Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-04-11

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years had made in Fred. The boyisS 4ig-
ure had become more manly and his man
ner had acquired greater finish.
That was pleasant dinner party rEv-
~ one looked smiling and happy. % y =
Miss Rosalie," said Fred, "this eve
ming ,when You get nd of your. company
will you favor me for sleigh ride"
a.W Ell i DECLARE brokor in Fanny.
s',sAat impudcnce! 1 suppose. Nj. Fred.
the next thing you win ask us to please to
60" 1877
"Probably. Fred wishes to talk over old
times with Rose" said Mrs. Sterling.
"and feels too bashfal to do it in our pres
ence." .~sw sse4t,.n 49,. y
Twill you go Rose?" he asked. - =
! promised. and at dusk Fred's sleigh
stopped at the door. was soon in, and
we were flying over the snow, banks,
while the merry bells Kept time to our
voices
ibid you sec my father before you left
home?" So 81 3 at-
Yes" Inc replied; II called there to
see you the evening you left. surprising
you were at home; for although my father
told him some time since that we'd spend
our New Years out here, he didn't men,
ton that you were coming"
''Did you see Mary?" | asked
YES" said he; do you recollect, Rosa.
how she and | used to quarrel together"
We went on talking about old times.
and about the childish engagement we had
made with each other. and somehow the
past at this point becoming connected with
the present, our conversation interested
us. and we scarcely knew how time pass
ed.
When / returned to aunt Pattie o new
diamond ring was glistenmg on ny finger.
She smiled as she noticel it. and inquired
Iif still chung to my resolution of being
an old maid.
The remainder Of my visit passed pleas
antly away. My father came to take me
home, and the Sterling family accompanied
us to the city. My stepmothers received
me in her usual style, emitting to call me
dear" as it was no longer necessary
She also forgot to inquire after the "kind
old soul whom L had been visiting. The
conversation soon turned upon New Years
day. and / received asbistory of Mary's
cOnquests.
Frederick Sterling called upon Mary
the evening you left." said her mother.
but strange to say. he has not. been
since; he didn't even make a New Years
call" 1. ~
Perhaps" observed my. father, mis-
chievously, "he was ont Of town.
"Yes." replied his wife. Every likely"
In the course of the evening sIr. Fred
erick Sterling made his appearance, and
Mary Immediately applied herself to the
task of entertaining him. so that 1 had
but a small chance of saying anything
After he had gone. and my step-mother
and were alone. she said:
My dear, you know. i suppose, that
Mr.. Sterling is beau of Marv's; they
thought great deal of each other as chill
tlren, ana the other evening he was de-
lighted to meet her again after so long an
absence; now what have to say to you
is, that | think it would be good plan
for us both to keep out Of the drawing
room when he calls. Tor lovers always like
to be alone together"
was prevented from replying to this
observation by the entrance Of my father
and Mary.
Erred Sterling" said the former. adj
dressing his wife ."has requested my per-
mission to his marriage With certain
young lady Of our acquaintance.
"Ahl" replied his wife. with pleased
look. Il was expecting this; twill be a
splendid match for her. he is so we'll edu-
Gated and gentlemanly. and his family are
in the very best society. Really, Mary"
she continued. turning to her daughter IL
congratulate you"
But the name Of the young lady to
whom l referred was not Mary; it was
Rosalie." dryly said my father.
My step. mother opened her eyes in
astonishment. 49, II A}ft8 JatAf
"Why." she replied. thought all his
attentions were diret ted to Mary; however.
I am rather glad she didn't fancy him, as
he is not altogether the match | should de-
sire for her." RATS fllHH
"Well." replied my father. che suits
me perfectly. i should not desire better
husband for my daughter"
And 90 we were married, and happily
settled.s' Aunt Pattie gave up her lonely
residence in the country and came to live
with me. My father is a constant visitor.
and seems to enjoy being with us. Fan
ny has proved sister in deed; sometimes
accuses me of having stolen her brother
from her, but then she throws her arms
around me and says she has found a new
sister.
The beginning of my happiness l date
from that eventful New Years day when
sought TO add to the enjoyment Of others.
Fred often speaks ofmy visit to the Lasie-
tons, and says it was the sight of their
Hove for me. more than anything else,
which assured him, that in obtaining re-
newal Of my promise, his happiness would
be complete. -.