Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-11-16
How Godfrey Chose a Wife.

Godfrey, old boy said Henry Clayton, MS he
tilted back in the chair, and put his feet OH the
mantle piece. when is the wedding TO bel'
Whose wcddng7"
Miss Laura Somers or Jenny, which is it!'
u don't know, I'm sure.
Now don't oc mysterious, Godfrey, you are q
constant visitor, and all our sex talking abou,
the match. Don't pretend that you have not Sc
lected one of the sisters
How do you know whether either one of them
will have mel
Don't be abrurd. old boy. Come, be frank
which is the favorite si.terl'
well, frankly then, have visited the family
for several months, you know but can not dc
eide. Laura is cert linly the handsomeest with
her flashing eyes and queenly manner; but Jenny
seems, although the youngest, the most useful and
womanly of the two. Yet not be sure Oi
that. Ny entrance is the signal for cordial vel
comes and smiles, and let me cill at any hour
will, they are always dressed and apparently dis
engaged. To be sure, I always, in the morning
have to wait before Laura is visible
Pop in unexpectedly, and notice the internal
economy
How can II card at the door will put the
lady on her guard, or even the notice Of q gentle.
man visitor
Go there in disguise, as washerwoman for in.
stance
'Good.I will"
Go there az a washerwoman,' said Clayton.
Not exactly; but will obtain admittance to a
mornings privacy.
,, well, let me know the result
| Laura and Jenny were the children OF widow
CT, who, although in moderate circumstances
moved in fashionable society. At the era OF nv
sketch, he was about to supply the lamented Mrs
Somers' place after ten years mourning, and al
though kind and indulgcnt parent. he had no ob-
detection to his daughters marrying, and indeed
had told them Laura, whose high spirit re-
sented the probable supremacy of step mother
had already selected Godfrey Horton as her hus-
band and 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 to broiherly regard. though
every act Of kindness and courtesy touched her to
, the very heart
It was the morning after large ball, and the
sisters in the breakfast room together =
Laura, with her glossy black hair brushed ncgli-
gently off her face with the rough tumbled braids
Of last evenings coiffure gathered loosely in q
comb, wearing soiled wrapper, torn stockings,
and presenting rather an alarming contrast to the
brilliant ballroom belle, was lounging on the sofa
Jenny, in a neat morning dress, with large ging
ham apron and hair smoothly brushed into pretty
knot, was washing the breakfast dishes.
There is old man at the door with some arti
fetal flowers said the servant, opening the dining
room door, will you see himr
No. said Jenny.
| Yes cried Laura, send him up.'
The servant descended to obey the last order.
In a few moments the old man came in. HG
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
suowy hue. Making low bow, he placed the
large basket on the table and opened it.
Il have a bunch OF blue flowers here said he
/ taking them from the basket, that will just sui
your golden hair, Miss and he held them up tc
Jenny.
st was nv sister who wished to look at youl
flowers she said quietly.
| Yes. bring them here, was Laura's imperiou'
/ command.
The old mans eyes followed Jenny, as she wash
ed, wiped, and put away the dishes, swept the
room and busted it, and then sat down beside Lau
"a, who was still looking over the basket.
See, Jenny, this scarlet bunch; will it not bt
lovely with a few dark leaves, to wear with m,
new skirtl'
But you can't afford it just now whispered Jen
Yes can. Father gave me some money yes
terday.'
ITO pay the last dry goods BILL
'Wcll, l can have that carried to my private &C
count
oh, Laura, hate to hear you talk Of that pri
vate account. 1t seems muce like cheating faith
| er.'
Nonsense. II will stand until get married
then can easily save it out Of my house keeping
money
II should not wish to marry in debt said Jenny
The pedar looked at the sisters.
You would better take this blue bunch, Miss
Ifit amt convenient to pay for them now, viii
call again, said he to Jenny.
mo, shall not take them
They are very becoming. Look in the glass. ,
Il wish fny hair was light; I'd like to wear blue
Godfrey Horton said last night that forget me not
we're his favorite howers,' said Laura.
Jenny colored, and placing the bunch again i
the basket. said:
/ Come, Laura, decide You are keeping on
waiting whose time is probably valuable, and the
passing a chair, she added:
BE seated, sir, you must be tired
Il am tired, indeed was the replt.
Y will take that scarlet bunch, and those Fsd ca