Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1860-04-28
FAUX PAS OF, A FORTUNE.HUN.
TERRA or A cox.
CONF IN SEARCH . OF = WEALTAY

TnHs $v,rs IN NsEAAcHoEA AwEALTA1
A good story is told at the expense of ,
salesman in a prominent Fourth street dr.,
goods house, which we will attempt to re
peat Tor the benefit Of those WIN have no,
been fortunate enough to hear it. It j.
only necessary to premise that the youns
uian is extremely handsume lin his own
estimation land cultivates al extensive
mousache which he has nore than oncs
declared should yet be the cause of bis
marrying q fortune. a} ba4 .ss v,.ss.s
| About three weeks ago, the daughter oil
] a wealthy farm ar, residing p. aott distance
back Of Covington. in little town on the
keatucky Central Railroad, came 10 the
! city to spend a few days with former
classmats, whom she had not seen for
some time. The girls had been quito ia
innate At school, and loved each u,her as
we'll AS their natures would permit. In
honor of the arrival OF her . county coz
as the city maid called the other, a number
Of her friends we're invited to the house
one evening during her stay and among
them Mr. Dappsr, the hands me young
man who measures tape in the Fourth
street store. ....,.. .. ... ....~. a..
He had been advised of ths cause Of the
social reunion. and took especial pains TO
render himself more than usually charm.
ing. When, redolent with perfume he
was presented to the Kentucky belle, he
gave her wi gar stare, and at once made
up bis mind that If she were only rich he
would condesend to marry her Having
satisfied himself upon this pcint. by learn.
Ing that her father was one of the wealth.
lest men in the county. aud that the peach.
colored checked maiden to whom he had
ust been introduced was his only child
he at once determined to beseiye her heart
Of course that was nIl that was necessary
to win her. How could she poor, simple
hearted country girl that she was-resist
so fascinating fcllow2 Compared with
the rustic pumpkins who had heretofore
been addressing her, he must doubtless BE-
an Apollo. She could not be insensibls to
this Oct, and would therefore sure der a.
once. ., #. l.m-r. .tf #..-r ..
During the remainder OF the evening
Dir. Dapper was very attentive 10 the young
lady. wattzing with her at every opportt-
uity, and always to be found at her site
Before they parted. he informed her that
soma business Of the house in which he
was engaged would require bis presence
in her pest village the following week, and
asked her if he nigh. be 50 bold MS to ex-
lend his visit to her home. The girl
who. to ted the truth. WAS not altogether
disp,eased AT his attentions, tur she never
benre met "A young man whD seemed to
her so agreeab bic At first hestated \ litlle
but ut renGth gave her consent lie
dressed her hand in token OF his gr,,lita,le.
and wishing her a safe return, bade her
good nish'.
"Now.' soiloquisei Mr.. Dapper. as
he slowly walked away, 81 must frame
some excuse for visiting keniuckv. Sell
we'll u Co, have no business that know
of. Still must 90, for tod Cara that
was compelled to visit her town next
week Cad, that WAS a eeyer trick ! She
will never know any better. and | will
have an exeelent opportunity TO see how
she is crcumstanced IA lie. 1t has ALWAYS
been u rule with me. in looking around
for a wife, never to make money an ohiec.
uon. ] understand Clara has, or will have
plenty OF II, aud certainly shall not OBJ
Deet to her on TINT aceeunt. Here Mr,
Dapper ehuekled at the thought OF his
projected visitin the dark and blaoay
grouni, aud matsrlng =" develish good.
hurried to his cheeress chamber, which
his fancy soon reoplel with troops of
slaves, oil waiting to obey his commands.
Toward the close Of the following week
he obta'ned leave Of absence tur day or
two. aud taking th. 2;30 train on the Ken
tncky Central Il nd, was soon landed in
the village near which Clara lived. 1t did
not require much time to attend to the
important business of his employers, which
he said would require his presence ia The
town. SO hiring spirited horse, and IN
quiring the way to Mr.. G's. he started to
spend the evening at bis house Alter
riding some distance, it suddenly occurred
to him that he might possibly To on tn.
wrong road. Observing seedy booking
old man a short distance in advance, he
spurred up his horse, and overtakiug him.
asked .a..a... a...-s...
Am on the righ, road to Mr. G,'s
old man p
Yes was the reply.
How far is it y
"Oh, not very far"
. Wei, how far?' .
81 reckon its about half mile"
"What sort o. a house does he live in ?"
A brick house"
/" Does it stand on or of the road?"
"On.'
TO the right or left y
" The right
You ars econic. old man"
And you iuquisitiye"
We'll, we wont quarrel sbou! it" said
Mr.. Dapner, and if you have no objrc-
tlons. will ask YOU a few more questions
None replied the old man, "and if
you have no objections, and will no, ride
too fast, II keep you company. am
going to Mr.. G.'s too"
You know him. ,hen,' said Mr.. Dap
per. beginning to feel interested in his
companipn.
+" Very well,' was the reply.
" They say he has the pewter contin
ued Mr. Dappar. .@.
The what2' asked the old man.
/" The pewter .
T. don't know what you rnean."
The. 'rhino.' the spondoolicks.
"..Pewter 'rhino'-rpon -" gasped
the old man. Really. | don't understand
you.'
: How confoundsdly stupid tho old as.
isl said Mr. Dnpper, soto roce. The
Tin money! The shy the old man is
rioh p
oh, as for that, he has enough to keep
him from starving
" He has u daughter, too, hasn't he ?"
Vac