Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-02-02
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The TEST OF CHARACTER.

| Uncle Henry said Julia Denbam
may l see you 10 the library a mo
ment this mornipg?'
Certainly, my dear; ! am at you
command now And he led the va,
into the room.
He handed his niece to an arm
chair, and took seat opposite her
'Uncle,' said Julia, with a little
becoming confusion, i have received
an Offer
sWhewl' exclaimed her uncle. 'tha'
is coming to the point with . ven
geance,
And | wish to consult you as
to accepting it or not
"A very sensible resolution. May
| know from whom the offer has
been received2'
"Edward Fiszroy.'
You haven't knowa him very
long,
Not very said Julia, slowly.
!. But you think that you know all
about him, ! dare say. Are you
very much in love with him2'
Not desperately answered Julia.
smiling. AT the same time | con.
fess that / am strongly prepossessed
in his favor.
'And this prepossessicn is likely
to become a warm sentiment. Well,
my little niece, as you have reques-
ted my advice, | will give it. do
not object to this lover Of yours
Indeed, l know nothing against him
But then / know too little Of him at
any rate to be able to form a del'o.
crate opinion of his character. 1t
mistake not this is also your case
Now it is my theory that no woman
ought TO marry unless sheissuificient-
ly we'll acquainted with her husband TO
a have pretty confident assurance Of
leading happy life with him. There
fore counsel you to delay giving your
answer for a month, and 10 that time
/ will centrive to become better &C.
quainted with him.
Your advice is good,' said Julia,
thoughtfully, 'snd l will follow it,
THANK you,' said her uncle, kind.
ly, sfor the confidence you have re-
posed in my judgment. ! sincerely
hope the young man will prove TO
be all that we can DESIRE
Edward Fitzroy was in business
in the neighboring city. He had
embarked small property inherited
from his father, in a dry goods es-
tablisbment on Washington street,
and having a good business tact,
was driving aourishing trade. His
ACQUAINTANCE with our heroine had
commenced during a summer resi-
dence at the village which she made
her home. 1t was not strange that be
should have been attracted by Julia
Her gaiety, vivacity and beauty
made her generally admired, and had
anything else been requisite, the
reputation Of being her uncle's heirest
would have procured her suitors.-
But it is not necessary to dwell fur
sber on this point Of our story. w
are interested to learn how Uncle
Henry's plans succeeded.
He first made cautious iDqulriesrel
alive to the young mans bushes
standing, all Of which were answered
satisfactorily. But this did not satisf.
him. He wished to see for himself
Accordingly he purchased suit :
clothing so different from that whic
he was accustomed to wear, that with
pair of green goggles super.addee
he felt convinced would disguise hir
sufficiently for bis purpose. Thu
attired he loupged into the store, an
) inquired for some triling article =
was purposely very slow in beln
; suited. Meanwhile be watched wit
5 some attention the bearing OF flt'
row. who was trading with fashion
ably attired lhdy at little dIstanc
Nothing could be more polite or o
E E sequious than the conduct OF u
Young tradesman. With unweafl,
assiduity he took down from Il
\ shelves and displayed large stock
} merchandise, until the iaat'dle
taste Of the lady was at length suite
# He is attentive to his customer
:. thought Uncle Henry. THAT IS
IS good sign. But perhaps It may
= simply because she is rich aud ias |.
iopabie. Here's . customer Of