The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1866-08-01


lie did not say much: he asked a
great many questions about you. But
say, has he proposed to you?
Never mind whether he has or not
but tell me what he said,' urged Sally,
eagerly.
lie asked if your father was rich Tor
one thing
Did he 7 And what did you sayi'
q said yes
'And what else7 Tell me all about
it, she cried, impcriously.
Mr.. Trumbull laughed. l told him
you were worth half million dollars he
said.
Sally's brow contracted and her eyes
flashed 'You did Why, Mr.. Trum-
bull, why did you say that ?
meant you were such fine girl you
were worth it; and, really, Miss Sally, l
think IT was too low an estimate. /
ought to lnvc said two millions
Sally laughed. oh, that is so funny
And do you suppose he believed it ?
Certainly. And so he has been court
ing your Mr. Trumbull said, shrewdlv.
Perhaps so; but are you sure he is
the same mani,
| think he is, but question will soon
set that at rest"
Sally started up in her impulsive man
ncr. Come, | will introduce YOU, and
then | shall know the truth Of this extra
ordinary story
Mr.. Trumbull would have remonstrat-
ed, but she was half across the room before
lie could interfere. Murray started for
ward with pleasure rs he saw her ap-
preaching.
Here is an old friend of mine who
thinks he has seen you before she said.
'Mr. Trum5ull, Nj. Murray
The gentlemen shook hands, and Mr..
Trumbull said: L think we met on
board a boat on Lake Erie, last fall
Yes tc-'iil Murray, with faint
flush, Il remember it perfectly
\ few more words We're exchanged,
and then Murray walked away.
Are you going to marry him, Miss
Sally 2 asked Mr.. Trumbull.
No indeed
Is he rich 2
lie is sad to be very wealthy
'Thcn you suppose fortune will be g
matter OF Indifference 20 him !!
But what il his is as mythical as
mine 2
You must find that out
NO, do not care to know now,' said
Sally. Let us talk of something else
Yes, | thought you were going to ask
after your old friends, Have you forgot.
ten all abont them in these gacties!'
'Oh, no!' And Sally put query aftel
query about her home friends, until at las
Mr.. Trumbul said:
But you do not ask after Tom Mid
dcton, and yet you might, for he cares
more for you than all the rest pu
together
'Oh, that's nonsense! But how is he?
lie will tell you himself
Tom here" exclaimed Sally, her face
lighting mp with delight
Yes, indeed, We came on together
'And why hasn't he come to speak tC
me ? and the pretty face clouded again
lie says he did not dare before al
these people; but if you will 60 to you
parlorI will send him there
Sally started up at once, and Nj
Trumbull looked after her with a smile
lie had been hoping for this match for ;
long time, and now, as he went out tc
find Tom, he whispered to him.
'Speak to her to night, man! an
sure she loves YOU
Tom scarcely knew whether he wa
walking. on his head or his heels as h,
made his way TO the private parlor. ii,
never could remember afterwards exacl,
what happened when he reached it. II,
only knew that Sally came to meet hin
with Il bright, blushing face, and that tho
next thing he was certain of was that sh,
was claspcd in his arms.
AT tolerably early hour the next
morning, note was handed TO Sally II
was from Mr. Murray, renewing his offer
and begging for a speedy interview
Ask the gentleman to come up Sally
said to the servant, and Tom, who was
with her, went out, without one particle
of jealous objection.
The young man came up, and would
have seized Sally's hand, but she drew il
back haughtily, 'Stop n moment, Mr.
Murray: 1 should like to ask you @
question.
lie paused, abashed by her rcsolute face
'What is it, Miss Beauclerc
Do you know how much money
am worth =
lie hcsitatcd and stammered. At last
he said: Your friend, Mr.. Trumbull,
did mention to me that you had some
fortune, but assure YOU, dearest Sally,
that it is of yourself alone -
Sally checked him with an imperious
gesture. Il have not penny in the
world
lie stood still, looking at her with a
pale, astunished face.
Yes, sir, | am entirely without for
tune, and whoever wcds me must take q
portionlcss bride
'I-am very sorry'-hc gasped out
the words.
No need TO express your regrets, sir.
| am engaged to bo married, and will