The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1864-11-30

for his ease and self.possession was evi
dcntly embarrassed at his reception
The unexpected cordiality Of the ole
gentleman who the last time he was there
nad treated him with marked rudeness
daughter puzzled him.
! Mr. Csldstrsaa darted a displeased
glance at his daughter regarding this a:
tact rebellion against his authority.
Patty" said he, clearing his throat
and speaking in loud voice. don't you
see your uels hber, Mr.. Reid?"
| Patty arose stify from her seat, extend
ing with a very ungraeious air, the two
fore fingers to the young man.
As she did so she glanced around
Her mothers pompous air, and Charley
rusful look, were too much for her risi-
bilities, aud unable to conceal the strong
inclination to laugh she precipitatsly lett
[:he room, overturning the work box as
she went, and scattering the contents at
the ieet of her lover, who had rison from
his seat, and who began seriously TO fear
that the young lady had taken leave OF
her senses Ii was long time before
would allow him to speak.
Very rude and improper conduct" he
said at last.
..If this is the way you are bringing
up your daughter, Mrs. c., it is high
time she was taken out Of your hands. y
The reader will readily conclude that
under the circumstances, Mr. Reid did
n n care to pruiurv his stay
When he arose to leave, Mr.. Cold
stream invited him TO come again, in a
tone aud manner that would have been
very gratifying to hfm had it not been for
the fears he began to entertain that he
had not obtained ,ha, hold on the heart,
that he was 40 des;rpus of winning, as
he had supposed. 77s 3sa
In the meantime Patty had run cut the
back way. down through the orchard, to
the garden "a ., which she knew he would
pass. waiting for him.
Charley, cuuntenance frightened as
he caught a glimpse OF her smiling face.
What she said SCENE to be satisfactory.
SO much SO that at its conclusion, he
caught her in his arms kissing repeated
ly her cheeks, and lips.
And though Patty flushed, and said.
Fer shame. Charley! she did not look
in the least angry nyr did she make the
slightest resistance.
Charley did not lail to respond to Mr..
Coldsrreams invitation, spending at his
house at least two evenings in every week,
t.king very philnsophically the various
exhibitions . sulenness and i'll temper
-. l. lad his
ance, seeming Oh the whole to rather en-
Joy them than otherwise. This quite de-
lighted Mr. Coldstream, who declared
him to be vastly superior to the common
run OF young men, just the husband for
Patty, na~mueh as he would have a mind
OF his own. and not give way to all her
whims and eaprices.
Patty immediately began to extol the
graces and accomplishments of the ele-
CANT aAlphonso titzpoodie, following it
up by LAVISH ny upon him, when he next
called, her sweetest smile. This had the
effect OF eievatius the young coxcomb to
the seventh heaven OF felicity aud from
which he was brought rudely down by
Nj Coldstream cooly informing him that
he needn't trouble himself
TO call upon his daughter, much to the
of the latter, to whom Fitz-
poodle was an insufferable bore.
Encouraged by Mr.. Coldstream's words
aud manner, and not at all discouraged
by Patty's cooIness, Charley made for
NAL proposal to the former for the hand
of his .dausht As he was careful to
insinuate that Patty's manner towards
him was net calculated to inspire him
with much hope Mr.. Coldstream imme
diateIy gave his unqualified approval.
Never mind Patty" he added; leave
her with me. She wiz come round in
tine if She sees there is no help for it.
Aud if you carry steady hand with her,
not giving her too much Of her way, she
will make you as good a wife as you can
fad
Mr.. Celdstrean smiled grimly to him
self as he said this And certainly karey
never ielt more satisfaction at AN oppor-
tunity al snubbing some vicious horse
thai. did this amiahle. Individual At the
thought OF brin.i iny to terms his refractory
dau- hter.
AT the first opportunity he informed
Patty ot what he was pleased to term her
.'unieserved good fortune.
As he expected ,he as stuutly rehcllcd,
and az she cxp xpecied he as stoutiy Insist
ed a stormy scene followed and it was
not antit Mr.. CoidstreIm gave her the
alternative OF marrying Mr.. Reid or leav-
ing his house that Patty yielded, and
thsn ii was with avery i'll grace.
Il wont he married for six months, at
any rate! she said. Z
!, s.You'l be married this day fortnigh ht |!
| do not approve Of long engagensnts. a,
have often told you,' was tns aaticipa-
ted rejoinder.
Thea it shall be dene very quietly. as
in that case shall need ne further outfit,
and shall eecape the annoyance and ia
tgue OF shopping.
"Yea need not trouble yeurs.ls to give
any further direction, replied Mr. Geld
stream. with lofty air. Il am quite
competent to decide these points You
viii be married in manner suitable t.,
your station. and also in the presence Of
your friends and acqnaintances and NO.
Silly as though you were ashamed of tho
hu band that | have selected for you"
H. .oL;.o rail at hi In fro - L;