Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-06-13


SATURDAY MORNING, JUN
Timmy." You shall have them even to half
my fortune-positive fact!"
"Oh! Tdon't want that. They are mere.
ly these: First, that you won't desire the
wedding before next Christmas; and secondly,
that you viii allow me to attend the P. Club
Bali with ny cousin Frank. whom prom
ised long ago to accompany"
Of course Timmy complied with these very
reasonable requests, for as he did not, could
not dance, hs cbuld offer no objection, nor
substituts kimsaf for cousin Frank. .,.s.,, !.
When Timmy retired that night he was q
happy man. Long after he wins abed did he
dream Of his felicity, and plan how he would
please his adored. At last bright thought
struck him. He would make her present,
so he would, "posidve fact" A nice white
satin dress. that's the thing-get it made. send
it up pretty note, etc, etc. Overjoyed at
the thought he fell asleep.
The next day bright and early saw Timmy
demurely surveying piles of white satin. and
oceans Of furbelows in his friend Drygude's
store. The piece was finally selected, trim.
mings and all, and ascertaining through Su.
san Nlaria's maid, her dressmaker's wherea-
bouts, he soon completed a contract to have
the dress finished aud delivered at his store
the next evening but one. and which was the
evening previous to the great ball.
The next day passed slowly to Timmy /;
great was his anxiety to know if Susan Ma
ria would take it. He prepared neat note,
and determined, as soon as the dress arrived.
to send it and the note to her residence, and
sometime during the evening, after she had
time sufficiently to admire it, he would call
and receive her thanks-her prote stations
her apologies" but yet it was so nice"
Timn,y had it all planned. and the next after
noon. sure enough, just as he was about clos.
ing up to 60 home boy brought bundle in
the store for Mr.. 4. Jimmy was delighted.
Calling Tommy. he sealed the note and Or
dered him to deliver both as soon ~ possible
ut No. -. The note ran thus:
My Dear Susan Maria Allow me to au-
ticipate the privileges of husband, and beg
your acceptance Of this present, which am
sure will become you. Some friends Who
have seen it declare you will look charming
in it. CThe dressmaker told him it was splen.
did, 1long to see you in such costume.
Your loving -
r. IT.
Timmy had just settled himself comforta.
bly, after his dinner, to smoke little prepare.
tory to dress for the evening, when furious
bell startled him. His servant rushed into
the room, bearing torn and crumpled pack.
age from the folds of which dropped note
,,l,s. h., bad , Cal
Insolent brute, how dare you insult me Il
this the result of your protestations of love
DO you think because l am an unprotected
female you can trample on my affections with
impunity, and rend my heart with despair
Miserable man. return your present with
scorn and loathing, and know am without
friends. Cousin Frank will call upon you to.
morrow and demand instant satisfaction fol
this unmanly conduct.
From the despairing
Aghnst with wonder, awe and astonish
ment, Timmy glanced from the note to tn,
bundle which lay on the floor. He frantic
ally tore it open. Horror Of horrors thu
mystery was explained; the bundle contain
; ed-not white satin dress-but his old doe
skin breeches
|. Agony profound, misery unapproachabl'
was Timmy's No wonder Susan Marie wal
mad. insuited. indignant He recalled til,
words of his note: You will look charmin.
J in this costume. I long {,
see YOU in it, ETC."
That stupid boy had taken the wrong par
eel off the counter. How should he remedy
the mistaken How erase the memory Of th
blunder? He seized his hat and rushed Il
Miss BIS. Alas no use. the door was shu
in his face. He was threatened by servan
too-a policeman If he didn't vamose instan
ter. In mad despair ha hurried home t
write letter. Long did he ponder. long di'
he write. Selfcondemning. bitterly repent
mt for his carelessncss, lucidly explanatory
kind, gentle, loving was the letter. 1t wa
dispatched. With anxious dread. he passe.
the next night and day when 10 in the al
ternoon, as before. he received . note in
strangs hand. requesting nm interview at M
and "that matters could be satisfactoril,
) arronged." Half frightened, terribly wor
ried, and yet wholly pleased, he wended hi
, way that evening to the house Of Susan Ma
ria's. He rang; no servants waved him from
the door; no policeman loomed up in the dis
tance, but susan, lis laughing.eyed, rosy
checked, pouting- g-mouthed. stood in the door
way with open arms to receive him. / dit
intend to tell you he rushed in, how he coul,
not help but kiss thoss ruby lips,-man o
) business as he was, positive fact how expla
nation followed explanation; how she couldn'
sec how she could ever imagine that he dom
it purposely; how be could never forgive him
self for not seeing which parcel the boy took
; ETC., etc. But havn't time. and you cal