Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1860-11-10

ton that steps must be taken forthwith to
check the over wesning selcwii of the
squire, and that such remonstrances should
be made as would effectually conduce to
the end he had originally proposed to
himself in his visit to Harbottle Court
Preparatory, however, to the discussion of
the matter, he took the opportunity one
morning, when they were exercising them
selves in sparring, to deliver such blow
at the old gentlesnan's ribs as could by no
ingenuity be likened to anything more
nearly, than to the effort of giant furn-
ished with sledge hammer; and having
enjoyed for few moments bird s.eye
view of his postrate antagonist our srtai.
fed boxer betook himself leisnrely to the
breakfast-table. Immediately after the
conclusion of the meal, a propitous ST.
ience having presented ITSELF the youth
lifted up his heart and voice, and with
much gravity delivered himself as follows
Squire Har5ottle, beg you TO bear
in mind the purpose for which cauo
down.
What do you mean, my dear fellow,
what are you aiming at q said Harbot,le,
in surprise.
My meaning, squire, ought to be in.
simultaneously obvious--your daughter,
sir -"
" No, no, my good lad, not another word
about II, | insist-a lad, of your spirit
| am surprised" !"
" Mr.. Harbott!e,' said merton, solemn
Iy," the institution of marriage needs no
defence from me; all civilized nations
ha We consented ,ha, such an institution is
indispensable. | am a candidate for ad-
mission in that community"
" Pshaw stuff vile cant !" shouted
the squire. It mustn't bel won. per
mi. it,
LET me refresh your memory by re
c!taI of your own conditions,' resumed |
Merton, in gradually enlarged voice
" Sheath, sir, | must not be triNed with !
Am | not Milo i'll strength p
!" You are, indeed" groaned the squire,
embracing his ribs with much tenderness.
" Am net perfect Nirnrod in hunt.
lrg? Was there ever such daredevil in !
the county ?"
" Never-l admit it,
" Was not Bacchus a young gentleman
of regular habits compared with me q
lie was, he was"
Well, sir, then, what do you mean ?'
Why said the squire coaxingly. Il
mean that you wont be foolish enough to
marry my girl yet. There's plenty Of
time she's young
And | AIN young said Merton, in
frenzy, which you shal. discover to yoar
cost. Hark, you, sir; you have raised
demon you will vainIy endeavor 10 quell
IL Is now my turn to triumph. shall
stop here for life You have warmed me
at your fire, and l shall sting you to death
0y way of acquaintance. shall EXTERN
mate your stud | shall make an end Of
you; no cellar shall keep pace with my
'oh'i'a' demand shall
hoId, mold cried harbottle, in
''afm' lhe man mad What doyou I
want
ioor daughter, raved Merton.
lake per- SAID the squire, promptly.
"Aere is the girl! Why, if the jade
mas not been laughing behind the window
Nj the time. Step in you wicked mink. d
What do YOU saw will you havs This e., {
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'o"s 'o''0" b
1t you wish it, papa, | have always p
,een a dutilul child" said Mabel n
.And 50 now We ara all satisfied ANN p
n., =, sup
''''' '-u 'n' squ"c' Win inc air OF Il /
nan who had acted conscientiousiy.
And now, Mr. Harbottle," concluded t;
is wife, enterinr the r,om " ~, hauo il
o .:,, ,: 'GN ''''e Il
~ ''"''''e 'N''s iof once ID your
le' ls
About week after there was an unusu ii
stir at Harbo,tle Conr, and a br;d,l =,
ar,v nrooooao3 - H. .t, -, el
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o'''nS so'emh''y, where the old rector tr
as calmly waiting to ohciate; and there io
as also the usual amount of rejoicing
,a ,,o,.;,, :, L -,,, fe
was roasted; men jumped about in ia
acks lads climbed up creased pole. to
rasp n watch they oo,Id m, re,ch and ii
!, nl.. e. b.
~ snoe' were ,i'o"" ~, lurN "''er 'he of
"Ppy pa,'' ns '"es q",''eo me eccentric