Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-02-09
The REPUBLICAN.
DISPUTED PROPERTY;
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SMITH VS.. SMITH.


John George Smith. Esq. senior. is q
man about forty-ige years of age, very
red faced, very eorpulent. very cautious
and very good natured. s = = -
John George Smith, Esq, Junior is a
man who has seen about half the number
of summers which have contributed to
Iipen his highly respectable father. he is
handsome. slender, ot-blooded and indie
pendent. a sse si,'
John George Smith. senior. and John
George Smith. Junior, are the only remain
ing members Of particular family Of
Smithss The old man is widower; the
yonng man is bachelor. The former
Is rich, and the later is fortunate enough to
have the good will of his worth progenitor.
Old Smith is proudof his son. and young
Smith is proud of-his fathers purse. If
old.Jchn took pleasure in accommodating a
handsome property 1t can be said without
fear Of contradiction. that young John, at
the time of our story, took no less pleas
ne. IN spending what bis father had ac-
quired. ~ stak ssAf = he-st 10
Both these personages were great favor
ties Of the ladies' The fair creatures liked
the father fer his quiet humor and unrival-
lsd gallantry, and the son for his sparkling
v-it. pleasing address and handsome per-
son. Thus, strange as it may appear,
John George senior. and John George
Junior. had cause to be frequently jealous
of each other, in consequence of which
they at length began to move in different
circles of society. in order to have separate
and undisputed fields of operation.
Thus the indulgent father aud affection
ate son seldom saw each other except at
home. and then few words passed between
them except on matters of business.
One morning, however, as John George,
the elder, was on the point of onteriugsthe
apartment of John George. the younger,
70 speak with him on matter of vital
importance. he met the latter coming into
his own room on matter of equal impor-
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'Ah, john said the old Lean. taking
his sons hand with unusual aflability,
how are you this morning?
'Tolerable, replied the young beau, hap
Ply in finding his father in so good hu-
NOR: and I'm glad to see you looking so
well to day. What's the news?
" i want to talk with you, john said
the elder Smith.
And i have no less desire to have a
quiet serious conversation with You, dear
father, returned young Smith, entering the
old mans apartment.
On what subject?'
Marriage rvs Fau4fns
Marriage echoed old John: the very
thing wanted to talk with you about
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Fact FE
But you've no notion Of taking a wife
father?'
4 have, by Jupiter
by Juno, so have L.
Z cFm-gladI of it, exclaimed old John,
warmly. You are wild. my boy. and
wife will tend to tame you
qx'Aud you are rather gay. father. and a
companion will tend to sober you,' return
cd young John, with sly vein of satire in
his tone.
+, zt'Pshax' John. But tell me about that
-yoar marriage.
And will you tell me about yours
Certainly.
old John stroked his beard in
thoughtful manner, then looked up with
business air, and said - -.
I'm the first place / must tell you that
my intended is rather young for me-
There We are even, said the other with
smile.
But nay lady IS the prctt;sst in the
town. t-
Il am sure mine, would prove an excep-
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--..Ysry beautiful is she?' oe10D
Enchanting.
so is mine.' sa
But mine has one defect
What is it?'
She's near sighted.
Strange coincidence So is mine
zs'Anl mine perhaps alistle too dark
so is mine
And little too tall
Mine is tall-but l am vastly fond of
tall women 4..-gs
There was pause in the conversation,
when old John remarked to young John,
with sad smile, AMI something ike
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