Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-04-06

actually believed that he had always regarded TIT
young man with unusual favor.
"Those who like his company are welcome t.
it. I'm going up stairs" said Patty.
And rising from her 'e't. she began to pick u,
her work, in very cool, deliberate manntr.
| You'll DO no such thing, Miss Patty" sal,
Ar ColdsireaTa, as soon as he could recover from
his astonishment at the usprecedenred audacity o
her words and looks. '.Just resume your seat i
yes please. And see TOO, that you treat the gen
,leman in proper manner"
| Patty BiTted down into her seat; mutterin,
something TO which her father could not reply, d
just at that moment the person in question enter
ed
The young gentleman, though noted for his cas-.
and self-possession, was evidently embarrassed a
his reception. The unexpected cordially of The
old gentleman who the last time he was there had
treated him with marked rudeness, ard the unac
countable ccOlness of the daughter puzzled him.
Mr.. Coldstream dartsd displeased glance Al
his daughter regarding ,hisa tacit rebellion against
his authority.
patty" said he, clearing his throat and speak
ing in loud voice, "dont you see your neighbor
Mr. Reid7"
Patty arose stihy from her seat, extending with
a very unsracious air the two fore fingers to the
young man.
As she did so she glanced around.-Her moth.
er's pompous air, and Charley's rucful look, were
too much for her disabilities and unable to con.
cea the strong inclination to laugh she precpiae.
ly left the room, overturning the work box as she
went and scattering the contents a, the feet of her
lover, who had risen from his seat, and who began
seriously to fear that the young lady had taken
leave Of Ter senses. 1t was long time before
Mr.. Coljstrcam's establishment and anger would
allow him to speak.
"very rude and improper conduct" he said a.
last.
"If this is the way yol are bringing up your
daughters Mrs. c.. it is high itlnc she was taken
out of your hands"
The reader will readily conclude that under the
circumstances, Mr. Reid did not care 10 prolons
( h: stay
| When he arose to leave, SIR. Coldstream in
vited him to come again, in tone and manner
that would have been very gratifying to him had
it not been for the fears he began to entertain
that he had not obtained that hold on the heart
that he was so DESTROYS of winning, as he had sup
Eosed
/ In the me milne Patty had run out the back
way, down through the orchard. to the garden
gate, which she knew he would pass, waiting for
him.
Charley's countenance frightened rs he caught
glimpse Of her smiling face. What she said
scemed to be satisfactory, much so that at its
conclusion he caught her in his arms kissing re-
peatedly her cheeks, and lips.
+. And though Patty blus le1, AMI sail: "For
shame Charley" she did not Look in the least
angry nor lid she make the slightest res stance.
Charley did not fail to respond to Mr.. Cold
streams invitation, spending at his house at least
two evenings in every week, taking very philosoph
cally the various exhibitions of sullenness with
which Patty rewarded his perseverance. seeming ON
the whole to rather enjoy them than otherwise.
This quite delighted Mr. Codstream, who declared
hi m to be vastly superior to tie common run of
young men. just the husband for Patty, inasmuch
as he woald havea mind of his own, and not give
way to ali her Nhius and oaprices. 5
Patty Immediately began to ex.ol the graces
and accomplishments of the elegant Alphonss
Fitzpoodle, following it up by Iavi.hing upon him
when he next called, her sweetest smile. This
had the fleet ofeleyating he young coxcomb TO
the seventh heaven of felicity and from which he
was brought rudely down hy VI. Coldstream
cody informing him 'that furthermore he needn't
trouble himself 10 call upon his daughter" much
to the satisfaction Of the latter, to whom Fitz
poodle insuferable b~rc.
Encouraged by Mr.. Coldstre, ms words and
manner. and not a: all discouraged By Pa,tys cool
ness. Charley N ,de formd proposal to the for
mer for the hand of his dilghter. AZ he was
careful to insinuate shat Pany's mlnner iowa rds
him was not calculated to inspire him with. much
hope, Mr. Coldsream Immediately gave him IN.
qualified approval.
"Never min Patty,.' he added, "leave her with
me. She will come rounl 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 way
she will make YOU as good wife as you can fnd.'
Mr. Coldstream smiled grizzly to himself as he
said this. And certiinly Rarey never felt more
satisfaction at any opportunity Of snubbins some
vicious horse than did this amiable individual at
the thought of bringing to terms his refractory
daughter.
AT the opportunity he informed Patty OF what
be was pleased to term her "undeseryed good for
tune"
As he expected she as stoutly rsbclled, and as
she expected he as stoutly insisted. A stormy
scene followed and it WAS not until Mr. CoIdstr cam
gave her tn alternative OF marrying Mr.. Reid or
leaving his hou e. that Patty yielded, and then it
was with very i'll grace
81 won't be married for six months, at any rate !.
she said.
"You II be married this day fortnight ] do
not approve OF long engagements as / have often
told you," was the anticipated rcjcinder.
"Then il shall be done very quietly, as in that
case shall need further outfit. and shall es-
cape the annoyance and fatigue of shopping"
you need not trouble Yourself to give any fnt
er direction, replied Mr.. Coldstream, with a lofty
air, al am quito competent to decide these points.
You will be married in manner suitable to your
station. and also in the presence of your friends
and acquaintance and not slyy, as though you
we're ashamed Of the husband that hare selected
for you-'' ~ te eHssx#
Then taking rol Of bills from his pockctbook,
he handed it to his wife saying:
at is my wish that you see that Patty has cv-
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