Spirit of the age., 1860-10-17
"Ahi SO soon, MI Fitzdoodle p warbled

AM SO soon, MI FitZdoodle p warbled
Fannie.
"Yes. l." Mr.. Fitzdoodle faItered.
Oh, no, you must not leave us thus early
You have been the light and life of our seclu.
ded village since your arrival Indeed, you
have endeared yourself in the affections of
one, and the esteem of another. while all the
rest weuld rush to do your bidding"
Herbert what does she mean by that ?''
said Fitzdoodle to ohimself-mentally ofcourse
think we cannot let you leave u.s. You
are but getting acquainted; it will be cruel to
destroy our hopes So"
Miss Fannie Blow" said Fitzdoodle, alb
ruptly and becoming excited; 'let me breathe
one word into your ear Believe it not to. be
inspired by auk kht save love; siN sssp,
pure, heartfelt 4evotion.n Yef-.. s1Hssopped,
and taking both ker hands in his, contifued-
Fannie hanging her head during its delivery
=" have loved you from the moment when,
like fairy of the fields, crowned with roses
and your maiden beauty, you tripped gaily
over the tlower-carpeted meadow Did love
you? ha ha !" this was slightly hysterical,
thrown IN for effect "loveY' it was devo.
ton lit was more than devotion,-it was
a--a-a-feeling Of the heart which, if obey
cd, would have caused me to die for you.-
Your beauty inspired my heart to more than
frenzy;. your spotless purity and temper
crowned your many virtues with wealth of
glory. You are my beau ideal of the pure,
the beautiful. Hove you-love you ardently
love you devotedly. At your shrine [
kneel, a willing captive; play not, I pray
you, with my affections; taunt me not, as
you haye-for that forgive you. But will
not name it. Oh! beautiful spirit, if you
but only knew the devotion of this heart; if
you but knew the raging fires that burn
within my soul, you would have pity upon
me; you would extinguish the fires that thus
consume me, with the tears of your holy SYM
pathy; you would spread over the lacerated
places in my heart the soothing, refreshing
balm OF your love. Oh (! angel, love you,
love you ardently, repeat to you. | love
you, love!"
There, Herbert, you've gone and been
and done ltl' said Fitzdoodle again to his
inner man, as he concluded his triumphant
grafton. Fal.nie Blow still hung her head,
and Fltzdoodle awaited in painful suspense
his doom.
Really, Mr. Fitzdoodle, this is unexpected
very hope you will excuse me from a
definite answer. Lead me. to the house, and
VIII let you have my answer before we part
here tonight"
oh 7! thanks, lady, thanks. Remember,
you nave the turning point of mans des-
tlny IN your hands. Refuse, and you will
preclpltate me in a loathesome abyss of woe
and misery; accept and-Oh! heaven l''
They had reached the door by this time,
ana Fannie Blow Immediately sought out
Adam fPeckSnif In ten mi'autes. Fannie
= as e'srrns spat With She (eld searnenter.
and when, ten minutes after, she left, merry
twinkle appeared in her eye, and her laugh
was louder and gayer than before 1t was
now Adams turn to use the garden walk.
and but a few moments elapsed before, escort
ing Miss Charity Butterfly, the mischievious
plotter appeared, slowly traversing the peb-
bly, surface.
Miss Charity, hope you will excuse me
II tell you plainly and honestly that know
your secret and you will know that am
your friend when tell you that Il am able to
assist you in accomplishing your object"
Pray what Adam?'
You are in love with Mr.. Fitzdoodle."
"Wh-eh!--no-why"
"Oh! there's no use denying it. What's
more, Mr.. Fitzdoode regards you in the same
light"
Ouch - screamed Adam, as Miss Charity
unconsciously pinched his arm in her &C.
stacy.
What's the matter ?' said she, alarmed.
Ohl nothing; that rose-bush slapped me
in the face, that's all. Now, Miss Charity.
Mr.. Fitzdoodle is in love with you. He has
fortune and big guardian in the shape of
this fellow Fitzmoodle. If he hears of this
attachment he will cause detachment Now.
they return to London tomorrow night
Fitzmoodle will, of course, insist on Fitzdoo
die returning with him. Now what would
you say to an elopement $50 romantic, you
know. And now listen to my plan. To
morrow night, at dusk, coach will be here
IN front OF the gate containing your Leander;
you will veil yourself completely, and say no.
thing until you arrive in London; before
however, you start on the road, you will be-
married at the little white dollhouse. Par
sen Blow won't marry disguised females and
suspicious characters, and we'll get this little
dapper Squire to tie the knot. SO if you
keep your veil over your face and your mouth
shut, there will be no chance of discovery;
when you reach London inform Fitzmoodle
that he must fork over; get the parchments,
and settle the rest yourselves"
Truly yoYr advice is good. will think
on it. If o3 tomorrow morning at sunrise
you see q wEfte handkerchief tied to my pa2A
~. ~ i"'osT II VIII be signal - % ~
'eaay, =. D. u my soul is glad" ''
pue You must remember. Miss Ch.r;t,,
,lat n,, i'zmoode keeps strict watch on Fityy'
loodie so in talking to him this evening w.
nay oe uneasy, and will not look like = loyar. lo,
nu loo, the reason why you must disenise
.ourselt is, that he will be missed and no
ouot the carriage watched and followed If
gu are recognized before you get into Lon.
pn! lt Will De all over-highwaymen-
-plstols-&c -ugh!" Adam shuddered Cd
decide rightly, Adam, | will follow
our advice to the letter But why NAV NOT
II. titzdoodle come to me on to.mcrrow @
orning ?". 'o,ii'olro"
" he may but not without Fitzmoodle
VII, oe a, great work for me to separat.
em . 4, at the hour of departure"
= wen, she's green" said Adam. TO him.
\! alter he had taken her to the narlor
am, an, III she swallow that pill. frigbten.
u hef INTO 1t anyhow, with the pistols and
shwaymen. Huzzah!n '1'''' anu
(ro BE coNr1NuED.)
.B IN late article in Frazier's MAGAZINE
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