The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-01-31

sat down on the ground and watched
them; watched them nervously. gIaringly,
till saw Jenny Brun give MinOie Kiss
on her lips, and lovingly after her, as be
slitped away.
i was reclining upon tie sward Upon
her patch. Determined 10 meet and con.
front them, sat and watched her CON-
ing:
Certainly Minnis's face never wore that
expression before. It was not gleefaI, but
il wac radient and her eyes. which were
bent on the ground, and hence only visi-
Die as she came very near me. had light
and depth that | never saw before. She
passed me; so utterly was the child alb
sorbsd in Der own emotions.
Minnie l said, in tone which start.
led myself, scarcely less than my child.
OH and she sprang from the path as
though the sound had been rattle among
the grass.
] raised myself slowlv--I am very
slow when very augry--and standiogstii
fly before her, glowered down into her
eyes--MinDle's beautiful, living eyes
with sternness which had never failed
to terrify. But the child. though size
tremblsd ke an aspen at first, brought
her fathers spi'i, to the rescue, and in
the strength Of love aud innocence, look
ed into her fathers angry face with great
composure.
l must not repeat the words that fol-
lowed; they never shal, be written; and
would 10 God they had never been spoken.
Minnie had given him her heart, and
'OOaid give her hand. How could she
help it? Her fathers anger should prevent
her fulfilling her wOrd, for was not Jem-
my Brun worthy, and was not her faith
er's anger unreasonable and unjust? All
this she said to me with the deepest calm
ness Of perfsct heroine. while l stood
there almost as much astonished as an
CRY.
Wife, it's all up With Minnie. said l.
stridiDg into the silling-rOom and break
ing in upon most delightful afternoon
rsveris, only relieved by the solemn tick.
ing Of the clock and tie busy clicking Of
Knitting kneedles.
'Lordl what's the maitsr? and the bal
of yarn rolled across the floor, while 4
aowerpot or the window fell. spilling and
crashing on the bricks out side--,hers
goes the flower .Iot-tell me quick--you
.ook as pale as q sheet
Minnie has promised to marry that
Scape. grace, in spite ofus; she says she
will to me. in the face OF my absolute
commauds.' Thereupon 1 walked the
floor. wife staring at me the while. I'll
never forgive ber--nsverl
Husband, stop and think. He
Il wont stop and think. say I'll never
forgive, her and l won't Call hsr in.
Wife left tie room in search of Minnie
At length they came; both fearful. We
sat down together, constrained group
Minnie very fearful, but very sweet and
beautiful. The interview was short, and
these were the closing words
Father, have always been a dulifu
child-you will do me that justice. Blu
l love this man. You grant that hi
character Is uninpsachablo, but you for
bid our marriage because you have I
prejudice against him love and hon
or you, father. You cannot doubt that
but in this case ! must follow the dictate
of my own heart
DO so, if you will: but. remember, you
father will never forgive you
Thus ended the interview, wife sob
bing distrsssfully. Minnie weeping qui
etly. and l sitting GUM and angry.
Minnie kept her word AMI became tn
wife Of Jenny Bruu.
| | did not forbid them the house, a
most angry fathers are said to do. but
told Minnie again that she had lost III
love and care. Then l was so FOOLS h a
to see Jenny Bruu, and in a very sill
: speech inform him that since he wa
taking my daughter from her father with
out bis consent. he need not expect n
gifts or favors now or henceforth. Sh
would not be allowed to share in the fem
lily inheritance, nor should | render th
least assistance il they should come t
want shall never forget the quse
look the young man gave-a glance
. which pride seemed almost vainly slrug
Cling with cluster Of mirth-sparkles.
very well, sir; we shall try no, to com
) to want" That was all he said; but h
cool self.posession Of his manner mad
! me feel as though l had undertaken
: drive a nail and had pounded my fr
! gers.
had always been dendouslrative t
wstd my children-the elder as we'll I
. the younger. Minnie had never lost I'll
right to her fathers knee. nor did she e.
!. er meet me in the morning or part fro
= !, me at night without kiss. This was d
!. med her now. Poor child! IL was h
!. sorest trial Of all. Once or twice 81
y cluug fearfully to me in my sternness,al
reaching up to my neck with her VIII
! !, arms, tried to bend my lips TO hers. \
y | promised her never kiss while live
Women are strange creutures. The
g was my wife, who had entirely symp
oi tbised with me as supposed. absolute
ID giving aid and comfort TO our recrea
g. daughter. / verify believed that long b
IN fore the wedding day came she was
a thoroughly interested in the whole affi
. as though Minnie had been about to mi
ry the best business man in town. Lit
use was it for me to tighten my pul
IN strings, and direct that the child sbou
S. have no marriage outfit of ward-rot
le pillow cases, ,:counterpaneS and the tho
b, sand and ono ct ceteras to which moi
re era take snuh pride and pleasure.