm afraid
I'm doing wrong 1t seems ungrateful 20
leave poor papa, who has been so kind to
me.
do you love him more than you do me,
Fannie?' inquired Charles, little re-
proachfully. s 'aao9ei aaT
oh. no, Charles. did not mean that.
But do you really think that he will forgive
PIE?
4 have not the least doubt Of it, darling,
he replied. quiet mile playing around
his lips. q ne-i ar fni ~ IsJ yfif
Soothed by his assurance, she allowed
him to lift her into the carriage.
Il hope you, are not going to stop here.
Charles, said Fannie, in alarm, shrinking
back into the carriage as. after driving
nearly mile. they drew up in front of a
large white house. why, this is Elder
Kingley's! / know him very WE'LL, 80,
'Oh, that will make no difference. replied
Charles, gaily, jumping out and holding
out his hands for her to alight 1--we
told him all about it. He is expecting
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1t seemed so, for the venerable man had
not yet retired, and manifested no surprise
at their appearance, or the errand on which
they came. 81 io aem7esIb gGil 'asmg7s
They stood up, and Elder Kingsley, in
a few solemn words, united them for life,
The ceremony was so brief that Fannie
hardly realized that she was a wife, and
looked up bewildered into her husbands
face, who was looking down upon her with
a happy smile. sao s.; f-
They were too much absorbed in their
own happiness to notice the approach of a
gentleman who had entered the room un-
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