Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-04-14
TALES & SKETCHES
FKIAHTENlNG A LOVER.
Or the Stronx.Nlindcd Womam.

,,sn. You have heard me speak of Stephen
"Yes, Uncle" "a s''
"Well-another cup Of tea if you please
ne 10 coming here tomorrow, on a week 3
visit" - 1Iu a1f1oIi az Tf'fs'
I. ''You don't mean so, Uncle ?" exclaimed
Matilda. t3gtI sE' 'uE -7"''1sG'S THNsS
sand why don't I, Miss Matildaa There
IS nothing to summon such look of con-
stcrnation to your face.n la95.l 1I1JI
Because if he shouldn't happen to be
agreeable---' b jnsas7 ad' -sr|t .g.If.
"Of course heais agreeable. At al, events,
It IS desirable for you to find him 30, since
he Is your prospective husband =" .'.-Isl
My prospective husband What can you
mean, Uncle2" inquired Matilda, opening
her eyes in amazement. 5c. .ft =. :.
II thought you understood it. Your es.
tates join, and it is eminently proper, there
fore, that you should unite them by mar
mage" 'n" ;t.''H 's.''.. 80
IA very good reason, certainly" said Ma
tilda, with curl of the lip. "It makes little
difference, I suppose, whether our dsposi-
tions are compatible or not"N i'.4' ~ 30
20, they Will easily adjust themselves
after marriage, and the two will make such
handsome estate" ID 'a l'i
Suppose shouldn't fancy him we'll
enough to accept his proposals, uncle q"
asked Matilda, demurely. u HaTi, -a
'If you should dream of such O thing as
refusal, should disinherit YOU. You are
aware, / 1suppose, that all your property
comes from me, and that can, at any time,
recall it." s.,T -.sfg II 6go -V :
That would be pity. certainly" said
Matilda, In lively strain, "for l should
have to take in washing, or something of
that kind, to support myself and have
| such an appetite u ..0.. i....N ...r
Mr.. Parker smiled in spite of himself, and
evidently looked upon his niece as one who
would readily yield to his expressed will
"One question more, uncle. Suppose he
should not fancy your humble niece, and
| conclude to pay his addresses elsewhere 2"
~ would never speak to the puppy again."
and you wouldn't disinherit me then,
uncle" -f- -''
"of course not, you gypsey. 1t wouldn't
ut would be mort,fying to have him re-
ject me- said Matilda, demurely "Is there
anything he particularly dislikes in wo.
man, do you knowp l-i .a' 77,. n
II once heard him say he couldn't bear o
| literary woman" said her uncle, after some
reflection. "All sorts of strong minded wo.
men are his aversion. But then you know,
Matte, you are not strong minded"
"Thank you, uncle, very much. That is
as much as to say am weak minded"
mo such thing, you gypsey. But there's
one thing more l have to tell you, and that
is, that l am called away 10 New York by
| business, which will detain me the full
length of his stay. So you Will have to en-
tertain him yourself Mind and play your
cards well, and shall expect to fine the
| lax Eva ,l,n, 7
20 dear, what shall do with the horrid
! man for whole week 2" --.
! II dare say you will be dead in love with
him by the time get back. You may re-
member me to him when he arrives, and tell
him how much regret not being here to
! welcome him." ..l..,...
That night Matilda kept awake for some
time, connecting plan which might offend
| the prejudices of the expected visitor, and
throw the burden of a refusal upon him.
For she we'll knew that if he once proposed,
her uncle would be seriously angry if she
rejected him, and very possibly would carry
out the threat to which he had given utter
ance. -.,.. r-
1t was about twelve o'clock the next day,
that a tall young man, OF serious aspect,
ascendcd Mr.. Parker's front steps, and rang
the bell. He was ushered into the drawing
room, where, after waiting half an hour, he
was Joined by Matilda.
The young lady was by no means looking
her best. Her hair was loosely arranged,
her collar was awry, and there was very
perceptible stain of ink upon her finger.
"Mr. Jenkins, presume" she remarked
The gentleman bowed and looked curl
ously at his entertainer.
"Aud l presume l am addressing Miss
Parker" W" -A't
Our heroine inclined her head in the afflr
native
AZ hope your respected uncle is well,
said Stephen Jenkins, in the measured tone
of young man who was old beyond hi
years. '"i9. no..". a'fl
81 wouldn't marry such stiff old poke
for the world" was the not over compli
mentary reflection of Matilda. r l
lhr"My uncle regrets very much not being
able to meet you," she said, in answer to hi
question, "but he is called away to New
York by business. i trust, however, that
shall be able to entertain yoa." yl.a us.. ..t
"That do not question:" said the visitor
with slow attempt at gallantry. iE
"Pm inclined to think he will before h
goes" thought Matilda. nave sow l.t. ..
Looking at her fingers, she remarked com
posedly, as if She. for the first time, observed
| the stain of ink, 81 hope you viii excuse TIL
appearance of my fingers, but have beer
! writing all the morning, and couldn't re
, move all traces of the ink"
L''You were writing letters, I presume 2
said Stephen.s .s9a1D lh at ti-tl4i.- .3f
so, no {! not at all II was writing an arti
Gle on "Womans Rights" for the Bugle o
: Freedom
Mr.. Jenkins started uneasily. '-i
) 81 suppose you are N the habit Of seeinI
that paper" said Matilda. 'r,
.. "No," said he, stiffiy. 90 in 'fu ti7'.' -19
! t'Ahi you don. know what you lose
Composed and edited entirely by females
: But perhaps---n .3gl. a. eiU .lI
Matilda interrupted herself to ring th
! bell. .
). "Jane,n said she to the servant, "you ma
: go up stairs aud bring down q manuscrip
which you will find or my table,"
Il Iai "a what, ma'am 2" Jgu e.iI
r IA manuscripts sheet of paper wit
. writing on it, Poor Jane," she continue
after the servant had gone out, "she woul
not be so ignorant, if man had not denie
Ito US women the advantage Of cGucatio
I~-k;oL he 1la;nnad for himsalf0