The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-05-29
@isfsllauenas.
Cessrsiss Ussder Disssesslsies,

There arc always difficulties-of greater
or less dimensions attending conrtship, buI
| ir the following story IS true, Felix thinks
hs shall be inclined TO give il up. and grow
up into bachelor.
Kate Blake was the only daughter ol
Jacob Blake an old miscr of a neighboring
county.
She was more than commonly pretty,
anil her frank. engaging manner enhanced
the charms Of golden hair. pearly skin, and
eyes like the blue skies Of summer. A,
her fathers death she would be the heiress
Of the nice little sum Of seventy thousand
dollars. and though men generally profess
not to be Influenced by pec,iniary matters
in affairs oflovc, Il is to be reasonably sup
posed that this prospective wealth by nc
means lcSscncd the number OF her ador-
ers-
Among the most ardent, and perhaps
sincere, was viii yarmouth. with hear
larger than his purse, and very little thought
or care Tor consequences.
Fortunately old Jacob Blake never s,ls.
pected the pariali,y Of his daughter for Will
he would have puther on bread and water
before he would have consented to the
slightest intimacy with viii yarmouth.
Jacob Blake was not in favor oil marriage
Those who knew his circumstances were
not surprised at this, for to use phruse
more expressive than elegant. Mrs Blake
was Tartar, with temper enough for two
Tarnn.
Old Jacob had to "walk Spanish Tor the
mos, part, or suffer the consequences
which usually descended on his head 10
the shape Of any domestic utensil which
happened to he lying around handy.
A maiden sister Of Mr. Blake resided ia
the family. whose principal business seem.
cd to he to act son Of echo to her brother
and his wife. Whatever they thought she
thought too.
She regarie,l il ns primary sin for
Kate to associate with tho young men.
and this doctrine was perseveringly drill
Ell into her niece, who, though she never
,iisscnted, had her own idea on tho sub.
jecr.
Ono dav, Mr.. Blake and his wife went to
town to attend q fair, and Miss Pcggy
bcing absent at friends, Katie was let,
alone. Will yarmouth in some way learn
ing the condition Of affairs, and carly In the
afternoon he came over to keep Katie com
pany.
A her parents wcro not expected home
until evening. win felt perfectly secure In
stopping while after tea and he anil Kate
were having Jolly time popping corn ir
tho old fashioned frying pan, over the huge
wood fiv, when there was sound Of voices
at the door.
aGood gracious :" cried Kate turning
white with alarm, "there's Aunt Peggy
Oh, Will! what shall we do? She vii
scold me to death, and father will he firiou.
Get under the lounge, qsick Oh, Win dc
Cor my snke !"
will could not Withstand the pleading ID
Kas's eyes and he quickly deposited him
self in the designated place.
Pegrys voice wns heard IN the hall.
sBe careful, NJ. Pike. Theros . loos'
board there ! don't wan, to disturb m!
niece. SoAly, Il may crest." -,
sPeggy, dear, where arc yoa 2 respond
cd the squesking voice Of Esquire Pike,
widowcr OF ycar. al cant tell wn'c'
wsysyoa have gone"
sTherc. Daniel! Be easy. Good heav
ems Daniel Pike. Well, never!" and
report burst upon the air like tho uncork
Ing ofa champagne bottle.
sOh, my :" cried Ann, Pssgy, swhs
would brother Jacob say? l declare,
lhsvnt been kissd by man since"