Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-07-17
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cago Repubg6cdn, under date Of June 26
gives the following account Of late ro-
mantle affair:
Apropos of just nothing at all, have a
rich incident to relate, which lately tran
spired in an Eastern city, though some OF
the parties are now here.
Mr.. McL--, resident in D, was a
stockbroker Of only moderate means, HIS
family consisted of himself and his
daughter, young lady of eighteen sum-
mers Rachel was beautiful and accom-
plished, was gentle in her manners, COM
panionable always and unto all, and hence,
had troops of friends. Every acquaintance
was friend. But there was one who was
more than a friend to her-friend, lover,
brother, and all that one may be to another
Robert Il, an accountant IN ship
ping-hOuse, and very estimable young
nan, though not in accumulated dollars
md cents. Having been frequently thrown
into Racheps society, he learned her true
worth, and had in time come to appreciate
her accordingly, which means to love and
respect her with his whole heart. And
Roberts devotion was repaid by full and
free bestowal of the young lady's ardent
affections. And their troth was plighted
in the midst of surroundings which prog
nosticated prosperous and happy future
for them.
Yet among their first experiences an
unexpected obstruction was encountered,
which disturbed the hitherto smooth flow
of the course of true love. This obstacle
was of no lesser magnitude than fathers
stern disapprobation. Robert had ap-
preached Mr.. Mel in manly way, and
said,
"I love your daughter, sir, and be-
lieve she reciprocates my affection. And
I have obtained permission to respectfully
sue for your favor and benediction on our
union"
"And so you have her decision in your
favor? And | know nothing of it You
are q dishonest, plotting scamp, young
mani You insult me by this shallow pre-
tense of consulting my wishes" replied
the old gentleman with great warmth.
"I beg your pardon, sir, for surely I
meant no disrespect toward you. But |
l could not approach you on the subject
until | had discovered the state of the
yom lady's mind"
"Gammon She does not know what
her mind is. She has no mind. But
enough of this The future of my daugh-
ter is properly provided for. And l warn
you, that all you have to do is tC go back
your desk, and come here no more until
'ou are well rid of that folly. My daugh-
9r shall never marry tramping actor.
And thus Robert was dismissed. Had
presented himself there with the for
ne equal to that of Howell G., the
suit of the interview would have been
ry different. But Howell was rich and
)bert was not. Hence Rachel's father
vOred the former, and decided that his
lighter should accept him.
Time had been when she rather en-
urged his attentions than otherwise.
ut that was before her acquaintance with
obert, and it was all past and forever
lSt, now.
This was the first difference that had
yer occurred between Mr.. Mel and
is daughter, yet it was broad one. He
emonstrated, argued, commanded. Robert
fas a worthless scamp, he held, and hay
lg for several years devoted his life to
ne stage, he would not long be content to
dhere to business. But arguments were
navailing. Rachel had unbounded conf
elieyed she was justified in clinging
nto him. Howell G. was not her
hoice, and she was determined not to
ccept his hand merely for the sake of the
honey which it grasped, in any event.
The weeks went rapidly by. Rachers
,ther relaxed not one jot of his firmness
purpose. His quick eye detected indi-
ations which led him to institute close
,atch over his daughters actions. And
lis vigilance was ere long rewarded by
he discovery of an arrangement by which
achel and Robert hoped to put the ques-
on which concerned them so deeply be-
Ond the reach of doubt or fear OF
ourSe he defeated that plan in its incipi-
lcy.
The anxious father now saw the neces-
ty of closer watchfulness than it was
ossible for him to institute.
"My DEAR" he said to his daughter, one
forming at the breakfast table, Il am
linking of sending for one of your aunts
come and visit few months with us
,on't you think it would make it pleasant
for both of us ?"
Indeed know it viii, and am very
lad you wish it. How soon shall you in
ite her to come ?"
Right away, if l do at all, replied the
aren't, who thought he detected deep
lterest in the question.
".You did not say which of my aunts
on would invite. Perhaps it will be
oth''
IN o, one at a time. Which do you
dggest"
Rachel reflected a moment 1t struck
er fancy that in this matter he would act
he had done in every other case of late
contrary to her suggestion, taking it for
Tanted that she had a purpose in the sug-
,estion averse to his viii, which he would
hen be enabled to defeat Therefore she
nswered.
"PIease invite aunt Margaret, father.