Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1866-12-20
The Runaway Match.

ugly and cross-graincf, bat wealthy
farmer, named Danforth. ~ Be- ~
Minnie was Danforths only child,
and report said truly she was his sole
legatec; the old man was d sturdy far-
ner and was estimated 70 be worth
fully SO, 900, at that time a handsome
fortune. The bright eyes and winning
manners of Minnie, had stirred the An
er feelings of the Whole made portion
OF the Village, and her suffers were nu-
merous, bnt her father was peculiar
and none succeeded In winning much
headway with him or her. .il
/ In tho mean time Minnie had a true
loyal lover in secret. Who would have
supposed that such q fellow dare 70
look on beauty ard comparative re-
finement? His name was Walker,
and he was simply farmer, employ
ed by old Danforth, who had entrusted
Joe with the management of his place
two or three years fnHi.a
But very excellent farmer and a
right good manager was Joe Walker.
He was young, too, only q, and he
actually fell In love with this beautiful
Minnie Danforth, his employers
daughter. But the strangest part OF
the occurrence was that Minnie return
cd his love; earnestly and frankly
promised to marry him at favorable
time.
Things went on merrily for q time,
but old Daniorth discovered certain
elances and attentions between them
which excited his envy and suspicious.
Very soon afteiNvard Joe learned the
old mans mind I'm regard 10 his future
disposal Of Minnie's hand he quickly
saw his case was a hopeless one unless
he resorted to strategem, so he sat his
wits at once TO work. BY agreement
an apparent settled dislike and cold ness
WAS observed by the lovers for each
other for six months, and the father
saw, as he believed, with satisfaction
that his previous fears had been pre-
mature. Then by agreement also be-
tween them, Joe abscnted himself
from home at evenings, and night af-
ter night, for fun three months longer
did Joe disappear as soon rs work was
iiqished, 70 return only at late hour
10 bed. This was unusual, and Dan
ierth was. determined IL know tie
cause Of il, araa,o, n.sf t-af g,l
Joe frankly confessed that he was In
love with man ) daughter, who resi-
ded less than tllree. miles distant, but
after faithful attachment between
them for months, the old man had ut
terly refused his application for tho
young girls hand. M ~ ~ sfI
This satisfied him that he had made
a mistake IN regard to his own. child,
and be resolved TO help Joe get mar
ried; and thus to stop all further trouble
or suspician at home. 1o'
"Do You love here Vi
Yes, sir,-yes."
"Then marry her,
"But l cln't-her father objects"
"Pooll. let thimllo so; what need vou
care? Run away with her,
"EIope?p so uf
Yes, OFF with YOU ~ once. If the
gal will join, all right. Marry her,
bring her here; you shall have the cot
tage at foot OF the lane; I'll furnish il
for You; your wages shall be increas-
ed, anu the old man may like 1t or
not. nhna
Butt
mo bats, Joe; do as bid you; go
about il at once, and
"You will stand by me?"
'Yes, to the last. I know Joe, you
will make any body . good SOD or 2
good husband"
1.-The old feilow'll be so mad though
"Who cares? Go now, quickly" =
Tomorrow night, them" said Joe.
'Yes."
"pli hire Clover's horse" -
''No you shan't."
'No?n
"I say no. Take NY horse-the best
one; young Morgan, he'll take you in
fine style in the new phaeton.
"rhe old man will be a>tonished.r
Never mind, go on. Wen turn the
laugh on him. I'll take care of you
and Your wife ut any rate.n aii ~.
I'll do IT." said Joe.
you Shall, >" said Danforth; and they
parted in good spirits. 8
An hour after dark on the followin G
eveningyJoe made his appearance In
. new black suit, and really looked
very comely. The old man BUSTED out
to the barn with him, helping him to
harness young Morgan. t.a
4 few rods from the house ne found
Minnie, rs previously arranged, and
repairing to the village, the parson
quickly made them one in holy we'd
lock. Joe took his bride and soon dash |
Cd back, and halted az cd Danfo-th's
house, who was already looking for
him with open arms.
lis it done@lTEz CA W5H
.Aes,n said Joe,
"Brins her IN, = continued the cid
fellow, IN high 'efee;; hevcr mind conf