Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-31

Here the young lady gave her head toss,
as much as to say, whatever he might think,
she hadn't the least idea of it.
"You'd show your sense, if you was, then y
retortcd her father; 'instead of encouraging
such a set of silly, brainless popinjays, and
which am determined you shall do no long
er! Mr.. Reed is a very promising young
man, as I've often had occasion to remark,
and his preference is an honor to any lady"
Mr.. Coldstream was best with very con-
venient memory, and his daughters language
had aroused such strong spirit of opposition
that he actually believed that he had always
regarded the young man with unusual favor.
swell, those who like his company are
welcome to it Pm going up STAIRS" said
Patty.
And rising from her seat, she began to
pick up her work, in very COOL deliberate
manner.
you'll do no such thing, Miss Patty !"
said Mr.. Codstream, as soon as he could re-
cover from his establishment at the unprece-
dented audacity of her words and manner.
Just resume your seat, if you pie Ne. Aud,
see, too, that you treat the young gentleman
in proper manner"
Patty flrted down into her seat, muttering
something, to which her lather could not re-
ply, as just at this moment the person in
question entered.
The young gentleman, though noted for his
ease and self-posSessiOn, wdS evidently EN-
barrasSed by his reception. The unexpected
cordially of the old gentleman who, the last
time he was there, had treated him with
marked rlideness, and the rs unaccountable
GOODNESS of his daughter, puzzled him.
Patty sat with her back turned partially to-
ward him, her ewes bent steadily upon her
NUnrlx WithOnt triv inU the slIUhtpSt sion Of
cOgntiun.
Mr.. Coldstream darted a displeased glance
at his daughter; regarding this as Il tacit re-
belliOn against his authority.
Patty" he said clearing his throat, and
speaking in loud voice, don't you see our
young neighbour Mr.. Reed?"
Patty arose stihy from her seat, extending
with very ungracious air, her two iore-tin-
gers TO the young man.
As she did so, she glanced around. Her
mothers astonished expression, her fathers
pompous air, and Charleys ruetul look were
too much for her risibilities, and unable to
conceal her strong inclination to laugh, she
precipitatcly left the room, overturning her
work-boX as she went, and scattering its
contents at the feet of her astonished lover,
who had risen from his seat, and who began
seriously to fear that the young lady had taken
leave of her senses.
1t was some time before Mr. C0ldstreams
establishment and anger would allow him to
speak.
every rude and improper conduct" he
said, at last. eff this is the way that you are
bringing up our daughter, Mrs. c., it is high
time she was taken out of your hands"
The reader will readily conclude that, I'M
der the circumstances, Mr.. Reed did not care
to prolong his stay.
When he arose to leave, Mr.. Coldstream
invited him to come again in a tone and man
ner that would have been very gratifying to
him, had it not been for the fears that he be-
gan to entertain that he had not obtained that
strong hold upon the heart, that he was so de-
sirous of winning, as he hacs supposed
In the meantime Patty had run out the back
way, down through the orchard, to the gar
den gate, which she knew he would pass, and
suoud waiting for him.
Charley's countenance frightened as he
caught glimpse of her smiling face. What
she said seemed to be very satisfactory; so
much so that, at its conclusion, he caught her
in his arms, kissing repeatedly her cheeks and
lips. And though Patty bluslIed, and said,
"For shame, Charley!" she did not look in the
least angry, nor did she make the slightest re-
sistance.
Charley did not fail to respond to Mr. Cold
streams invitation, spending at his house, at
least, two evenings in every week. taking
very philosophically the various exhibitions of
sullcnness and i'll temper with which Patty re-
warded his perseverance; seeming on the
whole to rather enjoy them than otherwise.
This quite delighted Mr. Codstream, who de-
clared him to be ''vastly superior to the com
mon run of young men; just the husband for
Patty, inasmuch as he would have Il mind of
his own, and not give way to all her whims
and caprices."
Patty Immediately began to extol the graces
and accomplishments of the elegant Alphonse
FitzpOodle; following it up by lavishing upon
him, when he next called, her sweetest smiles.
This had the effect of elevating the Young
coXcOmb to the seventh heaven of felicity,
but from which he was brought rudey down
by Mr.. Coldstreams coolly informing him
''that his company was not desirable, and
that, furthermore, he needn't trouble himself
to call again upon his daughter" much to the
satisfaction of the latter, to whom FitzDoodle
was an insufferable bore.
Encouraged by Mr.. CoIdstream's words
and manner, and not at all discouraged by
Pattys GOODNESS. Charley made formal pro-
posal to the former for the hand of his daugh-
ter As he was careful to insinuate that Pat
tvs manner towards him was not calculated
to inspire him with much hope, Mr. Cold
stream Immediately gave his unqualified ap.
prOval.
"Never mind Patty" he added; "leave her
with me. She will come round, in time, if
she sees there's no help for it. And if you
carry steady hand with her, not giving her
too much Of her own way, she will make you
as good wife as you can find"
Mr.. Coldstream smiled grimly to himself,
as he said this. And certainly, Rarey never
felt more satisfaction at an opportunity of
subduing some vicious horse, than did this
amable individual ut the thought of bringing
to terms his refractory daughter.
At the first opportunity, he informed Patty
of what he was pleased to term cher unde-
served good fortune"
As he expected, she stoutly rebeled; and
as she expected, he as stoutly insisted. A
stormy scene followed; and it was not until
Mr.. Coldstream gave her the alternative of
marrying Mr.. Reed, or leaving his house,
that Patty yielded, and then it was with very
ill grace
g. won't be married for six months, at any
TEL" she SAID.
"YOu'll be married this day fortnight! |
don't approve of long engagements, as I've
often told you," was the anticipated rejoinder.
"Then it shall be done very quietly; as,
in that case, shall need no further outfit,
and shall escape the annoyance and fatigue of
shopping"
You need not trouble yourselfto give any
further directions" returned Mr.. Coldstream,
with lofty air. Z" | am quite competent to
decide these points. You will be married in
manner suitable tn vnur station and in the