Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-02
4ALLIPoLIs, OHIO APRIL 2, 1868.

the poor, but noble lover, and my.
self. l felt then that my hero had
arrived The love for whom had
been waiting so long had at last ap-
peared in the person of Aminidat
Fagge. ''Horribler you exclaim.
Oh, no. The ugliest person In the
world, when seen through lovers
eyes, will look lovely. Mr.. Fagge
began to grow beautiful in my eyes
from the moment father threatened
to kick him from the door.
He called the next day while IA
ther was out l received him in the
parlor. I told him, as gently as
COULD that father had conceived a
dislike for him.
s'Impessiblen, said Mr.. Fagge.
.'Not at all. He said he would aid
you in making your exit from our
door if he ever caught you here
again." rssso ~ -. .--..-
s'Lthink had better retire." said
he.
"Oh, no; father is never at home
at this hour
"But this is dishonorable."
ave can't help dislikes you know,
Mr.. Fagge," / said, with nay most
bewitching smile. "You called to see
me, l believe. l am OF age, and
shall be happy to see you any time
when you please to CALI
An angelic smile lighted up Mr..
Fagge's countenance and to me he
seemed really beautiful. When we
parted at the door he pressed my
hand slightly. Oh. it was SO sweet!
After that Mr.. Fagge and l were
together almost every day for a
fortnight. Luckily my father was
not aware of this. l did not sup
! poso that he would ever put his
threat into execution; but still, had
he found us together, he might have
made use of some rather hard words,
and they might have caused an un-
pleasantness.
But felt that this could not al
! ways last. There would be an ex-
plosion some day. 1t came rather
sooner than l expected.
Mr.. Fagge and l were together
We had been talking, as usual, for
nearly half an hour, when he sud
denly turned toward me, and said:
Beatrice, there is something that
I've been wishing to tell you for some
time"
"Indeed!" I gave him a glorious
smile. "What can 1t be?"
''Beatrice'--I knew by the way
his moustache bristled what was
coming--'1 love you"
''Is that all?"
SIS that not eneugh?"
"Why, I thought by the expires
sion of your countenance thst it was
something more serious" 1 replied.
1T will be serious enough for me,
unless you tell me that my love is
returned he said, throwing himself
on his knees before me.
s'Indeedn'
1 was wondering how he was ever
going to get up, That was a very
serious consideration to me.
"Csn you love me?'
/ did not feel quite certain about
that. In fact l think that l was as
much in doubt about the state of my
heart as Mr. Fagge was.
"Will you have me darling?"
The next instant Mr.. Fagge gave a
yell of pain that penetrated my soul.
With q hurried glance l took in the
whole situation. Father had arrived,
and was now putting his threat into
execution. Mr.. Fagge made no re-
sistance, but allowed my father to
lead him to the door. That was too
much. My bleed boiled. sprang
toward them, and grasped Mr.. Fagge
around the neck.
"My dear Aminidab," l cried, 81
4. do love you, indeed l do. You shall
not take him, father, he is mine, mine,
my beloved Aminidab.
"Beatricer' shouted father.
''No, father, you shall not part
u.s."
beatrice, will you not obey me?'
''In all but this. But you can new
er tear is asunder; no, never"
And clung tightly to the beloved
of my soul.
"Father sank into a chair, seem
inoly quite overcome. | waited for
him to speak.
"Mr. Fagge, take chair" he said
at length. Beatrice turning tc
me, 'do you mean to marry this
MANI"
Eyes, sir"
"Enoughr' Father smiled. "Bea
trice, allow me to introduce you t.
the Hon. Walter Stillfeet, of C
one of the wealthiest men in th'
city, and my particular friend!"
turned towards Aminidab. HI
was just removing a wig from hi
glossy black curls, and in his hant
he held fre-red moustache. Witt
cry of joy l sprang into his arms,
'Will you love me as well as yol
did Amlnidab Fagge?" Walter asked
"Yes," l murmured.
He kissed me.
sThere is only one way to manag
headstrong girl, Mrs. Puggins,
father said, as my mother entere'
the room.
We all laughed heartily.
"You played your part well, faith
err" 1 said.
"Well, the rest remains with yo1
and him."
ALI this happened several month
ago; we are married now, but / hav
never regretted my fathers ruse.
e[- few wears since we were &C