The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1865-09-07
HOW GODFREY CHOSE HIS WIFE.

now GODFREY CHOSE HIS WIFE.
Godfrey, old boy said Henry Clayton
as he tilted back in his chair, and put bis
feet upon the mantle piece, when is the
Wedding to be2'
| Whose wedding?'
Miss Laura Somers, or Jenny, which
is it?'
i don't know I'm sure
Now don't be mysterious, Godfrey,
you are constant visitor, and all our set
is talking about the match. Don't pre-.
tend you have not selected ono of the
sisters
'How do you know whether either of
them will have me?'
Don't be absurd, old boy. Come, be
frank, which is the favorite sister,
well, frankly, then, have visited the
family for several months as you know;
but can't decide. Laura is certainly
the hapdsomest, with her flashing black
eyes and queenly manner; but Jenny
seems, although the youngest, to be the
most womanly and useful of the two. Ny
entrance is the signal for cordial welcome
and smiles, and let me call at what hour
| WILL they arc always dressed, and appa.
rently disengaged. To be sure, always
in the morning have to wait before Lau.
ra is visible
Pop in unexpectedly, and notice the
internal economy
'How can I?' A card at the door will
put the lady on her guard. or even the
notice of a gentleman visitor
60 then in Disguise. AS a washer
woman, for instance
Good! Iwill'
GO there as washcrwoman?' cried
CLAYTON
Not exactly, but I will obtain admit.
tance to mornings privacy
! 'Wel!, let me know the result
Laura and Jenny we're the children of
widower, who, although in moderate
circumstances, moved in fashionable so.
ciety. At the end of my short sketch he
was about to supply the Iamented Mrs.
Somers' place, after nearly ten years of
mourning, and although kind aud in.
dulgent parent, had no objection to his
daughters marriage, and, indeed told
them SO. Laura, whose high sklsit re-
sented the probable supremacy Of step.
mother, had already selected Godfrey
Horton as her husband; aud Jenny, who
was younger and gentler in spirit, had
tried to conquer carefully concealed
preference for the same person. All his
attentions we're ascribed by her as broth.
erly regard, though every act of kindness
and courtesy touched her very heart.
1t was the morning after a large ball,
and the sisters were in the breakfast room
together. Laura, her glossy black hair
brushed negligcn.ly off her face, with the
rough, tumbling braids of last evenings
coiifure gathered loosely in a comb, wear.
ing a soiIed wrapper, torn stockings, and
presenting rather an alarming contrast to
the brilliant ballroom belle, was lounging
on sofa. Jenny, in a neat morning
dress, with large gingham apron. and
hair smoothly brushed into pretty knot,
was washing the breakfast dishes
"There is an old man at the door, with
some artificial flowers" eaii the servant,
opening the diuing.room door, twill you
see him!'
NO. said Jenny.
yes cried Laura. send him up
The servant descended to obey the last
order
In few moments the old man came
in.
He was poorly clad, with coarse blue
cloak, which was much too large for him
His hair was white, and he wore a beard
and moustache Of the same snowy hue.
Making low bow he placed large bas-
ket upon table and opened it.
Il have a bunch of blue flowers here,
said he, taking them from his basket,
"that will just suit your golden hair,
and held them up to Jenny.
1t was my sister who wished to look al
your flowers" said she quietly.
ayes, bring them here" was Laura's
impcrious command.
The old mans eyes followed Jenny, as
she washed, wiped and put away the dish
es, swept the room and busted it and ther
sat down beside Laura, who was still look
luz oNSi SiC pdSheb.
See, Jenny, this scarlet bunch. Viii
it not be lovely with few dark leaves
to wear with my new silk?'
But you cannot afford it just now,
whispered Jenny.
Yes l can. Father gave me some
money, yesterday
To pay the last dry goods bill
well, can have that carried to my
private account. z.-...
'Oh! Laura! hate to hear you talk 81
, of that private account! 1t looks SO much
like cheating father
'Nonsense 1t will stand till l &c
married; then l can easily save it out o
my house keeping money
o. 4 shouldn't wish to marry in debt,
said Jenny, 'and then take money fron
I my husband to pay my debts; that woul
be mean
The nndlar lonkad AZ the sistars dnrin