The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1865-03-08
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now GODFREY CHOSE HIS
- WIFE.

Weddinr to beYi''T 7 = = g. 4
'Whose wedding?''s -il-5> U-la
Miss Laura ,somSrsl or scnny, which |.
"Nox don't be mysteri ous, Gedfey, you
are constant visitor, and all our sex are
taking about the match. Don't pretend
sou have not selected one of the sisters.
How do you know whether either OF
them will have me?'
Don't be absurd, old boy. Come, b.
frank. which isthe faverite sister,
"Wel, frankly then. / have visited the
family Icr several months, as you know, but
carnot decide Laura is certainly the
handsomest with her flashing black eyes aud
queenly manner; but Jenny, seems, though
the youngest. 10 be the most useful aud
womanly of-the two. Yet | cannot be sure
of that. My entrance isthe signal FOR cor
dial welcome d'snIiles, and let me call at
what hour will they are always dressed and
apparently y disengaged. 10 DO sure, al
ways in the morning have to wait before
Laura Is visible"
Pop in unexpectedly, and notice the in.
tsrnal economy.
How can r A card at the door will put
the lady on her guard, or even the notice OF
agentleman visitor. v-... ..
a"Go, then in disguise. Asa wAshorwo-
man for instance
Good | will
"Go there as washerwonAnI cried
Clayton. ,t.f1.
.4Not exactly; but I will obtain admit
tsnee to morning privacy"
Welt, let me know the result
lhrla and Jenny were the children Of q
widower, although in moderate circunstan-
ces, moved in fashionable society. At the
end Of my short sketch he was about to
supply the lamented Mrs. Soners' place
after nearly ten years mourning, and al
though a kind aud indulgent parent, had
no objection to his daughters marriage
and, indeed, told them so. Laura, whose
high spirit resented the probable supremacy
ofa step-mothcr, had already selected God
frey Horton as her husband; and Jenny, who
was younger and gentler in spirit had tried
j to conquer carefully concealed preference
for the same person. All his attentions
were ascribed by her as brotherly regard
though every act Of kindness and courtesy
touched her to the very heart. .'.-
1t was the morning aftera large ball. and
tho sisters were in the breakfart room to-
gether. Laura her glossy black hair brush
ed egisently of her face. with the rough,
tumbled brains of last evening c0i3iye
gathered loosely in comb, wearing a soied
wrapper, torn stocking and presenting ra-
ther an alarming contrast to the brilliant
ball room belle, was lounging on a sofa.-
Jenny, in a neat morning dress, with large
gingham apron, and hair smoothly brushed
into pretty knot, was washing the break
fast dishes
There is an old man at the door, with
some artificial flowers" said the servant,
opening the dining room door, willyou see
hlm2'aGs ~ts - t$& +FEs,ts "
NO." said Jenny
Yes cried laura, send him up"
The servant descended to obey the last
order
7 In few moments the old man came-in.
] sHetwas poorly clad, with coarse blue
cloak, which was much too large for him.
His hair was white and he wore a beard and
mustache of the same snowy hue. Making
a low bow, he placed a large basket upon
table and opened it.
II have a bunch of blue flowers here, that
will Just suit your golden hair, miss, and
he held them up to Jenny. a1 '7 vss.. a'e
1t was my sister who wished to look at
your flowers" said She quietly.
81 Yes, bring them here :, was Laura i'm
perlous command. H.. ~ 80. 81.
The old mans eyes followed Jenny. as
she washed, wiped aud put away the dishes
swept the room, and busted it, and then sat
down beside Laura, who was still looking
over the basket
See, Jenny, this scarlet bunch. Will it
Gt n be ,2 Svey Ea', vb5 few dark leaves to wear
z, But But -yQg cannot afford it Just now"
whispered Jenny. I Il III l. +
=, EIss .s..sI, ! can ), Father gave me some mon
TO pay the last dry goods bill"
wei, can have that carried to my pri-
vate account. y '4 ~
On! Laura! I hate to hear you talk 80 of
That private account! 1t looks SO much like
cheating father. ,v@.l,' .' ..... ...''.. ,.,
Nonsense! 1t will stand till get mar
riod, then can easily save it out of my
house keeping money"
should, mt wish to marry in debt, said
Jenny, and then take money from my hus-
band to pay my debts; that would be mean"
The poddler looked at the sisters during
this conversation, though unobserved by,
them. at4 r = ,a
: d you had better take this bunch, Miss, y
saldche to Jenny. If it aint convenient
for you topay itnow, Twill call for the mon
ey at another time
1 No, ] shall not take them" Rig
.. ."l wish my hair was light" said Latra
I'd like to wear blue .Godfrey Horton
said last night that forget-me -nots were his
tarorite flowers. q; aa.s fG
Jenny oolored, and placing the bunch
again ii the basket, said Come, Laura,
decide. ou are keeping this man waiting
time is probably valuable to, him." and
then passing a chair she added BE seated,
sir you must be- tired. - ~ 4 gll 4
: u am tired, indeed" was the reply
81 will take that scarlet bunch, and those
eanelias, and this white cluster" said Lau-
. "But, sister, you cannot afford it. |
Yes can. Godfrey is rich!" ]
Ihe old man bit his lips. ur I
Think, said denny. in an .undertene,
IT you love him how much it would grieye |
him it he should discover this DECEIT. h.
r. 'NoHensel Well, Ill tell You how to |
remedy it. Lend me some money out of |
Ihs housekeeping funds.W .lt 'tiypp
Laura, steal from fatherl"" y. w t,,.. ~.
la There, don't preachI'' n -oI .es;,,3s-
Miss Jenny, said a servant entering at !
that moment, the dinner has come. . 4
g Jenny left the room. and Laura turned |
over the gay flowers; while. the old man
pointed out their various beauties, he in the
neantiae, was running over the disordered
hair shabby dress, and lazy, ssleGchy posi-
ho9ny of Laura $, while bementajly contrast
I'd them with Jenny neat attire. 174
Not decided yetY said Jenny, returning. I
after o short absence 4 l5 1yr'~'e'
No. Come here. y y .r4l-
I cant Father has sent home calrg
head and Lam afraid to trust il entirely t O
4 must superntend the diHner
and make a pudding, and the parlor inustI
oe busted and there istmy White null tb be