The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-04-19
Notions of poetry and sentiment on those

Notions of poetry and sentiment on those
or any other subjects were not possible to
him. His constitutional serenity refused
to be disturbed at all by ''the Quotidan of
love- There was nothing about him de-
monstrating "a careless desolation. The
marks Of love, as they are ordinarily un
derstood, were not discernable upon him.
He was indeed, great disappointment to
conventional ideas in relation to the lover.
Many, perhaps, would be inclined to think
that he was not to be regarded as lover at
all, that he was simply man going TO be
married-which character does not necessa-
riIy involve the former more attractive and
Mise, or specify or behave in the eccentric
way which is popularity of expected ola low
er. He affected no particular raptures as
to the proposed change in his life, though
he looked forward with sort OF salts
faction. He never said word as to the
agitated state of his breast, or the excite
ment of his feelings. He did not regard
Miss Warren as an angel or goddess;
probably he would have been the first to
contradict any allegation that might have
been made to the effect that she was any
thing of the kind. Passion did not perplex
or discompose his vision. Miss Warren
seemed simply to him what she seemed to
everybody elsa nice looking, sensible
English girl. If he was to be considered
lover at all. why then it was lover with a
large infusion of the man OF business. At
the same time it should be noted that as a
man of business Ned Stone was a strictly
honorable and thorough going gentleman.
Stones love affair might not be very in
teresting to locker on ifit could be called
romance at all, it was unq estionably a
dull one. Yet there was something respec-
table about it too. His affection was not at
all for display, but wholly for use; a solid
and durable-looking article, and in that light
commanding attention. 1t was not wine
that sparkled and effervesced, bubbling over
the glass brim in rose tinted foam; yet it
might, for all that, be of a sound. still and
potent vintage. Possibly, too, it would be
found to keep better than It's more dashing
| and sumptuous rival.
20, haven't your neard?' he said quietly.
| ''But of course you couldn't have heard.
The affairs off, our engagement has come
to an end"
"You don't mean that?'
eyes the things ''broken off, as peo-
pie say. It's bad job, and I'm sorry
about it-hut it can't be helped
And the lady resented his serenity and
dismissed him? l asked myself. As
though he had heard the question, he went
on:
''It's the old mans doing. hope he's
satisfied now. He's the most unreasonable
and disagreeable old fellow l ever had the
misfortune to meet with.
but what did he dol
| [ liked the man. His worthiness. in
deed, commanded the regard of all. More
over, he was staunch, generous fellow, a
most trusty and resolute friend. To me the
progress of his love affair was matter of
curious study. was often considering the
question, would it change him much ? would
his practicability ultimately succumb? was
his philosophy wholly proof against passion?
would he not rather, like most other men,
however coolly he might enter upon the
matter, find at last an unexpected fire kindl-
ling and cracking in his breast?
! | called upon him one evening. He was
alone. He looked a little grave, and he
held in his hand a small sealed packet. We
discussed various Indifferent topics; then |
inquired concerning Miss Georgiana War
rem.
well, we fell out about the settlements,
that was where the hitch arose. I'm sure
did all could to please him. [ gave up
condition after condition, quite in opposi.
ton to the advice of my solicitor. l too
him to settle what money he proposed t.
settle upon his daughter-it wasn't much
after adjust as he pleased l didn't an
to touch half penny of it. He might set
tie it, l told him, just as trictly as ever h'
he pleased; or he might settle nothing a
all upon her, if he liked that better. |
was his daughter | wanted, and not hi
money. And for my part, I'd take carr
that my wife didn't come to want. l I'm
J dertook to insure my life for large amour
and to assign the p olicy to trustees for he
!, benefit, in case of my death, covCn
anting, of course, to pay the premiums reg
ularly, and to keep up the insurance in th
usual way. thought that fair arrange
f ment enough but it didn't content him.
He wanted to tie my hands completely
He hadn't ha' o orth of confidence in me
. He gave me credit for NO sort of affection
for his daughter He insisted that an,
money might in future become possessed
of should covenant to bring into the settle
ment. 1t was most absurd Of course
couldn't consent to it. had my bushes
to consider. 1t may be very desirable b.
and by to invest furth er capital in it. VIII.
should | be hindered from investing my OWL
money in the way might deem best? 0
course my wife and my chlldren-lt eve
have any-will reap the benefit of it Just a
much as l shall However, he wonldn'
4 listen to me so there was nothing more t,
be said. He wouldn't give in /; and
wouldn't. l told Georgiana exactly hov
the matter stood. She's of age. asked
her whether she'd marry me without thu
old mans consent. Poor girl she wa
in dreadful way. But she didn't dare d.
that She shrunk from offending her ia
ther: so there's no help for 1.-THE thing
bro, zen off, and I'm not to be marri,d,
seems. this time at any rate"
i He sp,,ke rather sorrowfully, but still
without the slightest trace Of temper.
endeavored to console him in common
place sort of way. It waS difficult matte
to know what to say upon .Such an occasion
and consolation at all times Is apt to rul
into rather commonplace forms.
i He opened the small packet ne had bee
holding in his hand.
This is pleasant" he said. Here ar
all my letters to Georgina. Ard here's
little present l gave to her, Sc ut back
, me-"